Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Livermore City Council Election 2026

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

City Council District 2 · 1 seat

Ben BarrientosIncumbentCouncilmember, District 212sourced
Narayan TadimetiBoard-certified physician in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine with over 30 years of practice. Has lived in Livermore with his family for over seven years, per his campaign website.4sourced

Only District 2 voters see a Livermore race on the ballot: they pick one candidate for their district's council seat, and the top vote-getter wins. The mayor and District 1 races were cancelled when the council appointed the only candidates.

2 notes on these statements

John Marchand (mayor) and Evan Branning (District 1) were the only candidates for their offices, so the City Council appointed them on Aug. 20, 2026 and cancelled those races. City of Livermore

Ben Barrientos and Narayan Tadimeti are the two candidates on the District 2 ballot; voters in other districts do not vote on a city race. City of Livermore

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Evan BranningCouncilmember, District 1; term ends November 20306sourced Steven DunbarCouncilmember, District 3; term ends 20285sourced John MarchandMayor (at-large); term ends November 20287sourced Kristie WangVice Mayor and Councilmember, District 4; term ends 20285sourced

Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.

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Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesGeneral Plan 2045, Housing and affordable housing, Budget and utility rates Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Vote-by-mail ballots start going out; early voting opens at the Registrar's office

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

TodayAll key dates

What the next council decides

General Plan 2045

Where it standsLivermore is updating its General Plan to 2045; the council gave staff direction on the draft in May 2026.

What's on the tableThe council decides what changes go into the Draft General Plan 2045.

On May 11, 2026 the council received a presentation on the Draft General Plan 2045 and gave direction; no action was taken. Livermore City Council minutes, May 11, 2026 · May 11, 2026
In February 2025 the council received an update on the 2045 Draft General Plan Land Use Map. Livermore City Council minutes, Feb. 24, 2025 · Feb 24, 2025

Housing and affordable housing

Where it standsThe council updated its housing rules in 2025 and has been approving affordable housing agreements for new developments.

What's on the tableThe next council will rule on housing projects and affordable housing agreements as they come forward.

In July 2025 the council adopted a Development Code housing update and objective design standards for mixed-use and multifamily projects (5-0). Livermore City Council minutes, July 14, 2025 · Jul 14, 2025
On Mar. 9, 2026 the council approved an affordable housing agreement for a 210-unit multifamily rental development near Portola Avenue and Collier Canyon Road (5-0). Livermore City Council minutes, Mar. 9, 2026 · Mar 9, 2026
In July 2025 the council readopted the Eden Housing loan agreement, excluding Veterans Park, 4-1. Livermore City Council minutes, July 28, 2025 · Jul 28, 2025
On Mar. 23, 2026 the council accepted the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (5-0). Livermore City Council minutes, Mar. 23, 2026 · Mar 23, 2026

Budget and utility rates

Where it standsThe council adopted a two-year budget in 2025 and approved the FY 2026-27 budget update in May 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council will oversee the budget and utility rates, including wastewater rate increases scheduled through fiscal year 2029-30.

In June 2025 the council approved the two-year operating budget and five-year capital plan for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 (5-0). Livermore City Council minutes, June 9, 2025 · Jun 9, 2025
In June 2025 the council approved wastewater rate increases through fiscal year 2029-30 (5-0). Livermore City Council minutes, June 9, 2025 · Jun 9, 2025
On May 11, 2026 the council approved the FY 2026-27 Budget Update as part of its consent calendar (5-0). Livermore City Council minutes, May 11, 2026 · May 11, 2026

Jobs, development and roads

Where it standsThe council approved a fusion-energy facility and a redevelopment project in 2025 and has funded work on Interstate 580 interchanges.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide on further employer incentives, development agreements and road projects.

In September 2025 the council approved the Pacific Fusion facility and authorized economic incentive package terms (5-0). Livermore City Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2025 · Sep 8, 2025
In May 2025 the council approved a land use change and development agreement for the Triad Place Redevelopment Project (5-0). Livermore City Council minutes, May 12, 2025 · May 12, 2025
On Mar. 23, 2026 the council approved a $3,426,000 funding agreement for the Vasco Road/I-580 Interchange Project as part of its consent calendar (5-0). Livermore City Council minutes, Mar. 23, 2026 · Mar 23, 2026

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Seat the Council →

Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.

Key dates

Vote-by-mail ballots start going out; early voting opens at the Registrar's officeAlameda County Registrar of VotersOct 5, 2026
Election Day; vote centers open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.Alameda County Registrar of VotersNov 3, 2026

The seat math

4 stay (not up this year): Evan Branning, Steven Dunbar, John Marchand, Kristie Wang1 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

The City Council has five members: an at-large mayor and four councilmembers, one for each of four districts. City of Livermore
The mayor serves a two-year term and district councilmembers serve four-year terms. City of Livermore
Districts 1 and 2 are on the 2026 cycle; the District 3 and District 4 seats run to 2028. City of Livermore
The council appoints a vice mayor; in December 2025 it appointed Councilmember Kristie Wang for 2025-2026 on a 5-0 vote. Livermore City Council minutes, Dec. 8, 2025 · Dec 8, 2025
When an office draws one qualified candidate, the council may appoint that candidate and cancel the election; it did so for mayor and District 1 on Aug. 20, 2026. City of Livermore

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