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2026 Elections

Gilbert voters oust three incumbents, elect four new council members

Gilbert voters appear to have swept all three incumbents seeking reelection from the Town Council, choosing three newcomers and a former council member to fill four seats.

Final unofficial results show Beth Goulden as the top vote-getter with 24,452 votes, or 17.42%, followed by former Councilmember Bill Spence with 22,622, or 16.12%.

Joel Coen was third with 22,264 votes, or 15.86%, while Bus Obayomi claimed the fourth and final seat with 20,844 votes, or 14.85%.

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