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2 candidates are tracked for City of San Bernardino, Member, City Council, Ward 4, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Fred Shorett and Joe Salas. Candidate information follows official San Bernardino County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
June 2, 2026 primary result: Joe Salas 38.40 percent and incumbent Fred Shorett 34.33 percent advanced to the November runoff over Jesus "Chuy" Medina (15.69 percent), Erick Marquez (7.59 percent), and Vincent D. Laster (3.99 percent), per the Registrar of Voters' certified Statement of Vote.
Fred Shorett is a third-generation San Bernardino resident, military veteran, and family-business owner who was first elected to the city council in 2009, according to his campaign site. He is the incumbent Ward 4 council member, per the Registrar of Voters' candidate list, and finished second in the June 2, 2026 primary with 34.33 percent of the vote.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Maintain fiscal responsibility, including balanced budgets and increased emergency reserves
- Continue public-safety gains, citing the city's lowest crime rate in 25 years
- Pursue job creation, homeless-encampment cleanup, and infrastructure improvements
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Joe Salas is a teacher running for San Bernardino City Council Ward 4, per his filing with the Registrar of Voters. He led the June 2, 2026 primary with 38.40 percent of the vote, per the Registrar's certified results. No campaign website or press coverage was found for his candidacy.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Develop downtown and attract new retail and commercial projects
- Foster collaboration between law enforcement and the community for resident safety
- Address homelessness and maintain safe, clean parks and infrastructure
Source: candidate campaign site.
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