FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Fresno County Supervisor Brian Pacheco has announced he will not seek reelection for District 1 supervisor.
The Republican supervisor plans to run for the state assembly in District 27, currently held by Democrat Esmeralda Soria, who is running for the state Senate.
Meanwhile, Kerman Mayor Maria Pacheco, who is not related to Brian Pacheco, will run for the District 1 seat Brian Pacheco is leaving.
Additionally, Fresno City Council President Mike Karbassi has decided to run for the same supervisor position, abandoning his previous plans to run for County Elections Chief.
“While I continue to have deep concerns about how elections are run in this county, I will be able to have some oversight as a County Supervisor to ensure that every incorporated city has at least one in-person vote center on Election Day,” said Karbassi. “As Supervisor, I will also be able to continue addressing the needs of our community on many other critical issues such as public safety, road improvements, and increasing access to parks and trails.”
The election for County Supervisor District 1 is set for June 2, 2026.