Everything you need to know about the Nov. 3, 2026 election in Richmond and west Contra Costa County — races, candidates and how to vote. Check back for live local election results on Election Day.
Key dates
Sept. 21 — League of Women Voters mayoral debate
Sept. 24 — Voter Information Guide mailed
Oct. 1 — Richmondside mayoral candidates forum
Oct. 5 — Vote-by-mail ballots mailed; drop-off locations open
Oct. 19 — Deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 election
Oct. 21 — Supplemental voter information guide mailed
Oct. 27 — Last day to request vote-by-mail ballot
Nov. 3: General election
Voter resources
mayoral candidate forums
Richmondside, in partnership with Richmond Confidential, the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism and The (Contra Costa College) Advocate, is hosting a forum for the mayoral run-off on Oct. 1.
When: Oct. 1 from 6:30–8 p.m.
Where: Memorial Auditorium, 403 Civic Center Plaza
Get tickets: The event is free, but please RSVP.
Also: The League of Women Voters will host its mayoral debate on Sept. 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the city council chambers, 403 Civic Center Plaza, or via Zoom.
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Mayoral race
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bond measure, parcel tax
2026 bond measure
Richmond considers ballot measure to pay for fire station fixes and paramedics
Richmond is the only city in the county without paramedic-certified fire service. Polling says voters are open to paying for it — but aren’t enthusiastic.
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Richmond pledged $750K for an East Bay public bank. Berkeley voters to decide its fate
Berkeley voters will decide the Measure Z parcel tax in November. Supporters say it will invest in worthy local causes, but opponents think it’s unfair for residents to foot most of the costs.
Richmond eyes $120M bond to fix or replace aging fire stations
The city council on Tuesday also approved the police department’s annual military equipment report; rejected a proposed ethics commission; and delayed a labor standards ordinance.
West Contra Costa schools seek parcel tax renewal to raise $10M a year
The tax, currently known as Measure T, pays for school sports, libraries and counselors — but new polling suggests voter support isn’t guaranteed.
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