November 2026 Fairfield Election: What District 1 Voters Need to Know

Election season in Fairfield is officially underway. As the Daily Republic reported one week into the candidate filing period for the November 3, 2026 general election, races across Solano County are taking shape, from city council seats to county supervisor runoffs.

I’m running for re-election to the Fairfield City Council District 1 seat I’ve held since 2022, and I’m asking the community I’ve served for four years to send me back to finish the work. For District 1 residents in Cordelia and Green Valley, now is the time to understand what’s on the ballot, why it matters, and how to make sure your voice is part of the outcome.

Read the Daily Republic’s full coverage of the November ballot here.

What the Filing Period Means and Why It Matters

Most voters don’t think about elections until the mail ballot arrives, but the filing period is where elections actually begin. It’s the window when candidates formally declare their intention to run, submit the required paperwork, and officially enter the race. Who files determines who appears on your ballot in November.

For an incumbent like me, filing for re-election signals a commitment to continue the work already underway. For challengers, it signals a belief that they can offer the district something different or better. For you, it’s the first opportunity to see who is actually running and start evaluating your options.

The campaign conversation is just beginning. Starting it now rather than in October gives you time to actually evaluate the record, the platform, and the character of the people asking for your vote.

As I wrote in What to Look for When Voting in a Local City Council Election, the most important questions about any candidate aren’t answered on a campaign mailer. They’re answered by the record, the relationships, and the real-world outcomes a candidate has produced. For an incumbent, that means votes, decisions, and community presence you can evaluate directly.

The Solano County Context

The November 2026 ballot extends beyond city council races. As the Daily Republic noted, the runoff between Michael Silva and John Carli for the District 4 seat on the Solano County Board of Supervisors has been set since the early counting of votes in the primary. That race will appear on the same ballot as the Fairfield City Council contests, giving Solano County voters multiple consequential decisions on November 3.

The Board of Supervisors controls significant county-level funding and policy decisions that directly affect Fairfield residents. From homelessness response funding to public health infrastructure to social services, county decisions shape the resources available to cities like Fairfield in ways most residents don’t always see but feel every day.

That’s why I’ve built relationships at the county level: effective city council representation requires knowing how to navigate the county systems that city programs depend on. My work on homelessness response, which I wrote about in Fairfield’s Homelessness Crisis, reflects that understanding. City and county decisions are deeply interconnected, and District 1’s council member needs to understand both.

Why the District 1 Race Matters More Than Most

Not every city council race carries equal weight in a given cycle. The District 1 seat in November 2026 is particularly significant for several reasons.

First, the work is in progress. Our advocacy on housing affordability, fiscal discipline, public safety, infrastructure investment, small business support, and homelessness response has built a foundation, and foundations require continued investment to become something lasting. A change in representation right now would stop that progress, and whoever comes next would spend much of their first term learning the systems, relationships, and funding mechanisms that move resources into District 1.

Second, the external environment is unusually demanding. Federal budget cuts through H.R. 1 are putting pressure on county and city budgets. The California housing crisis continues to intensify. Small businesses are navigating real economic uncertainty. Fairfield’s infrastructure needs are real and ongoing. This isn’t a moment for a learning curve in the District 1 seat. It’s a moment for experienced, prepared, community-rooted leadership.

Third, Cordelia and Green Valley are at a genuine turning point. Infrastructure investment is in motion. Economic development conversations are advancing. The neighborhood priorities residents have been raising for years are finally getting sustained attention at the council table. Continuity in that seat matters for the outcome of work already underway.

What I’m Running On

Re-election campaigns differ from first-time campaigns in one fundamental way: there’s a record to evaluate. I’m asking you to look at what I’ve actually done in office and decide whether that work deserves to continue.

My record includes consistent advocacy for smart economic development that creates real opportunity for existing residents; a push for budget transparency and fiscal discipline that protects the city’s long-term financial health; a community-centered approach to public safety that addresses both prevention and response; a sustained commitment to housing solutions that work for the full spectrum of District 1 families; infrastructure advocacy for Cordelia and Green Valley that has moved from conversation to action; and a standard of transparency, accountability, and accessibility I’ve held from day one.

Beyond the council chamber, I co-founded Solano Impact Care to provide community support services across Solano County and founded Hazel’s Tranquility Place to provide transitional housing for formerly incarcerated women and their children. These organizations exist, operate, and serve people right now.

How to Stay Informed as the Race Develops

Between now and November 3, there will be more information, more conversations, and more opportunities to evaluate the candidates asking for your vote. Follow local coverage from the Daily Republic, which will keep tracking the November ballot as campaigns get underway. Their coverage of the November ballot races is a good starting point.

And visit electkpatricewilliams.com for my full platform, record, and campaign updates as November approaches.

I’m asking for your vote on November 3 for Fairfield City Council, District 1.

Learn more at electkpatricewilliams.com and connect with me on LinkedIn.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What other races appear on the November 3 Solano County ballot?

The District 4 Solano County Board of Supervisors runoff between Michael Silva and John Carli is already set, along with various city council and school board races across the county.

2. How do I find out who is running in my district?

Visit the Solano County Registrar of Voters website to see the full list of candidates for each race on your specific ballot based on your registered address.

3. What has K. Patrice Williams accomplished in her first term?

I’ve consistently advocated for housing, fiscal discipline, public safety, small business support, infrastructure investment, and government transparency across District 1.