Manpreet Kaur
Manpreet Kaur is a member of the Bakersfield City Council in California, representing Ward 7. She assumed office on December 14, 2022. Her current term ends in 2026.
Kaur (Democratic Party) is running for election to the California State Senate to represent District 16. She declared candidacy for the primary scheduled on June 2, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: California State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on June 2, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Nonpartisan primary
Nonpartisan primary election for California State Senate District 16
Incumbent Melissa Hurtado (D) and Manpreet Kaur (D) are running in the primary for California State Senate District 16 on June 2, 2026.
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 | Melissa Hurtado (D) | |
| Manpreet Kaur (D) | ||
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2022
See also: City elections in Bakersfield, California (2022)
General election
General election for Bakersfield City Council Ward 7
Manpreet Kaur defeated Tim Collins and Raj Gill in the general election for Bakersfield City Council Ward 7 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Manpreet Kaur (Nonpartisan) | 53.8 | 5,918 | |
| Tim Collins (Nonpartisan) | 39.6 | 4,355 | ||
| Raj Gill (Nonpartisan) | 6.6 | 728 | ||
| Total votes: 11,001 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Chris Parlier |
Bakersfield City Council Ward 7 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
