The decision voters make in June could shape the city for decades, say candidates and political observers.
Category: 2026 Election
Posted in2026 Election
Two Richmond Progressive Alliance members officially running for mayor
District 2 council member Cesar Zepeda will run unopposed while RPA-endorsed Claudia Jimenez and three others will try to unseat RPA-member Mayor Eduardo Martinez.
Posted inCity
Claudia Jimenez to run for mayor against RPA ally Eduardo Martinez
In a reversal, the Richmond Progressive Alliance endorsed Claudia Jimenez as the group’s mayoral candidate for the city’s 2026 primary election.
Posted in2026 Election
Candidate filing period opens for Richmond’s June primary election
A community college student and a sitting city council member plan to run in the city’s June primary election.
Posted inCity
In first-ever Richmond primary election, more candidates joining races early
Four mayoral and six council hopefuls have already begun campaigning ahead of the June election — even though the filing period doesn’t open until February.
Posted inCity
Richmond’s first primary election is next June
You’ll recognize some familiar faces preparing to enter the races for mayor, city council but some haven’t confirmed they’re running.
