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Contra Costa County

Who represents Contra Costa County: the county's elected officials, every city council, and the state and federal seats that cover it.

Recent updates

  1. Ballots are in the mail and early voting has begun Counties began mailing ballots, and early voting sites and drop boxes opened. Register by October 19, or register and vote the same day through Election Day, November 3. California Secretary of State, key dates and deadlines
  2. The Secretary of State certifies the candidates for November 3 The certified list names the candidates for every state and federal contest on the ballot, including the new congressional districts approved by voters in November 2025. California Secretary of State, Certified List of Candidates
  3. Contra Costa County: county races settled in June Every county office on the June ballot was decided outright. The only countywide contests left for November are a County Board of Education seat and the regional transit measure. Contra Costa County Elections, June 2, 2026, election summary report
  4. Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez finishes third in the primary The November race for Richmond mayor is between the top two finishers. Martinez is not on the November ballot. Contra Costa County Elections, November 3, 2026, General Election
  5. Voters approve Proposition 50, redrawing California's congressional districts The new districts are used on the 2026 ballot and take effect January 3, 2027. Members of Congress serve out their current terms under the old lines. California Secretary of State, Statement of Vote, November 4, 2025, special election
Map of Contra Costa County with its boundary outlined
Boundary from the U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER), on Google Maps. Open in Google Maps

Contra Costa County at a glance

1,165,012
Population
40.5
Median age
27.6%
Hispanic or Latino
26.6%
Born outside the U.S.
$127,229
Median household income
8.4%
Below the poverty line

19 incorporated cities and towns. 44 seats here are on the Nov. 3 ballot. See the Contra Costa County ballot.

County government

OfficeOfficeholderTerm endsNext election
Supervisor, District 1 John "Joya" Gioia Jan. 2027 Next election Nov. 3, 2026
Supervisor, District 2 Candace Andersen Jan. 2029 Next election March 7, 2028
Supervisor, District 3 Diane Burgis Jan. 2029 Next election March 7, 2028
Supervisor, District 4 Ken Carlson Jan. 2027 Next election Nov. 3, 2026
Supervisor, District 5 Shanelle Scales-Preston Jan. 2029 Next election March 7, 2028
Sheriff-CoronerOffice of the Sheriff-Coroner David O. Livingston Jan. 2029 Next election March 7, 2028
District AttorneyOffice of the District Attorney Diana Becton Jan. 2029 Next election March 7, 2028
County AssessorOffice of the Assessor Gus Kramer Jan. 2027 Not running
Treasurer-Tax CollectorOffice of the Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan M. Mierzwa Jan. 2027 Next election Nov. 3, 2026
Auditor-ControllerOffice of the Auditor-Controller Joanne M. Bohren Jan. 4, 2027 Not running
Clerk-Recorder (also Registrar of Voters)Office of the Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters Kristin Braun Connelly Jan. 2027 Next election Nov. 3, 2026
County Superintendent of SchoolsContra Costa County Office of Education Lynn Mackey Jan. 2027 Not running
Member, County Board of Education, Area 1Contra Costa County Board of Education Daniel Nathan-Heiss Dec. 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Member, County Board of Education, Area 2Contra Costa County Board of Education Sarah G. Butler Dec. 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
Member, County Board of Education, Area 3Contra Costa County Board of Education Yazmin Llamas Dec. 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Member, County Board of Education, Area 4Contra Costa County Board of Education Mike Maxwell Dec. 2026 Next election Nov. 3, 2026
Member, County Board of Education, Area 5Contra Costa County Board of Education Annette Lewis Dec. 2026 Not running

Cities and towns

CityPopulationHispanic or Latino Median household incomeBelow poverty lineMedian ageMayor
Antioch116,47735.6% $97,46511.4%38.4 Ron Bernal
Brentwood65,20827.1% $142,4948.3%40.2 Susannah Meyer
Clayton10,93713.5% $175,7072.5%43.8 Jeff Wan
Concord124,03532.4% $108,7098.2%39.1 Laura Nakamura
Danville43,4019.4% $232,2163.8%45.4 Newell Arnerich
El Cerrito25,99414.8% $127,8766.9%41.8 Gabe Quinto
Hercules26,30214.5% $129,3975.6%43.9 Chris Kelley
Lafayette25,2858.0% $228,2502.9%45.7 Carl Anduri
Martinez36,90320.2% $127,3556.3%42.6 Brianne Zorn
Moraga16,7699.1% $216,1937.3%40.1 Kerry Hillis
Oakley45,18334.7% $137,6776.1%36.6 Hugh Henderson
Orinda19,5146.5% $250,0012.2%47.5 Brandyn Iverson
Pinole18,76128.7% $127,7176.9%44.7 Anthony Tave
Pittsburg76,25743.0% $99,86111.2%36.6 Dionne Adams
Pleasant Hill34,23514.7% $145,0297.3%42 Zac Shess
Richmond115,50545.5% $95,39113.6%37.9 Eduardo Martinez
San Pablo31,72059.8% $79,47812.6%34.6 Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado
San Ramon85,9937.5% $196,1614.4%41.6 Mark Armstrong
Walnut Creek70,08812.4% $130,4326.4%46.8 Kevin Wilk

Figures: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Open a city for its mayor and council.

