Browse Grand Terrace, CA candidates and local races for the 2026 elections. City council, mayor, and ballot measures.
Grand Terrace is one of San Bernardino County's smallest cities — a tight-knit residential community nestled between Colton and Loma Linda. With no major commercial corridors, this bedroom community's politics focus on maintaining quality of life, managing limited city revenue, and Colton JUSD school quality.
Grand Terrace's 5-member council is elected at-large with staggered terms. With ~8,500 voters, council races are personal and can be won by margins of 100-200 votes. The city's small budget means fiscal management is the consistent through-line of every campaign. Colton JUSD school board races engage parents across the city.
Grand Terrace has a diverse, middle-class electorate — approximately 40% Hispanic, 35% white, and 15% Black. The community is solidly middle-income with high homeownership rates. Registration leans slightly Democratic. Voters are highly engaged relative to the city's small size — community identity is strong. Turnout averages 50-55% in general elections.
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