Your Voice Matters. Here’s How to Make It Heard.
This year, things are a bit different for Richmond voters. A primary municipal election will be held on June 2, 2026, to determine the next city councilmember for District 4. If a candidate secures a majority, 50% or more, of the total votes cast, they win the race. If no candidate receives a majority, a runoff will be held.
What Richmond Voters Need to Know
Voting by mail? Make sure you turn in your ballot well before the vote-by-mail deadline. The USPS recently issued a new rule that changes the postmark date. The postmark date is now defined as the date when a machine processes your ballot, not the date it was physically received.
Conveniently, the City of Richmond has a permanent vote-by-mail box at City Hall: 450 Civic Center Plaza. For this year’s primary election on June 2, 2026, the last day you can register to vote is May 18, 2026.
The General Election is on November 3, 2026. The last day to register for that is October 19, 2026.
How to Register to Vote
Who Can Register?
- U.S. citizen
- Resident of California
- At least 18 years old (or 16-17 to pre-register)
- Not currently in state or federal prison or on parole for a felony conviction
How to Register:
The fastest way to register is online at registertovote.ca.gov
You can also:
- Request a paper application by calling (800) 345-VOTE (8683)
- Pick up a form at the Elections Office, City Clerk offices, post offices, or DMV
Registration Deadline: Your registration must be postmarked or submitted online at least 15 days before Election Day.
Missed the Deadline? You can still vote using Conditional Voter Registration through Election Day at:
- The Elections Office (555 Escobar Street, Martinez)
- Any Regional Early Voting site
- Any polling place on Election Day
Vote Early in Person
At the Elections Office, starting 29 days before Election Day, vote early at:
555 Escobar Street, Martinez, CA 94553
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
At Regional Early Voting Sites, starting 4 days before Election Day, vote at any Regional Early Voting site:
- Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
A full list of Regional Early Voting sites is available 60 days before Election Day.
What to Expect: You’ll mark your ballot on an accessible ballot-marking device and cast your printed ballot into the Green Ballot Bag.
Vote on Election Day
At Any Polling Place Vote at any polling place in the county between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
Your pre-printed ballot is available at your designated polling place (find it on the back of your Voter Information Guide).
At the Elections Office Vote at the Elections Office on Election Day:
555 Escobar Street, Martinez, CA 94553
7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
What to Expect: Choose to vote on a paper ballot or an accessible ballot-marking device, then cast your ballot into the Green Ballot Bag.
Need Help Voting?
Accessible Voting Every voting location has accessible ballot-marking devices with features for voters with vision, mobility, or literacy needs.
Language Assistance
Multilingual election materials, ballots, and translation guides are available at all voting locations.
Curbside Voting
On Election Day, if you cannot leave your vehicle, call (925) 335-7800, option 7 from the polling place parking lot.
Questions? Contact the Contra Costa Elections Office:
- Phone: (925) 335-7800
- TTY: Call 711
- Address: 555 Escobar Street, Martinez, CA 94553
Quick Links
- Check Your Voter Registration Status
- Find Your Polling Place
- Track Your Mail Ballot
- Upcoming Elections
- Voter Rights Information
Important Reminders
- No ID required to vote in person
- Every registered voter receives a mail ballot automatically. You can track your ballot online after you vote!
- Polling places are open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Election Day
- Same-day registration is available through Election Day
Your vote is your voice. Make it count.
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