AntiochPopulation 116,477 · Mayor Ron Bernal

Council elected mixed; mayor elected directly. City website · Council page

OfficeOfficeholderTerm endsNext election
Mayor Ron Bernal 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember, District 3 (Mayor Pro Tem) Donald P. Freitas 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember, District 1 Tamisha Torres-Walker Dec. 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember, District 2 Louie Rocha 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember, District 4 Monica Wilson Dec. 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
City TreasurerElected City Officers Jorge Rojas 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
City ClerkElected City Officers Michael J. Mandy Dec. 2026 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
BrentwoodPopulation 65,208 · Mayor Susannah Meyer

Council elected mixed; mayor elected directly. City website · Council page

OfficeOfficeholderTerm endsNext election
Mayor Susannah Meyer Nov. 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember, District 2 (Vice Mayor) Pa'tanisha Pierson Nov. 2026 Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember, District 1 Faye Maloney Nov. 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember, District 3 Jovita Mendoza Nov. 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember, District 4 Tony Oerlemans Nov. 2026 Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot
ClaytonPopulation 10,937 · Mayor Jeff Wan

Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page

OfficeOfficeholderTerm endsNext election
Mayor Jeff Wan Not running
Councilmember (at-large) (Vice Mayor) Richard Enea 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember (at-large) Jeff Wan 2026 Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember (at-large) Kim Trupiano 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember (at-large) Jim Diaz 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember (at-large) Holly Tillman 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
ConcordPopulation 124,035 · Mayor Laura Nakamura

Council elected by district; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page

OfficeOfficeholderTerm endsNext election
Mayor Laura Nakamura Dec. 2026
Councilmember, District 3 (Vice Mayor) Dominic Aliano 2026 Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember, District 5 (Mayor) Laura Nakamura 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember, District 1 Laura Hoffmeister 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember, District 2 Carlyn Obringer 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember, District 4 Pablo Benavente 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
City TreasurerElected City Officers Patti Barsotti 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
DanvillePopulation 43,401 · Mayor Newell Arnerich

Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page

OfficeOfficeholderTerm endsNext election
Mayor Newell Arnerich Dec. 2026
Councilmember (at-large) (Vice Mayor) Robert Storer Nov. 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember (at-large) (Mayor) Newell Arnerich Nov. 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember (at-large) Karen Stepper Nov. 2026 Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember (at-large) Mark Belotz Nov. 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember (at-large) Renee Morgan Nov. 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
El CerritoPopulation 25,994 · Mayor Gabe Quinto

Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page

OfficeOfficeholderTerm endsNext election
Mayor Gabe Quinto
Councilmember (at-large) (Mayor) Gabe Quinto 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember (at-large) (Mayor Pro Tem) Rebecca Saltzman 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember (at-large) Carolyn Wysinger 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember (at-large) William Ktsanes 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember (at-large) Lisa Motoyama 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
HerculesPopulation 26,302 · Mayor Chris Kelley

Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page

OfficeOfficeholderTerm endsNext election
Mayor Chris Kelley Dec. 2026 Not running
Councilmember (at-large) (Mayor) Chris Kelley 2026 Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember (at-large) (Vice Mayor) Alexander Walker-Griffin 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember (at-large) Dion Bailey 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember (at-large) Dilli Bhattarai 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember (at-large) Tiffany Grimsley 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
LafayettePopulation 25,285 · Mayor Carl Anduri

Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page

OfficeOfficeholderTerm endsNext election
Mayor Carl Anduri
Councilmember (at-large) (Mayor) Carl Anduri Nov. 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember (at-large) (Vice Mayor) John McCormick Nov. 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember (at-large) Susan Candell Nov. 2026 Not running
Councilmember (at-large) Jim Cervantes Nov. 2026 Next election Nov. 5, 2030
Councilmember (at-large) Stella Wotherspoon Nov. 2026 Next election Nov. 5, 2030
MartinezPopulation 36,903 · Mayor Brianne Zorn

Council elected mixed; mayor elected directly. City website · Council page

OfficeOfficeholderTerm endsNext election
Mayor Brianne Zorn Dec. 2026 Next election Nov. 5, 2030
Councilmember, District 3 (Vice Mayor) Satinder S. Malhi Dec. 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember, District 1 Jay Howard Dec. 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember, District 2 Greg Young Dec. 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember, District 4 Debbie McKillop Dec. 2026 Next election Nov. 5, 2030
City TreasurerElected City Officers Carolyn L. Robinson Dec. 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
MoragaPopulation 16,769 · Mayor Kerry Hillis

Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page

OfficeOfficeholderTerm endsNext election
Mayor Kerry Hillis
Councilmember (at-large) (Mayor) Kerry Hillis 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember (at-large) (Vice Mayor) Brian Dolan 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember (at-large) Steven Woehleke 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember (at-large) Lisa Maglio 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember (at-large) Graham Thiel 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
OakleyPopulation 45,183 · Mayor Hugh Henderson

Council elected by district; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page

OfficeOfficeholderTerm endsNext election
Mayor Hugh Henderson Dec. 2026
Councilmember, District 1 (Vice Mayor) Aaron Meadows 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember, District 2 (Mayor) Hugh Henderson Dec. 2026 Next election Nov. 5, 2030
Councilmember, District 3 Anissa Williams 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember, District 4 Shannon Shaw Dec. 2026 Next election Nov. 5, 2030
Councilmember, District 5 George Fuller 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
OrindaPopulation 19,514 · Mayor Brandyn Iverson

Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page

OfficeOfficeholderTerm endsNext election
Mayor Brandyn Iverson
Councilmember (at-large) (Mayor) Brandyn Iverson 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember (at-large) (Vice Mayor) Darlene Gee 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember (at-large) Janet Riley 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember (at-large) Latika Malkani 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember (at-large) Cara Hoxie 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
PinolePopulation 18,761 · Mayor Anthony Tave

Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page

OfficeOfficeholderTerm endsNext election
Mayor Anthony Tave Not running
Councilmember (at-large) (Mayor) Anthony Tave 2026 Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember (at-large) (Mayor Pro Tem) Devin Murphy 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember (at-large) Norma Martinez-Rubin 2026 Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember (at-large) Cameron Sasai 2026 Running for Contra Costa Community College District Governing Board, Ward 1
Councilmember (at-large) Maureen Toms 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
City TreasurerElected City Officers Roy V. Swearingen 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
PittsburgPopulation 76,257 · Mayor Dionne Adams

Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page

OfficeOfficeholderTerm endsNext election
Mayor Dionne Adams
Councilmember (at-large) (Mayor) Dionne Adams 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember (at-large) (Vice Mayor) Angelica Lopez 2026 Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember (at-large) Arlene Kobata 2026 Appointed; on the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember (at-large) Jelani Killings 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember (at-large) Juan Antonio Banales 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
City TreasurerElected City Officers Nancy Parent 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
City ClerkElected City Officers Alice E. Evenson 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
Pleasant HillPopulation 34,235 · Mayor Zac Shess

Council elected by district; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page

OfficeOfficeholderTerm endsNext election
Mayor Zac Shess Dec. 2026
Councilmember, District 2 (Vice Mayor) Andrei Obolenskiy 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember, District 1 Belle La 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember, District 3 Zac Shess Dec. 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember, District 4 Sue Noack Dec. 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember, District 5 Amanda Szakats 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
RichmondPopulation 115,505 · Mayor Eduardo Martinez

Council elected mixed; mayor elected directly. City website · Council page

OfficeOfficeholderTerm endsNext election
Mayor Eduardo Martinez Jan. 2027 Did not advance in June; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember, District 3 (Vice Mayor) Doria Robinson Jan. 2027 Next election Nov. 5, 2030
Councilmember, District 1 Jamelia Brown Jan. 2029 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember, District 2 Cesar Zepeda Jan. 2027 Next election Nov. 5, 2030
Councilmember, District 4 Soheila Bana Jan. 2027 Next election Nov. 5, 2030
Councilmember, District 5 Sue Wilson Jan. 2029 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember, District 6 Claudia Jiménez Jan. 2029 Running for Mayor of Richmond
San PabloPopulation 31,720 · Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado

Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page

OfficeOfficeholderTerm endsNext election
Mayor Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado Nov. 2026
Councilmember (at-large) (Mayor) Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado Nov. 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember (at-large) (Vice Mayor) Rita Xavier Nov. 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember (at-large) Abel Pineda Nov. 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember (at-large) Patricia Ponce Nov. 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember (at-large) Arturo Cruz Nov. 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
City TreasurerElected City Officers Viviana Toledo Nov. 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
City ClerkElected City Officers Dorothy Gantt Nov. 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
San RamonPopulation 85,993 · Mayor Mark Armstrong

