Gilbert Town Council Member, At-Large Seat
July 21, 2026 · Gilbert town, Arizona · City · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Low · 13 out of 100
This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 280,262 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(1,642,323 ÷ 280,262) ÷ ln(1,642,323 ÷ 4) = 13.68, comparing cities and towns in AZ (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Low representation + unknown decisiveness → Below average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
Town Council Member is responsible for:
- Passing town rules and the town budget
- Setting policy for town services
- Overseeing town departments and staff
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Civil Rights, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Beth Goulden
Nonpartisan · declared
Beth Goulden is a nonpartisan candidate for Gilbert (Town) Council in Arizona's July 2026 primary.
Bill Spence
Nonpartisan · declared
Bill Spence is a nonpartisan candidate for Gilbert (Town) Council in Arizona's July 2026 primary.
Bobbi Buchli
Nonpartisan · declared
Bobbi Buchli is a nonpartisan candidate for Gilbert (Town) Council in Arizona's July 2026 primary.
Bus Obayomi
Nonpartisan · declared
Bus Obayomi is a nonpartisan candidate for Gilbert (Town) Council in Arizona's July 2026 primary.
Chuck Bongiovanni
Nonpartisan · declared
Chuck Bongiovanni is a nonpartisan candidate for Gilbert (Town) Council in Arizona's July 2026 primary.
Jim Torgeson
Nonpartisan · declared
Jim Torgeson is a nonpartisan candidate for Gilbert (Town) Council in Arizona's July 2026 primary.
Joel Coen
Nonpartisan · declared
Joel Coen is a nonpartisan candidate for Gilbert (Town) Council in Arizona's July 2026 primary.
Election sources
Source: ballotpedia.org