Candidate Research

Profiles, scores, and viability for every candidate in this race.

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MC

Maria Chen

Up
Nonpartisan

Small business owner and former PTA president focused on schools, safety, and smart growth.

Prediction38
Digital82
Grassroots76
Messaging84
Trust79
Fundraising48.2
Strengths
  • • Authentic local roots
  • • Strong digital presence
  • • Education advocacy
Weaknesses
  • • First-time candidate
  • • Limited name ID outside Ward 3
RH

Robert Hayes

IncumbentFlat
Nonpartisan

Two-term incumbent with deep ties to local business community.

Prediction41
Digital58
Grassroots64
Messaging62
Trust68
Fundraising92.4
Strengths
  • • Incumbency
  • • Fundraising network
  • • Name recognition
Weaknesses
  • • Low approval on housing
  • • Weak digital presence
  • • Aging coalition
JB

Janelle Brooks

Up
Nonpartisan

Civic activist and nonprofit director focused on housing affordability.

Prediction14
Digital71
Grassroots58
Messaging70
Trust64
Fundraising31.8
Strengths
  • • Issue clarity
  • • Activist base
Weaknesses
  • • Limited funds
  • • Narrow coalition
TP

Thomas Park

Down
Nonpartisan

Retired engineer running on a fiscal restraint platform.

Prediction7
Digital42
Grassroots35
Messaging48
Trust52
Fundraising18.9
Strengths
  • • Budget expertise
Weaknesses
  • • No field operation
  • • Low visibility