GALT, CA (MPG) - The City of Galt released an updated City Council district map in its latest newsletter as part of the transition to district-based elections ahead of the 2026 general election.

According to the newsletter, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-04 in 2025, officially moving Galt from an at-large election system to a district-based model. Under the new system, the city is divided into geographic districts, with voters in each district electing one council member who resides in and represents that area.

The district-based system takes effect with the 2026 election on Nov. 3. Voters in Districts 1, 3 and 5 will cast ballots for their district representatives in 2026, while voters in Districts 2 and 4 will vote in 2028.

City officials noted that residents reviewing the new map may notice District 5 currently has two council members, while District 1 has none. This is due to the timing of the transition, which occurred after current council members were elected under the at-large system.

The updated Galt City Council district-based election map, released in the city’s latest newsletter, helps residents identify their neighborhood representation and prepare for the Nov. 6 election where three district seats will be up for election for a district representative. Photo courtesy of City of Galt

An interactive map is available online to help residents identify their district and learn which councilmember represents them. City officials said knowing one’s district helps voters to better understand their representation and in which elections they are eligible to participate.

Under the new map, District 1 is vacant and will be up for election in 2026. District 2 is represented by Councilmember Matthew Pratton and will be up for election in 2028. District 3 is represented by Mayor Bonnie Rodriguez and will be on the ballot in 2026. District 4, represented by Vice Mayor Tim Reed, will be up for election in 2028. District 5 is currently represented by Councilmember Shawn Farmer, and Councilmember Paul Sandhu and will be up for election in 2026.

More information about the district maps and the transition to district-based elections is available at cityofgalt.org/home. The interactive map is available to view at bit.ly/4kR2lLJ.