The progressive-backed Jimenez, who had 54.3% of the votes cast as of Friday, posted a statement acknowledging she will become mayor.
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Posted in2026 Election
Claudia Jimenez leads Ahmad Anderson
Claudia Jimenez had 53% of the votes cast, but there are more votes to be counted, her opponent’s hopeful supporters point out.
Posted in2026 Election
How did Richmond really win its $550M Chevron settlement? That depends who you ask
Police union calls memo a political play in mayoral race while council member Cesar Zepeda says negotiators skirted proper public process.
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Police union-backed PAC spends more than $200K in final push to get Ahmad Anderson elected
Meanwhile, a PAC of environmental organizations and public employee unions spent about $43,000 to support Claudia Jimenez.
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Interim city manager calls finances ‘very solid,’ easing fears about spending Chevron money
Richmond City Council also discusses assertions by police union canvassers that the settlement could pay for increased police staffing.
Posted in2026 Election
From sex trafficking to traffic deaths, Richmond mayoral candidates answer 7 reader questions
Richmondside received more questions than it had time to ask Ahmad Anderson and Claudia Jimenez at an elections forum so we’re sharing this supplemental Q&A.
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‘Are you ready to elect a socialist mayor?’ DSA’s efforts in Richmond irk moderates
As the Democratic Socialists of America and the Richmond Progressive Alliance support Claudia Jimenez for mayor, her opponent’s supporters aren’t happy about it.
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Richmond mayoral debate: Candidates clash over public safety
Anderson advocates for hiring more police officers while Jimenez doubled down on the city’s alternative policing programs.
Posted in2026 Election
Watch a recording of Richmond mayoral candidate forum
Get prepared for Richmond’s Nov. 3 election by watching Richmondside’s moderated mayoral candidate forum.
Posted in2026 Election
Mayoral candidate Ahmad Anderson continues to dominate in PAC donations
Independent committees backing Ahmad Anderson’s campaign have brought in $310,000 this year while East Bay Working Families has raised $115,000 for candidate Claudia Jimenez.
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Mayoral candidates trade jabs over police, Flock and Chevron in first debate of election season
Attendees packed the city council chambers to see Ahmad Anderson and Claudia Jimenez face off at the League of Women Voters forum.
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Foro de candidatos a la alcaldía de Richmond: Ahmad Anderson y Claudia Jiménez se enfrentarán el 1 de octubre
Haga preguntas y escuche a los candidatos a alcalde en el foro de candidatos de Richmondside.
Posted in2026 Election
Update: Mayor Eduardo Martinez thanks city, congratulates opponents after reelection bid falls short
Current council member Claudia Jimenez is in first place with 38.6% of the votes cast while Ahmad Anderson has 28%, according to final election results.
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Richmond green-lights improvements to one street. Some say it’s the wrong one
In a 4-3 vote, the city council allocated $2 million for Richmond Parkway work, but some council members say residential streets with known safety hazards are being left out.
Posted in2026 Election
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.
Posted in2026 Election
Richmond mayoral candidates take stances on green jobs, safety and life beyond Chevron
In the first of three Richmondside candidate forums, the five mayoral candidates discuss their visions for a better city.
Posted in2026 Election
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.
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Richmond City Council D6: RPA incumbent Claudia Jimenez increases lead over Shawn Dunning
Most recent county update Friday shows Jimenez winning.
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She says she’s on the side of unheard voices: Meet D6 Richmond City Council candidate Claudia Jimenez
Candidate Claudia Jimenez’s platform priorities include building a healthy city budget, green jobs and street safety.
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District 6 Richmond City Council candidates clash on Chevron settlement, sideshows, smoke shops
Richmond voters crowded a room at Memorial Auditorium to quiz incumbent Claudia Jimenez and challenger Shawn Dunning at an election forum co-hosted by Richmondside.
