2026 Richmond Election: Advance Richmond Candidates
Learn what Richmond voters will decide on October 17, 2026, and meet the current Advance Richmond City Council and School Board team.
This page presents Advance Richmond's current team and endorsed candidate. It is not the complete official list of everyone who may stand for election in Richmond.
2026 Richmond Election Information
The 2026 Richmond General Local and School Election is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026. Richmond voters elect one mayor, eight councillors and seven school trustees.
The nomination period is September 1–11, 2026. The City's official candidate information may change after nominations close; this page does not represent a certified or complete ballot.
Official City of Richmond election information- General Voting Day
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Richmond voters elect
- 1 mayor · 8 councillors · 7 school trustees
- Nomination period
- September 1–11, 2026
Advance Richmond City Council Team
Meet Advance Richmond’s four City Council candidates and Grace Tsang, an ARCA-endorsed City Council candidate.
GARY LAW
Advance Richmond City Council candidate
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KEVIN LAI
Advance Richmond City Council candidate
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SAM WANG
Advance Richmond City Council candidate
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WALLACE PONG
Advance Richmond City Council candidate
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GRACE TSANG
ARCA endorsed City Council candidate
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Advance Richmond School Board Team
Meet the six people currently presented as Advance Richmond's School Board team for the 2026 election.
ROD BELLEZA
Advance Richmond School Board trustee candidate
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DEAN BILLINGS
Advance Richmond School Board trustee candidate
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DANNY CHANG
Advance Richmond School Board trustee candidate
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WILLY SINCONEGUE
Advance Richmond School Board trustee candidate
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PHYLLIS TANG
Advance Richmond School Board trustee candidate
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SOPHIA WOO
Advance Richmond School Board trustee candidate
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