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Voting Options
Beginning the week of October 5, registered voters in Walnut Creek will receive their ballot for the November 3 election. The State of California is offering a vote by mail option for every voter, but there are many ways to vote on or before November 3. Be sure to return your ballot by 8pm on Election Day.
Vote by mail
Your ballot must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received within 17 days of the election. Mark your ballot, then place it in the postage-paid return envelope. Sign the envelope and mail it back.
Official Ballot Drop Boxes in Walnut Creek
Secure, no-contact ballot drop boxes are available 24/7.
| DROP BOX LOCATION |
ADDRESS |
CITY |
|---|---|---|
| City Hall | 2 Locations - off the Broadway Parking Lot & on the North Main Street side of City Hall |
Walnut Creek |
| Center for Community Arts | 111 N. Wiget Lane | Walnut Creek |
| Grace Presbyterian Church | 2100 Tice Valley Blvd |
Walnut Creek |
See a list of drop boxes for the November 3, 2026 election - not yet available -
Regional Early Voting Site in Walnut Creek
The early voting site is open the Friday, Saturday and Monday prior to Election Day. There is not in-person voting onsite.
| Location: TBD | Address: TBD | City: TBD |
Vote at the Polls
A complete list of November 3 polling places can be found on the Contra Costa County Elections webpage.
To request a ballot, contact the Contra Costa Election Division at (925) 335-7800.
Important Days
| DATE | EVENT OR DEADLINE |
|---|---|
| July 13 - August 7 | Filing Period for Nomination Papers and Candidate Statements |
| July 31 | Semi-Annual, Campaign Finance Statement Due |
| August 5 | First day Campaign Signs Can Be Placed |
| August 13 | Secretary of State Determines Order of Names on the Ballot |
| September 7 -October 20 | Filing Period for Write-in Candidates |
| September 24 | First Pre-Election, Campaign Finance Statement Due |
| October 5 | County issues Vote-by-Mail Ballots |
| October 19 | Last Day to Register to Vote (15 days prior to election, or one can vote conditionally at the Contra Costa County Elections office, Regional Early Vote sites, and all polling places after this 15-day deadline) |
| October 22 | *Second Pre-Election, Campaign Finance Statement Due |
| NO CONTRIBUTIONS MAY BE ACCEPTED AFTER OCTOBER 29, 2026 UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2026 | |
| October 30 | *Final Pre-Election, Campaign Finance Statement Due |
| November 3 | Election Day |
| November 10 | Final Day to Remove Campaign Signs |
| November 30 (subject to change) | *Post Election, Successful Candidates Campaign Finance Statement Due |
| December 1 | Swearing in of New Councilmembers |
| January 7, 2027 | *Post Election, Unsuccessful Candidates and all Committees Campaign Finance Statement Due |
| February 1, 2027 | Semi-Annual, Campaign Finance Statement Due |
2026 City Council Candidates
Below are the City Council Candidates who have qualified for the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election.
The City of Walnut Creek City Council candidates for the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election are as follows (in random order):
|
Council Candidates |
Contact Numbers |
Date Pulled |
Date Filed |
Date Qualified |
Ballot Designation |
Ballot Order |
Candidate Statement |
Form 700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Please contact the City Clerk’s office for additional information related to the election.
*The City of Walnut Creek has campaign contribution limitations of $240 per person or entity. For additional information, please see Title 12 of the Walnut Creek Municipal Code.