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Registered Sex Offender Runs for Fresno City Council

2/26/2026

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Story summary
  • Rene Campos, a registered sex offender, is running for Fresno City Council District 7, held by Nelson Esparza.
  • California law allows Campos to run despite his criminal record.
  • Campos was charged in 2018 with possessing child sex abuse material and advocates rehabilitation and transparency.
  • Nav Gurm opposes Campos, citing disqualification of offenders, while AJ Rassamni and Ariana Martinez Lott are also running and the primary is set for June 2.