Oxnard Council District 1: Perello Leads Barrick by 89 Votes in Three-Candidate Race

OXNARD, Ventura County — November 5, 2026. The Oxnard City Council District 1 contest remains close in the publicly reported unofficial results. NBC Los Angeles lists Bert Perello with 3,419 votes (43.34%), John Barrick with 3,330 (42.21%) and Eduardo Huerta with 1,140 (14.45%). The difference between the first two candidates is 89 votes.

How this differs from the countywide picture

Oxnard is voting on several separate matters: council seats in Districts 1, 2 and 5 and a municipal ballot measure. California58 previously covered the district overview, and this article focuses on the especially narrow margin in District 1.

What the candidates are seeking

The District 1 seat gives one representative a voice in decisions on city services, housing, policing, infrastructure and the municipal budget. Because the reported vote is split among three candidates, the leader’s share is below 50%; that does not by itself establish any runoff requirement. The city’s applicable election rules and certified results govern the outcome.

What comes next

Ventura County will continue the official canvass, including verification of remaining eligible ballots. An 89-vote margin is not a certified result, and no recount or reversal is being asserted without an official notice.

Sources: NBC Los Angeles Ventura County election table; Ventura County Elections Division; California election dates.

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