Incumbency and fundraising ability still mattered as the two sitting council members won reelection. However public financing allowed candidates to spend more time talking to constituents.
Election 2018
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City Councilwoman Lori Droste pays $750 for campaign finance violations
Public financing was used for the first time in Berkeley during the November 2018 election and the Fair Practices Campaign Commission is still dealing with violations from various races.
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With a new crop of Asian-American officials, Berkeley sets a record
Berkeley’s population is 19.7% Asian-American, according to the Census, but this is the first year since 1977 there will be Asian Americans serving on the City Council.
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All the Berkeley election results: Finalized counts confirm month-long leads
Voter turnout significantly eclipsed that of the last mid-term election in Berkeley. See all the results in one place.
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Weekend election update: Kesarwani declares victory in Berkeley’s District 1
Alameda County updates the ballot count daily, but very little is changing at this point.
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Friday election update: Little change in Berkeley votes
Although more votes remain to be counted, it is increasingly likely that the leads established on Election Day will hold.
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No big changes with latest Berkeley ballot tallies; many more to count
The standings haven’t changed in two City Council races in Berkeley that may still be too early to call, according to new results posted Thursday evening by the Alameda County registrar of voters.
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Update: Half of the votes still to be counted; some Berkeley results could still change
With a large number of mail-in ballots remaining to be counted, there could still be some unexpected results in Berkeley.
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By the numbers: Berkeley election results
Berkeley election tallies with 100% of the precincts reporting. Mail-in ballots received after Sunday have not been counted. All results remain unofficial as of Wednesday morning.
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Berkeley Election 2018 live blog: Results as they happened
Our live coverage reported as the results came in on who won in Berkeley, including for the four City Council seats up for grabs, along with spots on the school and rent boards.
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Photo gallery: Election Day 2018 in Berkeley, California
Our photographer, Pete Rosos, is out and about capturing democracy in action in our city, and we’ll be updating this gallery throughout the day. Send us your best election photos too
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Campaign notebook: Measures O and P bring in the most cash, campaigns get creative
Two Berkeley measures have brought in more than $400,000.