The 2026 Election

For Voters in Berkeley, Albany, & Emeryville

PLEASE SEE KEY DEADLINES AND TIMES TO VOTE AT VOTE CENTERS TOWARDS THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE!

 

Check vote 411  to research the candidates. Check out their endorsements, their funding, their polling, and their positions on issues that are important to you.     

WAYS TO DELIVER YOUR VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT
  • By Drop Box IS RECOMMENDED. Locations are listed below under BALLOT DROP BOXES.
  • Deliver to any open polling place in Alameda County To find your closest polling place, check Berkeley, Albany, or  Emeryville  under the ELECTION CALENDAR below.

If you are HOME BOUND and cannot complete your ballot without help call the Registrar of Voters to make an appointment. 1 (510) 272-6973.

US REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 12
Jamie Joyce: Dem. Nonprofit Executive Director
Lateefah Simon: Dem. U.S. Representative

STATE ASSEMBLY – DISTRICT 14
Buffy Wicks*: Dem. Assembly member/Mom
Mark Rendon: Green, Teacher.

MEMBER, STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2nd District
Sally J. Lieber: Dem. Incumbent
John Pimentel: Dem. Member, Board of Trustees,
San Mateo County Community College District.

EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITIES DISTRICT (EBMUD) WARD 4

Andy Katz

 

ALAMEDA COUNTY

BALLOT PROPOSITIONS AND MEASURES

STATE PROPOSITIONS – Click Here
BERKELEY ALBANY & EMERYVILLE MEASURES – Click Here

ALBANY

CITY COUNCIL – Vote for 2
Robin D. Lopez
Katherine Enos
Jon Destin
Aaron E Tiedemann
Chirstopher McDaniels

BOARD OF EDUCATION – vote for 4
Margaret Allen
Melissa Boyd
Becky Hopwood
Josh Mahoney
David McKinney

BERKELEY

AUDITOR
Jenny Wong City Auditor

CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1
Steve Kromer Energy Efficiency Engineer
Daria Wrubel Youth Therapist
Laura Babitt  Auditor/Operations Director
Ross Bernet Environmental Program Manager
Moni Gangopadhyay Consumer Protection Investigator

CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4
Majdi “Gaith” Abuhamdieh Entrepreneur/Technologist/Parent
Igor A. Tregub Berkeley City Councilmember, District 4

CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 7
Aidan Hill Medical Case Manager
Syrak Micael Community Engagement Liaison

CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 8
Mark Humbert City Councilmember
Michael Wallman Systems Engineer
Mari Mendonca

RENT BOARD – Vote for 5
Vylma Ortiz  Attorney/Meditation Teacher
Avery Arbaugh  Tenant Union Organizer
Derek Rodriguez  Student/National Guardsman
Carole Marasovic  Attorney/City Commissioner
Ida Martinac  Rent Board
Nathan Mizell  Rent Board

SCHOOL BOARD – Vote for 3
Sandy Park  Education Consultant
Jennifer Shanoski  Incumbent
Ka’Dijah Brown  Incumbent

EMERYVILLE

EMERYVILLE CITY COUNCIL – Vote for 2
Corry Frydlewicz  Web Developer/Manager 
David Mourra
Kalimah Priforce
Brandon Soublet

EMERYVILLE SCHOOL BOARD – Vote for 3
Christopher Keith Allen Mechanic with Ryder Transportation and CPR Trainer
Regina Chagolla Incumbent and elementary school Teacher.
Brian Donahue General Contractor
David Ridlehuber Project Manager and on the board of the local Habitat for Humanity.
Kimberly Solis School board Trustee and a Direct Support Professional for Manos Home Care

BALLOT DROPBOXES

Mail-in ballots can be dropped in any Alameda County Drop Box. They can also be dropped at any open Vote Center in Alameda County. 

