Your Contra Costa County ballot

OfficeCandidates
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Board Division 2Brian Henderson vs. Michael Robert McGill
Contra Costa County Board of Education Governing Board Area 2Sarah Butler vs. Sibyl Minighini vs. Pamela West
Contra Costa Water District Board Division 2
Daniel T. Fitzpatrick
Allison Picard

Allison Picard is running for election to the Contra Costa Water District Board Division 2 in California. Picard is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Picard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in California by county in 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Positions, with sources (2)
Campaign priorities: “1) Assess the plan to replace the canal – an enormous multi-year capital project – and bring to bear my significant finance background to ensure that it is pragmatic and feasible.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “I was on the Board of the League of Women Voters, Diablo Valley and had to resign to run for this office.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Dublin-San Ramon Community Services District Board Division 2Donald Downey vs. Kismat Kathrani
Ironhouse Sanitary District Board At-large
Vote for 2
Chris A. Christean, Dave Corridon, Kerry Harvey, Paschal Iwuh, Chris Lauritzen
Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District Board Division 3Steve Cohn vs. John Donnelly
Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District Board Division 4Mike Roemer vs. Linda Stevens
Mt View Sanitary District Board Area 2Gwyneth Gilkey vs. Ed McGee
Acalanes Union High School District school board Trustee Area 1Nithin Iyengar vs. Stacey Schweppe
Antioch Unified School District school board Area 5Brandon Dawkins vs. Mary H. Rocha
Brentwood Union School District, At-large
Vote for 3
Mark Anderson, Scott S. Dudek, Emil Johnson Geddes, Steve Gursky, Oxsana Pajoluk
John Swett Unified School District, At-large
Vote for 2
Terri Burk, Bruce Hoeger, Shane Reinhart, Samantha Watson-Alvarado
Knightsen Elementary School District, At-large
Vote for 2
Erik M. Hansen, Robin Pastor, Liesel Williams
Liberty Union High School District Trustee Area 4Hillary Fairbairn Pedrotti vs. Tamara Weber
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District school board Trustee Area 2Tara Boyce vs. Stephen R. Orgain
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District school board Trustee Area 3
Angela M. Brady

Angela M. Brady is running for election to the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District school board Trustee Area 3 in California. Brady is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Brady completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in California by county in 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Positions, with sources (2)
Background & approach: “I am the parent of two students, the daughter of a retired public educator, and a candidate for the Area 3 seat on the LVJUSD Board of Education.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “I am passionate about policies that support strong public schools, educational equity, student achievement, and the whole-child approach to learning.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Deborah Gibson
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District school board Trustee Area 5Deena Kaplanis vs. Sam Phelps vs. Christiaan Vandenheuvel
Mount Diablo Unified School District school board Area 2Jane Baulch-Enloe vs. Dorothy Weisenberger
Mount Diablo Unified School District school board Area 4
Al Anderson

Al Anderson is running for election to the Mount Diablo Unified School District school board to represent Area 4 in California. Anderson is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Anderson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in California by county in 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Positions, with sources (2)
Background & approach: “I am a former high school teacher with a current clear credential, though I have not taught in many years.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “We can’t move along 3rd graders who can’t or can barely read.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Brian Thomas Lawrence
Oakley Union Elementary School District school board Area 4Isaiah B.N. Mateas vs. Craig Pearson
Orinda Union School District, At-large
Vote for 3
Chloe Aftel, John Chabalko, Edda Collins Coleman, Katie Shogan
San Ramon Valley Unified School District school board Trustee Area 5Rachel Hurd vs. Joel Woods
Walnut Creek School District, At-large
Vote for 3
Rod Ehsani, Geetha Ganti, Heidi Hernandez Gatty, Wenlei Johnson, Eryn Holl King, Aileen Ong
Contra Costa Community College District Governing Board Trustee Ward 1Raquel Donoso vs. Cameron Sasai
Contra Costa Community College District Governing Board Trustee Ward 3
Becca Barrett
Allyse Tanovitz

Allyse Tanovitz is running for election to the Contra Costa Community College District Governing Board Trustee Ward 3 in California. Tanovitz is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in California by county in 2026. Allyse Tanovitz has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Allyse Tanovitz, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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East Bay Municipal Utility District Board of Directors Ward 3
Don Gray
Marguerite Young

Incumbent for East Bay Municipal Utility District Board of Directors Ward 3 in Contra Costa County on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot.

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East Bay Municipal Utility District Board of Directors Ward 7
April Chan

Incumbent for East Bay Municipal Utility District Board of Directors Ward 7 in Contra Costa County on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot.

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Joseph Grcar
Luis Reynoso
Gary Wolff
East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors Ward 7
Colin Coffey

Incumbent for East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors Ward 7 in Contra Costa County on the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot.

