2026 Honorary Mayor of Carmichael

Race Format

The Honorary Mayor of Carmichael Race has a rich history of vibrant competition and impactful fundraising. The current Honorary Mayor, Dr. Kawanaa D. Carter, continues a legacy of service following Miranda Viani (2024) and Kerri Mandes(2023).

• Candidates will gather "votes" in the form of dollars raised for their chosen nonprofit (501c3) organizations.
• 75% of the funds raised will be donated to the candidate's nonprofit, while 25% will support the Carmichael Chamber of Commerce. 20% of the Carmichael Chamber of Commerce's portion will go to a community project of the chamber's choosing TBA.
• The candidate who raises the most money will be declared the winner.
• A minimum of $500 in "votes" is required for each candidate to be eligible.

Eligibility and Application Details:

• Applicants must be current members of the Carmichael Chamber of Commerce and over 18 years old. Non-members interested in participating can sign up for Chamber membership during the application process.
• The race will officially start on July 31st, 2025, and will run until October 30th, 2025, ending at 11:59 PM.

More details to be announced this spring!

Applications open June 15th.