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November 3, 2026 General Election · Election night returns

Contra Costa County election results

366,479ballots counted50.0% of 733,037 registered voters
~69,550ballots left to countcounty estimate
114contests on the ballotwith semi-official returns

Turnout as ballots are counted

Same point in the count (3 days after Election Day):

  • 202650.0%so far
  • 202243.6%(56.1% final)
  • 202462.4%(74.6% final)
Nov 2022 generalNov 2024 generalNov 2026
0%20%40%60%80%Election Day+7 days+14 days+21 days+28 days2022: 56.1% final2024: 74.6% final2026: 50.0%0%20%40%60%80%Election Day+14 days+28 days2022 56.1%2024 74.6%2026 50.0%
Show the data
YearCounty reportHours after polls closedBallots countedTurnout
20222022-11-08 20:070.1196,26027.96%
20222022-11-08 21:321.5197,82328.18%
20222022-11-08 22:322.5208,98529.77%
20222022-11-09 00:034.0229,44432.69%
20222022-11-10 15:4843.8290,16141.34%
20222022-11-16 14:33186.6387,47955.20%
20222022-11-18 15:01235.0389,71855.52%
20222022-11-23 15:12355.2393,75856.09%
20222022-12-01 15:38547.6394,15356.15%
20242024-11-05 20:090.1295,96340.94%
20242024-11-05 21:181.3303,34841.96%
20242024-11-05 22:182.3313,89843.42%
20242024-11-05 23:253.4326,62045.18%
20242024-11-06 00:174.3338,28546.80%
20242024-11-06 01:185.3352,38248.75%
20242024-11-08 15:2567.4451,17262.41%
20242024-11-13 15:19187.3519,07871.81%
20242024-11-15 15:13235.2520,32771.98%
20242024-11-22 14:47402.8534,30573.92%
20242024-11-27 16:10524.2539,14774.59%
20242024-12-02 13:59642.0539,21974.60%
20262026-11-03 20:270.5233,49431.85%
20262026-11-03 21:331.6241,05432.88%
20262026-11-03 22:442.7254,42434.71%
20262026-11-03 23:594.0270,75536.94%
20262026-11-06 15:0367.1366,47949.99%
20262026-11-06 15:1267.2366,47949.99%

From the county’s results updates, timed from 8 p.m. on Election Day; earlier years are linear between updates.

D DemocraticR Republican* IncumbentLocal offices are nonpartisan.

Where available, statewide or districtwide totals from the California Secretary of State are shown first. Races that extend beyond this county offer “County only” for the county registrar’s count. Reports may update at different times.

Statewide offices 9

State propositions 14

  • California Proposition 1Yes/No questionProposition 1Ballot question

    AUTHORIZES BONDS FOR HOUSING AFFORDABILITY PROGRAMS. LEGISLATIVE STATUTE. Authorizes $11.25 billion in state general obligation bonds for housing affordability programs, including multifamily rental housing, mortgages for veterans, supportive housing, preservation of existing affordable housing, and downpayment assistance. Fiscal Impact: Increased state cost of $500 million to $600 million annually for about 25 years to repay the housing bond.

    A yes vote means

    The state could borrow $11.25 billion through general obligation bonds to support veterans and affordable housing programs.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. YesYes61.0%6,733,027
    2. NoNo39.0%4,296,574
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 2Yes/No questionProposition 2Ballot question

    INCREASES STATE’S RAINY DAY FUND. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Increases California's Rainy Day Fund, approved by voters in 2014, to provide funding for education, health care, public safety, and other essential services during economic downturns. Fiscal Impact: State budget reserves would be higher.

    A yes vote means

    State budget reserve rules would change so the Rainy Day Fund holds more money, and the state would make extra debt payments for longer.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. YesYes61.3%6,759,767
    2. NoNo38.7%4,260,447
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 3Yes/No questionProposition 3Ballot question

    PROVIDES PERMANENT FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS AND HEALTH CARE BY EXTENDING EXISTING TAX ON HIGH INCOMES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Makes permanent existing voter-approved tax rates for individuals earning over $371,000 (adjusted annually for inflation). Allocates tax revenues to public education. Fiscal Impact: Maintains $5 billion to $15 billion of annual state income tax revenue by making a temporary tax increase on high-income earners permanent instead of letting it expire in 2031.

    A yes vote means

    An income tax increase on high-income earners in place since 2012 would become permanent instead of expiring in 2031.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. YesYes60.6%6,733,849
    2. NoNo39.4%4,380,460
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 4Yes/No questionProposition 4Ballot question

    REPEALS PROHIBITION AGAINST PUBLIC FUNDING OF ELECTION CAMPAIGNS. LEGISLATIVE STATUTE. Repeals prohibition on state and local governments offering public funding of candidate election campaigns. Public funding programs may not use funds earmarked for education, transportation, or public safety. Fiscal Impact: Ongoing costs to the state of a few hundred thousand dollars each year for the Fair Political Practices Commission to answer questions from state and local governments about public campaign finance programs.

    A yes vote means

    State and local governments could create public campaign financing programs for candidates, subject to limits on which public funds could be used and how.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. NoNo50.3%5,474,047
    2. YesYes49.7%5,406,205
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 5Yes/No questionProposition 5Ballot question

    CHANGES RECALL ELECTION PROCESS FOR STATEWIDE OFFICERS. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Under current law, voters elect replacement candidates at the same time as the recall election. This measure instead fills recall vacancies by subsequent special election or appointment. Fiscal Impact: Net fiscal effect unknown. In the event of a recall, savings or costs of millions of dollars to administer the election depending on the office recalled.

