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)

The candidate filing period opens on July 13, 2026. After the filing period opens, individuals who have taken nomination papers and qualified for the ballot will be listed on this page.

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

Board of Education candidates

There are 2 seats open. Terms are 4 years.

Name Date nomination papers taken Date qualified for ballot

How to vote

  • You can register online.
  • 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 are registered, you are automatically sent a vote-by-mail ballot. You can vote in-person or by mail. You can vote at any voting center in Alameda County or return your ballot to an official drop box.

As a voter, you have specific rights when it comes to voting. If you believe you have been denied your rights, call (800) 345-VOTE (8683).

If you have questions about your ballot or voting, contact the Alameda County Registrar of Voters at (510) 272-6933.