Fresno voters have given District 1 city‑council hopeful Naindeep Singh a decisive edge in the latest midterm count. Singh’s margin over opponent Rob Fuentes has widened to almost 1,000 votes, putting him ahead 53.34% to 46.66%.
School‑board races remain competitive
Two Fresno Unified School Board contests are still within striking distance. In the Sunnyside district, labor leader Riley Talford has surged ahead of 22‑year incumbent Valarie Davis, now leading 50.72% to 48.73% after a 164‑vote swing. Talford told Fresnoland he expects to win and plans to focus immediately on classrooms for children with special needs.
In the McLane district, retired teacher Karen Steed’s lead over nonprofit leader Veva Islas has narrowed. Steed entered the day with a 387‑vote advantage and finished with a 249‑vote lead. Islas has not conceded, and both candidates were unavailable for comment.
County supervisor race settles
Mayor Maria Pacheco of Kerman secured a clear victory over Fresno City Councilmember Mike Karbassi for the remaining Fresno County Board of Supervisors seat, expanding her margin to 58.54% to 41.46% – a 1,906‑vote lead.
Ballot measures see mixed results
Measure S, a proposed transportation tax, failed to gain traction, with 52.04% of county voters rejecting it (110,948 ‘no’ votes) versus 47.96% in favor. Measure A, which would have allowed a county‑wide hotel tax, also fell short, receiving 55.86% opposition.
Conversely, Fresno city voters approved Mayor Jerry Dyer’s Measure D, a special general tax designed as a backup funding source for transportation should Measure S fail. The measure’s passage reflects local confidence in the mayor’s fiscal approach.
What’s next?
The certification of these results will solidify the new composition of Fresno’s city council, school board, and county supervision. Candidates who have taken leads, such as Singh and Talford, are already outlining priorities for their upcoming terms, emphasizing community engagement and support for families and students.
Fresno residents are encouraged to stay informed as the final vote tallies are confirmed and elected officials begin their work on the issues that matter most to the community.
Original reporting: Fresnoland — read the source article.
