Political Party:
Democrat
Ballot Designation:
County Supervisor/Farmer
Law Enforcement Contributions:
Background:
Brian Pacheco grew up as a farmer in Fresno County, later on becoming the president of the Fresno County Farm Bureau. He currently sits on the Fresno County Board of Supervisors and previously was on the Kerman Unified School District Board of Trustees.
Public Safety Platform:
Pacheco does not express his positions on public safety or any other issue on his campaign website. As a County Supervisor, he recently led efforts to limit the amount of people with sex offenses who could reside in unincorporated Fresno County.
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Political Party:
Democrat
Ballot Designation:
Livingston City Councilmember
Law Enforcement Contributions:
None as of 4/16/26
Background:
apjeet Singh Uppal currently sits on the Livingston City Council where he was elected in 2024 at the age of 22. Prior to that, he worked as a part-time high school football coach.
Public Safety Platform:
Uppal does not have a public safety policy platform on his campaign website, but uplifts other progressive causes such as healthcare for all and universal childcare. He does not list any endorsements.
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Political Party:
Republican
Ballot Designation:
Small Business Owner
Law Enforcement Contributions: Candidate has not raised any campaign funds as of 4/16/26
Background:
Mike Murphy is a business attorney by profession who has served two terms as the Mayor of Merced.
Public Safety Platform:
although he states one of his priorities is to “keep communities safe” on his campaign website, he does not list his policy proposals for public safety or any other issue area. He is endorsed by the Merced County Sheriff.
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