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Category: 2026 Election
Posted inCity
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.
Posted in2026 Election
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.
Posted in2026 Election
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.
Posted inSchools
Frustrated with how WCCUSD is run? There are two open school board seats
The filing period for the Nov. 3 election, which includes Richmond’s Contra Costa College board seat, closes Aug. 7.
Posted inCommunity
4 things to know — free summer meals and bus rides; transit sales tax on fall ballot
Sales tax increase in five counties would help fund transportation agencies around Bay Area.
Posted in2026 Election
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.
Posted in2026 Election
Update: Mayor Eduardo Martinez thanks city, congratulates opponents after reelection bid falls short
Current council member Claudia Jimenez is in first place with 38.6% of the votes cast while Ahmad Anderson has 28%, according to final election results.
Posted in2026 Election
Election results: District 3 council member Doria Robinson appears to have kept her seat
Because a candidate needs more than 50% of the votes cast to win, it’s likely that a winner will be known after tonight.
Posted in2026 Election
East Richmond District 4: Incumbent Soheila Bana has been unofficially reelected
The winner needs more than 50% of the votes cast in the race to win, and Bana had 68% as of the final ballot tally issued June 25.
Posted in2026 Election
Updated election results show $900M Contra Costa college district facilities bond got more ‘yes’ votes but not enough to win
Voters rejected Measure B sales tax, according to final election results. Measure G appears to have fallen short of 55% threshold.
Posted in2026 Election
Contra Costa school superintendent race: Dana Eaton has unofficially won the seat
With the final ballots counted, it appears that Dana Eaton is the county’s next schools superintendent.
Posted in2026 Election
Voters elect person who decides Chevron’s taxes and a new clerk-recorder and assessor
According to unofficial results, it appears that the county’s new assessor is Vince Robb, and the new clerk-recorder is Kristin Connelly.
Posted in2026 Election
June 2 primary election results: Richmond, Contra Costa County, state and federal races
These are the final official primary election results issued by Contra Costa County on June 25.
Posted in2026 Election
Associated Press says it’s a run-off between Vallejo Republican Rudy Recile and U.S. Rep. John Garamendi
Check back tonight to find out which two candidates will advance to a November runoff in the District 8 congressional race.
Posted in2026 Election
Richmond voters cast their ballots early: ‘I’m finally able to have some sort of power’
Richmond residents shared how they’re feeling about the city’s first local primary election. Early in-person voting continues Saturday and Monday.
Posted in2026 Election
Martinez resident — and political newcomer — among challengers to entrenched U.S. Rep. John Garamendi
Nicolas Carjuzaa said his campaign strategy included knocking on nearly 14,000 doors, including more than 3,000 in Richmond, in his June 2 primary bid for the 8th Congressional District seat.
Posted in2026 Election
5 things to know about June 2 primary election
From voting by mail to finding a polling place on Election Day, here’s everything you need to know to cast a ballot.
Posted in2026 Election
Labor unions, police PACs dominate outside spending in Richmond races
The latest data shows East Bay Working Families has spent the most, $104,000.
Posted in2026 Election
New postmark rule could impact mail-in ballots. Experts say send it early or use a drop box
A Trump administration rule change in December means it now takes longer for the USPS to postmark mail — impacting whether ballots will qualify to be counted.