    A yes vote means

    Recall elections would no longer ask who should fill the vacancy; vacancies typically would be filled by special election or appointment.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. YesYes52.0%5,562,022
    2. NoNo48.0%5,134,433
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 37Yes/No questionProposition 37Ballot question

    CREATES LOAN PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE-INCOME BUYERS OF QUALIFIED NEW HOMES. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Authorizes $25 billion in bonds to offer eligible buyers fixed-rate mortgages for up to 17% of purchase price of a newly constructed home priced below about $1.5 million. Borrowers must be California residents, occupy the home, meet income limits, and pay at least 3% down. Bonds repaid by mortgage payments, not State. Fiscal Impact: No direct state or local costs.

    A yes vote means

    The state would create a homebuying assistance program funded by up to $25 billion in revenue bonds repaid by homeowners' loan payments.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. YesYes62.3%6,834,106
    2. NoNo37.7%4,132,590
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 38Yes/No questionProposition 38Ballot question

    AUTHORIZES BONDS FOR IMMUNOLOGY MEDICAL RESEARCH. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Authorizes $8.4 billion in general obligation bonds for immunology and immunotherapy research, half to a single University of California-affiliated nonprofit medical research institute, half to research grants. Fiscal Impact: Increased state cost of $500 million to $600 million annually for about 20 years to repay the research bond, with some or all of the cost offset if the funded research generates revenue.

    A yes vote means

    The state could borrow $8.4 billion to support immunology and immunotherapy research by California research institutes and universities.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. YesYes54.2%5,963,079
    2. NoNo45.8%5,032,758
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 39Yes/No questionProposition 39Ballot question

    PROHIBITS CITIZENS FROM VOTING UNLESS THEY PRESENT GOVERNMENT-ISSUED IDENTIFICATION. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Invalidates mail ballots that do not have last four digits of designated government-issued identification number written on envelope. Prohibits in-person voting without presenting government-issued identification. Fiscal Impact: Costs of between tens of millions of dollars and low hundreds of millions of dollars each year to implement new voting requirements.

    A yes vote means

    Voters would be required to present additional identifying information, such as government-issued identification, to elections officials each time they vote.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. NoNo60.6%6,774,474
    2. YesYes39.4%4,407,227
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 40Yes/No questionProposition 40Ballot question

    IMPOSES ONE-TIME TAX ON CERTAIN TAXPAYERS. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE. Imposes 5% tax on certain taxpayers with assets over $1 billion; revenue primarily for health care. Exempts revenues from constitutional requirements for school funding and spending limit. Fiscal Impact: Temporary revenue increase of tens of billions of dollars spread over several years from wealth tax on billionaires. Possible ongoing decrease of less than $1 billion per year in income tax revenue from billionaires.

    A yes vote means

    The state would collect a one-time tax from billionaires equal to 5 percent of their wealth.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. NoNo52.8%5,909,899
    2. YesYes47.2%5,288,424
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 41Yes/No questionProposition 41Ballot question

    PROHIBITS NEW STATE TAXES THAT EXCLUDE REVENUES FROM STATE SPENDING LIMIT. REQUIRES AUDITS FOR NEW STATE SPECIAL TAXES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Nullifies state taxes enacted after January 1, 2026 that exempt their revenues from voter-approved state spending limit. Requires pre-election and recurring audits of programs funded by new special taxes. Fiscal Impact: The net fiscal effect is unknown as it depends on future decisions by voters, the Legislature, and other policymakers.

    A yes vote means

    The State Auditor would review programs funded by new special taxes, and the state might not be able to exclude new special tax spending from its spending limit.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. NoNo54.9%6,035,499
    2. YesYes45.1%4,961,912
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 42Yes/No questionProposition 42Ballot question

    PROHIBITS NEW STATE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES AND CERTAIN RETROACTIVE STATE TAXES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Prohibits any new state tax (1) imposed on the ownership of personal property (all things people own other than real estate), or (2) that applies retroactively based on taxpayer’s past activities. Nullifies taxes enacted after January 1, 2026 that conflict with this measure. Fiscal Impact: Possibility that tax revenues will not go up as much in the future.

    A yes vote means

    The state could not establish new taxes on the ownership of financial assets or other personal property.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. YesYes51.6%5,733,734
    2. NoNo48.4%5,371,123
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 43Yes/No questionProposition 43Ballot question

    LIMITS VOTERS’ ABILITY TO RAISE REVENUES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Limits voters’ ability to pass voter-proposed local special taxes by increasing percentage of votes needed to approve such ballot measures from a majority (over 50%) to two-thirds, beginning January 1, 2027. Fiscal Impact: Possibility that local government tax revenues will not go up as much in the future due to a higher vote threshold for certain taxes.

    A yes vote means

    Certain voter-proposed local special taxes would require two-thirds voter approval instead of a majority.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. NoNo57.3%6,257,179
    2. YesYes42.7%4,667,905
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 44Yes/No questionProposition 44Ballot question

    REQUIRES COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINICS SPEND 90% OF REVENUE ON PROGRAM SERVICES. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Imposes penalties on nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Centers (community clinics providing primary care to medically underserved areas and populations) that spend less than 90% of revenue on “program services” advancing their charitable purpose, including but not limited to patient services. Fiscal Impact: Increased state costs in the low tens of millions of dollars per year, covered by fees.

