Who is Jack Balch running against?

Julie Testa, for City of Pleasanton Mayor (Alameda County).

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Jack Balch

Candidate for City of Pleasanton Mayor (Alameda County) · November 3, 2026

About this race

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

2 candidates ran for City of Pleasanton Mayor (Alameda County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Pleasanton voters.

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Quick answers

What does the City of Pleasanton Mayor seat do?: The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.
Who is Jack Balch running against?: Julie Testa, for City of Pleasanton Mayor (Alameda County).
Should I vote for Jack Balch?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Jack Balch's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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