Chico's political landscape was reshaped by the 2018 Camp Fire, which displaced thousands of Paradise residents into Chico. The influx strained housing, split the city's progressive-moderate balance, and made recovery and homelessness the dominant campaign issues. Chico has approximately 101,000 residents and 56,000 registered voters across Butte County. Local seats on the ballot include Chico City Council (7 members, by district), Chico Unified School District, Butte County offices. Issues driving Chico campaigns: Camp Fire recovery and housing; Homelessness; University-community relations. Local Campaign Pros runs end-to-end campaigns for Chico candidates and measures — strategy, mail, voter data, lawn signs, field, and FPPC compliance tuned to the Butte County voter file.
Last reviewed: 2026-08-21