    A yes vote means

    Certain private nonprofit health clinics would have to spend at least 90 percent of their revenue each year on providing health care services.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. NoNo82.1%8,946,122
    2. YesYes17.9%1,955,845
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 45Yes/No questionProposition 45Ballot question

    MODIFIES ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Amends California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to expedite environmental review for certain projects (including most housing, transportation, water, and health projects) by setting deadlines to complete environmental review and resolve lawsuits challenging project approvals. Fiscal Impact: Initial costs for state and local governments, likely in the high tens of millions of dollars—potentially exceeding $100 million—annually, partly covered by fees. Uncertain, potentially more significant positive or negative longer-term fiscal effects.

    A yes vote means

    Certain public and private projects would be eligible for new environmental review and court challenge procedures with tighter time limits.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. NoNo56.1%6,103,353
    2. YesYes43.9%4,766,652
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State

Judicial retention 13

  • Retention of Associate Justice Charles A. Smiley, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1Yes/No question
    Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Charles A. Smiley, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Charles A. Smiley, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Charles A. Smiley, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes74.8%194,514
    2. NoNo25.2%65,438
    Contra Costa County voters only0 of 951 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • Retention of Associate Justice Danny Y. Chou, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5Yes/No question
    Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Danny Y. Chou, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Danny Y. Chou, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Danny Y. Chou, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes75.3%195,407
    2. NoNo24.7%64,249
    Contra Costa County voters only0 of 951 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • Retention of Associate Justice Gordon Burns, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5Yes/No question
    Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Gordon Burns, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Gordon Burns, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Gordon Burns, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes74.2%191,101
    2. NoNo25.9%66,605
    Contra Costa County voters only0 of 951 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • Retention of Associate Justice Ioana Petrou, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 3Yes/No question
    Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Ioana Petrou, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 3Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Ioana Petrou, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 3 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Ioana Petrou, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 3 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes73.8%190,918
    2. NoNo26.2%67,695
    Contra Costa County voters only0 of 951 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • Retention of Associate Justice Joshua Groban, California Supreme CourtYes/No questionAssociate Justice Joshua GrobanBallot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Joshua Groban be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Joshua Groban on the California Supreme Court for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes71.5%6,320,411
    2. NoNo28.5%2,517,810
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • Retention of Associate Justice Kathleen M. Banke, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1Yes/No question
    Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Kathleen M. Banke, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Kathleen M. Banke, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Kathleen M. Banke, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes77.1%200,868
    2. NoNo22.9%59,621
    Contra Costa County voters only0 of 951 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • Retention of Associate Justice Kelli M. Evans, California Supreme CourtYes/No questionAssociate Justice Kelli M. EvansBallot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Kelli M. Evans be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Kelli M. Evans on the California Supreme Court for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes72.5%6,401,321
    2. NoNo27.5%2,426,861
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • Retention of Associate Justice Mark Simons, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5Yes/No question
    Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Mark Simons, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Mark Simons, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Mark Simons, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes74.1%190,931
    2. NoNo25.9%66,867
    Contra Costa County voters only0 of 951 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • Retention of Associate Justice Monique Langhorne Wilson, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1Yes/No question
    Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Monique Langhorne Wilson, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Monique Langhorne Wilson, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Monique Langhorne Wilson, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes76.5%200,084
    2. NoNo23.6%61,619
    Contra Costa County voters only0 of 951 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • Retention of Associate Justice Tara M. Desautels, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 2Yes/No question
    Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Tara M. Desautels, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 2Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Tara M. Desautels, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 2 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Tara M. Desautels, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 2 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes75.6%196,091
    2. NoNo24.4%63,339
    Contra Costa County voters only0 of 951 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • Retention of Associate Justice Victor A. Rodriguez, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 3Yes/No question
    Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Victor A. Rodriguez, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 3Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Victor A. Rodriguez, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 3 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Victor A. Rodriguez, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 3 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes75.6%196,089
    2. NoNo24.4%63,201
    Contra Costa County voters only0 of 951 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • Retention of Presiding Justice Therese M. Stewart, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 2Yes/No question
    Presiding Justice Retention of Presiding Justice Therese M. Stewart, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 2Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Presiding Justice Retention of Presiding Justice Therese M. Stewart, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 2 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Presiding Justice Therese M. Stewart, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 2 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes75.8%198,512
    2. NoNo24.2%63,250
    Contra Costa County voters only0 of 951 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • Retention of Presiding Justice Tracie L. Brown, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 4Yes/No question
    Presiding Justice Retention of Presiding Justice Tracie L. Brown, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 4Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Presiding Justice Retention of Presiding Justice Tracie L. Brown, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 4 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Presiding Justice Tracie L. Brown, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 4 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes77.2%200,603
    2. NoNo22.8%59,265
    Contra Costa County voters only0 of 951 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

U.S. House 3

  • United States Representative District 82 candidates
    1. JGJohn GaramendiD85.8%60,452
    2. RRRudy RecileR14.2%10,030
    Contra Costa County voters only0 of 165 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • United States Representative District 92 candidates
    1. JHJosh HarderD74.1%36,904
    2. JMJohn McBrideR25.9%12,873
    Contra Costa County voters only0 of 121 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • United States Representative District 102 candidates
    1. MDMark DesaulnierD69.4%164,203
    2. JFJeff FreseR30.6%72,458
    Contra Costa County voters only0 of 665 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

State Legislature 4

City offices 30

Antioch

  • City of Antioch Member City Council District 12 candidates
    1. JMJoy Motts52.5%2,375
    2. TTTamisha Torres-Walker47.5%2,146
    Contra Costa County count0 of 11 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • City of Antioch Member City Council District 44 candidatesTop 1 of 4 wins
    1. MEMonica E Wilson45.7%3,398
    2. SGSandra G White27.8%2,067
    3. MMMatty Mathews Alappat16.2%1,206
    4. ABAndrew Becker10.2%758
    Contra Costa County count0 of 24 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Brentwood

