New campaign finance reports offer a look at the money flowing into Fresno City Council races in Districts 1, 3 and 7 ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
The latest reports cover contributions from July 1 through Sept. 19, 2026. They show how much each candidate raised during the latest reporting period, their total fundraising for 2026 and how much money remained in their campaign accounts.
District 1: Rob Fuentes vs. Naindeep Singh
Naindeep Singh raised $82,821 during the latest reporting period, bringing his 2026 total to $184,407. His campaign reported $84,005 remaining in the bank.
Rob Fuentes raised $52,000 during the same period, bringing his 2026 total to $119,946. He reported $39,416 remaining.
The Fresno Bee reported that Singh had raised the most in total among the Fresno City Council candidates covered in the latest filings.
Notable recent contributions to Fuentes
- Perea for Assembly 2026: $4,000
- California Apartment Association PAC: $2,500
- Central Valley Council: $2,000
- Cook Land Company: $2,000
- Fresno Firefighters Legislative Action Committee: $5,000
- Fresno Teachers Association PAC for Education: $5,000
- Plumbers and Pipefitters UA Local 246: $5,900
- Brooke Ashjian: $1,000
- Richard Spencer: $5,900
- Richard Spencer’s wife: $5,900
The report said much of Fuentes’ recent financial support came from labor groups, along with contributions from real estate companies and other donors.
Notable recent contributions to Singh
- Fresno City Employees Association PAC: $5,900
- United Food and Commercial Workers 8 Golden State PAC: $5,900
- Bal Family Farms: $1,000
The report said many of Singh’s recent contributions came from individuals, including lawyers, physicians and business owners, as well as labor groups.
District 1 numbers
| Candidate | Latest Period | 2026 Total | Cash Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naindeep Singh | $82,821 | $184,407 | $84,005 |
| Rob Fuentes | $52,000 | $119,946 | $39,416 |
District 3: Joaquin Arambula vs. Keshia Thomas
Joaquin Arambula raised $38,813 during the latest reporting period, bringing his 2026 total to $116,261. His campaign reported $29,299 remaining.
Keshia Thomas raised $22,874, bringing her 2026 total to $61,239. She reported $31,970 remaining.
Notable recent contributions to Arambula
- Miguel Arias: $500
- Beal Developments: $500
- City of Fresno Professional Employees Association PAC: $2,500
- Fresno City Employees Association PAC: $5,900
- Fresno Teachers Association PAC: $4,100
- Fresno Teachers Association PAC: $900
- United Food and Commercial Workers 8 Golden State PAC: $5,000
Notable recent contributions to Thomas
- Fresno, Madera, Kings & Tulare Counties Building Trades Council AFL-CIO COPE Committee: $5,900
- Black Women Organized for Political Action Fresno and SJV PAC: $3,000
- Perea for Assembly 2026: $2,000
- National Women’s Political Caucus of Fresno PAC: $1,000
- Fresno County Democratic Women’s Club: $950
- Soria for Senate 2026: $500
- Blue Ocean Development America: $2,500
- Plumbers and Pipefitters U.A. Local 246 COPE Committee: $5,900
District 3 numbers
| Candidate | Latest Period | 2026 Total | Cash Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joaquin Arambula | $38,813 | $116,261 | $29,299 |
| Keshia Thomas | $22,874 | $61,239 | $31,970 |
District 7: Nav Gurm vs. Ariana Martinez-Lott
Nav Gurm raised $28,369 during the latest reporting period, bringing his 2026 total to $161,028. His campaign reported $20,563 remaining.
Ariana Martinez-Lott raised $38,891, bringing her 2026 total to $97,092. She reported $33,636 remaining.
Notable recent contributions to Gurm
- Youth Save Democracy: $5,900
- Fresno Teachers Association PAC: $2,500
- Fresno Police Officers Association PAC: $5,900
- Richard F. Spencer and Affiliates: $5,900
- Brooke Ashjian: $1,000
- Perea for Assembly 2026: $2,500
Notable recent contributions to Martinez-Lott
- National Women’s Political Caucus: $1,000
- Fresno City Employees Association PAC: $5,900
- Fresno County Democratic Women’s Club: $950
- VOICE, International Union of Operating Engineers Stationary Engineers Local No. 39: $3,000
- California Women’s List: $500
District 7 numbers
| Candidate | Latest Period | 2026 Total | Cash Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nav Gurm | $28,369 | $161,028 | $20,563 |
| Ariana Martinez-Lott | $38,891 | $97,092 | $33,636 |
All Six Candidates at a Glance
| District | Candidate | 2026 Total Raised | Cash Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 | Naindeep Singh | $184,407 | $84,005 |
| District 1 | Rob Fuentes | $119,946 | $39,416 |
| District 3 | Joaquin Arambula | $116,261 | $29,299 |
| District 3 | Keshia Thomas | $61,239 | $31,970 |
| District 7 | Nav Gurm | $161,028 | $20,563 |
| District 7 | Ariana Martinez-Lott | $97,092 | $33,636 |
The figures are based on the latest campaign finance reporting period and represent a snapshot of each campaign’s finances as of the filing. Additional contributions and spending can occur before Election Day.
Who’s Funding the Campaigns?
The latest reports show different mixes of financial support across the six campaigns.
Labor organizations and political action committees appear among the notable contributors to several campaigns. Other candidates reported contributions from individual donors, businesses, real estate interests, elected officials and other political organizations.
Campaign finance records show who contributed and how much was reported. They do not, by themselves, establish that a contribution caused a candidate to take a particular policy position or vote a certain way.
That makes the donor lists one piece of information voters can examine alongside candidates’ platforms, public statements and records.
What Happens Next?
The latest reports arrive with roughly five weeks remaining before the Nov. 3 general election. The Fresno Bee reported that vote-by-mail ballots were expected to begin going out in the first week of October.
More campaign finance activity can be reported before Election Day, so these numbers are not necessarily the final totals for the 2026 races.
For Fresno voters, the money trail is now public. The next question is what candidates do with the support they receive and how their campaign finances compare with their stated positions and records.
