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California General Election

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · California

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Monday, October 19, 20265 months
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Monday, October 19, 20265 months
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Tuesday, November 3, 20265 months

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Voting

Early Voting Starts
Monday, October 5, 20264 months
Early Voting Ends
Monday, November 2, 20265 months
Mail Ballot Due
Tuesday, November 3, 20265 months

California

(916) 657-2166

Contests

1 race on the ballot

Local

East Bay Municipal Utility District Board of Directors Ward 7

East Bay Municipal Utility District Board of Directors Ward 7

Candidate (Uncontested)

April ChanNonpartisan
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Ballot Measures

5 measures for voters to decide

California Vote Requirements for Initiatives Requiring Supermajority Votes Amendment (2026)

Vote Requirements for Initiatives Requiring Supermajority Votes Amendment

Ballot measure supermajority requirementsInitiative and referendum process

Require initiatives that change vote thresholds to supermajority votes to pass by the same vote requirement as is being proposed

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports requiring <a href="https://ballotpedia.org/Initiated%20constitutional%20amendment">citizen-initiated constitutional amendments</a> that propose a higher vote threshold for future state or local ballot measures to meet the same higher threshold to pass (for example, a ballot initiative proposing a 60% requirement for certain other measures would itself require a 60% vote to pass).</p>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes requiring citizen-initiated constitutional amendments that propose a higher vote threshold for future state or local ballot measures also to meet the same higher threshold to pass.</p>

11 endorsements for YES · 10 endorsements for NO

California Second Mortgage Homebuyer Program and Revenue Bond Initiative (2026)

Second Mortgage Homebuyer Program and Revenue Bond Initiative

Housing assistance programs

Establish a homeownership loan program for households with incomes that do not exceed 200% of the area median income for a family of the same size in the county that requires at least a 3% of the purchase price of the qualified home for the downpayment

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports this initiative to:</p><ul><li>establish a second mortgage homebuyer program for qualified homebuyers on qualifying homes administered by the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA), and</li><li>authorize the CalHFA to issue up to $25 billion in bonds to fund the program.</li></ul>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes this initiative to establish a second mortgage homebuyer program.</p>

5 endorsements for YES

California Allow Public Financing of Election Campaigns Measure (2026)

Allow Public Financing of Election Campaigns Measure

Campaign financeElection administration and governance

Allow the state and local governments to create programs that provide candidates with public funds under spending limits and eligibility rules

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports repealing the ban on public financing of campaigns, enacted in <a href="https://ballotpedia.org/California_Proposition_73,_Funds_for_Election_Campaigns_Initiative_(June_1988)">1988</a>, and allowing the state and local governments to create programs that provide candidates with public funds under spending limits and eligibility rules.</p>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes repealing the ban on using public funds for election campaigns, keeping the prohibition in place with the existing exemption for charter cities.</p>

12 endorsements for YES · 1 endorsement for NO

California Eliminate State Officer Recall Successor Elections Amendment (2026)

Eliminate Successor Election at a State Officer Recall Election Amendment

Recall processState executive branch structure

Eliminate the successor election when a state officer is recalled, thereby leaving the office vacant until it is filled according to state law

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports amending the state constitution to:</p><ul><li>eliminate the simultaneous election of a successor when a state officer is recalled, thereby leaving the office vacant until it is filled according to state law;</li><li>allow the recalled officer to run again for the same office at the special election, if one is held; and</li><li>authorize the lieutenant governor to fill a gubernatorial vacancy until the expired term, unless the vacancy occurred before the close of the nomination period for the next statewide election during the first two years of the governor’s term, then a special election would be called and the winner would serve the remainder of the term.</li></ul>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes this amendment, thereby maintaining the requirement that a simultaneous election to fill the statewide office vacancy be held at the time of the recall election.</p>

4 endorsements for YES · 1 endorsement for NO

California Two-Thirds Vote Requirement for Special Taxes and Charter City Real Estate Transfer Tax Prohibition Initiative (2026)

Two-Thirds Vote Requirement for Special Taxes and Charter City Real Estate Transfer Tax Prohibition Initiative

Ballot measure supermajority requirementsLocal government finance and taxes

Require a two-thirds vote by the electorate to enact special local taxes enacted by successful citizen initiative campaigns

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports this initiative to:</p><ul><li>amend the California Constitution to increase the vote requirement to pass citizen-initiated local special taxes from a simple majority (50%+1) to a two-thirds (66.67%) vote;</li><li>prohibit charter cities from imposing their own real estate transfer taxes, whether for general or specific purposes, above the existing statutory rate of $0.275 per $500 of value; and</li><li>invalidate any property-related special taxes previously adopted with an approval rate below two-thirds or real estate transfer taxes in charter cities.</li></ul>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes this initiative to increase the threshold to enact citizen-initiated local special taxes and prohibit charter cities from levying real estate transfer taxes.</p>

4 endorsements for YES

Voter FAQ

Can I submit voter registration forms in person?
You can register to vote in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote. Same Day Voter Registration is a safety net for Californians who miss the deadline to register to vote or update their voter registration information. Voters can use the Same Day Voter Registration process, also known as conditional voter registration, from the day after the deadline all the way through Election Day. These ballots will be processed once the county elections office has completed the voter registration verification process.Learn more by visiting the California Secretary of State website or contacting your local election office.
How do I see what's on my ballot?
Visit your local election office website to find your Voter Information Guide, which includes your sample ballot.
How do I contact my state election office?
Secretary of State1500 11th Street, 5th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814Telephone: (916) 657-2166
Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?
If you choose to vote in person and you’ve voted in California before, you don’t need to show ID.If you’re a first time voter in a federal election who registered by mail and didn’t include your driver’s license number, California ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number on your registration, you may be asked to provide ID when you vote.Acceptable forms include: copy of a recent utility bill the county Voter Information Guide you received from your county elections office or another document sent to you by a government agency copy of your US passport copy of your driver's license copy of your official state identification card copy of your student identification card showing your name and photographYou can find a full list of acceptable forms of proof of identity on the California Secretary of State website.Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot.
How do I contact my local election office?
Visit your state’s site to find your local election office.
Who can register to vote?
To register in California you must: be a United States citizenbe a California residentbe at least 18 years old or older on Election Day not be currently serving a state or federal prison term for the conviction of a felonynot be currently found to be mentally incompetent to vote by a court Watch this video about who can register to vote from the California Secretary of State.
Register to Vote
Check that you're registered to vote on California's website. If you’re not registered: Register online by Oct 19. Your by mail registration form must be postmarked by Oct 19. You can register and vote at the same time when you vote in person during the early voting period or on Election Day. Visit the California website for information about when and where to register and vote in person.
How do I vote if I'm in the military or live overseas?
Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your local election office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.Send the application to your local election office.It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local election office.If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your local election office first. Then: You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in California. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov Watch this video about military and overseas voting from the California Secretary of State.
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