  • City of Brentwood Member City Council District 23 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
    1. TZTammy Zickuhr42.3%1,931
    2. KBKris Brand34.9%1,592
    3. VMVinoy Mereddy22.9%1,045
    Contra Costa County count0 of 16 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • City of Brentwood Member City Council District 43 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
    1. SWStephanie Williams-Rogers54.3%2,398
    2. HBHolley Bishop-Mello35.1%1,551
    3. SSSheree Shannon10.5%465
    Contra Costa County count0 of 11 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Clayton

  • City of Clayton Member City Council4 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 4 win
    1. CJCharles J. Schmidt29.9%2,498
    2. ACAmy Callaghan28.2%2,359
    3. KTKim Trupiano21.3%1,779
    4. MSMaria Shulman20.6%1,724
    Contra Costa County count0 of 5 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Concord

  • City of Concord City Treasurer1 candidate1 candidate for 1 seat
    1. PBPatti Barsotti100.0%27,934
    Contra Costa County count0 of 55 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • City of Concord Member City Council District 13 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
    1. LHLaura Hoffmeister52.4%3,971
    2. MBMaria Bagley31.3%2,372
    3. TBTrish Brazil16.3%1,237
    Contra Costa County count0 of 9 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • City of Concord Member City Council District 34 candidatesTop 1 of 4 wins
    1. RKRobyn Kuslits29.7%816
    2. DADena Acosta Beere27.9%768
    3. DSDon Seta24.0%660
    4. DLDouglas Lezameta18.3%504
    Contra Costa County count0 of 6 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • City of Concord Member City Council District 52 candidates
    1. LNLaura Nakamura61.1%4,920
    2. ACAeysha Corio38.9%3,126
    Contra Costa County count0 of 8 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Danville

  • Town of Danville Member Town Council3 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 3 win
    1. RSRobert Storer42.4%11,864
    2. DCDenton Carlson39.7%11,126
    3. PSPratima Sonavne17.9%5,027
    Contra Costa County count0 of 19 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

El Cerrito

  • City of El Cerrito Member City Council6 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 6 win
    1. KWKimberly White23.6%4,571
    2. CWCarolyn Wysinger21.4%4,144
    3. WNWally Nowinski19.7%3,814
    4. GQGabe Quinto15.8%3,076
    5. MAMary Ann 'mj' Jawili13.1%2,542
    6. FMForrest M. Lanning6.5%1,256
    Contra Costa County count0 of 11 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Hercules

  • City of Hercules Member City Council5 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 5 win
    1. JDJohn Delgado38.8%5,322
    2. DBDion Bailey35.6%4,884
    3. PSPreet Sidhu13.9%1,909
    4. ABAdrena Breckenridge11.7%1,611
    5. KOKofi Opong-Mensah0.0%5
    Contra Costa County count0 of 10 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Martinez

  • City of Martinez Member City Council District 12 candidates
    1. JHJay Howard70.0%2,084
    2. NANakenya Allen29.9%891
    Contra Costa County count0 of 11 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Moraga

  • Town of Moraga Member Town Council4 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 4 win
    1. SWSteven Woehleke34.0%4,260
    2. KHKerry Hillis30.6%3,833
    3. AIAlexis I. Mapel27.7%3,467
    4. BCBill Carman7.6%951
    Contra Costa County count0 of 10 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Orinda

  • City of Orinda Member City Council4 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 4 win
    1. JRJanet Riley29.3%6,705
    2. LMLatika Malkani29.3%6,691
    3. BIBrandyn Iverson26.8%6,124
    4. JRJuana Rudati14.6%3,348
    Contra Costa County count0 of 14 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Pinole

  • City of Pinole Member City Council5 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 5 win
    1. GSGabriel Sandoval23.9%3,798
    2. MAMatthew 'matt' Avery22.9%3,630
    3. TLTruc 'christy' Lam-Julian21.4%3,398
    4. TBTina Brown17.6%2,796
    5. LDLibby Duarte14.2%2,262
    Contra Costa County count0 of 12 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Pittsburg

  • City of Pittsburg City Clerk4 candidatesTop 1 of 4 wins
    1. ARAngel Rodriguez31.7%5,126
    2. AEAlice E. Evenson27.5%4,449
    3. LPLatoyya P. Ella Bordelon23.3%3,774
    4. MAMelaine Apple Venenciano17.6%2,843
    Contra Costa County count0 of 27 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • City of Pittsburg City Treasurer1 candidate1 candidate for 1 seat
    1. NPNancy Parent100.0%14,118
    Contra Costa County count0 of 27 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • City of Pittsburg Member City Council11 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 11 win
    1. DADionne Adams13.9%6,300
    2. AKArlene Kobata (siu Ling)12.2%5,530
    3. SSSonja Shephard11.9%5,391
    4. WCWolf Croskey11.8%5,333
    5. IHIztaccuauhtli Hector Gonzalez10.2%4,620
    6. PJPauline Johnson10.0%4,506
    7. ANAlvin Nelson8.1%3,666
    8. APAmhari Perkins7.7%3,462
    9. CCC.C. Cardinalli-Macaluso7.2%3,278
    10. CBCarolynne Born5.1%2,301
    11. MLMark Linde1.8%803
    Contra Costa County count0 of 27 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Pleasant Hill

