Emma Sharif (Mayor of Compton, California, candidate 2026)
Emma Sharif is running for election to the Mayor of Compton in California. Sharif is on the ballot in the primary on June 2, 2026.[source]
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Biography
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Elections
Nonpartisan primary
Nonpartisan primary election for Mayor of Compton
The following candidates are running in the primary for Mayor of Compton on June 2, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| Inez Adkins (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Omar R. Bradley Jr. (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Leroy Guillory (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Anthony Moultrie (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Emma Sharif (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Andrew A. Spicer (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Marlow Wilkerson (Nonpartisan) | ||
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Campaign themes
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Campaign website
Sharif's campaign website stated the following:
Priorities
Public Safety In Action
- Expanded community-based violence prevention and youth intervention efforts
- Stronger coordination between residents, local organizations, and public safety partners
- Community-centered policing that builds trust
- Mental health crisis response
Infrastructure That Works
- Targeted investments in streets, water, and sewer systems
- Long-overdue maintenance addressed with clear timelines and oversight
- Focus on reliable city services residents can see and feel every day
- Complete street resurfacing project
Economic Opportunity In Action
- Support for small businesses and local entrepreneurs to keep dollars in Compton
- Workforce training and job pathways connected to real employment opportunities
- Prioritizing jobs that support families and long-term stability
- Recruit and bring economic development to provide tax dollars to the general fund
Investing In Youth
- Expanded after-school, mentorship, and career-readiness programs
- Partnerships that connect schools to college, trades, and local employers
- Keeping Compton’s young people safe, supported, and prepared
Housing Stability In Action
- Protecting residents from displacement
- Expanding affordable housing options for working families and seniors
- Supporting first-time homeownership and long-term community roots
Open, Accountable Leadership
- Transparent decision-making and responsible use of public dollars
- Listening to residents and responding with action—not excuses
- Leadership that shows up, follows through, and stays accountable
A Humane, Compton-Centered Approach To Homelessness
- Housing First for Compton Residents: Prioritize moving people into safe, permanent housing to reduce chronic homelessness, improve public safety, and lower long-term city costs
- Community-Based Support & Mental Health Care: Expand culturally competent local services, including mental health care, substance-use treatment, medical support, and job readiness programs
- Prevention First: Strengthen tenant protections, expand rental assistance, and provide legal and eviction prevention services to keep families and seniors housed
— Emma Sharif's campaign website (April 4, 2026)
See also
2026 Elections
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