Vacaville Candidates Will Prepare for November 3 Election
Local candidates and the Yes on Measure V campaign are gathering final funding ahead of the November 3 election.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Candidates in Vacaville are conducting final campaign activities including meet-and-greets and advertising as the November 3, 2026, election approaches. Campaigns are leveraging recent financial contributions to fund mailers, social media outreach, and signage.
Why it matters
The influx of campaign contributions allows candidates and ballot initiatives to boost visibility among voters in the final weeks before the election. These resources are critical for shaping public opinion on candidates for District 4 Supervisor and the proposed local sales tax.
Campaign filings show the Yes on Measure V committee received $49,999 from the Vacaville Police Officers Association. Additionally, candidate John Carli reported receiving $10,000 from Michael Ghilotti.
The players
John Carli
John Carli is a political candidate in Vacaville currently raising funds for his campaign.
Sarah Chapman
Sarah Chapman is a candidate participating in the local election cycle.
Jeanette Wylie
Jeanette Wylie is a political candidate involved in upcoming local campaign outreach events.
Vacaville Police Officers Association
The Vacaville Police Officers Association is a local organization that is contributing to the Yes on Measure V campaign.
California Professional Firefighters
The California Professional Firefighters is an organization that provides financial backing to various ballot initiatives.
The details
Candidates are employing strategies such as direct mail, social media, and in-person events to engage the electorate in Vacaville and Solano County. These funds are supporting the broader outreach efforts for the District 4 Supervisor race and the Measure V sales tax initiative.
Timeline
September 29, 2026: Campaign finance contributions were reported.
October 2, 2026: California Professional Firefighters contributed to the Measure V campaign.
First week of October 2026: Sarah Chapman received campaign contributions.
October 16, 2026: Sarah Chapman and Jeanette Wylie will host a meet-and-greet.
November 3, 2026: Election Day occurs.
Market Landscape
The current campaign financing activities center on the proposed Measure V local sales tax rate. These contributions reflect how local interest groups position their support ahead of municipal ballot initiatives.
Residents should anticipate an increase in campaign-related mailers and advertisements as the November 3 election nears. The outcome of the Measure V vote will determine if the local sales tax rate is adjusted.
The takeaway
Voters should review campaign contribution disclosures to understand which groups are supporting local candidates and measures. Being informed about these financial ties helps residents evaluate the interests behind local policy changes.
What happens next
Sarah Chapman and Jeanette Wylie are scheduled to host a meet-and-greet on October 16, 2026, and the general election is set for November 3, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on regional funding trends, visit Vacaville Philanthropy.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Vacaville Reporter.
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