  • City of Pleasant Hill Member City Council District 32 candidates
    1. ZSZac Shess73.7%1,931
    2. JSJason Seto26.4%691
    Contra Costa County count0 of 5 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • City of Pleasant Hill Member City Council District 42 candidates
    1. SNSue Noack60.5%1,768
    2. QTQuy Tran39.5%1,153
    Contra Costa County count0 of 6 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Richmond

San Pablo

  • City of San Pablo City Clerk1 candidate1 candidate for 1 seat
    1. DGDorothy Gantt100.0%4,036
    Contra Costa County count0 of 10 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • City of San Pablo City Treasurer1 candidate1 candidate for 1 seat
    1. VTViviana Toledo100.0%4,027
    Contra Costa County count0 of 10 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • City of San Pablo Member City Council4 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 4 win
    1. EPElizabeth Pabon Alvarado27.0%2,017
    2. AVAnna Villalobos26.1%1,954
    3. RXRita Xavier25.3%1,892
    4. CCCaden Cotton-Blake21.5%1,609
    Contra Costa County count0 of 10 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

San Ramon

  • City of San Ramon Mayor3 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
    1. MHMark H. Armstrong75.0%19,243
    2. PNPaschalis Ntatsos14.7%3,777
    3. ECEmma Chigbu10.3%2,654
    Contra Costa County count0 of 43 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • City of San Ramon Member City Council District 22 candidates
    1. RJRichard J. Adler68.7%4,805
    2. CKChirag Kathrani31.3%2,189
    Contra Costa County count0 of 11 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • City of San Ramon Member City Council District 42 candidates
    1. MRMarisol Rubio50.6%3,224
    2. JJJeffrey Joh49.4%3,142
    Contra Costa County count0 of 15 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Walnut Creek

  • City of Walnut Creek City Treasurer1 candidate1 candidate for 1 seat
    1. RCRonald Cassano100.0%22,071
    Contra Costa County count0 of 42 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • City of Walnut Creek Member City Council2 candidates · vote for 22 candidates for 2 seats
    1. BMBrendan Moran50.8%19,868
    2. CMCherise Marie Khaund49.2%19,235
    Contra Costa County count0 of 42 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

City measures 9

Clayton

  • Measure M – City of Clayton, Sales TaxYes/No question
    Measure MBallot question

    To provide local funding to maintain City of Clayton programs, services, and facilities, including: police services, traffic enforcement and road safety, road and sidewalk improvements, enhance library and recreation opportunities, park maintenance, recruitment and retention of city employees and other city services, shall the City of Clayton levy a 1% sales tax until ended by voters generating approximately $1,000,000 annually, subject to public review, the annual audit and all funds benefitting Clayton?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote authorizes a 1% general sales tax in the City of Clayton, with no end date unless repealed by voters, raising about $1 million a year for city services.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: Contra Costa County Elections Division, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election – Measure M, City of Clayton ↗
    1. NoNo57.2%2,703
    2. YesYes42.8%2,023
    Contra Costa County count0 of 5 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • Measure N – City of Clayton, Landscape Maintenance Tax ExtensionYes/No questionNeeds two-thirds to pass
    Measure NBallot question

    Shall the measure to fund on-going trail system operations and maintenance, roadway landscaping, open space weed abatement, and related services of the Clayton Community Facility District No. 2007-1 (Citywide Landscape Maintenance) by extending the special tax for ten years and amending its rate and methodology to $354.45/year per residential parcel and $354.45/year per non-residential acre, including annual inflationary adjustments, subject to citizen’s committee oversight, be approved?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote extends Clayton's Community Facilities District 2007-1 landscape maintenance parcel tax for ten years (to June 2037) and raises it from $312.84 to $354.45 per residential parcel or non-residential acre, with annual inflation increases capped at 3%.

    Needed to pass

    Two-thirds

    Source: Contra Costa County Elections Division, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election – Measure N, City of Clayton ↗
    1. YesYes52.9%2,485
    2. NoNo47.1%2,212
    Contra Costa County count0 of 5 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Concord

  • Measure O – City of Concord, Business License TaxYes/No question
    Measure OBallot question

    To protect City of Concord services/ensure smaller businesses pay less than larger businesses, shall the measure be adopted to: repair potholes on neighborhood and major streets; maintain 9-1-1 emergency response; keep parks/playgrounds safe/clean; relieve traffic congestion along major corridors; maintain senior/youth programs; for general government use; by updating Concord’s 37-year-old business license rates to 0.1% of gross receipts until ended by voters, providing an additional $2,900,000 annually, requiring independent citizen oversight?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote replaces Concord's tiered business license tax on gross receipts with a single rate of 0.1% of gross receipts, with no end date unless repealed by voters, raising about $2.9 million more a year for general city services.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: Contra Costa County Elections Division, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election – Measure O, City of Concord ↗
    1. YesYes73.1%25,515
    2. NoNo26.9%9,402
    Contra Costa County count0 of 55 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Hercules

  • Measure P – City of Hercules, Sales TaxYes/No question
    Measure PBallot question

    Shall the measure providing Hercules with locally controlled funding to maintain financial stability/general city services, such as fast 911 response; neighborhood police patrols; water quality standards; keeping public areas/parks safe/clean; repairing deteriorating streets/potholes; and retaining/attracting local businesses, by establishing a one-cent (1%) sales tax generating approximately $4,000,000 annually until ended by voters; requiring audits, public disclosure, and funds only for Hercules, be adopted?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote authorizes a 1% general sales tax in the City of Hercules, with no end date unless repealed by voters, raising about $4 million a year for city services.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: Contra Costa County Elections Division, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election – Measure P, City of Hercules ↗
    1. YesYes54.1%4,516
    2. NoNo45.9%3,824
    Contra Costa County count0 of 10 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Richmond

