LE GRAND, Merced County — November 4, 2026. One vote separates the two named candidates for Le Grand Union Elementary School District Trustee Area 5.

Preliminary results

Jacqueline Aguilar received 32 votes, while Freddie R. Chavez received 31 in the latest reported snapshot.

What the vote means locally

The one-vote difference is a preliminary count, not a tie-breaking or certification decision. A single valid additional ballot could change the reported order, and the district’s final winner must be determined through the official canvass.

Counting is not finished

These results are based on the election returns available on the morning of November 4, 2026, generally updated through 2:07 a.m. Pacific. Officials still must examine and count eligible ballots received after the election-night snapshot. Only the county’s completed canvass and certification establish final outcomes. The names and totals above are not a fresh November 5 count.

Sources: Los Banos Enterprise — Merced County election results, November 4, reporting county election returns; Merced County Elections — official results portal. See California58 election coverage.

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