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Tag: john garamendi
Posted in2026 Election
Associated Press says it’s a run-off between Vallejo Republican Rudy Recile and U.S. Rep. John GaramendiÂ
Check back tonight to find out which two candidates will advance to a November runoff in the District 8 congressional race.
Posted in2026 Election
Martinez resident — and political newcomer — among challengers to entrenched U.S. Rep. John GaramendiÂ
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.
Posted in2026 Election
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.
Posted inCommunity
A State of the Union seat will be left empty for East Bay grandma deported by ICE
U.S. Rep. John Garamendi is protesting ICE’s treatment of Harjit Kaur, 73, who had ties to El Sobrante and Hercules.
Posted inCommunity
Early Prop. 50 voting site in Richmond opens Oct. 31
Oct. 20 is the last day to register to vote in the special election that aims to up the number of Democrats in the House.
Posted inCommunity
If approved Nov. 4, Prop. 50 would slightly lower number of Democrats in Richmond’s 8th congressional district
Prop. 50 would adopt new congressional lines that favor Democrats in key districts statewide for the next three election cycles in an effort to offset partisan gerrymandering in other states.
Posted inCommunity
Rosie the Riveter could get her own commemorative coin
Funds from the sale of the coins would help support the Richmond national historic park.
