In Pinole, the incumbents seem to have it over the newcomer in the race for two open seats on the City Council.
Councilmember Devin Murphy was five votes ahead of Mayor Maureen Toms (2,657 to 2,652).
Planning commissioner Truc “Christy” Lam-Julian was third, with 21.01% (1,412 votes), according to the early results from Tuesday’s election.