Albany, California — 2026 Local Elections

Browse Albany, CA candidates and local races for the 2026 elections. City council, mayor, and ballot measures.

• County: Alameda
• Region: Bay Area
• Population: 20,271
• Registered voters: 11,000+
• Council seats: 5
• Election cycle: Even-year November general elections

Albany is a small, diverse community along the San Francisco Bay with excellent schools and highly engaged voters.

Offices on the ballot

• City Council
• Mayor
• City Clerk
• City Treasurer

School districts

• Albany City Unified School District

Neighborhoods

• Albany Hill
• Solano Avenue
• San Pablo Avenue

Local issues driving 2026 turnout

• School district funding and facilities upgrades
• San Pablo Avenue corridor revitalization
• Housing affordability and development
• Wildfire prevention and safety in hill areas
• Traffic calming and pedestrian safety improvements
• Waterfront development and ecological preservation

Nearby pages

• Oakland
• Fremont
• Berkeley
• Hayward
• Pleasanton
• Alameda
• Dublin
• Livermore

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