Central Unified School District election night roundup

Votes are still being tallied, though early results from ballots mailed back ahead of time are in for the Central Unified School District trustee race.

Aimee Diener, a business owner and parent, ran unopposed to represent Area 2, as incumbent Yesenia Carrillo did not seek re-election. Here’s what early results project for the contested races as of around 10 p.m. Tuesday.

Area 1

John Nale, a farmer and vintner, is currently leading in the race to represent Area 1 with 51.64% of votes so far.

Incumbent Joshua Sellers isn’t far behind and currently has 48.02% of votes.

Area 4

The race to oversee Area 4 of the west Fresno school district is currently being led by Carmen Flores, a small business owner, with 51.82% of the vote.

Jomar Rushdan, a management analyst and parent, has 47.76% of votes counted so far.

Incumbent Nabil Kherfan did not seek re-election.

Area 7

So far, with 58.38% of early votes, Diljot Singh Rai, a student family coordinator, has the lead to represent Area 7.

Richard Martinez Jr., a businessman, currently has 40.86% of votes.

Incumbent Naindeep Singh did not seek re-election and is running for Fresno City Council.

Area 3

A special race is underway for a trustee to represent Area 3. Incumbent Harman Singh was appointed to the role in March after former trustee Natalie Chavez, elected in 2024, moved out of California. The role is listed as short-term.

Incumbent Harman Singh is currently leading with 47.76% of votes.

Erica Piedra, who oversees English Learner Services at Fresno Unified, currently has 38.67% of votes.

Lavera Smith, a parent and nonprofit executive, has 13.01% of votes so far.

Additional updates are slated to arrive around 11:30 p.m. Check back in later for updates.

This story was originally published November 3, 2026 at 9:35 PM.