Forum held Tuesday, September 29, 2026 · Santa Ana College, Johnson Center

Thank you to everyone who joined us on September 29 at Santa Ana College for the 2026 Candidates Forum. Residents, business owners, and students filled the Johnson Center to meet and hear directly from the candidates running for Mayor and City Council in the November 3, 2026 general election.

For those who could not attend, or who want to revisit the discussion before casting a ballot, full recordings of both sessions are available below.

Mayoral Candidates Forum

Hear from the candidates running for Mayor of Santa Ana as they answer questions on the city’s economy, public safety, housing, and quality of life.

Watch the Mayoral Forum on YouTube →

City Council Candidates Forum

Get to know the candidates running for Santa Ana City Council and hear their perspectives on the issues that matter to their wards and to the city as a whole.

Watch the City Council Forum on YouTube →

Get Ready to Vote

Santa Ana’s general election for Mayor and City Council is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. A few ways to prepare:

• Check your registration or register to vote at registertovote.ca.gov.
• Find your ward, sample ballot, and voting locations through the Orange County Registrar of Voters.
• Learn more about the races on Ballotpedia: Santa Ana City Elections (2026) and Santa Ana Mayoral Election (2026).

Thank You

We are grateful to Santa Ana College for hosting the forum, to our sponsor SoCalGas for making it possible, and to every candidate who took the time to share their vision with the community. Most of all, thank you to the residents and business owners who showed up, and stayed engaged in the future of our city.

Please share this post with your neighbors, employees, and customers so every Santa Ana voter can make an informed choice this November.