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.
Tag: 2026 primary
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.
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.

