Tregub and Abuhamdieh to Vie for District 4 Seat
Candidates Igor Tregub and Majdi Gaith Abuhamdieh will face off in the upcoming Berkeley District 4 election.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in City Hall
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Igor Tregub and Majdi Gaith Abuhamdieh are competing for the District 4 seat on the Berkeley City Council. The election will take place on November 3, 2026.
Why it matters
This election determines who will represent the downtown area along with parts of central and north Berkeley. The outcome will settle the leadership of a seat previously held by Kate Harrison.
The District 4 seat encompasses downtown Berkeley and significant portions of central and north Berkeley. This election is a contest for the seat currently held by incumbent Igor Tregub.
The players
Igor Tregub
He is the incumbent member of the Berkeley City Council who has held the District 4 seat since 2024.
Majdi Gaith Abuhamdieh
He is a candidate seeking election to the District 4 Berkeley City Council seat.
Kate Harrison
She is the former Berkeley City Council member who previously represented District 4.
The details
Igor Tregub has occupied the District 4 seat since winning it in a 2024 special election following the resignation of Kate Harrison. The upcoming municipal race will decide if the seat remains with Tregub or shifts to challenger Majdi Gaith Abuhamdieh.
Timeline
Igor Tregub began representing District 4 in 2024.
The District 4 City Council election will occur on November 3, 2026.
Political Context
Opponents or dissenting voices in this district may argue for a shift in leadership away from the incumbent who took office via a special election. This race marks a challenge to the established incumbency set during the 2024 special election for the District 4 seat.
Residents in downtown, central, and north Berkeley will determine who represents their interests in the city council for the upcoming term. This vote directly impacts local policy decisions regarding the district's infrastructure and municipal management.
The takeaway
Voters in District 4 are encouraged to review the platforms of both candidates to understand their respective visions for the city. Examining the records of current and past council members provides helpful insight into the district's shifting political priorities.
Further reading
For more on local governance and upcoming races, visit City Hall.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Local News Matters.
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