Contra Costa County voters can watch local “Election Preview.” This programming offers Contra Costa voters a chance to be informed on candidates and issues before casting their ballots.The 18 forums recorded so far, include the following races:
Ambrose Recreation & Park District Director | Antioch City Council District 1 | Antioch City Council District 3 | Antioch Mayor |
Bart Board District 1 | Brentwood Mayor | Central Sanitary District | Concord City Council District 2 |
Contra Costa Board of Education Area 3 | Contra Costa Community College District Ward 5 | Danville Town Council | Discovery Bay Community Services Director |
El Cerrito City Council | Oakley City Council | Pittsburg City Council | San Pablo City Council |
San Ramon Mayor | Walnut Creek City Council | |
See the television broadcast schedule for Contra Costa Television (CCTV) at www.contracosta.ca.gov/7626. You can watch the videos online at www.contracosta.ca.gov/7097 or CCTV YouTube channel.
The Contra Costa County Library will also present four virtual Candidate Forums before the November 3, 2020 Election. The forums scheduled to date are for Mt. Diablo Unified School District Area 3, Brentwood Union School District, and Liberty Union School District. The forums will air live on Tuesday, September 29, and Thursday, October 1, from 6 pm to 8 pm. They can be watched on the Library Facebook page, Library YouTube channel, and contracostatv.org.
To ensure safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Elections Division encourages voting early and by mail. Voters have multiple options to drop off ballots or vote in person, including early voting sites beginning October 30, 2020. Locations of early voting sites and drop off sites can be found at www.cocovote.us or in your Voter Information Guide, which will be mailed to voters on September 24, 2020.
All registered Contra Costa voters will receive a Vote by Mail Ballot for the November 3rd Election. The deadline for voter registration is October 19, 2020. You can register or check your registration at registertovote.ca.gov. Voters can track their ballots at www.wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov.
Contra Costa Elections Voter Services:
Phone: 925-335-7836
Email: [email protected]
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