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# Election 2026: Who is running for Berkeley Council District 7?
- URL: https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/09/25/community/election-2026-who-is-running-for-berkeley-council-district-7/
- Published: 2026-09-25T23:33:07.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-25T23:33:39.000Z
- Description: We posed a dozen questions to both candidates running for the Berkeley City Council District 7 (Southside) seat in November 2026.
- Author: Emilie Raguso
- Tags: Community, Elections, City Council, #articles, Southside

Two people are vying for the open District 7 seat on the Berkeley City Council in November, with [Cecilia Lunaparra stepping down](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G8TXrrGfkXI48gVniaixrSES97Efx4SSRpCe9jA0lFQ/edit?ref=berkeleyscanner.com&tab=t.0).

In ballot order, they are: Aidan Hill (Medical Case Manager) and Syrak Micael (Community Engagement Liaison).

We sent each candidate the same set of questions. Here's what they said.

[Who is Berkeley City Council candidate Aidan Hill?“Berkeley deserves a councilmember ready for climate hazards, earthquakes and Southside’s land-use and open-space needs.”![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-77932b4e-7572-457a-bb98-b2465328217c.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerGuest Contributor![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/aidan-hill-headshot-crop-1500-9b11aa69-4052-47a7-a66e-2d4acc7e4f96.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/09/25/elections/berkeley-city-council-candidate-aidan-hill/)

[Who is Berkeley City Council candidate Syrak Micael?“Locally and in the UC system, we must serve disenfranchised residents and make our community accessible.”![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-8a4aa8a9-a927-40e5-bdc0-8b2e690a1dd2.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerGuest Contributor![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/Syrak_Micael-33b22cad-d6bc-4996-b9c9-bff025206651.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/09/25/elections/berkeley-city-council-candidate-syrak-micael/)

## Berkeley City Council election events coming up

The [League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany and Emeryville](https://www.lwvbae.org/?ref=berkeleyscanner.com) will hold Berkeley City Council events Sept. 28 (Districts 1 and 4) and Sept. 30 (Districts 7 and 8). [**Register online**](https://www.lwvbae.org/league-news/candidate-forums-2026/?ref=berkeleyscanner.com)

## Election 2026: When can we vote?

Early voting starts Oct. 5 and [vote-by-mail ballots go out that week](https://www.facebook.com/CaliforniaSOS/posts/ca-voters-counties-will-begin-mailing-ballots-no-later-than-october-5th-you-can-/1498263055674501/). Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.

## How do I register to vote?

Get full details from the [Alameda County registrar of voters](https://acvote.alamedacountyca.gov/voting/register-to-vote?ref=berkeleyscanner.com) (ROV).

## Where and how can I vote?

Berkeley has [eight vote centers](https://alamedacountyca.gov/rov%5Fapp/vcalist?electionid=260&ref=berkeleyscanner.com#pollingLocationDiv%5FBerkeley). Two open Oct. 24 and the rest open Oct. 31.

See a list of other [vote centers](https://alamedacountyca.gov/rov%5Fapp/vcalist?electionid=260&ref=berkeleyscanner.com) and [ballot drop boxes](https://alamedacountyca.gov/rovapps/maps/ballotdropbox%5Fmap.htm?ref=berkeleyscanner.com). Learn more from the [secretary of state](https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/where-and-how?ref=berkeleyscanner.com) (SOS).

## How many registered voters does Berkeley have?

Berkeley has 75,944 registered voters, according to the ROV.

*See complete* [*election*](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/topic/elections/) *coverage on The Berkeley Scanner.*

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