Four California cities—Livermore, Lafayette, Martinez, and Calistoga—are skipping November elections for ten local races, opting instead to appoint officials directly. Incumbents will stay in power, including mayors and council members, under state law when candidates match open seats. The move saves tens of thousands in election costs for Livermore and Lafayette, with Calistoga expecting big savings too. Martinez hasn’t released figures yet. This trend is spreading across the Bay Area and nationwide, as more local races go uncontested—though a few spots in Livermore and Martinez still head to the ballot.

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