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Voting Options

Beginning the week of October 7, registered voters in Walnut Creek will receive their ballot for the November 5 election. The State of California is offering a vote by mail option for every voter, but there are many ways to vote on or before November 5. Be sure to return your ballot by 8 pm on Election Day.

Vote by mail

Your ballot must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received within 17 days of the election. Mark your ballot, then place it in the postage-paid return envelope. Sign the envelope and mail it back.

Official Ballot Drop Boxes in Walnut Creek 

Secure, no-contact ballot drop boxes are available 24/7.

DROP BOX LOCATION	ADDRESS	CITY
City Hall	2 Locations - off the Broadway Parking Lot & on the North Main Street side of City Hall	Walnut Creek
Ygnacio Valley Library	2661 Oak Grove Road	Walnut Creek
Grace Presbyterian Church	2100 Tice Valley Blvd	Walnut Creek

 See a list of drop boxes for the November 5, 2024 election  not yet available 

Regional Early Voting Site in Walnut Creek

The early voting site is open the Friday, Saturday and Monday prior to Election Day.  There is not in-person voting onsite. 

City Hall

1666 North Main Street

Walnut Creek

Vote at the Polls

A complete list of November 5th polling places can be found on the Contra Costa County Elections webpage.

To request a ballot, contact the Contra Costa Election Division at (925) 335-7800.

Important Days

DATE	EVENT OR DEADLINE
July 15 - August 9	Filing Period for Nomination Papers and Candidate Statements
July 31	Semi-Annual, Campaign Finance Statement Due
August 7	First day Campaign Signs Can Be Placed
August 15	Secretary of State Determines Order of Names on the Ballot
September 9-October 22	Filing Period for Write-in Candidates
September 26	First Pre-Election, Campaign Finance Statement Due
October 7	County issues Vote-by-Mail Ballots
October 21	Last Day to Register to Vote (15 days prior to election, or one can vote conditionally at the Contra Costa County Elections office, Regional Early Vote sites, and all polling places after this 15-day deadline)
October 24	*Second Pre-Election, Campaign Finance Statement Due
NO CONTRIBUTIONS MAY BE ACCEPTED AFTER OCTOBER 31, 2024 UNTIL JANUARY 2, 2025
November 1	*Final Pre-Election, Campaign Finance Statement Due
November 5	Election Day
November 12	Final Day to Remove Campaign Signs
December 2 (subject to change)	*Post Election, Successful Candidates Campaign Finance Statement Due
December 3	Swearing in of New Councilmembers
January 9, 2025	*Post Election, Unsuccessful Candidates Campaign Finance Statement Due
January 31, 2025	Semi-Annual, Campaign Finance Statement Due

 

 

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2024 City Council Candidates

Below are the City Council Candidates who have qualified for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election.

The City of Walnut Creek City Council candidates for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election are as follows (in random order):

Council Candidates	Contact Numbers	Date Pulled	Date Filed	Date Qualified	Ballot Designation	Ballot Order	Candidate Statement	Form 700
Brendan Moran	925-212-7770	7/15/24	8/8/24	8/8/24	Real Estate Broker	3	Yes	Filed
Kevin Wilk	925-765-0940	7/16/24	8/5/24	8/5/24	Councilmember/ Technology Executive	5	Yes	Filed
Cindy Darling	925-352-4076	7/17/24	8/8/24	8/8/24	City Councilmember/ Scientist	2	Yes	Filed
Laura Patch	925-464-1594	7/17/24	8/12/24	8/12/24	Environmental Nonprofit Manager	4	Yes	Filed
Craig DeVinney	925-588-9197	7/19/24	8/12/24	8/13/24	ER Doctor	1	Yes	Filed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please contact the City Clerk’s office for additional information related to the election. 

*The City of Walnut Creek has campaign contribution limitations of $230 per person or entity. For additional information, please see Title 12 of the Walnut Creek Municipal Code