The sales tax needed a majority vote to win while the bond needed 55% “yes” votes.
Tag: 2026 county primary
Posted in2026 Election
Contra Costa school superintendent race: Dana Eaton has unofficially won the seat
With a majority of the votes cast in the race, it appears that Dana Eaton is the county’s next schools superintendent, according to unofficial results.
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 inSchools
Contra Costa County superintendent candidates discuss school finance, charters and AI at election forum
Jag Lathan and Dana Eaton are competing to lead the county Office of Education, which oversees 18 school districts and other student programs. Eaton leads fundraising, with $62,000 in his coffers.
Posted in2026 Election
Measure B: Should county residents pay a higher sales tax to fund healthcare?
Pinole and El Cerrito would pay the most if voters pass the sales tax on June 2. Richmond’s would be 10 cents per $1.
Posted inSchools
For the first time in nearly 10 years, Contra Costa voters will pick a new schools superintendent
The June primary could determine who will lead the county’s 18 school districts, many of which face budget woes and literacy challenges.
Posted in2026 Election
See who’s running for Contra Costa assessor, clerk-recorder in June primary
Ballots for Richmond’s first primary election will be mailed by May 4. Two offices that can significantly impact voters’ daily lives are the Contra Costa County clerk-recorder and the assessor.
