District 1
Open seat5 candidates- Moni Gangopadhyay
- Daria Wrubel
- Steve Kromer
- Laura Babitt
- Ross Bernet
Flip the Berkeley City Council
Community groups and people working to elect a Berkeley City Council that answers to its residents.
What we are working for
Flip the Berkeley City Council 2026 is made up of community groups and people working to elect council members committed to:
- Housing as a human right.
- Building truly affordable housing.
- Police accountability and limiting government surveillance.
- Maintaining rent control.
- Supporting our small businesses and local communities.
- Transparency in Council actions.
- Respect for constituents and hearing their concerns.
- Upholding human rights and free speech.
Districts on the ballot
Four seats are up in 2026. Two are open.
District 4
Incumbent1 candidateIncumbent: Igor Tregub
- Majdi Gaith
District 7
Open seat3 candidates- Syrack Micael
- Aidin Hill
- John Espinoza
District 8
Incumbent3 candidatesIncumbent: Mark Humbert
- Mari Mendonca
- Fred Feller
- Michael Wallman
Candidates
Who is running in Districts 1, 4, 7 and 8 — and where to hear them in their own words.
Issues
What is being proposed for Berkeley, who benefits from it, and where to read the documents yourself.
Maps
Council districts, evacuation routes, and commercial corridors.
The Coalition
Organizations and community groups standing with us.
Events
Forums, meetings, and canvasses between now and election day.
How You Can Help
Three steps, and five ways to give your time.