Marshall Lewis’ election night lead evaporated, as Belle La now leads by eight votes in the race for Pleasant Hill City Council District 1.
In District 5, Amanda Szakats still had a solid lead over Oliver Greenwood on Wednesday (54.22% to 45.78%). Though the Contra Costa County Election Office said 100% of precincts have been counted, the results are still unofficial.
La had 50.25% (820 votes) to Lewis’ 49.7% (812 votes).
The city is officially moving from at-large to district-based elections this year, which will happen in two phases. Districts 1, 2 and 5 officially come into existence in December, when three new councilmembers are sworn in after the election.
Since Andrei Obolenskiy was the only candidate to throw his name into the ring for the new District 2 seat, the council decided in August to appoint him to the post. He’ll be seated with the two other new council members in December.
Districts 3 and 4 come into play in 2026.
Three current councilmembers live in the future District 3 of Councilmember Zac Shess, whose term doesn’t expire until 2026. Councilmember Sue Noack’s term is also up in 2026.