Antioch Races
Results are a combination of data provided by the Associated Press (AP) and county election offices. The AP calls winners by analyzing vote tallies and other election data. Check marks are used to denote a winner only when the AP calls a race.
Top candidate wins seat.
Ron Bernal61.9%
25,791 votes
Lamar Hernández-Thorpe(incumbent)30.7%
12,783 votes
Rakesh Christian7.3%
3,041 votes
Updated at 7:39 PM PT on Dec 3, 2024
Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County
Top candidate wins seat.
Louie Rocha57.8%
5,261 votes
Dominique King42.1%
3,841 votes
Updated at 7:39 PM PT on Dec 3, 2024
Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County
Top candidate wins seat.
Donald “Don” Freitas49.1%
5,735 votes
Addison Peterson29%
3,391 votes
Antwon Ramon Webster21.7%
2,532 votes
Updated at 7:39 PM PT on Dec 3, 2024
Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County
Top candidate wins seat.
Melissa Rhodes100%
33,089 votes
Updated at 7:39 PM PT on Dec 3, 2024
Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County
Top candidate wins seat.
Jorge Rojas Jr.37.5%
14,602 votes
Lori Ogorchock31.6%
12,290 votes
Jim Davis30.8%
11,986 votes
Updated at 7:39 PM PT on Dec 3, 2024
Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County
Mayor
Top candidate wins seat.
Ron Bernal61.9%
25,791 votes
Lamar Hernández-Thorpe(incumbent)30.7%
12,783 votes
Rakesh Christian7.3%
3,041 votes
Updated at 7:39 PM PT on Dec 3, 2024
Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County
What does a mayor do?
A mayor’s role varies from city to city. In some jurisdictions, a mayor leads council meetings, but largely has similar responsibilities as other council members: voting on city ordinances, development proposals, contracts and the budget. In San Francisco, the mayor has broader powers to sign or veto bills, oversee city departments and make appointments.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Rakesh Christian
- Community volunteer
- Public Service: “I jumped into politics because I believe one person can make a difference and achieve success for all.”
- Experience: “I’ve performed research on ingredients for HIV/AIDS and have over 25 years of banking, small business and fast-food chain experience including regional general manager overseeing more than 1,000 employees.”
- Priorities: “My priorities are economic development, fiscal responsibility and accountability, public safety and to make Antioch an education city with a four-year medical college. I’m pro-housing and pro-business.”
- www.MayorRakeshChristian.com
Lamar Hernández-Thorpe
- Mayor, Antioch
- Homelessness: “I fought to invest $2.3 million to clean up dangerous encampments, transform the Executive Inn, known for crime, into transitional housing, and approve $4 million to build 122 units of supportive housing for homeless residents.”
- Police: “I fought to strengthen our police department by rooting out officers who broke the public trust, increasing hiring standards, equipping officers with cameras, and approving a $56 million budget.”
- Housing: “I fought against housing displacement by championing rent control and just-cause eviction laws to prevent children and families from falling into homelessness.”
- www.LamarHernandezThorpe.com
Ron Bernal
- Business consultant
- Priorities: “If elected your mayor, I will work towards safer, cleaner neighborhoods, compassionate homelessness solutions, and a thriving downtown. We will reduce crime, improve police response times, and keep our streets clean and safe.”
- Economic Growth: “We will boost economic growth by supporting local businesses, attract new investments, and create well-paying jobs.”
- Transparency: “I believe strongly in honesty, transparency, and accountability, and that leaders must earn the public’s trust.”
- www.RonBernal.org
City Council, District 2
Top candidate wins seat.
Louie Rocha57.8%
5,261 votes
Dominique King42.1%
3,841 votes
Updated at 7:39 PM PT on Dec 3, 2024
Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County
What does a council member do?
City and town council members can propose new city ordinances and vote on a range of issues, including housing development, business ventures and contracts. They also help draft the city or town budget.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Louie Rocha
- Retired principal
- Education: “As the former principal of Antioch High, I also served as teacher, football coach, counselor, and school administrator.”
- Police: “I’m committed to restoring city leadership and law enforcement staffing.”
- Inclusivity: “I will also focus on solutions to create a safe, healthy, and inclusive community for all of our residents and businesses.”
Dominique King
- Businesswoman/educator/consultant
- Budget: “As your councilwoman, I will advocate for fiscally responsible solutions focused on moving Antioch forward together.”
- Youth: “As an educational advocate and nonprofit board member, I have secured funding and resources for families with special needs and at-risk students, violence prevention initiatives, police-youth engagement programs, and mental health services.”
- Transparency: “As your councilwoman, I will be a transparent, accountable, and accessible public servant who champions fiscal responsibility and sustainable solutions to our most pressing issues.”
- www.dominiqueking4antioch.com
City Council, District 3
Top candidate wins seat.
