Heidi Hernandez Gatty, Eryn Holl King and Geetha Ganti hold the top three positions in early unofficial Walnut Creek School District returns. Additional ballots remain to be counted.
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Walnut Creek Rep. DeSaulnier seeks reelection Nov. 3
Democrat Mark DeSaulnier is running for reelection to the U.S. House in California's 10th Congressional District, facing Republican Jeff Frese on Nov. 3, 2026.
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Weber seeks reelection as California secretary of state Nov. 3
Democrat Shirley Weber, California's incumbent secretary of state, is running for reelection Nov. 3 against Republican Donald P. Wagner, citing ballot access, election transparency and cybersecurity as priorities.
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Jane Kim seeks California insurance commissioner seat Nov. 3
Democrat Jane Kim, a former San Francisco supervisor and civil rights attorney, faces fellow Democrat Ben Allen in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election for California Insurance Commissioner, running on pledges to freeze rates after claims, create a public insurer dashboard and reject insurance-industry donations.
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Sen. Allen runs for California insurance commissioner
State Sen. Ben Allen, a Democrat, is running for California insurance commissioner on Nov. 3, 2026, with a platform focused on wildfire insurance reform, climate risk transparency and consumer protection.
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Walnut Creek voters have options for missing mail ballots
Walnut Creek voters missing their mail ballot can contact county elections officials for a replacement or vote in person. Local early voting opens Oct. 30, and eligible residents can still register through Election Day.
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Wagner seeks California secretary of state seat Nov. 3
Republican Donald P. Wagner, an Orange County supervisor and attorney, is running for California secretary of state in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election against Democrat Shirley Weber, pledging voter-roll cleanup, photo ID requirements and faster vote counting.
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Groban faces retention vote for California Supreme Court Nov. 3
Associate Justice Joshua P. Groban appears on the Nov. 3, 2026, California general election ballot in a nonpartisan retention vote for his seat on the state Supreme Court, his second since Gov. Jerry Brown appointed him in 2018.
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Walnut Creek voters face Oct. 19 online registration deadline
Walnut Creek residents have until Monday, Oct. 19 to register or update their voter registration online for the Nov. 3 general election; those who miss the deadline can still register in person through Election Day.
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Michael Gates challenges Rob Bonta for California attorney general
Republican Michael E. Gates, a former Huntington Beach city attorney, is running against Democrat Rob Bonta for California attorney general in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, campaigning on criminal justice enforcement and local government authority.
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Rob Bonta seeks re-election as California attorney general Nov. 3
Democrat Rob Bonta, the incumbent California attorney general, faces Republican Michael E. Gates in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. Here is what voters should know about Bonta's background, policy positions and endorsements.
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Rod Ehsani seeks Walnut Creek school board seat
Rod Ehsani, a CPA and Walnut Creek School District parent, is running for one of three open seats on the Walnut Creek School Board in the Nov. 3 election, emphasizing financial oversight, parent engagement and teacher support.
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Mike Maxwell seeks fourth term on Contra Costa education board
Danville resident Mike Maxwell, first elected in 2014, is running for a fourth term on the Contra Costa County Board of Education Area 4 seat in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
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