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November 3, 2026 Municipal Runoff Election

Riverside City Council, Ward 2

Top Vote-Getter Wins Campaign money and independent spending

Election date

Election at a glance

Stats

Key campaign-finance figures, voting information, and the path from Riverside's June election to the November runoff.

Campaign money

Money reported for the runoff field

Known cumulative 2024–2026 activity for the two candidates now in the runoff.
Money into campaigns—Contributions and campaign loans
Money out of campaigns—Payments and loan principal repaid
Independent spending—Paid by groups independent of campaigns

Voting information

Who can vote and how

Who votes
Registered voters who live in Riverside City Council Ward 2
Seat and rule
One seat; Top Vote-Getter Wins
Vote centers
Ward 2 voters may use any Riverside County Vote Center
Election Day
Tuesday, November 3 · 7 a.m.–8 p.m.

Every active registered voter is mailed a ballot. Voters may return it by mail or drop box, or vote in person at a Vote Center.

Voting timeline

Key dates for the November election

  1. Ballots begin mailingEarly voting also begins.
  2. Drop boxes openOfficial ballot drop-off locations become available.
  3. Registration deadlineLast day to register online or by mail before conditional registration.
  4. Same-day registration beginsConditional registration remains available through Election Day.
  5. 11-day Vote Centers openEarly in-person voting expands in Riverside County.
  6. All Vote Centers openThe county's four-day voting period begins.
  7. Election DayVote Centers and drop boxes close at 8 p.m.
  8. Mailed-ballot receipt deadlineApplies to ballots postmarked by Election Day.

Election path

From the June election to a Ward 2 winner

Certified

First election

Municipal Election

4 candidates competed. No candidate received more than 50% of the vote, so a runoff election is required.

Gracie Torres
3,047 votes 37.99%
Aram Ayra
2,865 votes 35.72%

Outcome Torres and Ayra advanced as the two highest vote-getters.

Open the certified June election
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Final election

Municipal Runoff Election

Only registered Ward 2 voters participate. They choose between the two candidates who advanced in June.

Candidates
Gracie Torres and Aram Ayra
Seat
One Ward 2 council seat

Decision rule Top Vote-Getter Wins.

Candidates

The two candidates who advanced

Ward 2 voters will choose between these two candidates in the November 3 runoff.

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Election geography

Ward 2 topographical map

This map shows the area covered by Riverside City Council, Ward 2 and places its official boundary within the surrounding landscape.

Topographical map of Ward 2 and its official election boundary
The area represented by Riverside City Council, Ward 2The teal outline marks the constituency represented by this office. Ward 2 boundaryU.S. Geological Survey · The National Map

Campaign Finances

Explore every reviewed transaction and filing

Official record

Sources and coverage

Source websites