Grading Simi Valley's 2026 Campaign Signs

Summary

I decided to have some fun with the 2026 local election season by driving around Simi Valley and grading campaign signs like they were students taking a test. I checked out signs for the mayor’s race (Mike Judge, Dee Dee Cavanaugh, and Kareem Jubran), several council candidates, and school board hopefuls. Some signs nailed it with clean, simple designs that actually stick with you. Others? Let’s just say they tried way too hard to cram information onto a piece of plastic, and one school board sign was so confident it was literally upside down.

But here’s the thing—I’m mostly joking around, but there’s a real point underneath all this grading. A lot of Simi Valley voters don’t follow local races that closely, and honestly, Facebook forums aren’t always the most helpful resource. That means campaign signs carry way more weight than anyone wants to admit. They’re often the main touchpoint people have with candidates, so visibility and clarity actually matter. I also shared my thoughts on who I think should win District 4 and what I’ve got coming next with candidate forum scores.

Key Points

• Mike Judge’s mayoral sign keeps it simple—just his name and the office—following the same playbook that worked for former mayor Bob Huber
• Some council candidates are trying to say way too much on their signs, which basically defeats the purpose of having a sign in the first place
• I found a school board sign that was so confident in itself that it was literally installed backwards
• Campaign signs actually carry real weight in local elections because most Simi Valley voters don’t deeply follow these races and need clear, visible information
• One sign scored a perfect 10 for design and effectiveness
• I’m sharing my pick for District 4 and my next project will be scoring candidates from the upcoming candidate forums

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