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Union City Council, District 2

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City of Union City

Union City Council, District 2

This person would hold one of three Union City Council seats up this cycle. They vote on city laws, the budget, and land use. Union City is an Alameda County city of about 70,000 people. An appointed City Manager runs day-to-day operations. The term runs four years, from December 8, 2026 to December 10, 2030. Union City switched from at-large to district elections in November 2020. City ordinance limits the Mayor and Councilmembers to three terms in a row. That applies to the same office.

Vice Mayor Jaime Patino is District 2's sitting Councilmember. They are seeking reelection. They face one challenger, first time candidate Victor Lopez Pulido.

This person would hold one of three Union City Council seats up this cycle. They vote on city ordinances, the budget, and land use in this Alameda County city of about 70,000, under a council-manager government with an appointed City Manager. The term is four years, from Dec. 8, 2026 to Dec. 10, 2030.

Union City switched from at-large to district-based Council elections in November 2020. City ordinance limits the Mayor and Councilmembers to three consecutive terms in the same office; partial terms don't count toward the limit, and a former officeholder may run again after sitting out two years.

Jaime Patino

Jaime Patino is Union City's sitting District 2 Councilmember and Vice Mayor. They are seeking reelection. They are a lifelong Union City resident. They focus on public safety and fiscal responsibility. Their campaign has raised $19,678 plus a $1,000 loan from themselves.

Victor Lopez Pulido

Victor Lopez Pulido is a first time candidate. Their ballot title is Legal Advocate and Translator. They are a first generation college graduate. They focus on affordable housing and the cost of living. Their campaign has raised $11,780 this year.

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