Judge Rejects Torres Challenge to Ayra's 'Educator' Ballot Label
A Riverside Superior Court judge denied the legal bid March 30, leaving the Ward 2 candidate's ballot designation intact heading into the June primary.
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Judge Orders City to Rename Measure Z Ballot Measure, Citing Misleading Language
A court ordered the city to rename its June sales tax renewal measure after a resident sued over misleading language.
Riverside Resident Sues to Change 'Misleading' Measure Z Ballot Language
A resident argues the "City of Riverside Services Renewal Measure" title misleads voters about how the revenue can be spent.
The 2026 City Council Races Are Set. Here's Who's Running.
Ten certified candidates across three wards will face voters in the June 2 General Municipal Election.
Dan Florez Enters Ward 2 City Council Race
Retired sheriff's lieutenant brings 28 years of law enforcement experience to five-way field.
City Council Candidates Unite Behind Underground Power Lines at Second Forum
Ten candidates across three wards voiced support for burying RTRP transmission lines to reduce fire risk.
Ward 4 Challengers Break With Incumbent on Homeless Housing Vote at First Candidate Forum
First of three neighborhood forums draws 13 candidates across Wards 2, 4, and 6.
Neighborhood Groups Schedule Three Candidate Forums Starting Wednesday
Two neighborhood organizations will host candidate forums for the three City Council races, beginning Wednesday with the Ward 4 forum at Orange Terrace Community Center.
William Smith Announces Bid for Ward 6 City Council Seat
Engineer and nonprofit leader enters open-seat race emphasizing technical approach to development and infrastructure decisions.
Arlington Business Partnership Director Oz Puerta Enters Ward 6 Council Race
Executive director vows to recuse himself from votes affecting organization he leads.
Jessica Qattawi Announces Bid for Ward 4 City Council Seat
2024 mayoral candidate and neighborhood organizer challenges incumbent Conder in three-way race.
2026 Election: Voter Guide
Everything Riverside voters need to know to cast informed ballots in the June 2026 primary: candidate profiles, ballot measure explanations, and how to register and vote. Updated continuously through Election Day.