Candidates are now officially off and running.
The filing period for candidates on the Nov. 6 general election ballot began on Monday. Office seekers have until Aug. 10 to file their papers. If races where no incumbent files, challengers will have until Aug. 15 to file.
For more information on the November election, you can go to the Contra Costa County Elections Department website.
In Concord, two seats are open on the City Council. You can get more information on the candidates by going to Patch's
In Clayton, three seats are open on the City Council. You can get more information on the candidates by going to Patch's
There are also two seats up for grabs on the Mt. Diablo Unified School District's board of education. Information on that race is on both election guide pages.