  • Measure Q – City of Richmond, Fire Facilities BondYes/No questionNeeds two-thirds to pass
    Measure QBallot question

    To support rapid, 911 emergency medical response, modernize and rehabilitate unsafe/deteriorating firefighter housing and facilities, including mold/asbestos abatement/removal, replace electrical systems, leaky pipes/roofs, and improve structure resiliency during disasters, shall the City of Richmond’s measure authorizing $120,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, levying an estimated average tax rate of $22.15/$100,000 of assessed valuation, averaging $7,568,158 annually while bonds are outstanding, requiring citizen oversight, audits, and spending only on approved projects, be adopted?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote authorizes the City of Richmond to issue $120 million in bonds, levied at an estimated average of $22.15 per $100,000 of assessed value (about $7.6 million a year), to repair and rebuild fire stations and firefighter facilities.

    Needed to pass

    Two-thirds

    Source: Contra Costa County Elections Division, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election – Measure Q, City of Richmond ↗
    1. YesYes69.6%17,512
    2. NoNo30.4%7,661
    Contra Costa County count0 of 69 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

San Pablo

  • Measure R – City of San Pablo, Sales TaxYes/No question
    Measure RBallot question

    To provide funding to maintain City services, including crime prevention, police protection, reducing illegal dumping, the City’s daily senior meal program, youth scholarship programs, assisting the homeless, street maintenance, and other general services, shall San Pablo enact a temporary ½-cent sales tax for 5 years, generating approximately $2,000,000 annually, then reduced to ¼-cent for 5 years, generating approximately $1,000,000 annually, then terminate; with all funds staying in San Pablo, citizen oversight, and mandated annual audits?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote enacts a temporary San Pablo sales tax of 0.5% for five years (about $2 million a year), then 0.25% for five more years (about $1 million a year), after which it ends.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: Contra Costa County Elections Division, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election – Measure R, City of San Pablo ↗
    1. YesYes71.4%3,245
    2. NoNo28.6%1,297
    Contra Costa County count0 of 10 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • Measure S – City of San Pablo, Rent Stabilization (Initiative)Yes/No question
    Measure SBallot question

    Shall the proposed ordinance, prohibiting residential real property rental rate increases for some rental units that exceed sixty percent of the Consumer Price Index increase or three percent, whichever is lower, establishing a process for consideration of additional rent increases, requiring City administration estimated to cost approximately $1,080,000 to $2,360,000 annually, funded by annual rental property owner fees, limiting the grounds for evicting tenants of some rental units, and enacting additional housing regulations, be adopted?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote adopts a citizen-initiated San Pablo rent stabilization and tenant protection ordinance that limits annual rent increases on some units to 60% of inflation or 3%, whichever is lower, limits grounds for eviction and funds administration with landlord fees.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: Contra Costa County Elections Division, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election – Measure S, City of San Pablo ↗
    1. YesYes59.8%2,706
    2. NoNo40.2%1,818
    Contra Costa County count0 of 10 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Walnut Creek

  • Measure T – City of Walnut Creek, Appointive City TreasurerYes/No question
    Measure TBallot question

    Shall the office of the City Treasurer be appointive?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote makes Walnut Creek's City Treasurer an appointed position (appointed by the City Manager) instead of an elected office.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: Contra Costa County Elections Division, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election – Measure T, City of Walnut Creek ↗
    1. YesYes58.8%16,088
    2. NoNo41.2%11,254
    Contra Costa County count0 of 42 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • Measure U – City of Walnut Creek, Senior Housing Rezoning (Initiative)Yes/No question
    Measure UBallot question

    Shall the measure amending the City of Walnut Creek General Plan, the North Downtown Specific Plan, and the Municipal Code to redesignate a 2.4 acre site at the northeast corner of North California Boulevard and Ygnacio Valley Road from office uses to mixed use residential uses, and to create a new Mixed Use Residential Senior & Commercial zoning district to limit allowable uses on the site to multifamily senior housing (primarily 55 years of age or older) and commercial uses compatible with senior housing, be adopted?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote adopts a citizen-initiated amendment to Walnut Creek's General Plan, North Downtown Specific Plan and zoning that redesignates a 2.4-acre site at North California Boulevard and Ygnacio Valley Road from office to senior housing and compatible commercial uses.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: Contra Costa County Elections Division, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election – Measure U, City of Walnut Creek ↗
    1. YesYes70.4%19,572
    2. NoNo29.6%8,232
    Contra Costa County count0 of 42 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

School and college boards 16

Acalanes Union High School District

  • Acalanes Union High School District Governing Board Member Trustee Area 12 candidates
    1. SSStacey Schweppe57.0%3,542
    2. NINithin Iyengar43.0%2,670
    Contra Costa County count0 of 12 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Antioch Unified School District

  • Antioch Unified School District Governing Board Member Trustee Area 52 candidates
    1. MHMary H Rocha57.8%2,335
    2. BDBrandon Dawkins42.2%1,703
    Contra Costa County count0 of 15 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Brentwood Union School District

  • Brentwood Union School District Governing Board Member5 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 5 win
    1. SSScott S. Dudek23.0%12,189
    2. SGSteve Gursky22.9%12,148
    3. EJEmil Johnson Geddes20.5%10,851
    4. OPOxsana Pajoluk17.9%9,464
    5. MAMark Anderson15.8%8,378
    Contra Costa County count0 of 74 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Contra Costa Community College District

