Because a candidate needs more than 50% of the votes cast to win, it’s likely that a winner will be known after tonight.
Tag: 2026 primary election
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June 2 primary election results: Richmond, Contra Costa County, state and federal races
Richmond voters are casting ballots for mayor, City Council and several county, state and federal races. Results will be updated live beginning at 8 p.m. June 2.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Labor unions, police PACs dominate outside spending in Richmond races
The latest data shows East Bay Working Families has spent the most, $104,000.
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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.
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Tara Hills man who lost three bids for Maine Legislature hopes to unseat U.S. Rep. John Garamendi
Aaron Rowden, a former Richmond parks and rec commissioner, is among three candidates trying to unseat the longtime 8th Congressional District representative in the June 2 primary election.
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Cheese Park, cops, community: Richmond’s District 4 candidates pitch their priorities
District 4 incumbent Soheila Bana defended her track record, Keycha Gallon wants grassroots collaboration, and Jamin Pursell wants a closer police station.
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Watch the Richmond City Council D4 election forum
Get prepared to vote in Richmond’s June 2 primary by watching the District 4 city council candidate forum and community Q&A.
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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.
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Richmond council candidates ‘wave wand’ and imagine how Chevron money could help District 3
Incumbent Doria Robinson and challenger Brandon Evans appeared before about 35 residents in the second of three election forums hosted by Richmondside for the June 2 primary.
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Update: Richmond City Council D3 election forum: Watch what happened
Get prepared to vote in Richmond’s June 2 primary by watching the District 3 city council candidate forum and community Q&A.
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Meet your Richmond City Council District 4 candidates — in their own words
Soheila Bana, Keycha Gallon and Jamin Pursell discuss ways their neighborhoods feel isolated from some city services and resources.
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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.
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What are Richmond residents worried about as primary election approaches?
Richmond residents share their top concerns about the city, including car thefts, potholes and illegal dumping.
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Meet your Richmond City Council District 3 candidates — in their own words
Brandon Evans and Doria Robinson weigh in on topics such as the Chevron settlement negotiations, crime and business development.
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Three Richmond mayoral candidates receive donations from entities doing business with city, records show
While not illegal in Richmond, a state law could require Mayor Eduardo Martinez to return some money. Meanwhile candidate Ahmad Anderson has raised the most among all the council candidates.
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Richmond election forums: Hear from your city council candidates
You’ll be able to quiz the District 3 and 4 candidates at Richmondside’s next two primary election forums.
