Our 2026 General Endorsements
Our endorsement process for the November 2026 election is underway. Registered Democrats who have filed to run for office in Contra Costa County are invited to participate in the Democratic Party of Contra Costa County endorsement process.
Candidates should contact our Endorsements Committee at endorsements@contracostadems.com to receive the Candidate Questionnaire and schedule an endorsement interview.
This page is under construction and this list is of the candidates who were endorsed during the primary election cycle and went forward to the general election.
Federal Positions
The local members of the California State Democratic Party (CADEM) makes these endorsements.
- U.S. House, District 8: John Garamendi
- U.S. House, District 9: Josh Harder
U.S. House, District 10: Mark DeSaulnier
State Offices
The California State Democratic Party (CADEM) makes these endorsements. The state party did not reach a consensus in the races for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Treasurer, Insurance Commissioner, or Superintendent of Public Instruction.
- Secretary of State: Shirley Weber
- Attorney General: Rob Bonta
- Controller: Malia Cohen
- Board of Equalization Area 2: Sally Lieber
- Assembly District 11: Lori Wilson
- Assembly District 15: Anamarie Avila Farias
- Assembly District 16: Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
County Races
West County Races
Richmond Mayor:
AHMAD ANDERSON
