Everything you need to know about the June 2 primary election — races, candidates, election forums, key dates and how to vote.
Key dates
April 6-May 19: The write-in nomination period is open.
April 22: Richmondside mayoral forum
May 4: Mail-in voting begins
May 7: Richmondside District 3 candidate forum
May 13: Richmondside District 4 candidate forum
May 18: Last day to register to vote in the primary election
June 2: Primary election
Oct. 19: Last day to register to vote in general election
Nov. 3: General election (only races without a winner in primary)
Election resources
Attend a candidate forum
Richmondside, in partnership with Richmond Confidential, the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism and The (Contra Costa College) Advocate will host free, moderated forums to give voters a chance to hear from city council and mayoral candidates and ask them questions.
Mayoral forum: April 22 at CoBiz, 6:30 p.m-8 p.m., RSVP
District 3 council forum: May 7 at Easter Hill United Methodist Church, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., RSVP.
District 4 council forum: May 13 at De Anza High School library, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., RSVP.
Learn more and submit a question
Richmond election forums: Meet June 2 primary candidates for mayor, city council
Ask questions and hear from the candidates at Richmondside’s candidate forums. The first one, for the mayoral race, is April 22.
Election news
Richmond mayoral candidates take stances on green jobs, safety and life beyond Chevron
In the first of three Richmondside candidate forums, the five mayoral candidates discuss their visions for a better city.
Did you miss the Richmond mayoral candidate forum? Watch the video
Get prepared for Richmond’s June 2 primary election by watching Richmondside’s moderated mayoral candidate forum and community Q&A.
Deadline to register to vote in June 2 primary election is May 18
From voting by mail to finding a polling place near you on election day, here’s everything you need to know to cast a ballot.
Cómo votar en las elecciones primarias del 2 de junio
Desde votar por correo hasta encontrar un centro de votación cercano el día de las elecciones, aquí tiene todo lo que necesita saber para poder emitir su voto.
Richmond mayoral election forum is Wednesday
Ask questions and hear from the candidates at Richmondside’s candidate forums. The first one, for the mayoral race, is April 22.
Richmond council candidates clash over police staffing and shorter public meetings
Incumbents and challengers sparred over public safety issues and how to make city council more accessible to residents at a recent election forum.
Richmond mayoral candidates on why they’re running — in their own words
From tensions with the police department to rebranding the city’s image, the five people running for mayor discuss their platforms.
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