cityofkingsburg-ca.gov (opens in a new tab)City of Kingsburg -- "Election Information" page: states City Council Districts 1, 4, and 5 are up for election on November 3, 2026; the candidate nomination period runs July 13-Aug. 7, 2026 (extendable to Aug. 12, 2026 if an eligible incumbent does not file); and names City Clerk Abigail Palsgaard as the contact for pulling nomination papers
cityofkingsburg-ca.gov (opens in a new tab)City of Kingsburg -- "City Council" page: names the sitting Council by district -- David M. Silva (District 1), Laura North (District 2, term to Nov. 2028), Brandon Pursell (District 3, term to Nov. 2028, Mayor Pro Tem), Staci Smith (District 4, Mayor), Vince Palomar (District 5) -- and states "following each election, the City Council elects from its members a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem"
www2.fresnocountyca.gov (opens in a new tab)Fresno County Clerk/Registrar of Voters -- CFMR009 "Candidate List" for the Nov. 3, 2026 Consolidated Statewide General Election (printed 8/12/2026 5:37:13PM, post-filing-deadline): lists Kingsburg's three City Council district contests (5105, 5112, 5113), each Vote For 1 -- David M. Silva (District 1, "Incumbent"), Staci Smith (District 4, "Incumbent"), and District 5's two qualified candidates, Charlie Soto ("Tax Auditor") and Vince Palomar ("Machinist/Wrestling Coach")
www2.fresnocountyca.gov (opens in a new tab)Fresno County Clerk/Registrar of Voters -- CFMR001 "Contest/Candidate Proof List," filtered to Contests on Ballot, for the Nov. 3, 2026 election (printed 8/18/2026 8:39:55AM): independently confirms the same three Kingsburg contests, each ON BALLOT despite Districts 1 and 4 having only one qualified candidate apiece -- not cancelled under Elections Code Section 10229 -- and separately confirms David Michael Silva, Staci Deann Smith, and Vincent Palomar each reached their current seats by direct election (not appointment)
en.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)Wikipedia's Kingsburg, California article: population 12,380 (2020 census), incorporated May 29, 1908

Last updated September 1, 2026.

City of Kingsburg

Kingsburg City Council, District 5

This person would hold one of Kingsburg's five district-elected City Council seats. They vote on city laws, the budget, and land use. Kingsburg is a Fresno County city of about 12,400 residents. The term is four years. After each election, the council selects a Mayor and a Mayor Pro Tem. Both come from among its own members. Voters do not choose either office directly. The city has no elected City Clerk or City Treasurer.

Incumbent Vince Palomar faces one challenger, Charlie Soto, for Kingsburg's District 5 council seat. Whoever gets the most votes wins.

This person would hold Kingsburg's District 5 seat on a five-member, district-elected City Council. They vote on city ordinances, the budget, and land use for this Fresno County city of about 12,400 residents. The term is four years. The Council selects a Mayor and a Mayor Pro Tem from among its own members after each election rather than voters choosing either office directly, and Kingsburg has no elected City Clerk or City Treasurer.

Fresno County's own post-filing records confirm Palomar reached this seat by direct election, not appointment -- their filed ballot designation is their occupation, "Machinist/Wrestling Coach," rather than "Incumbent" (candidates choose their own designation under California elections law, so the omission isn't itself a claim about Palomar's status). This dataset found no independent reporting comparing the two candidates or covering the race.

Vince Palomar

Vince Palomar is the incumbent, seeking another term. Their ballot designation is "Machinist/Wrestling Coach." Fresno County records show they hold this seat through direct election, not appointment. No other background on them was found.

Charlie Soto

Charlie Soto is a first-time candidate challenging the incumbent. Their ballot designation is "Tax Auditor." No other background on them was found.

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