Merced, California — 2026 Local Elections

CA Slates voter guide program for Merced, Merced County campaigns. Direct mailers, candidate landing pages, and SEO included.

• County: Merced
• Region: Central Valley
• Population: 86,000+
• Registered voters: 49,000+
• Council seats: 5
• Election cycle: Even-year November general elections

Professional slate mailer services for Merced campaigns. Reach voters in the home of UC Merced, a growing university city in the heart of the Central Valley.

Offices on the ballot

• Mayor
• City Council (6 districts)
• School Board
• City Manager

School districts

• Merced City School District
• Merced Union High School District
• Merced College

Neighborhoods

• Downtown Merced
• Bear Creek
• Fahrens Creek
• University District
• North Merced
• South Merced

Local issues driving 2026 turnout

• UC Merced expansion & 2030 growth plan
• High-speed rail station alignment & downtown impact
• Highway 99 / Highway 59 corridor
• Merced City School District facility bonds
• Castle Airport & former Castle AFB reuse
• Bellevue Ranch & north-Merced housing growth

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