Those participating in the city’s public financing program can only get $50 from any donor, but Berkeley matches that six-to-one, or $300 per donor.
Berkeley City Council elections
Donors pour $125K into mayor’s race, with Jesse Arreguín raising about 3x more than opponents
With public matching funds, Wayne Hsiung has almost as much to spend as the mayor.
Election 2020: Who is Jesse Arreguín?
Meet Jesse Arreguín, one of four mayoral City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election.
Election 2020: Who is Aidan Hill?
Meet Aidan Hill, one of four mayoral City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election.
Election 2020: Who is Wayne Hsiung?
Meet Wayne Hsiung, one of four mayoral candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election.
Election 2020: District 6 candidates answer Berkeleyside questions
Meet your District 6 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election: Richard Illgen and Susan Wengraf.
Election 2020: Who is Richard Illgen?
Meet Richard Illgen, one of two District 6 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election.
Election 2020: Who is Susan Wengraf?
Meet Susan Wengraf, one of two District 6 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election.
Election 2020: District 3 candidates answer Berkeleyside questions
Meet your District 3 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election: Ben Bartlett, Deborah Matthews and Orlando Martinez.
Election 2020: Who is Ben Bartlett?
Meet Ben Bartlett, one of three District 3 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election.
Election 2020: Who is Orlando Martinez?
Meet Orlando Martinez, one of three District 3 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election.
Election 2020: Who is Deborah Matthews?
Meet Deborah Matthews, one of three District 3 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election.