On Monday, July 15th, 2024, the Candidate Filing Period for the November 5th General Election will begin and nomination papers will be available for candidates running for office. The nomination period runs through 5:00 pm Friday, August 9, 2024.
A list of offices currently up for election can be found here: www.contracostavote.gov/wp-content/uploads/24Nov5_PositionsUpForElection.pdf
Papers for offices that are up for election will be available at the Contra Costa Elections Office, 555 Escobar Street, Martinez.
For further information on the General Election and key dates, go to www.contracostavote.gov
“The 2024 General Election has officially begun,” said Kristin B. Connelly, Contra Costa Registrar of Voters. “Candidate Filing begins Monday July 15, and our Candidate Services team is ready to help our residents who are looking to serve their communities in an elected position.”
If an incumbent does not file to run for office by the deadline on August 9th, the filing period for that office will extend until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
Interested candidates can schedule an appointment through email at [email protected] or by calling 925-335-7800. Walk-ins are accepted, but service is subject to the availability of staff. Appointments are available on weekdays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Filing documents and information will be provided to interested constituents at their appointment. The process takes 20 minutes.
Cities Offices (Nomination Papers issued by City Clerks)
Antioch
- City Clerk
- Treasurer
- Mayor
- District 2 – 1 Councilmember
- District 3 – 1 Councilmembe
Brentwood Mayor
- District 1 – 1 Councilmember
- District 3 – 1 Councilmember
Clayton
- 3 Councilmembers
Concord
- District 2 – 1 Councilmember
- District 4 – 1 Councilmember
Danville
- 3 Councilmembers
El Cerrito
- 3 Councilmembers
Hercules
- 3 Councilmembers
Lafayette
- 3 Councilmembers
- 1 Councilmember (2-year term)
Martinez
- Treasurer
- District 2 – 1 Councilmember
- District 3 – 1 Councilmember
Moraga
- 3 Councilmembers
Oakley
- District 1 – 1 Councilmember
- District 3 – 1 Councilmember
- District 5 – 1 Councilmember
Orinda
- 2 Councilmembers
Pinole Treasurer
- 2 Councilmembers
Pittsburg
- 2 Councilmembers
Pleasant Hill
- District 1 – 1 Councilmember
- District 2 – 1 Councilmember
- District 5 – 1 Councilmember
Richmond
- District 1 – 1 Councilmember
- District 5 – 1 Councilmember
- District 6 – 1 Councilmember
San Pablo
- 3 Councilmembers
San Ramon
- Mayor
- District 1 – 1 Councilmember
- District 3 – 1 Councilmember
Walnut Creek
- 3 Councilmembers
SCHOOLS (Nomination Papers issued by County Elections Division)
Acalanes Union High School District
- 2 Governing Board Members
Antioch Unified School District
- Area 1 – 1 Governing Board Member
- Area 3 – 1 Governing Board Member
- Area 4 – 1 Governing Board Member
Brentwood Union School District
- 2 Governing Board Members
Byron Union School District
- 2 Governing Board Members
- 1 Governing Board Member (2-year term)
Canyon Elementary School
- District 2 Governing Board Members
Chabot-Las Positas Community College
- Ward 7, 1 Governing Board Member (Shared with Alameda which is county of jurisdiction)
Contra Costa County Board of Education
- Area 1, 1 Governing Board Member
- Area 3, 1 Governing Board Member
Contra Costa Community College District
- Ward 2, 1 Governing Board Member
- Ward 5, 1 Governing Board Member
John Swett Unified School District
- 3 Governing Board Members
Knightsen Elementary School District
- 3 Governing Board Members
Lafayette School District
- 2 Governing Board Members
Liberty Union High School District
- Area 1 – 1 Governing Board Member
- Area 2 – 1 Governing Board Member
- Area 4 – 1 Governing Board Member (2-year term)
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (Shared with Alameda which is county of jurisdiction)
- 2 Governing Board Members
Martinez Unified School District
- Area 1 – 1 Governing Board Member
- Area 2 – 1 Governing Board Member
- Area 4 – 1 Governing Board Member
Moraga School District
- 2 Governing Board Members
Mt. Diablo Unified School District
- Area 3 – 1 Governing Board Member
- Area 5 – 1 Governing Board Member
Oakley Union Elementary School District
- Area 1 – 1 Governing Board Member
- Area 2 – 1 Governing Board Member
Orinda Union School District
- 2 Governing Board Members
Pittsburg Unified School District
- 2 Governing Board Members
San Ramon Valley Unified School District
- Area 2, 1 Governing Board Member
- Area 3, 1 Governing Board Member
Walnut Creek School District
- 2 Governing Board Members
- 1 Governing Board Member (2-year term)
West Contra Costa Unified School District
- District 1 – 1 Governing Board Member
- District 2 – 1 Governing Board Member
- District 3 – 1 Governing Board Member
SPECIAL DISTRICTS (Nomination Papers issued by County Elections Division)
Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District
- Ward 1, 1 Director (Shared with Alameda which is the county of jurisdiction)
Ambrose Recreation & Park District
- 2 Directors
Bethel Island Municipal Improvement District
- 3 Directors
Byron-Bethany Irrigation District
- Division 2, 1 Director
Byron Sanitary District
- 3 Directors
Castle Rock County Water District
- 3 Directors
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
- Division 1, 1 Director
- Division 3, 1 Director (2-year term)
- Division 4, 1 Director
- Division 5, 1 Director
Contra Costa Water District
- Division 3, 1 Director
- Division 4, 1 Director
- Division 5, 1 Director
Crockett Community Services District
- 2 Directors
- 1 Director (2-year term)
Diablo Community Services District
- 2 Directors
Diablo Water District
- Ward 1, 1 Director
- Ward 5, 1 Director
Town of Discovery Bay Community Services District
- 2 Directors
Dublin San Ramon Services District
- Division 1, 1 Director
East Bay Municipal Utility
- District Ward 1, 1 Director
- Ward 2, 1 Director (2-year term)
East Bay Regional Park District
- Ward 1, 1 Director (Shared with Alameda which is county of jurisdiction)
- Ward 2, 1 Director (Shared with Alameda which is county of jurisdiction)
East Contra Costa Irrigation District
- Division 2, 1 Director
- Division 3, 1 Director
- Division 5, 1 Director
Green Valley Recreation & Park District
- 2 Directors
Ironhouse Sanitary District
- 3 Directors
Kensington Fire Protection District
- 2 Directors
Kensington Police Protection & Community Services District
- 2 Directors
Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District
- Division 2, 1 Director
- Division 5, 1 Director
Mt. View Sanitary District
- Area 1, 1 Director (2-year term)
- Area 3, 1 Director
- Area 4, 1 Director
- Area 5, 1 Director
Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park
- District 2 Directors
Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection
- District 2 Directors
Rodeo Sanitary District
- 3 Directors
San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District
- District 1, 1 Director
- District 3, 1 Director (Shared with Alameda which is county of jurisdiction)
- District 5, 1 Director (Shared with Alameda which is county of jurisdiction)
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District
- 3 Directors
Stege Sanitary District
- 2 Directors
West County Wastewater District
- Division 2, 1 Director
- Division 4, 1 Director
Editors Note:
For Mayoral and City Council Candidates, be sure to check with your city clerk for nomination information and process.
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