Who is running for Richmond Mayor in 2026?

Contra Costa County, California

Richmond Mayor

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2 candidates are tracked for Richmond Mayor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ahmad Anderson and Claudia Jimenez. Candidate information follows official Contra Costa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Richmond is one of Contra Costa County's largest cities. Two candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county Clerk-Recorder's final November 3, 2026 candidate list (August 14, 2026).

Ahmad Anderson

Nonpartisan

Ahmad Anderson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richmond Mayor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.

2026 priorities (per the campaign site)

Reimagining public safety alongside community policing
Supporting small businesses
Expanding opportunities for youth

Source: candidate campaign site.

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Claudia Jimenez

Nonpartisan

Claudia Jimenez appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richmond Mayor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.

2026 priorities (per the campaign site)

Investing in core city services such as parks, libraries and road maintenance
A holistic public safety approach combining police with mental health crisis response and youth programs
Strengthening sanctuary city protections for immigrants

Source: candidate campaign site.

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Candidate roster from official Contra Costa County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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