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2 candidates are tracked for Fresno City Council, District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ariana Martinez Lott and Nav Gurm. Candidate information follows official Fresno County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Open seat: incumbent Nelson Esparza is not a candidate for this seat (he is instead a candidate for state Board of Equalization, District 1). Two candidates qualified, per the county's official Contest/Candidate Proof List.
Ariana Martinez Lott's occupation is listed as Small Business Owner on her candidate filing, per Fresno County Clerk/Registrar of Voters, Contest/Candidate Proof List.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Invest in existing neighborhoods rather than expanding the Southeast Development Area
- Create a Residential Response Team for neighborhood issues and expand parks and street safety measures
- Expand home repair funding and protect renters from wrongful eviction
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Nav Gurm's occupation is listed as Attorney/Small Businessman on his candidate filing, per Fresno County Clerk/Registrar of Voters, Contest/Candidate Proof List.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Fix potholes, modernize transit, and ensure reliable infrastructure in every neighborhood
- Build more market-rate and affordable housing through an all-of-the-above strategy
- Ensure police and fire departments have the resources they need for public safety
Source: candidate campaign site.
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