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Berkeley voters, get ready! The June 2 primary election is your chance to choose who represents you on the City Council and for District Attorney. Make sure you know what's on your ballot and how to cast your vote.
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Berkeley City Council District 1: Where candidates stand on housing, Hopkins, Flock and more
The five candidates to represent Northwest Berkeley on the City Council are (clockwise from top left) Ross Bernet, Laura Babitt, Moni Gangopadhyay, Daria Wrubel and Steve Kromer. Credit: Chantal Schoenherz, Mia...
Berkeley City Council District 4: Gaza resolutions, state of downtown fuel bitter race
Cafe owner Majdi Gaith, left, and incumbent Councilmember Igor Tregub are running to represent District 4 on the City Council. Credit: Submitted photos The two candidates vying to represent Central Berkeley on ...
Voters have little choice for Berkeley school board election this year. How big of a problem is that?
Incumbents Ka’Dijah Brown (left) and Jennifer Shanoski (middle) are joined by newcomer Sandy Park (right) on the ballot for the three school board seats up for grabs this November. Reichi Lee (not pictured) ann...
Register by Monday to get a mail-in ballot for Nov. 3 election
Community If you miss the Oct. 19 deadline, you can still vote at a vote center or the registrar’s office. Berkeley voters will choose council, rent board and school board members and decide seven local ballo...
Where to vote in Berkeley: Vote centers, ballot drop boxes
Vote in the Nov. 3 election by mailing your ballot, placing your ballot in an election drop box or, in the days leading up to the election, visiting an in-person vote center.All registered voters will be sent a...
Berkeley: Incumbent Tregub Faces Challenger For District 4 Seat
Berkeley: Incumbent Tregub Faces Challenger For District 4 Seat SFGATE
Berkeley: Incumbent Humbert Faces 3 Challengers In Race For District 8 Seat
Berkeley: Incumbent Humbert Faces 3 Challengers In Race For District 8 Seat SFGATE
Meet the 6 candidates vying for 5 seats on Berkeley’s rent board
Six candidates are vying for five seats on Berkeley’s Rent Stabilization Board this November. Clockwise from top left: Avery Arbaugh, Carole Marasovic, Nathan Mizell, Vylma Ortiz, Ida Martinac and Derek Rodrigu...
Berkeley: 2 Contenders Battle For District 7 Council Seat
Berkeley: 2 Contenders Battle For District 7 Council Seat SFGATE
Berkeley: 5 Candidates Vie For District 1 Council Seat
Berkeley: 5 Candidates Vie For District 1 Council Seat SFGATE
Berkeley Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting & More
Berkeley Voter Guide 2026: What's On The Ballot, Voting & More Patch
Should you mail in your midterm ballot? What California election officials say
A voter hands their mail-in ballot to USPS employee Elmer Padilla on Oct. 9, 2020. Credit: Beth LaBerge/KQED County election officials this week began mailing ballots to every registered California voter f...
Berkeley City Council District 1: Where candidates stand on housing, Hopkins, Flock and more
The five candidates to represent Northwest Berkeley on the City Council are (clockwise from top left) Ross Bernet, Laura Babitt, Moni Gangopadhyay, Daria Wrubel and Steve Kromer. Credit: Chantal Schoenherz, Mia...
Berkeley City Council District 7: Lunaparra’s chosen successor faces off against a People’s Park activist
Syrak Micael (left) and Aidan Hill are vying for the Southside City Council seat being vacated by Cecilia Lunaparra. Credit: Marissa Oaks English and Kelly Sullivan In Berkeley’s Southside neighborhood, where t...
Where do I watch Berkeley’s 2026 election candidate forums?
Where do I watch Berkeley’s 2026 election candidate forums? Berkeleyside
Who is Berkeley City Council candidate Mari Mendonca?
Elections "The voices of Berkeleyans have been drowned out by co-opted leadership serving outside special interests and lobbyists." ...
Who is running for Berkeley City Council District 8?
Community We posed a dozen questions to the candidates running for the Berkeley City Council District 8 (Claremont/Elmwood) seat in November 2026. ...
Who is Berkeley City Council candidate Mark Humbert?
Elections "I am running on a hopeful, forward-looking vision for how Berkeley can embrace positive change while honoring our history and living out our values." ...
Who is Berkeley City Council candidate Michael Wallman?
Elections "To build an equitable, vibrant Berkeley, we need leaders who understand technology, rely on data, listen, create jobs, and fight injustice." ...
Who is running for Berkeley City Council District 7?
Community We posed a dozen questions to both candidates running for the Berkeley City Council District 7 (Southside) seat in November 2026. ...
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