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Elected officials shape the decisions that affect housing supply, property rights, taxes, and the communities where we live and work. Marin REALTORS® supports candidates whose positions align with homeownership, private property rights, and a healthy real estate industry.
MAR’s Local Candidate and Recommendations Committee evaluates candidates on real estate-related issues and recommends leaders who understand the needs of our members and communities.
November 3, 2026 General Election · Endorsements reflect MAR’s published candidate list. Candidate profiles summarize publicly available biographies and stated priorities.
Election results update · November 12, 2026
Local standings below reflect results reported November 11, 2026. Ballot counting continues and local results are preliminary. The State Assembly District 12 race has been called by the Associated Press.
Marin County election results · Reported candidate standings
Review MAR’s ballot-measure positions and follow election updates through the resources below. You can also check your voter registration for future elections.
MAR opposes San Rafael’s proposed increase in its real property transfer tax. Visit the campaign website to learn about the No on W position.
MAR supports Mill Valley’s Municipal Services Tax renewal. Visit the campaign website to learn about the Yes on T position.
Explore MAR’s endorsed candidates by jurisdiction, with election updates below each profile. Campaign websites provide additional background and stated priorities.
California State Assembly · District 12
Eric Lucan is a Marin County Supervisor representing District 5 and serves as president of the Board of Supervisors for 2026. His public service includes the Novato Parks and Recreation Commission and three terms on the Novato City Council. A lifelong Marin resident and former chief marketing officer of Mike’s Bikes, he brings experience in business and regional government. His work has focused on housing, transportation, economic development, homelessness, and community infrastructure.
Election update · Race called
Jackie Elward won the District 12 Assembly race. Eric Lucan was MAR’s endorsed candidate. The Associated Press called the race on November 10, 2026.
Corte Madera Town Council
Ava Fruin serves on the Larkspur-Corte Madera School District Board of Trustees. She brings more than 15 years of professional experience across education, technology, and nonprofit organizations, including strategic planning and budget oversight. Her stated priorities include responsible fiscal stewardship, collaboration, strong public education, and thoughtful decisions about the services and infrastructure that support Corte Madera’s quality of life.
Election update · Leading in preliminary results
Ava Fruin is in second place for three Corte Madera Town Council seats.
Corte Madera Town Council
David Bell is an environmental engineer and longtime Corte Madera resident with more than 20 years of experience working with California environmental laws and regulations. He holds a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from UCLA and serves on the town’s Flood Control Board. His priorities include infrastructure, flood protection, emergency preparedness, climate adaptation, and practical stewardship of essential public systems.
Election update · Leading in preliminary results
David Bell is in third place for three Corte Madera Town Council seats.
Corte Madera Town Council
Eli Beckman is a Corte Madera councilmember who has served two terms as mayor. An architect and small-business owner, he founded a company that builds prefabricated small homes. His campaign emphasizes responsible budgeting, transparent government, housing affordability, flood protection, fire prevention, and planning for the town’s long-term needs.
Election update · Leading in preliminary results
Eli Beckman is in first place for three Corte Madera Town Council seats.
Fairfax Town Council
Doug Kelly is a restaurant technology professional with a background in local government and community service. He has served on the San Anselmo Town Council and Parks and Recreation Commission, the Ross Valley Sanitary District Board, and the Central Marin Sanitation Agency board. His candidate statement emphasizes fiscal responsibility, transparent government, infrastructure, and respectful, responsive service to Fairfax residents.
Election update · Preliminary results
Doug Kelly is outside the two winning positions. Larry Bragman and Matt Da Cunha currently lead.
Larkspur City Council
Stephanie Andre is a Larkspur councilmember serving as mayor in 2026. She brings experience in corporate finance and investment banking, an MBA from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, and a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University. Her stated priorities include fiscal responsibility, government accountability, housing, local economic vitality, and environmental sustainability.
Election update · Leading in preliminary results
Stephanie Andre is in first place for three Larkspur City Council seats.
Larkspur City Council
Brian Jaffe is a U.S. Navy veteran, entrepreneur, and Larkspur resident with an engineering degree from Princeton University. He founded VOCA, a civic-engagement platform, and now works in housing development and clean-energy policy. His campaign focuses on community connection, housing affordability, sustainability, and a more responsive, service-oriented city government.
Election update · Leading in preliminary results
Brian Jaffe is in third place for three Larkspur City Council seats.
Larkspur City Council
Jeanne Friedel is a longtime Larkspur resident and operations and community-engagement leader with more than 30 years of experience. Her service includes the Larkspur Park and Recreation Commission, The Commons Foundation, and Larkspur Rec’ing Crew. Her stated priorities include community spaces, downtown vitality, responsible planning, infrastructure, wildfire safety, and preserving Larkspur’s character.
Election update · Preliminary results
Jeanne Friedel is in fourth place for three Larkspur City Council seats.
San Anselmo Town Council
Steve Burdo is a San Anselmo councilmember serving as mayor in 2026. He brings more than 20 years of experience in public policy, local government, and communications, along with service on public-safety and parks bodies. His priorities include public safety, emergency preparedness, environmental stewardship, roads and infrastructure, and support for local businesses.
Election update · Leading in preliminary results
Steve Burdo is in first place for two San Anselmo Town Council seats.
San Rafael City Council · District 2
Eli Hill represents District 2 on the San Rafael City Council and previously served on the city’s Planning and Fire commissions. His work and stated priorities include housing affordability, public and street safety, small businesses, infrastructure, sustainability, and a vibrant downtown. He emphasizes collaborative leadership, transparent government, and inclusive community engagement.
Election update · Unopposed
Eli Hill is the sole candidate listed for San Rafael City Council District 2 and has received 100% of the reported vote.
Novato City Council · District 4
Dan Christian is a pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School in Novato, a sheriff’s chaplain, and a member of Novato’s Economic Development Advisory Commission. His campaign emphasizes public safety, fiscal responsibility, local businesses, community spaces, housing solutions, and the needs of seniors, working families, and children.
Election update · Preliminary results
Dan Christian is in second place for the Novato City Council District 4 seat, behind Pat Eklund.
Novato City Council · District 2
Rachel Farac represents District 2 on the Novato City Council and serves as mayor in 2026. Her background includes service on the Novato Planning Commission and Marin County Mental Health Board, and she holds a Master of Public Administration. Her stated priorities include fiscal sustainability, public safety, roads and infrastructure, environmental protection, community engagement, and responsible housing and economic growth.
Election update · Leading in preliminary results
Rachel Farac leads the Novato City Council District 2 race.
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