Donald “Don” Freitas49.1%
5,735 votes
Addison Peterson29%
3,391 votes
Antwon Ramon Webster21.7%
2,532 votes
Updated at 7:39 PM PT on Dec 3, 2024
Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County
What does a council member do?
City and town council members can propose new city ordinances and vote on a range of issues, including housing development, business ventures and contracts. They also help draft the city or town budget.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Addison Peterson
- California policy manager
- Small Businesses: “ I will work to bring technical assistance and resources to support local entrepreneurs. … My goal is to empower small-business owners and ensure their continued growth and prosperity.”
- Police: “I will work to enhance the relationships between our police force and the community.”
- Homelessness: “Homelessness is a complex issue that demands compassionate, effective solutions. I believe in comprehensive support services, including mental health and addiction treatment, to help individuals transition into stable housing.”
Antwon Ramon Webster
- Chief of logistics
- Economic Growth: “His vision for Antioch include, economic development and supporting local businesses and attracting new investments to create job opportunities.”
- Public Safety: “Public safety and strengthening community-police relations and implementing proactive crime prevention strategies.”
- Infrastructure: “Infrastructure improvement and advocating for enhancements in parks, roads, and transportation to improve community quality of life.”
Donald “Don” Freitas
- Community volunteer
- Infrastructure: “With others, I secured funds to widen Highway 4 from four to eight lanes, extend BART to Antioch, convince Kaiser to locate their regional hospital here, and opened the Prewett Family Community Center.”
- Collaboration: “Forging partnerships with business, labor, government, faith-based, and social justice communities can bring unity and positive initiatives to Antioch.”
- Public Safety: “Working together we can address crime, homelessness, blight, and deteriorating streets.”
- www.freitasforantioch.org
City Clerk
Top candidate wins seat.
Melissa Rhodes100%
33,089 votes
Updated at 7:39 PM PT on Dec 3, 2024
Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County
What does a city clerk do?
The city clerk is responsible for maintaining city records, including ordinances, meeting minutes and agendas. The clerk also oversees the filing of election forms and responses to Public Records Act requests.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Melissa Rhodes
- Deputy City Clerk
- Priorities: “I will utilize my background and knowledge to ensure City Council actions are in compliance with all federal, state, and local statutes and regulations and that all actions are properly executed, recorded, and archived.”
- Transparency: “As the city clerk of the city of Antioch, my goal will be to facilitate the democratic process while ensuring transparency to the public.”
- Diversity: “I value the diversity and the endless opportunity afforded here in Antioch.”
City Treasurer
Top candidate wins seat.
Jorge Rojas Jr.37.5%
14,602 votes
Lori Ogorchock31.6%
12,290 votes
Jim Davis30.8%
11,986 votes
Updated at 7:39 PM PT on Dec 3, 2024
Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County
What does a city treasurer do?
The city treasurer is responsible for collecting, safeguarding and investing city funds.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Lori Ogorchock
- Antioch City Council Member/small businessperson
- Experience: “For the last 10 years it has been my honor to serve Antioch as your councilwoman, where I have balanced the city budget, scrutinized excess expenditures and sought to protect taxpayer’s funds so they are spent efficiently.”
- Priorities: “As your city treasurer, I will continue my work to scrutinize budget expenditures, work with city Finance Department accounting for all taxpayer revenue, efficiently maintain the city’s investment portfolio, monitor the city’s daily cash flow, update the city’s investment policies annually … so your taxpayer dollars remain protected.”
- Budget: “I will work full-time as your treasurer to balance our budget plan responsibly to pay for important city services for years to come.”
Jim Davis
- Educator/instructor trainer
- Transparency: “Antioch needs a dedicated, transparent and independent watchdog to oversee the function of this important office.”
- Budget: “It’s imperative Antioch fully comprehends our serious financial strains as well as our operating budget and financial reserves including stewardship over our investment accounts and policies.”
- Experience: “During my tenure as city treasurer, I prepared monthly reports to the council and public of the status of our investment portfolio, as well as managing certificate of deposits, and many other required duties as set forth in the government and municipal codes.”
Jorge Rojas Jr.
- Chief financial officer
- Experience: “I began a 20-year career in the banking industry, specializing in financial services. Today, I’m a chief financial officer for a janitorial services company.”
- Budget: “Antioch has built a $63 million rainy day fund, balanced its over-$220 million budgets in the last four years, and made significant efforts to pay down employee retirement debt. We need to protect our city’s financial progress.”
- Priorities: “As treasurer, I’ll serve as your financial watchdog and advocate to maintain a 20% budgetary reserved fund, continue to use Measure W funds as the voters intended, and divest the city’s investment portfolio from fossil fuels.”
- www.JorgeRaulRojas.com
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