Clovis Votes: Meet the Democratic Candidates

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Welcome to Clovis Votes, a community-focused guide designed to help Clovis residents learn more about the Democratic candidates seeking to represent our area. This page will feature monthly updates from the candidates, giving voters a regular opportunity to hear directly about their priorities, campaign developments, and perspectives on issues that matter to local families, neighborhoods, businesses, and the broader Central Valley. Our goal is to make it easier for residents to stay informed and participate confidently in the democratic process.

JIM COSTA – INCUMBENT/CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE FOR CA-21

Thank you for reaching out and giving me the opportunity to provide regularly scheduled campaign updates to your club.  It is an honor to serve your community and I look forward to representing more of the Clovis region in the next Congress and working with each of you.  Nothing is more important to me than ensuring a …

MICHAEL MASUDA – CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE FOR CA-5

Thank you to the Clovis Democratic Club for giving me the chance to share regular updates with your members. It means a lot, and I’m glad to be back. First, the news: the primary results are in, and the matchup is set. It’s me versus Tom McClintock in November. And here’s what should have every …

SANDRA VAN SCOTTER – CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE FOR CA-20

I want to thank the Clovis Democratic Club for giving me space on your website to speak directly to your members. I truly appreciate it. Now that the votes have been counted, I’m off to a running start! July is a big month — Independence Day, Disability Pride Month, and my birthday all at once. …

SARAH ALMOND for Clovis City Council, District 5.

Well, it’s official! I am running for Clovis City Council District 5. I am a business owner, paraprofessional, wife, and mother who has proudly called Clovis home since 2007. Over the years, I have watched our community grow and have come to appreciate the importance of thoughtful leadership that preserves the values we cherish while …