November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election

The next election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.  Your ballot will include national, state, and local elections.

What's on the Piedmont ballot

The local ballot includes:

  • City Council (3 seats)
  • Board of Education (2 seats)

Notice of Extension of Nomination Period for City Council

If you are interest in running for an open seat, learn how to run for elected office.

Piedmont City Council candidates

There are 3 seats open. Terms are 4 years.

Name Date nomination papers taken Date qualified for ballot
Nancy Beninati July 13, 2026 July 17, 2026
Holen Brady July 13, 2026  
Sunny Bostrom-Flemming July 13, 2026  
Bill Reichle
July 17, 2026  August 4, 2026
Tom Ramsey July 20, 2026  August 3, 2026
Adam Hundt July 31, 2026  

Board of Education candidates

There are 2 seats open. Terms are 4 years.

Name Date nomination papers taken Date qualified for ballot
Lindsay Thomasson July 20, 2026 August 5, 2026
Ruchi Medhekar July 20, 2026 August 5, 2026

City of Piedmont Ballot Measure

Ballot Question:

Shall the measure, providing funding for City of Piedmont’s essential city services, such as police, fire, and emergency medical response; and maintenance of aging City buildings, parks, stormwater drains, roads and sidewalks, by increasing the real estate transfer tax from 1.3% to 1.75% to be more in line with neighboring cities and to generate approximately $1,500,000 annually in general tax revenue until ended by voters, be adopted?



        YES
 

NO


At the City Council of July  20, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 58-2026 placing Ordinance No. 792 N.S. on the ballot for the General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026. 

The deadline for the submission of primary arguments in favor/against was set for 
Monday, August 3, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The submission deadline has now passed.  

City Attorney Impartial Analysis  (posted 08/03/2026 to 08/13/2026)
Direct Argument in Favor of Measure  (posted 08/03/2026 to 08/13/2026)

Direct Argument Opposed to Measure __ - None filed

 

How to Vote

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  • You need to be 18 years or older on election day, but you can pre-register if you are 16 or 17 years old.
  • If you’ve moved or changed your name since the last election, you need to re-register.
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If you have questions about your ballot or voting, contact the Alameda County Registrar of Voters at (510) 272-6933.