Head To Head Races; Sheriff & DA Candidates Battle It Out: CA Primary

DANVILLE, CA — Tuesday is Election Day for the California primary when voters will decide key races in the Tri-Valley and at the state level.

The first result numbers should be available shortly after 8 p.m., according to the county elections division.

Arguably one of the biggest local races is for Contra Costa Sheriff/Coroner. Incumbent David Livingston is running to hold his spot against Benjamin Therriault. Livingston was elected as the 22nd sheriff of Contra Costa County in June of 2010.

Deputy District Attorney Mary Knox has had a vocal campaign running against incumbent DA Diana Becton.

Joseph Rubay is again challenging Rebecca Bauer-Kahan for the 16th State Assembly District seat. Bauer-Kahan has represented the Tri-Valley district since 2018. Rubay has challenged her multiple times.

County superintendent of schools Lynn Mackey is the only person on the ballot for her seat.

In local races such as sheriff, DA and superintendent of county schools, candidates need a 50 percent plus 1 majority to win. If no candidate gets 50 percent plus 1, the top two have a runoff in November. This means local races could see winners on Election Day.

In federal and state races, the top two candidates go on to the November election.

Here is a link to the Danville precinct map.

Listed below are polling locations for Danville voters:

Drop-off locations include:

• Sycamore Park & Ride, located at the intersection of Camino Ramon and Sycamore Valley Road.
• Maintenance Service Center, 1000 Sherburne Hills Rd.

*Open until 8 p.m. on Election Day and available 24/7 before then.

Follow this link for information on where to vote. The county website can also help you find polling locations. Get that information here.

Follow this link for information on voting by mail.

This information will tell you everything you need to know if you are a military or an overseas voter.

Along with local candidates, the election includes candidates for:

• U.S Senate
• Governor
• Lieutenant Governor
• Secretary of State
• Controller
• Treasurer
• Attorney General
• Insurance Commissioner
• Member of State Board of Equalization
• State Superintendent of Public Instruction
• U.S Representative in Congress
• State Senator
• State Assembly Member

Polls close at 8 p.m. on Election Day. Voters can track their ballots here.

For a complete guide to statewide races, see the CalMatters California Election 2022 Voter Guide.