Sonavne Concedes Danville Town Council Race As Storer, Carlson Maintain Leads

DANVILLE, CA — Denton Carlson and Robert Storer maintained commanding leads in the race for two seats on the Danville Town Council, according to the latest county totals.

As of 2:47 p.m. Friday, Vice Mayor Storer had a total of 11,864 votes, or 42.35%. Retired San Ramon Police Department Chief Denton Carlson had 11,126 votes, or 39.71%. Business owner and HR executive Pratima Sonavne had 5,027 votes, or 17.94 percent.

“Thank you, Danville, for your votes and your trust,” Carlson said Friday in a Facebook post. I’ve been overwhelmed by the calls, messages, and emails offering congratulations. Over the past several months, every conversation has reminded me how much this community cares about Danville’s future. This is an amazing town, full of people who truly want the best for everyone. Knowing you put your faith in me is humbling, and I am excited to get to work for every member of this community!

Storer, a construction property manager who has served on the Town Council since 2009, did not publicly release a statement. Patch reached out to Storer for comment.

“I didn’t win this one, and I’d be lying if I said that doesn’t sting,” Sonavne said in a Facebook post, where she also congratulated the winners and thanked her supporters. “But losing has taught me something winning might not have. I’ve seen how many of you care about this town. I’ve heard your worries and your hopes, and I’ve learned how much people want to be heard. Those conversations changed me, and I’ll carry them with me.”

As of Friday, Contra Costa County election officials estimated that 69,550 ballots remain unprocessed countywide, though it is unknown how many are from San Ramon’s District 4. The county is scheduled to release its next results Tuesday afternoon, and to certify the election Dec. 3.

On Dec. 3, Danville will also host the Mayor’s Installation and Community Service Awards.

Here’s where all the other Contra Costa races stand: