Election 2020: Who is Terry Taplin?
Meet Terry Taplin, one of four District 2 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election.
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Election 2020: District 5 candidates answer Berkeleyside questions
Meet your District 5 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election.
Election 2020: Who is Todd Andrew?
Meet Todd Andrew, one of three District 5 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election.
Election 2020: Who is Sophie Hahn?
Meet Sophie Hahn, one of three District 5 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election.
Who is running for office in November? Here’s a list of every Berkeley candidate
There are 12 seats at play, including the mayor’s office, four City Council positions, two School Board positions and five on the Rent Stabilization Board.
Berkeley elections are coming up. What’s on your mind in your neighborhood or school district?
We want to ask candidates running for local election about what matters to you. Take our survey to share your views. Deadline: Thursday, Sept. 17 at midnight.
Watch: Election 2020 candidate events in Berkeley
We’re keeping track of forums featuring candidates and issues on the Nov. 3 ballot. Watch the recordings here once the events are over.
In brief
Berkeley residents can now apply to oversee mapmaking for election districts
The citizens’ commission will be in charge of reviewing maps for the eight City Council districts, revised every 10 years after the census.
Public campaign financing in 2018 reduced influence of large donors, enticed more people to run, report shows
Incumbency and fundraising ability still mattered as the two sitting council members won reelection. However public financing allowed candidates to spend more time talking to constituents.
City Councilwoman Lori Droste pays $750 for campaign finance violations
Public financing was used for the first time in Berkeley during the November 2018 election and the Fair Practices Campaign Commission is still dealing with violations from various races.
All the Berkeley election results: Finalized counts confirm month-long leads
Voter turnout significantly eclipsed that of the last mid-term election in Berkeley. See all the results in one place.
Community says goodbye to longtime City Council members Maio, Worthington
Community members and officials said goodbye Tuesday night to two outgoing City Council members and the city auditor — all of whom are stepping down this week after a combined 72 years of public service.
