Incumbents Carlos Rodriguez and Janice Lim are first and second in the race for Yorba Linda's two City Council seats, according to unofficial results from the Orange County Registrar of Voters. The figures below are from the Registrar's update of November 12 at 5 p.m., with all precincts reporting.
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Carlos Rodriguez | 16,372 | 34.08% |
| Janice Lim | 13,459 | 28.02% |
| Sean Phayakapong | 8,673 | 18.05% |
| Robert R. Pease II | 6,495 | 13.52% |
| Raymond Potter | 3,043 | 6.33% |
Voters could choose two candidates, and the top two win four-year terms. Lim, in second place, is 4,786 votes ahead of Phayakapong in third.
Not final yet
The Registrar labels these results unofficial. They become final when the county certifies the election, and totals can still change before then. We will update this page when the results are certified.
What happens next
The current council meets next on Tuesday, November 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4845 Casa Loma Avenue. The city has not yet posted a date for swearing in the winners.
Sources: Orange County Registrar of Voters results · City of Yorba Linda 2026 election page