Dueling measures on Richmond ballot would alter how city council elections are decided

Richmond voters will decide in November if the city will change how it elects its mayor and City Council in 2026 and beyond.

Candidates now win elections in Richmond by simply getting the most votes, also known as the plurality system. That could change if voters enact Measure J or Measure L. Both measures require majority votes to be approved, and if both pass, the measure receiving the most votes will be implemented, city officials said.