> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.albanyscanner.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Albany election results: Council, school board standings hold - URL: https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/11/11/elections/albany-election-council-school-board-leaders/ - Published: 2026-11-11T02:17:23.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-12T09:08:24.000Z - Description: "My favorite part has been the conversations with Albany residents," Jon Destin said. All six local ballot measures remain on track to pass. - Author: Allyson Aleksey - Tags: Elections, Ballot measures, City, Albany City Council, Board of Education, Election 2026, #articles A week after Election Day, Albany's City Council and school board races appear largely settled, even as ballot counting continues. The Alameda County registrar of voters released its [latest results](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/11/02/elections/albany-california-election-results-2026/) Monday, with [no changes in the standings](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/11/06/elections/albany-california-election-early-results-candidates-measures/) since Election Day. ## López celebrates, Destin remains cautious [Robin López](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/22/election-2026/albany-city-council-candidate-robin-d-lopez/), who is seeking a second council term, received 2,890 first-choice votes. After ranked-choice transfers, [Jon Destin](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/22/election-2026/albany-city-council-candidate-jon-destin/) followed with 2,608 votes and Aaron Tiedemann with 2,264. López and Destin appear poised to win the [two available City Council seats](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/10/29/elections/albany-city-council-candidates-key-issues/), although results remain unofficial and [will not be certified for several weeks](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/11/03/community/alameda-county-election-results-schedule/?ref=albanyscanner.com). Destin told Albany Scanner he remains encouraged by the results but wants to wait until every vote is counted. "My favorite part has been the conversations with Albany residents, and whatever the outcome, I look forward to continuing them," he said. Destin, an Albany small business owner and former teacher, is president of the Albany Community Foundation and founded Albany Pride, an LGBTQ+ parent engagement group. He has emphasized the need for fiscal discipline, safer streets and better communication between City Hall and residents. López, the top vote-getter in Albany's City Council race, said the results reflected support for his leadership and priorities. "It is safe to say I have won re-election after pulling in over 38% of the first-choice votes," he told Albany Scanner. "That doesn't just say a lot about my leadership. That says a lot, about how our community values the core principles of my work." A San Francisco State University alumnus and UC Berkeley doctoral candidate, López made history as Albany's first Latino and Indigenous mayor. This week, López praised his running mate, Aaron Tiedemann, crediting the former council member as a mentor and "catalyst" for López's own council run in 2022. Tiedemann told Albany Scanner he was disappointed by the outcome of the race but proud of his campaign. "We always knew it would be tough to win both seats this election," he said. "I am very proud of … the issues we championed and the support we earned from the community." ## School board incumbents welcome chance to continue their work ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/2026/11/Untitled-1-5-1.jpg) From left: Becky Hopwood, Melissa Boyd, Josh Mahoney and David McKinney. **Courtesy* In [Albany's Board of Education race](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/11/02/elections/albany-california-election-results-2026/#albany-board-of-education-4-seats), incumbents Becky Hopwood, Melissa Boyd and Josh Mahoney look to have secured four-year terms, while newcomer David McKinney appears to have clinched a two-year term. Hopwood received 2,120 first-choice votes, followed by Boyd with 1,885 first-choice votes. After ranked-choice transfers, Mahoney had 1,528 votes and McKinney had 1,399. Hopwood told Albany Scanner she appreciated everyone who took part in the election. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve alongside Josh Mahoney and Melissa Boyd, and look forward to welcoming David McKinney to the board and working together on behalf of our community," she said. Mahoney said the results suggested voters were pleased with the school district's direction and valued stability on the board. "There are challenges ahead and a lot to do to continue to make progress for our kids, and I look forward to continuing this work," he said. ## Albany election by the numbers As of this week, about 7,900 ballots had been counted in the ballot measure races. All [six Albany ballot measures](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/11/02/elections/albany-california-election-results-2026/#2026-albany-ca-ballot-measures) are on track to pass. In Albany's City Council race, 7,610 ballots had been counted, compared with about 7,100 in 2022\. The school board race had 6,756 ballots counted, compared with about 6,400 in 2022\. [Both races have surpassed their 2022 totals](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/11/02/elections/albany-california-election-results-2026/), with counting still underway. ## Alameda County turnout tops 57% so far As of Tuesday, 563,279 ballots had been counted in Alameda County, representing 57% of its 985,123 registered voters. In Albany, 8,137 of 12,267 vote-by-mail ballots issued had been returned, a return rate of 66% — but that figure does not include in-person voting. The registrar of voters has not released any citywide turnout figures. Among youth voters, 440 of 1,204 vote-by-mail ballots issued countywide had been returned (37%), compared with 40 of 94 in Albany (43%). At least 11 Alameda County youth voters cast ballots in person. The next election results are [expected Friday](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/11/03/community/alameda-county-election-results-schedule/?ref=albanyscanner.com). **Read complete** [**election coverage**](https://www.albanyscanner.com/topic/elections/) **on Albany Scanner, including** [**council candidate Q&As**](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/22/elections/election-2026-who-is-running-albany-city-council/) **and our reporting on** [**local ballot measures**](https://www.albanyscanner.com/topic/ballot-measures/)**.** *Have questions for Albany Scanner, or want to share story tips?* [*Here's how to reach us*](https://www.albanyscanner.com/tips/)*.* ## Sign up for Albany Scanner Stories for an informed community Get updates Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.