Hercules' waterfront redevelopment project has been the defining issue in local politics for over a decade. The city's diverse community — including significant Filipino and Indian American populations — creates multilingual campaign requirements. Hercules has approximately 26,000 residents and 16,000 registered voters across Contra Costa County. Local seats on the ballot include Hercules City Council (5 members), West Contra Costa Unified School District. Issues driving Hercules campaigns: Waterfront development; Ferry service expansion; Youth programs and recreation. Local Campaign Pros runs end-to-end campaigns for Hercules candidates and measures — strategy, mail, voter data, lawn signs, field, and FPPC compliance tuned to the Contra Costa County voter file.
Last reviewed: 2026-08-21