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La Verne election guide · Nov. 3, 2026

Your Voice.
Your Vote.

Local decisions shape daily life. Ask the questions that matter to you, meet the candidates and make a plan to vote.

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Election DayLa Verne, CA
NOV032026

City Council Districts 1, 3 & 4

Register byOct. 19
Ballots mailedOct. 5
Early voting startsOct. 24
Election DayNov. 3

Make your plan

Three ways to vote

Choose the option that works best for you. No postage is required for mail ballots.

01

Vote by mail

Every registered Los Angeles County voter will receive a ballot. Mailing begins Oct. 5. Return it by mail, at an official drop box or at any Vote Center.

Learn about voting by mail
02

Vote early

Eleven-day Vote Centers open Oct. 24, with additional four-day locations opening Oct. 31. You may vote at any Vote Center in L.A. County.

Find a Vote Center
03

Vote on Election Day

Vote Centers are open Tuesday, Nov. 3. If you are in line by 8 p.m., you may cast a ballot. Same-day voter registration is available.

See in-person voting information

First things first

Check your voter registration

Confirm your address, party preference and registration status before Oct. 19.

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On your local ballot

Meet the candidates

La Verne voters elect one City Council member from the district where they live.

Qualified La Verne City Council candidates
DistrictCandidate
District 1Steve Johnson
District 1Thomas Allison
District 3Meshal “Kash” Kashifalghita
District 3Richard Bowen
District 4Tim Hepburn

Candidate list reflects qualified candidates published by the City of La Verne as of Aug. 11, 2026. Candidate profiles and responses will be added as reporting continues. View the City’s election page.

Map of La Verne's five City Council districts
La Verne is divided into five City Council districts. Districts 1, 3 and 4 are on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot.

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La Verne Daily News will use community questions and input to guide reporting, candidate questionnaires and election coverage—because local elections should reflect the voices of the people who live here.

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Candidate Forums & Events

Meet the candidates and hear where they stand on issues affecting La Verne.

Late September/
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Candidate Forum

Additional event details will be posted as they become available.

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How local representation works

Why does La Verne have five districts?

The California Voting Rights Act is meant to prevent a citywide election system from weakening the voting power of minority communities.

In La Verne, voters once elected all City Council members and the mayor citywide. The City moved to five voting districts in 2021 so communities with shared interests — including minority populations — would be less likely to be divided among several districts and would have a stronger voice in choosing a representative. Residents now vote for one council member from their district, and council members select a mayor on an annual basis.

The law does not guarantee that a minority candidate will win. It is intended to give minority voters a fair opportunity to influence who represents them, according to the California Elections Code and the City of La Verne.

The City Council began the districting process in July 2021 when it unanimously adopted Resolution No. 21-47. The initial proposal called for five City Council districts and a mayoral position that would rotate among council members.

The Council also considered a four-district system with a mayor elected citywide. The City’s demographer, National Demographics Corporation, evaluated both options, but the City ultimately determined that a five-district map more closely met the goals of the state Voting Rights Act.

On Dec. 6, 2021, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1107, establishing the five-district election system beginning with the June 2022 election.

Read the City’s Districting FAQ

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Also on the November ballot

Three Valleys Municipal Water District

Three Valleys Municipal Water District is a wholesale water agency that helps local water providers secure a water supply. According to the district’s website, it supplies water to 13 member agencies, including the City of La Verne, and is part of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.

The district is governed by a seven-member board. Each director represents one geographic division and serves a four-year term. Divisions 1, 3 and 5 are up for election in November.

Division 3 covers La Verne and Claremont and has been vacant since June 3, 2026. La Verne voters will choose among three candidates for the seat.

Candidates for Three Valleys Municipal Water District Division 3
DivisionCandidateBallot designationIncumbent
Division 3Monica Aleman GibbsWater Consultant/EducatorNo
Division 3Jeff HanlonPolicy ScientistNo
Division 3Sherry ShawRetired Manager EngineerNo

Candidate information is from the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s candidate list, last updated Aug. 14, 2026. View the official candidate list.

Local school governance

Bonita Unified School District Board of Education

The Board of Education is the elected governing body for Bonita Unified School District, which serves students in La Verne and San Dimas. Its five members are elected by trustee area to represent their communities while making decisions for the district as a whole.

The board sets district policy and priorities, approves the budget and educational plans, adopts curriculum and instructional materials, oversees facilities and staffing policies, and hires and evaluates the superintendent. The superintendent and district staff manage day-to-day school operations and carry out the board’s direction.

Two trustee positions are up for election in November: Trustee Area 2 and Trustee Area 3. Current board member Jim Elliot, who represents Trustee Area 3, is not running for re-election. His term expires in December 2026.

Candidates for the Bonita Unified School District Board of Education
Trustee areaCandidateBallot designationRace
Trustee Area 2Derek BahmanouIncumbent and current board presidentRunning unopposed
Trustee Area 3Selina GarciaCommunity VolunteerRunning unopposed

Candidate information is from the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s candidate list. View the official candidate list.