  • Contra Costa Community College District Governing Board Member Ward 12 candidates
    1. RDRaquel Donoso60.8%31,544
    2. CSCameron Sasai39.2%20,379
    Contra Costa County count0 of 138 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • Contra Costa Community College District Governing Board Member Ward 32 candidates
    1. BBBecca Barrett72.9%44,512
    2. ATAllyse Tanovitz27.1%16,552
    Contra Costa County count0 of 183 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Contra Costa County

  • Contra Costa County Board of Education Board Member Area 23 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
    1. SBSarah Butler69.8%50,137
    2. PWPamela West20.2%14,489
    3. SMSibyl Minighini10.0%7,206
    Contra Costa County count0 of 175 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

John Swett Unified School District

  • John Swett Unified School District Governing Board Member4 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 4 win
    1. SWSamantha Watson-Alvarado35.5%2,399
    2. TBTerri Burk29.6%2,003
    3. SRShane Reinhart27.0%1,829
    4. BHBruce Hoeger7.9%536
    Contra Costa County count0 of 15 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Knightsen Elementary School District

  • Knightsen Elementary School District Governing Board Member3 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 3 win
    1. RPRobin Pastor37.5%711
    2. EMErik M. Hansen31.6%600
    3. LWLiesel Williams30.9%586
    Contra Costa County count0 of 35 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Liberty Union High School District

  • Liberty Union High School District Governing Board Member Trustee Area 42 candidates
    1. TWTamara Weber51.9%3,651
    2. HFHillary Fairbairn Pedrotti48.1%3,384
    Contra Costa County count0 of 54 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District

  • Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District Governing Board Member Trustee Area 32 candidates
    1. AMAngela M. Brady56.4%53
    2. DGDeborah Gibson43.6%41
    Contra Costa County count0 of 8 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Mt. Diablo Unified School District

  • Mt. Diablo Unified School District Governing Board Member Trustee Area 22 candidates
    1. JBJane Baulch-Enloe55.6%9,716
    2. DWDorothy Weisenberger44.4%7,766
    Contra Costa County count0 of 52 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • Mt. Diablo Unified School District Governing Board Member Trustee Area 42 candidates
    1. BTBrian Thomas Lawrence67.8%12,340
    2. AAAl Anderson32.2%5,871
    Contra Costa County count0 of 54 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Oakley Union Elementary School District

  • Oakley Union Elementary School District Governing Board Member Trustee Area 42 candidates
    1. IBIsaiah B.N. Mateas55.2%1,225
    2. CPCraig Pearson44.8%993
    Contra Costa County count0 of 15 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Orinda Union School District

  • Orinda Union School District Governing Board Member4 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 4 win
    1. KSKatie Shogan32.1%7,021
    2. ECEdda Collins Coleman31.4%6,887
    3. JCJohn Chabalko28.4%6,229
    4. CAChloe Aftel8.0%1,761
    Contra Costa County count0 of 23 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

San Ramon Valley Unified School District

  • San Ramon Valley Unified School District Governing Board Member Trustee Area 52 candidates
    1. RHRachel Hurd63.7%6,494
    2. JWJoel Woods36.3%3,695
    Contra Costa County count0 of 19 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Walnut Creek School District

  • Walnut Creek School District Governing Board Member6 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 6 win
    1. HHHeidi Hernandez Gatty22.8%11,463
    2. EHEryn Holl King21.9%10,980
    3. GGGeetha Ganti17.7%8,895
    4. AOAileen Ong15.8%7,955
    5. WJWenlei Johnson14.6%7,312
    6. RERod Ehsani7.2%3,641
    Contra Costa County count0 of 35 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Special districts 12

Central Contra Costa Sanitary District

  • Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Director Trustee Area 22 candidates
    1. MRMichael Robert McGill74.7%19,386
    2. BHBrian Henderson25.3%6,573
    Contra Costa County count0 of 65 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Contra Costa Water District

  • Contra Costa Water District Director Division 22 candidates
    1. DTDaniel T. Fitzpatrick64.6%17,068
    2. APAllison Picard35.4%9,365
    Contra Costa County count0 of 108 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Diablo Community Services District

  • Diablo Community Services District Director4 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 4 win
    1. GRGregory R Lorenz31.3%298
    2. ABAlan Bonny25.4%242
    3. SLSteve Lichliter21.9%208
    4. JRJessica Raefield21.4%204
    Contra Costa County count0 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Dublin San Ramon Services District

  • Dublin San Ramon Services District Director Division 22 candidates
    1. DDDonald Downey65.6%4,454
    2. KKKismat Kathrani34.4%2,332
    Contra Costa County count0 of 7 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

East Bay Municipal Utility District

  • East Bay Municipal Utility District Director Ward 32 candidates
    1. MYMarguerite Young71.1%16,936
    2. DGDon Gray28.9%6,881
    Contra Costa County count0 of 85 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • East Bay Municipal Utility District Director Ward 74 candidatesTop 1 of 4 wins
    1. GWGary Wolff46.1%2,476
    2. ACApril Chan42.9%2,304
    3. JGJoseph Grcar5.7%306
    4. LRLuis Reynoso5.2%282
    Contra Costa County count0 of 8 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

East Bay Regional Park District

  • East Bay Regional Park District Director Ward 72 candidates
    1. CJColin J. Coffey80.0%84,587
    2. IRInderprit 'indy Rishi Singh' Sekhon20.0%21,108
    Contra Costa County count0 of 402 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Ironhouse Sanitary District

