What's On San Ramon's June 2 Ballot

San Ramon’s June 2 ballot is mostly a county-and-state ballot, not a city one. That’s the first thing to know. You’re voting for higher offices that shape taxes, representation, courts, and regional policy — but San Ramon itself does not appear to have a city measure or city candidate race on this primary ballot. (contracostavote.gov) Ballots were mailed by May 4, drop boxes opened May 5, and Election Day is Tuesday, June 2. ### Is there a San Ramon city race? Not on the city elections page for this primary. (contracostavote.gov) San Ramon’s site points voters to the June 2, 2026 primary and to voting logistics, but it does not list a city council, mayor, or city measure contest for this date. So if you were expecting a San Ramon-only fight over zoning, policing, or city taxes, that’s not what this ballot is. (sanramon.ca.gov) ### What offices are actually on the ballot? The county voter guide shows San Ramon-area voters getting contests for United States Representative, State Assembly, Superior Court, and county offices. For San Ramon, the congressional race is in U.S. House District 8, and the state legislative race is in Assembly District 16. The guide’s table of contents also shows judicial and county offices on the ballot, which means this is one of those elections where a lot of power sits in races people tend to skip. (sanramon.ca.gov) ### Which congressional race matters here? The House contest is District 8. The county guide shows incumbent Democrat John Garamendi on the ballot, along with challenger Aaron Rowden. That’s the federal race most directly tied to San Ramon voters on this ballot. (sanramon.ca.gov) If you care about who represents the area in Washington on transportation, federal grants, or national budget fights, this is the line to look at. ### What are the big county measures? Measure A and Measure B are the heavy hitters. Measure A would extend Contra Costa County’s Urban Limit Line through December 31, 2051, keep the 65/35 land preservation standard, and require voter approval for most expansions bigger than 30 acres. (contracostavote.gov) Basically, it’s a growth-boundary vote with long-term land-use consequences. Measure B would add a temporary 0.625% county sales tax for five years, projected to raise about $150 million a year for county services including health care, food assistance, and general operations. ### Why do those measures matter in San Ramon? Because even without a city measure, county decisions still hit daily life. Measure A affects how much open space and non-urban land stays protected across the county. (contracostavote.gov) Measure B is about money — and whether Contra Costa fills budget holes with a broad sales tax instead of service cuts. San Ramon residents would feel both through regional planning and county-funded services. ### Are there school or college measures too? Yes, but they depend on exactly where you live. The county measure list includes a $920 million Contra Costa Community College District bond — Measure G — plus school parcel-tax measures in places like Lafayette. So your exact address matters. (contracostavote.gov) San Ramon voters should check the ballot tied to their registration, not assume every Contra Costa measure applies to them. ### How do you vote in San Ramon? Every active registered voter in California gets a vote-by-mail ballot. San Ramon has three secure drop boxes — at the San Ramon Community Center, Alcosta Senior and Community Center, and Dougherty Station Community Arts Center. You can also mail your ballot, vote early in person, or vote on June 2 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (contracostavote.gov) The voter registration deadline is May 18. ### What should voters do now? Pull up your actual sample ballot and read the county guide before you vote. That sounds obvious, but this is exactly the kind of election where the ballot looks quiet while the real stakes hide in district lines, judicial seats, and county tax measures. San Ramon’s June 2 ballot is less about city hall and more about who runs the wider systems around it. (contracostavote.gov) (contracostavote.gov) (sanramon.ca.gov)