Politics & Government
Pleasanton Election Guide
The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Pleasanton.

As we look ahead to November’s elections, Pleasanton Patch is devoted to bring you the information you need about every race in town. Here's our start on the races we'll be covering as November draws near. Bookmark this page for updates.
Candidate filing documents may be obtained at the Alameda County Office of the Registrar of Voters beginning July 16 and must be completed by Aug. 10.
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Mayor: Jennifer Hosterman (termed out)
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New candidates: Vice Mayor Jerry Thorne.
Open Seats: Cindy McGovern (termed out), Matt Sullivan (termed out).
New Candidiates: To be determined.
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Open Seats: Chris Grant, Valerie Arkin, Jamie Hintzke
New candidates: To be determined.
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Open Seats: John McPartland, District 5 — comprised of Castro Valley (partial), Cherryland (partial), Dublin, Hayward (partial), Livermore, Pleasanton and Sunol.
New candidates: To be determined.
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State Assembly, District 16:
Joan Buchanan (D) vs. Al Phillips (R)
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