  • Ironhouse Sanitary District Director5 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 5 win
    1. CLChris Lauritzen25.2%4,814
    2. CAChris A. Christean24.1%4,595
    3. DCDave Corridon21.9%4,183
    4. PIPaschal Iwuh17.6%3,345
    5. KHKerry Harvey11.2%2,128
    Contra Costa County count0 of 59 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District

  • Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District Director Division 32 candidates
    1. JDJohn Donnelly62.2%1,954
    2. SCSteve Cohn37.8%1,188
    Contra Costa County count0 of 20 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District Director Division 42 candidates
    1. MRMike Roemer64.2%2,097
    2. LSLinda Stevens35.8%1,170
    Contra Costa County count0 of 6 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

Mt. View Sanitary District

Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District

  • Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District Director5 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 5 win
    1. SBSandra Bonato29.4%10,008
    2. RGRobert 'bobby' Glover29.1%9,919
    3. DMDerek M Wurst29.0%9,858
    4. RORaul Ortega9.4%3,189
    5. ANAlex Nichol3.1%1,049
    Contra Costa County count0 of 39 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

County, school and district measures 4

  • Measure RTM – Regional Transit Measure (Public Transit Revenue Measure District)Yes/No question
    Measure RTMBallot question

    To prevent major service cuts to BART and other transit, avoid increased traffic, and reduce pollution by: Preserving BART, Caltrain, VTA, SamTrans, AC Transit, Muni, other transit for everyone, including workers, students, seniors, persons with disabilities; Supporting transit safety, cleanliness, affordability, reliability; Repairing targeted roads/potholes; Requiring financial transparency, oversight, accountability; shall the measure enacting a 0.5% (Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Santa Clara counties), and 1% (San Francisco) sales tax for 14 years generating approximately $980,000,000 annually, be adopted?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote enacts a 14-year regional sales tax for public transit (0.5% in Contra Costa, Alameda, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties; 1% in San Francisco), estimated at about $980 million a year region-wide for BART, AC Transit, other transit operators and some road repaving.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: Contra Costa County Elections Division, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election – Measure RTM, Regional Transit Measure, Public Transit Revenue Measure District ↗
    1. YesYes56.7%201,286
    2. NoNo43.3%153,561
    Contra Costa County count0 of 951 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • Measure V – West Contra Costa Unified School District, Parcel Tax RenewalYes/No questionNeeds two-thirds to pass
    Measure VBallot question

    Shall the measure supporting local quality education in West Contra Costa Unified School District, protecting core academics, science, music, arts, and career technical programs that prepare students for the changing economy; attracting and retaining qualified teachers; and maintaining mental health services and counselors to support student success; by renewing the parcel tax at the existing rate of 7.2¢/building square foot, raising approximately $10,238,737 annually for nine years, with senior exemptions, independent citizen oversight, audits, and local control, be adopted?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote renews West Contra Costa Unified School District's existing parcel tax of 7.2 cents per building square foot for nine years (July 2027 to June 2036), raising about $10.2 million a year for academic programs, teachers and student mental health services.

    Needed to pass

    Two-thirds

    Source: Contra Costa County Elections Division, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election – Measure V, West Contra Costa Unified School District ↗
    1. YesYes74.4%49,908
    2. NoNo25.6%17,192
    Contra Costa County count0 of 152 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • Measure W – Acalanes Union High School District, Parcel TaxYes/No questionNeeds two-thirds to pass
    Measure WBallot question

    Shall the measure supporting high-quality education in local high schools by: • Attracting/retaining highly qualified teachers • continuing advanced academic programs in science, technology, engineering, math, and arts that prepare students for success in college and careers • maintaining manageable class sizes with Acalanes Union High School District levying a $168 parcel tax for eight years, with senior exemptions, citizens’ oversight and independent audits, providing $6,000,000 annually in local school funding that cannot be taken by the State, be adopted?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote authorizes Acalanes Union High School District to levy an additional $168-per-parcel tax for eight years (July 2027 to June 2035), with senior and disability exemptions, raising about $6 million a year for teachers, academic programs and class sizes.

    Needed to pass

    Two-thirds

    Source: Contra Costa County Elections Division, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election – Measure W, Acalanes Union High School District ↗
    1. YesYes71.3%36,513
    2. NoNo28.7%14,726
    Contra Costa County count0 of 111 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division
  • Measure X – Liberty Union High School District, School BondYes/No questionNeeds 55% to pass
    Measure XBallot question

    In order to repair and improve aging classrooms, fix deteriorating roofs, plumbing, heating, ventilation and electrical systems, remove asbestos/lead pipes, upgrade science labs, libraries, technology and other facilities to support college/career readiness in math, science, health, engineering, arts and skilled trades; shall Liberty Union High School District’s measure be adopted authorizing $165,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, levying $20 per $100,000 assessed value (raising $11,300,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding and all funds benefiting local schools?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote authorizes Liberty Union High School District to issue $165 million in bonds, levied at about $20 per $100,000 of assessed value (about $11.3 million a year), to repair and upgrade school facilities.

    Needed to pass

    55%

    Source: Contra Costa County Elections Division, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election – Measure X, Liberty Union High School District ↗
    1. NoNo51.6%20,441
    2. YesYes48.4%19,186
    Contra Costa County count0 of 208 precinctsUpdated November 6, 2026, 3:12 p.m. PTSource: Contra Costa County Elections Division

About this information

County results come from the Contra Costa County Elections Division. Statewide and districtwide totals come from the California Secretary of State. See the source links on each result; counts are semi-official and will change until certification, and no winners are called here.