PITTSBURG, Contra Costa County — October 23, 2026. Pittsburg voters will decide several local offices on November 3. The official City Clerk 2026 Elections page specifies elections for three seats on the City Council, one City Treasurer and one City Clerk. All the offices listed carry four-year terms. Local ballots can look different from neighboring cities, so voters should review their address-specific county sample ballot rather than a generic statewide election summary.
What happened during the nomination period?
Pittsburg’s city election office opened candidate nominations on July 13, 2026, with the usual deadline August 7. The city announced a permitted extension through August 12 at 5 p.m. when an eligible incumbent did not file for a seat. Candidate nomination deadlines have now passed. Names mentioned on social media during the filing period are not proof that those people will appear on the final ballot; use the official qualifying-candidate list and the county’s voter guide.
City Clerk and City Treasurer are separate contests
Voters may focus on Council decisions such as land use, budgets and municipal services, but the Clerk and Treasurer are also distinct elected positions with their own responsibilities under city and state law. Read each office’s official description and candidate statement to understand the work and which qualifications are required. City Council and financial administration decisions may affect capital projects, local taxes and public records transparency.
How can campaign claims be checked?
The city’s election webpage links to candidate disclosure resources and forms, including documents issued by the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). These help readers review reported contributions, expenditures and campaign committees. Published deadlines and filing instructions are separate from who actually filed on time, and a filing by itself should not be confused with proof of wrongdoing.
Where do residents vote?
The Contra Costa County Elections Division supplies official ballot status, vote center and drop-off information. The California Secretary of State also explains conditional registration for eligible voters after the regular registration deadline, when used at designated voting sites. The correct place to vote depends on the county’s current information; a municipal office is not necessarily a polling place.
How to contact election staff
Pittsburg’s City Clerk offers election information through election2026@pittsburgca.gov, with City Hall at 65 Civic Avenue and the general municipal number 925-252-6900. The city website includes the nomination packet, campaign finance forms, election calendar and a county resource guide.
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Sources: City of Pittsburg 2026 Elections page; Contra Costa Elections Division; California Secretary of State. Nonpartisan reporting; this article does not endorse a candidate.
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