Have your ballot in hand and wondering how to vote in statewide and local races? There’s much to decide, from enshrining reproductive freedom to legalizing gambling on sports. Plus, it’s your chance to vote for governor, senator, mayor, council members and other important local and statewide offices.
Here are our Bay Area election stories so far for the Nov. 8 election. Click on the links to read the full stories. Bookmark this page and return to view additional articles and our Editorial Board’s recommendations as they are published.
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Statewide
State races – Who’s running in California’s key legislative races
Propositions – California voters weigh seven propositions this November
California Senate race – Incumbent Alex Padilla faces Meuser, again
Santa Clara County
Los Gatos – Council candidates talk business, housing at Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce forum
Santa Clara – Mayoral candidates battle over future of Santa Clara. City Council members Chahal, Hardy face newcomers and the 49ers, real estate are pouring money into the council elections race.
Santa Clara County Supervisor – Candidates for Santa Clara County’s D1 have similar priorities, but starkly different approaches. and find out who is starkly ahead in post-primary fundraising.
San Jose – Cindy Chavez, Matt Mahan face off for mayor’s seat and find out how much money the 49ers have spent on Cindy Chavez, Santa Clara elections.
Saratoga – City Council candidates talk finances, affordable housing
Silicon Valley Water District – Drought, new dams, discord dominate election for Santa Clara Valley Water District
Milpitas – Milpitas mayor candidates promise a cultural change from the top
Mountain View – Five candidates running for three open City Council seats
Palo Alto – Seven candidates vie for three seats on the Palo Alto city council
Sunnyvale – City Council candidates want to fix city’s housing, transportation and climate issues
San Mateo County
Redwood City – These six candidates are running for three open seats on city council
Alameda County
Alameda – Public safety, housing top issues in Alameda council, mayoral elections
Alameda District Attorney – Alameda DA race is an important test for progressive prosecutors following Chesa Boudin recall
Berkeley – coming soon
Berkeley Measures – Will Berkeley voters support a $650 million bond for housing, infrastructure and climate this November?
Dublin – coming soon
Fremont – coming soon
Hayward – Eight candidates vie for two city council spots
Livermore – coming soon
Oakland Mayor’s race – Check out the candidate bios and what sets them apart
Oakland City Council – coming soon
Oakland School Board – coming soon
Pleasanton – coming soon
Contra Costa County
Brentwood – Seven vie for two seats on Brentwood City Council and the city will ask voters to protect open space
Concord – coming soon
Contra Costa County Supervisor – Law enforcement drama could shape Contra Costa County supervisor race
Martinez – coming soon
Pittsburg – One incumbent, four others look to fill three Pittsburg council seats
Richmond – These are the City Council candidates vying for a seat and Richmond residents will vote on lower rent control rates in November
Walnut Creek – How Walnut Creek might change — or stay the same — if these city council candidates were elected
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