ALAMEDA COUNTY DROP BOXES

Berkeley Drop Boxes
  • Berkeley Civic City Center – 2180 Milvia St, Berkeley
  • Behind Berkeley Civic City Center – Allston Way, Berkeley
  • UC Berkeley Campus– Between Sather Gate and Architects & Engineers Bldg.
  • Frances A Rec Center – 2800 Park St , Berkeley
  • Claremont Branch Library – 2940 Benvenue Ave , Berkeley
  • North Branch Library – 1170 The Alameda , Berkeley
  • Berkeley Public Library West Branch – 1125 University Ave , Berkeley
Albany Drop Box
  • Albany City Hall – 1000 San Pablo Ave, Albany
Emeryville Drop Box
  • Emeryville City Hall – 1333 Park Ave Emeryville

ELECTION  CALENDAR

ANYONE WHO LIVES IN ALAMEDA COUNTY CAN VOTE AT ANY VOTE CENTER IN             ALAMEDA COUNTY.   Click here for ALAMEDA COUNTY DROP BOXES

  • First Day of mailing Voter Information Guides: Thursday, September 24, 2026
  • First Day of Vote by Mail Ballots Distributed:  Monday October 5, 2026.
  • 24-hour Ballot Drop Boxes open: Monday October 5, 2026.
  • First Day of early voting: Monday October 5, 2026.
  • Last day to register to vote: Mon, Oct.19,2026 @ 5:00PM *
  • 11-Day Vote Centers Open: Sat, Oct 24 – Nov. 2, 2026  9 AM to 5 PM
    Nov 3, 2026 (Election Day)7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Last Day to Request a Replacement Vote by Mail Ballot: Tues Oct.27 Location: Registrar of Voters Office, 1225 Fallon Street G-1, Oakland
  • Drop Your Ballot at a Voting Center or in a Dropbox by October 29 to be safe.
  • 4-Day Vote Centers Open:Sat. Oct 31 – Nov. 2, 2026 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Nov 3, 2026 (Election Day)7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Berkeley 11 Day Voter Centers: Berkeley Methodist United Church, 1710 Carleton Street, YWCA Berkeley/Oakland. 2600 Bancroft Way Berkeley
  • Berkeley 4-Day Voter Centers: Black Repertory Group, 3201 Adeline St Berkeley; Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline St Berkeley; Oregon Park Senior Apartments,1425 Oregon St BerkeleyEpworth United Methodist Church, 1953 Hopkins St Berkeley; Berkeley Youth Alternatives, 1255 Allston Way Berkeley.
  • Albany 4-Day Voter Centers: Albany Rec & Comm Services, 1249 Marin Ave Albany.
  • Emeryville 4-Day Voter Center: Emeryville Senior Center 4321 Salem St Emeryville.
  • Vote-by-mail ballots can be returned at a Drop Box location, at a Voter Center, or the Alameda County elections office 1225 Fallon St. Room G-1.
  • Click here ALAMEDA COUNTY DROP BOXES
  • Vote-by-mail ballots must be submitted by October 29 to be safe.
  • Election Day, November 3, 2026

FROM BEDSIDE TO BALLOT BOX—YOUR VOTE MATTERS
The ACVOTE On The Go program is for voters and care facilities to request a Registrar of Voters team to assist voters with receiving, marking, and returning the ballot for voters:
• who are confined to their homes due to a medical emergency
• with disabilities
• who are hospitalized or staying in healthcare facilities
For more information or to sign up for the ACVOTE On The Go program:
(510) 272-6973 or [email protected]

* Voters who missed the Oct. 19 2026 voter registration deadline can still register and vote up to and including Election Day at the Alameda County Registrar of Voters Office, 1225 Fallon Street G-1, Oakland and at any Vote Center Location.

Track your ballot.

All registered voters in Alameda County will be sent a Vote by Mail Ballot.

ALL VOTER INFORMATION
Alameda County Registrar of Voters.

California Secretary of State.