Richmond Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Ahmad Anderson
Candidate for Mayor
Ahmad Anderson is running for mayor of Richmond in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Claudia Jiménez.
Vote-by-mail ballots mailed; drop-off locations open · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayHuman resources director and former chair of the Richmond Economic Development Commission.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Human Resources Director
- Endorsed by
- Lists endorsements from the Democratic Party, Tony Thurmond, State Senator Jesse Arreguín, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, and Richmond Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Jamelia Brown and Cesar Zepeda. City of Richmond · Aug 6, 2026
- Campaign website
- www.anderson4richmond.com
In the June 2, 2026 primary, Claudia Jiménez received 38.56% and Ahmad Anderson 27.98%; Mayor Eduardo Martinez (19.48%), Demnlus Johnson III and Mark Wassberg did not advance. Contra Costa County · Jun 25, 2026
Where Ahmad Anderson stands: positions on the record
Police staffing2 sourced positions
as reported by Richmondside; not a direct quote except the quoted words
Supports a police union effort to put a measure on a future ballot requiring the city to keep at least 187 police officers.
“Public safety is the engine toward economic development. If people don’t feel protected, respected, and safe, then they’re not going to shop or better yet come downtown.”
Forum answerRichmondside · Oct 2, 2026
Says he would work toward sufficient police staffing, modern training and violence prevention.
“I’ll work toward sufficient police staffing, modern training and the highest ethical standards.”
Own statementCity of Richmond · Aug 6, 2026
License-plate cameras2 sourced positions
Said he supported Flock license-plate cameras and spoke to the City Council in support.
“I supported Flock 100%.”
Own statementRichmond Confidential · May 19, 2026
Said Flock and other camera technology need review, and that with minimum police staffing the city could move forward without Flock.
“I am looking at Flock in a way that it needs to be reviewed, and any camera technology as well”
Forum answerThe Contra Costa Pulse · Oct 1, 2026
Data centers1 sourced position
as reported by The Contra Costa Pulse; not a direct quote except the quoted words
Said he 100% supports Richmond's data center moratorium.
“The energy, the pollution, the health and welfare of the community — it can’t be put at risk,”
Forum answerThe Contra Costa Pulse · Oct 1, 2026
Ethics commission2 sourced positions
Spoke in support of the proposed ethics commission ballot measure at the July 2026 council meeting.
“Transparency is essential to good government”
Own statementRichmond Confidential · Jul 24, 2026
as reported by Richmondside; not a direct quote
Suggested the city should have its own ethics commission to review conflict-of-interest issues.
Forum answerRichmondside · Oct 2, 2026
Chevron settlement1 sourced position
as summarized by KQED
Would treat the settlement as a long-term investment with clear priorities, timelines, public accountability and measurable outcomes.
Own statementKQED Voter Guide
Economic development1 sourced position
Wants to diversify the economy beyond fossil fuels, support small businesses and redevelop Hilltop Mall.
“We must create local jobs, support small and mid-sized businesses, diversify beyond fossil fuels, revitalize downtown, and bring bold new vision to Hilltop Mall.”
Own statementCity of Richmond · Aug 6, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
as summarized by KQED
Would strengthen renter protections while expanding pathways to homeownership.
Own statementKQED Voter Guide
International resolutions1 sourced position
Said that as mayor he would focus on Richmond rather than council resolutions on international issues.
“If I want to get into the international world, I’ll run for Congress or the U.S. Senate.”
Forum answerRichmondside · Oct 2, 2026
Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Richmond City Council, District 5, in 2024 (lost).
Own statementContra Costa County · Dec 2, 2024
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