Tuesday night’s midterm elections in Fresno delivered clear early leads for three city‑council candidates. Rob Fuentes is ahead of Naindeep Singh in District 1 with 52.13% of the vote to Singh’s 47.87%. In District 7, Ariana Martinez Lott leads Nav Gurm, posting 54.69% against Gurm’s 45.31%. Joaquin Arambula also enjoys an early advantage in District 3, earning 55.99% of the vote while Keshia Thomas trails at 44.01%.

County‑wide contests and ballot measures

Beyond the city council, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors race shows Kerman Mayor Maria Pacheco in front of incumbent councilmember Mike Karbassi, with 55.37% to Karbassi’s 44.63%.

Measure S, the proposed transportation tax renewal, is currently lagging. Early returns reveal 53.53% of voters opposed the measure, indicating a likely defeat unless later precincts shift dramatically.

Superintendent of Schools race

Incumbent Michele Cantwell‑Copher maintains a solid lead for Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, holding 57.52% of the vote. Challenger Eimear O’Brien trails with 42.48%.

What’s next?

All races remain too close to call until the final precincts report. Voters and candidates alike will be watching the live results page on Fresnoland for updates throughout the night.

These early numbers provide a snapshot of Fresno’s political landscape as residents decide on representation at the city and county levels, as well as on critical funding measures that affect daily life. The outcomes will shape local governance, transportation policy, and education leadership for the coming years.

Original reporting: Fresnoland — read the source article.