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Inderprit Sekhon
Antioch City Council District 1Joy Motts vs. Tamisha Torres-Walker
Antioch City Council District 4
Matty Mathews Alappat
Andrew Becker

Andrew Becker is running for election to the Antioch City Council District 4 in California. Becker is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in California by county in 2026. Andrew Becker has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Andrew Becker, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Sandra G. White
Monica E. Wilson
Brentwood City Council District 2Kris Brand vs. Vinoy Mereddy vs. Tammy Zickuhr
Brentwood City Council District 4Holley Bishop-Mello vs. Sheree Shannon vs. Stephanie Williams-Rogers
Clayton City Council At-large
Vote for 2
Amy Callaghan

Amy Callaghan is running for election to the Clayton City Council At-large in California. Callaghan is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Callaghan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in California by county in 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “I married my husband Chris right here in Clayton, in a backyard wedding ceremony.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “Safety & Infrastructure: Maintaining safe streets, sidewalks, trails, and public spaces isn't a luxury; it's a basic obligation to our residents.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “Safety Education & Training: I will support our Clayton Police Officers, and work with them to improve emergency preparedness (including Firewise neighborhoods with the local Fire Marshal).” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Charles J. Schmidt
Maria Shulman
Kim Trupiano
Concord City Council District 1Maria Bagley vs. Trish Brazil vs. Laura Hoffmeister
Concord City Council District 3Dena Acosta Beere vs. Robyn Kuslits vs. Douglas Lezameta vs. Don Seta
Concord City Council District 5
Aeysha Corio

Aeysha Corio is running for election to the Concord City Council District 5 in California. Corio is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in California by county in 2026. Aeysha Corio has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Aeysha Corio, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Laura Nakamura
Danville Town Council At-large
Vote for 2
Denton Carlson, Pratima Sonavne, Robert Storer
Diablo Community Services District Board At-large
Vote for 3
Alan Bonny, Steve Lichliter, Gregory R. Lorenz, Jessica Raefield
El Cerrito City Council At-large
Vote for 2
Mary Ann Jawili, Forrest M. Lanning, Wally Nowinski, Gabe Quinto, Kimberly White, Carolyn Wysinger
Hercules City Council At-large
Vote for 2
Dion Bailey
Adrena Breckenridge

Adrena Breckenridge is running for election to the Hercules City Council At-large in California. Breckenridge is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in California by county in 2026. Adrena Breckenridge has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Adrena Breckenridge, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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John Delgado
Preet Sidhu
Martinez City Council District 1Nakenya Allen vs. Jay Howard
Moraga Town Council At-large
Vote for 2
Bill Carman, Kerry Hillis, Alexis I. Mapel, Steven Woehleke
Orinda City Council At-large
Vote for 3
Brandyn Iverson, Latika Malkani, Janet Riley, Juana Rudati
Pinole City Council At-large
Vote for 3
Matthew Avery, Tina Brown, Libby Duarte, Truc Lam-Julian, Gabriel Sandoval
Pittsburg City Clerk
Latoyya P. Ella Bordelon
Alice E. Evenson
Angel Rodriguez

Angel Rodriguez is running for election to the Pittsburg City Clerk in California. Rodriguez is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in California by county in 2026. Angel Rodriguez has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Angel Rodriguez, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Melaine Apple Venenciano
Pittsburg City Council At-large
Vote for 3
Dionne Adams
Carolynne Born
C.C. Cardinalli-Macaluso
Wolf Croskey
Iztaccuauhtli Hector Gonzalez
Pauline Johnson
Arlene Kobata
Mark Linde
Alvin Nelson
Amhari Perkins

Amhari Perkins is running for election to the Pittsburg City Council At-large in California. Perkins is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in California by county in 2026. Amhari Perkins has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Amhari Perkins, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Sonja Shephard
Pleasant Hill City Council District 3Jason Seto vs. Zac Shess
Pleasant Hill City Council District 4Sue Noack vs. Quy Tran
Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District Board At-large
Vote for 3
Sandra Bonato
Robert Glover
Alex Nichol

Alex Nichol is running for election to the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Park District Board At-large in California. Nichol is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in California by county in 2026. Alex Nichol has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Alex Nichol, click here to fill out the survey. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Raul Ortega
Derek M. Wurst
Mayor of Richmond
Ahmad Anderson

Ahmad Anderson is running for election to the Mayor of Richmond in California. Anderson is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Anderson was on the ballot in the primary on June 2, 2026. Anderson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers. Click here to view Ballotpedia's local election coverage in California by county in 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “I am Ahmad Anderson, a lifelong Richmond resident, community leader, and candidate for Mayor of Richmond, California.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “My campaign is centered on restoring the basics—safe neighborhoods, clean streets, and responsive city services—while building long-term solutions that strengthen our community.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “I am deeply committed to public safety, economic development, housing affordability, and community health.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Claudia Jimenez
San Pablo City Council At-large
Vote for 2
Elizabeth Pabon Alvarado, Caden Cotton-Blake, Anna Villalobos, Rita Xavier
Mayor of San RamonMark H. Armstrong vs. Emma Chigbu vs. Paschalis Ntatsos
San Ramon City Council District 2Richard J. Adler vs. Chirag Kathrani
San Ramon City Council District 4Jeffrey Joh vs. Marisol Rubio

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