Eric Ohlsen
Incumbent
City of Palmdale, Member of the City Council, 4th District
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Overview
Eric Ohlsen is the mayor of Palmdale and represents District 4 on the Palmdale City Council.1 He was elected in 2022 and served in the U.S. Coast Guard.2 He founded the Community Coalition of the Antelope Valley, which runs desert cleanups and rural broadband work.1 In January 2026 the council expanded Palmdale's Aerospace Incentive Program to offer up to $500,000 for construction and $125,000 for leases.3 Ohlsen said the program aims to attract aerospace suppliers and create skilled jobs.3 In June 2026 a code enforcement illegal dumping investigation uncovered over 800 pounds of methamphetamine.4 Ohlsen said he created the Community Preservation Program and that giving code enforcement the right focus protects residents' quality of life.5
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- January 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $9,450
- Cash on hand
- $1,457
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $3,950 | 42% |
| Businesses and other groups | $5,500 | 58% |
Source: City of Palmdale filings for Ohlsen for Council 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- Councilmember Eric Ohlsen Selected as Palmdale's Next Mayor; Austin Bishop Named Mayor Pro Tem, City of Palmdale. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Mayor Eric Ohlsen | Palmdale, CA, City of Palmdale. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Palmdale elevates aerospace incentives to $500,000 to attract defense supply chain businesses, PublicCEO. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Over 800 pounds of meth seized after illegal dumping investigation uncovers large lab in Palmdale, authorities say, ABC7 Los Angeles. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Code Enforcement Investigation Leads to Meth Bust, City of Palmdale. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsed Candidates, Los Angeles County Democratic Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements, Teamsters Joint Council 42. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- November 2026 LA Progressive Voter Guide, LA Forward Action Fund. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Midterm Election: LA County Federation of Labor Endorsements (Official Voter Guide), Los Angeles County Federation of Labor. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.