Ballot Stakes · Nov 3, 2026 · Irvine, CA
Irvine City Council District 1 (4-year term)
Incumbent Melinda Liu defends her seat against ex-Mayor Sukhee Kang and Republican John Park; the Lincoln Club has spent about $94k, with identical mailers attacking both Democrats.
- Sukhee Kang (Democrat (nonpartisan office))
- Melinda Liu (Democrat (nonpartisan office))
- John Park (Republican (nonpartisan office; former Vice Chair of California Republican Party per Watchdog))