In the first of three Richmondside candidate forums, the five mayoral candidates discuss their visions for a better city.
Tag: 2026 primary election
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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What Richmond voters think about mayoral primary election
Interviews with three voters reveal they’re unfamiliar with the significance of city’s first primary. Their top concerns: Street repairs, safety and jobs.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Richmond mayoral candidates go after incumbent for controversial remarks
A recent forum ahead of the June primary started off with all four of Mayor Eduardo Martinez’s challengers critiquing his performance.
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Richmond mayoral candidates clash over Flock cameras, crime, Chevron funds
Mayoral hopefuls sparred about the Chevron settlement and license plate readers during an online election forum hosted by the Marina Bay Neighborhood Council.
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Will Richmond’s next mayor be a progressive, a moderate or a staunch conservative?
The decision voters make in June could shape the city for decades, say candidates and political observers.
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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.
