The 2026 Primary Election June 2

For Voters in Berkeley, Albany, & Emeryville

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. 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 posting your Vote by Mail ballot, mail it by Thursday, May 28, 2026 to ensure  it is received in time to be processed. The legal deadline is June 1st.

Call the League Office, 510-843-8824, if you need a ride to the polls.

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.

STATEWIDE RACES

Check our Primary Forums page for Forums Videos.

GOVERNOR

There are over 50 candidates running for office. Visit vote 411 for the whole list. Be sure to click on ‘About This Race’ to find out about campaign financing and other information.
Check our Primary Forums page for Forums Videos. Six to eight of the front runners are shown here.

US REPRESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 12

•  JAMIE JOYCE D  Nonprofit Executive Director
•  LATEEFAH SIMON D U.S. Representative

STATE ASSEMBLY – DISTRICT 14

•  MARK RENDON G Teacher
•  BORGAR SOLNORDAL R Sunday School Teacher
•  BUFFY WICKS D Assemblymember/Mom

Superior Court Judge, Office #13

•  CABRAL BONNER Civil Rights Attorney
•  MICHAEL P. JOHNSON Consumer Protection Attorney

Superior Court Judge, Office #19

•  PATRICIA MILES Administrative Law Judge
•  SELIA WARREN Trial Attorney

ALAMEDA COUNTY

DISTRICT ATTORNEY

•  URSULA JONES DICKSON  Appointed Alameda County District Attorney
•  GOPAL KRISHHAN  Trial Attorney
•  PAMELA PRICE  Civil Rights Attorney

Video of DA Forum

COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

•  Alysse Castro Alameda County Superintendent of Schools 

BALLOT MEASURE

Measure A   See Vote with the League

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. They can always be dropped in a US Postal Mailbox by May 28, no stamps needed.

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

  • First Day of mailing Voter Information Guides, April 23, 2026
  • First Day of early voting, May 04, 2026.
  • First Day of mailing Vote by Mail Ballots,  May 04, 2026.
  • 24-hour Ballot Drop Boxes open, May 04, 2026.
  • Last day to register to vote in this election, May 18, 2026 *
  • 11-Day Vote Centers Open:
    May 23 – June 01, 2026, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
     June 2, 2026 (Election Day) 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Mail Your Ballot by Thursday, May 28, to be safe. Legal deadline is June 1.
  • 4-Day Vote Centers Open:
    May 30 – June 01, 2026 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    June 2, 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: UCB Public Service Center, 2465 Bancroft Way #218 Berkeley; Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline St Berkeley; St Clements Episcopal Church, 2837 Claremont Blvd Berkeley; Epworth United Methodist Church, 1953 Hopkins St Berkeley; Berkeley Youth Alternatives, 1255 Allston Way Berkeley.
  • Albany 4 Day Voter Centers: Albany Rec & Comm Services, 11249 Marin Ave Albany; Albany Veterans Bldg, 1325 Portland 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. ALAMEDA COUNTY DROP BOXES
  • Vote-by-mail ballots must be mailed by Thursday, May 28 to be safe. Legal deadline is June 1.
  • Election Day, June 2, 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 onthego@acgov.org

* Voters who missed the May 18, 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.