G. Mario Fernandez and Jeff Leonard have qualified for the November 2026 election

City of Eureka Assistant City Manager and Clerk Pam Powell just informed me that current Ward 3 Eureka Councilmember G. Mario Fernandez and Ward 5 candidate Jeff Leonard have qualified for the ballot for the November 2026 election.  I previously reported that Anil Dwivedi candidate for Mayor also qualified. Eureka Mayor Bergel has qualified.

So far, the only one who does not have a challenger is Mario Fernandez. Until nomination papers are turned in, Pam cannot confirm any potential candidate.

1:57 As I was leaving Eureka City Hall, I heard Ward 1 candidate Jason McCutcheon on his way up to turn in his nomination papers with signatures to Pam.