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The2016 Fresno mayoral election was held on June 6, 2016 and November 8, 2016 to elect themayor ofFresno, California. It saw the election ofLee Brand.
Municipal elections in California are officially non-partisan.
Incumbent mayor Ashley Swearengin was term-limited.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry R. Perea | 37,006 | 44.70 | |
| Lee Brand | 25,491 | 30.79 | |
| H. Spees | 15,089 | 18.23 | |
| Doug Vagim | 2,910 | 3.52 | |
| Richard B. Renteria | 2,090 | 2.52 | |
| Write-ins | 199 | 0.24 | |
| Total votes | 69,795 | ||
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Brand | 71,776 | 51.20 | |
| Henry R. Perea | 68,053 | 48.54 | |
| Write-ins | 363 | 0.26 | |
| Total votes | 140,192 | ||