The City of Pittsburg General Municipal Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to fill three (3) seats on the City Council, as well as one (1) City Treasurer seat and one (1) City Clerk seat. Terms are for four (4) years. All successful candidates will be sworn into office at a City Council meeting held in December 2026. 

General Election and Voter information:

The California Secretary of State and the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) website are resources for candidates and the authority on most campaign activities (FPPC Campaign Disclosure Forms).  Information on voter registration, polling places and other election details can be found on the Contra Costa County Elections Page. Learn more at Secretary of State Elections Division website.

Political Signs:

2026 Election Cycle Sign Policy

2026 Election Materials COMING SOON. 

November 5, 2024 Election Documents:

• Candidate Filing Instructions
• Campaign FAQ's
• Resolution Calling Election
• City of Pittsburg Candidate Information Handbook
• 2024 Contra Costa County City, School and Special District Guide 
• Getting Started / Fast Facts
• Election Calendar
• Nomination Paper - Sample
• Declaration of Candidacy - Sample
• Candidate Statement of Qualifications - Sample
• Ballot Designation Worksheet - Sample
• Code of Fair Campaign Practices
• Campaign Disclosure Manual 2
• Your Duty to File
• Limitations and Restrictions on Gifts
• Form 410
• Form 460
• Form 470
• Form 497
• Form 501
• Form 700
• Form 700 Reference Pamphlet
• Guide to the Political Reform Act
• Political Reform Act