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2026 District 4 City Council Candidates

Empowering Central Phoenix Neighborhoods

Notice of Candidacy listings and filing profiles from the official City of Phoenix City Clerk records for the November 3, 2026 Regular Election — presented candidate by candidate with complete information, photo profile, filing dates, and Patricia Jimenez featured at the top.

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Patricia Jimenez
Featured Top Candidate
First Ballot Certified (06/25/2026)

Patricia Jimenez

Central Phoenix Community Leader, Business Owner & Neighborhood Advocate

Longtime Central Phoenix District 4 resident, neighborhood champion, and small business owner with years of grassroots service. Patricia was the very first candidate in District 4 to complete all nomination requirements and earn official City Clerk certification for the 2026 ballot.

First District 4 candidate certified to the November 3, 2026 ballot (Certified 06/25/2026)
Proven record of community organizing across Encanto, Midtown, Uptown, and Coronado
Actionable proposals to combat illegal dumping, expand affordable housing, and improve public safety
Dedicated to transparent city administration and responsive 311 municipal services
Packet Meeting:03/02/2026
Interest Filed:03/02/2026
Notice Filed:03/02/2026
Committee Reg:05/30/2023
Papers Filed:06/15/2026
Certified Date:06/25/2026

Ashley Harder

District 4 Candidate
Ballot Certified (07/10/2026)
Filing Notice PDF

Ashley Harder completed her candidate packet meeting on February 23, 2026 and registered her candidate committee on July 1, 2025. She filed nomination papers on July 2, 2026 and was certified to the District 4 ballot on July 10, 2026.

Committee Active Since: July 1, 2025
City Clerk Certification Date: July 10, 2026
Notice of Candidacy Filed: April 9, 2026
Packet Meeting: 02/23/2026
Statement of Interest: 02/23/2026
Notice of Candidacy: 04/09/2026
Committee Reg: 07/01/2025
Papers Filed: 07/02/2026
Certified Date: 07/10/2026

Ed Hermes

District 4 Candidate
Ballot Certified (07/09/2026)
Filing Notice PDF

Ed Hermes attended his candidate packet meeting on February 23, 2026 and filed a Statement of Interest and Notice of Candidacy on the same date. Following nomination paper filing on June 29, 2026, he was certified to the ballot on July 9, 2026.

Committee Active Since: May 23, 2025
City Clerk Certification Date: July 9, 2026
Nomination Papers Filed: June 29, 2026
Packet Meeting: 02/23/2026
Statement of Interest: 02/23/2026
Notice of Candidacy: 02/23/2026
Committee Reg: 05/23/2025
Papers Filed: 06/29/2026
Certified Date: 07/09/2026

Cassandra Hernandez

District 4 Candidate
Ballot Certified (07/16/2026)

Cassandra Hernandez filed her Statement of Interest and packet meeting on June 18, 2026. She submitted nomination petitions on July 6, 2026 and achieved City Clerk ballot certification on July 16, 2026.

Packet Meeting Date: June 18, 2026
City Clerk Certification Date: July 16, 2026
Nomination Petitions Filed: July 6, 2026
Packet Meeting: 06/18/2026
Statement of Interest: 06/18/2026
Notice of Candidacy: —
Committee Reg: 07/20/2026
Papers Filed: 07/06/2026
Certified Date: 07/16/2026

Zachary Lauer

District 4 Candidate
Ballot Certified (07/16/2026)
Filing Notice PDF

Zachary Lauer registered his candidate committee on May 3, 2025, and filed his Notice of Candidacy on March 30, 2026. He turned in nomination petitions on July 6, 2026, earning certification to the District 4 ballot on July 16, 2026.

Committee Active Since: May 3, 2025
City Clerk Certification Date: July 16, 2026
Notice of Candidacy Filed: March 30, 2026
Packet Meeting: 03/30/2026
Statement of Interest: 03/30/2026
Notice of Candidacy: 03/30/2026
Committee Reg: 05/03/2025
Papers Filed: 07/06/2026
Certified Date: 07/16/2026

Michael Mazzocco

District 4 Candidate
Ballot Certified (07/10/2026)
Filing Notice PDF

Michael Mazzocco registered his campaign committee on April 5, 2025 and held a candidate packet meeting on February 23, 2026. After submitting petitions on July 2, 2026, he was certified to the ballot on July 10, 2026.