Council elected mixed; mayor elected directly. City website · Council page

OfficeOfficeholderTerm endsNext election
Mayor Mark Armstrong 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember, District 4 (Vice Mayor) Marisol Rubio 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember, District 1 Robert Jweinat 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember, District 2 Richard Adler 2026 Appointed; on the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember, District 3 Sridhar Verose 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Walnut CreekPopulation 70,088 · Mayor Kevin Wilk

Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page

OfficeOfficeholderTerm endsNext election
Mayor Kevin Wilk
Councilmember (at-large) (Mayor Pro Tem) Matt Francois 2026 Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember (at-large) (Mayor) Kevin Wilk 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember (at-large) Cindy Silva 2026 Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot
Councilmember (at-large) Craig DeVinney 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Councilmember (at-large) Cindy Darling 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
City TreasurerElected City Officers Ronald Cassano 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot

Unincorporated communities (governed by the county): Bay Point (24,231), El Sobrante (16,294), Discovery Bay (14,911), Alamo (14,488), Blackhawk (10,137), Rodeo (8,976), Contra Costa Centre (6,893), Camino Tassajara (5,831), Saranap (5,662), Kensington (5,179), Tara Hills (4,840), Pacheco (4,325), San Miguel (3,967), North Richmond (3,855), Rollingwood (3,627), Vine Hill (3,540), Crockett (3,372), Reliez Valley (3,173), East Richmond Heights (3,109), Bayview (2,751), Mountain View (2,418), Knightsen (2,264), Montalvin Manor (2,063), Bethel Island (1,864), Byron (1,837), Diablo (1,232), Castle Hill (1,026), Norris Canyon (1,014), Acalanes Ridge (1,006), Alhambra Valley (979), North Gate (806), Shell Ridge (746), Clyde (653), Port Costa (296).

State

Statewide officers serve all of California; legislators listed here represent districts that include part of Contra Costa County.

OfficeOfficeholderTerm endsNext election
Governor of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office Gavin Newsom Democratic Jan. 2027 Termed out; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot
Lieutenant Governor of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office Eleni Kounalakis Democratic Jan. 2027 Running for State Treasurer
Attorney General of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office Rob Bonta Democratic Jan. 2027 On the Nov. 3 ballot
Secretary of State of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office Shirley N. Weber Democratic Jan. 2027 On the Nov. 3 ballot
Controller of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office Malia M. Cohen Democratic Jan. 2027 On the Nov. 3 ballot
Treasurer of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office Fiona Ma Democratic Jan. 2027 Running for Lieutenant Governor
Insurance Commissioner of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office Ricardo Lara Democratic Jan. 2027 Termed out; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot
Superintendent of Public Instruction of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office Tony Thurmond Jan. 2027 Termed out; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot
Member, State Board of Equalization, District 2 Sally J. Lieber Democratic Jan. 2027 On the Nov. 3 ballot
State Senator, District 3California State Senate Christopher Cabaldon Democratic Dec. 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
State Senator, District 7California State Senate Jesse Arreguín Democratic Dec. 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
State Senator, District 9California State Senate Tim Grayson Democratic Dec. 2028 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
Assemblymember, District 11California State Assembly Lori Wilson Democratic Dec. 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
Assemblymember, District 14California State Assembly Buffy Wicks Democratic Dec. 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
Assemblymember, District 15California State Assembly Anamarie Ávila Farías Democratic Dec. 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot
Assemblymember, District 16California State Assembly Rebecca Bauer-Kahan Democratic Dec. 2026 On the Nov. 3 ballot

Federal

OfficeOfficeholderTerm endsNext election
U.S. Senator for CaliforniaU.S. Senate Adam Schiff Democratic Jan. 3, 2031 Next election Nov. 5, 2030
U.S. Senator for CaliforniaU.S. Senate Alex Padilla Democratic Jan. 3, 2029 Next election Nov. 7, 2028
U.S. Representative, California District 8U.S. House of Representatives John Garamendi Democratic Jan. 3, 2027 On the Nov. 3 ballot
U.S. Representative, California District 9U.S. House of Representatives Josh Harder Democratic Jan. 3, 2027 On the Nov. 3 ballot
U.S. Representative, California District 10U.S. House of Representatives Mark DeSaulnier Democratic Jan. 3, 2027 On the Nov. 3 ballot

Contra Costa County in Census figures

1,165,012
Population
414,417
Households
40.5
Median age
27.6%
Hispanic or Latino
26.6%
Born outside the U.S.
19.1%
Speak Spanish at home
$127,229
Median household income
$62,927
Per capita income
8.4%
Below the poverty line
45.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
Unemployment rate
68.0%
Homes occupied by owners
$866,800
Median home value
$2,375
Median gross rent
1,165,927
2020 Census count
Race and ethnicity
  • Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
  • White 38.1%
  • Asian 18.6%
  • Black 8.0%
  • Other or multiracial 7.7%

Hispanic or Latino people may be of any race; the other groups count people who are not Hispanic.

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