Committee Active Since: April 5, 2025
City Clerk Certification Date: July 10, 2026
Nomination Papers Filed: July 2, 2026
Packet Meeting: 02/23/2026
Statement of Interest: 02/23/2026
Notice of Candidacy: 02/23/2026
Committee Reg: 04/05/2025
Papers Filed: 07/02/2026
Certified Date: 07/10/2026

Robb Olivieri

District 4 Candidate
Ballot Certified (07/16/2026)
Filing Notice PDF

Robb Olivieri registered his candidate committee on September 9, 2025 and completed his statement of interest on May 7, 2026. He turned in petition signatures on July 6, 2026 and received official certification on July 16, 2026.

Committee Active Since: September 9, 2025
City Clerk Certification Date: July 16, 2026
Statement of Interest Filed: May 7, 2026
Packet Meeting: 05/08/2026
Statement of Interest: 05/07/2026
Notice of Candidacy: 05/08/2026
Committee Reg: 09/09/2025
Papers Filed: 07/06/2026
Certified Date: 07/16/2026

Megan Schmitz

District 4 Candidate
Ballot Certified (07/16/2026)
Filing Notice PDF

Megan Schmitz registered a campaign committee on December 4, 2025 and met with City Clerk staff on March 2, 2026. She filed nomination petitions on July 6, 2026, earning certification on July 16, 2026.

Committee Active Since: December 4, 2025
City Clerk Certification Date: July 16, 2026
Notice of Candidacy Filed: March 2, 2026
Packet Meeting: 03/02/2026
Statement of Interest: 03/02/2026
Notice of Candidacy: 03/02/2026
Committee Reg: 12/04/2025
Papers Filed: 07/06/2026
Certified Date: 07/16/2026

Aaron Searles

District 4 Candidate
Committee Registered

Aaron Searles registered a candidate committee with the Phoenix City Clerk on September 11, 2023. According to official City Clerk records, no statement of interest, nomination papers, or petitions were submitted for the November 3, 2026 ballot.

Committee Registered: September 11, 2023
Nomination Petitions: None on record
Ballot Status: Not certified
Packet Meeting: —
Statement of Interest: —
Notice of Candidacy: —
Committee Reg: 09/11/2023
Papers Filed: —
Certified Date: —

Barry Wong

District 4 Candidate
Candidate Interest

Barry Wong attended an election packet information meeting with City Clerk staff on April 27, 2026. Official records reflect no registered candidate committee, statement of interest, or nomination paper filings.

Packet Meeting Date: April 27, 2026
Committee Registration: None on record
Ballot Status: Not certified
Packet Meeting: 04/27/2026
Statement of Interest: —
Notice of Candidacy: —
Committee Reg: —
Papers Filed: —
Certified Date: —

Source: City of Phoenix City Clerk Candidate Information — November 3, 2026 Regular City Election records. Candidate information displayed in accordance with official public filings.

District 4 Community Information Modules

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About District 4

District boundaries overview, central Phoenix neighborhoods map, and direct link to check your council district address.

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2026 Election Guide

Important voter deadlines, mail ballot requests, early voting locations, and official City Clerk candidate filing rules.

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City & 311 Resources

Direct contacts for reporting illegal dumping, requesting street repair, bulk trash pickup, and housing assistance.

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Community Issues & Proposals

Factual breakdowns of public safety, housing costs, heat mitigation, and illegal dumping paired with Patricia’s policy proposals.

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History & Neighborhoods

Articles on Encanto Park, Coronado historic district, Heard Museum, Central Avenue Corridor, and Phoenix history.

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Meet Patricia Jimenez

Biography, public service history, core commitments, and official campaign links for Patricia’s District 4 run.

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