2026 United States general election · Ballot
California
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16 races
Attorney General Vote for one
Rob Bonta Democratic · Incumbent Rob Bonta is the incumbent California Attorney General and Democratic candidate running for re-election in 2026. Full profile → Michael E. Gates Republican Republican Michael E. Gates, former Huntington Beach city attorney and federal DOJ official, is running for California Attorney General in 2026. Full profile →Governor Vote for one
Steve Hilton Republican Republican Steve Hilton, former UK adviser to PM David Cameron and ex-Fox News host, is running for Governor of California in 2026. Full profile → Xavier Becerra Democratic Democratic candidate for California governor in 2026; former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (2021–2025) Full profile →Insurance Commissioner Vote for one
Ben Allen Democratic California State Senator Ben Allen is running for California Insurance Commissioner in the November 2026 election. Full profile → Jane Kim Democratic Democrat Jane Kim, former SF Supervisor and civil-rights attorney, is running for California Insurance Commissioner in 2026. Full profile →Lieutenant Governor Vote for one
Fiona Ma Democratic California State Treasurer Fiona Ma is the 2026 Democratic nominee for California Lieutenant Governor. Full profile → Gloria Romero Republican Gloria Romero, former California State Senate Majority Leader, is running as a Republican for California Lieutenant Governor in 2026. Full profile →Secretary of State Vote for one
Shirley N. Weber Democratic · Incumbent Shirley N. Weber is California's incumbent Democratic Secretary of State, first appointed in 2021 and seeking re-election in 2026. Full profile → Donald P. (Don) Wagner Republican Republican Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner is the 2026 GOP nominee for California Secretary of State Full profile →State Assembly · District 1 Vote for one
Heather Hadwick Republican · Incumbent Republican Assemblymember Heather Hadwick represents California's 1st Assembly District and is seeking re-election in November 2026. Full profile → Dianna Margaret James Democratic Democratic challenger Dianna Margaret James is running for California Assembly District 1 against Republican incumbent Heather Hadwick. Full profile →State Assembly · District 12 Vote for one
Eric Lucan Democratic Democrat and Marin County Supervisor Eric Lucan is running for California State Assembly District 12 in November 2026. Full profile → Jackie Elward Democratic Jackie Elward, Rohnert Park councilmember and educator, runs as Democrat for California Assembly District 12 Full profile →State Assembly · District 27 Vote for one
Brian Pacheco Democratic Fresno County Supervisor and fourth-generation farmer seeking the open California Assembly District 27 seat as a Democrat in 2026. Full profile → Mike Murphy Republican Republican candidate for California's 27th Assembly District; former two-term Mayor of Merced Full profile →State Assembly · District 40 Vote for one
Pilar Schiavo Democratic · Incumbent California Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-AD40) is seeking re-election in 2026 after first being elected in 2022. Full profile → Rickey Tracy Hayes II Republican Republican candidate Rickey Tracy Hayes II seeks California State Assembly District 40 seat in November 2026 Full profile →State Assembly · District 55 Vote for one
Isaac G. Bryan Democratic · Incumbent Democratic California State Assemblymember Isaac G. Bryan represents District 55 and is seeking reelection in 2026. Full profile → Ashley M. Brown Democratic Democrat Ashley M. Brown, LAUSD social worker, is running for California State Assembly District 55 in 2026. Full profile →State Assembly · District 63 Vote for one
Natasha Johnson Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent Natasha Johnson represents California Assembly District 63, first elected in a 2025 special election. Full profile → Kevin Akin Peace and Freedom Peace and Freedom Party candidate Kevin Akin challenges incumbent in California Assembly District 63 Full profile →State Controller Vote for one
Malia M. Cohen Democratic · Incumbent Malia M. Cohen is the incumbent California State Controller and Democratic candidate for re-election in November 2026. Full profile → Herb W Morgan Republican Republican businessman Herb W. Morgan is challenging Democratic incumbent Malia Cohen for California State Controller in November 2026. Full profile →State Senate · District 2 Vote for one
Damon Connolly Democratic California Assemblymember Damon Connolly (D) is running for State Senate District 2 in November 2026. Full profile → Tief Gibbs Republican Tief Gibbs is the 2026 Republican candidate for California State Senate District 2, a small-business owner from Novato. Full profile →State Senate · District 20 Vote for one
Caroline Menjivar Democratic · Incumbent Incumbent California State Senator Caroline Menjivar (D-SD20) is a Marine veteran, EMT, and social worker seeking re-election in 2026. Full profile → Tony Rodriguez Republican Republican challenging incumbent Caroline Menjivar for California State Senate District 20 in the November 2026 general election Full profile →State Treasurer Vote for one
Eleni Kounalakis Democratic California Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis is the Democratic candidate for State Treasurer in 2026. Full profile → Jennifer Hawks Republican Jennifer Hawks is the 2026 Republican nominee for California State Treasurer, a retired business executive from Los Altos challenging Democrat Eleni Kounalakis. Full profile →Superintendent of Public Instruction Vote for one
Richard Barrera Nonpartisan San Diego school board president and labor organizer running for California Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2026 Full profile → Sonja Shaw Nonpartisan Sonja Shaw, Republican and Chino Valley school board president, is running for California Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2026. Full profile →U.S. House
52 districts
U.S. House · District 1 Vote for one
James Gallagher Republican · Incumbent Republican James Gallagher represents California's 1st District after winning a June 2026 special election. Full profile → Mike McGuire Democratic California Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire runs for Congress in CA-01 as a Democrat Full profile →U.S. House · District 2 Vote for one
Jared Huffman Democratic · Incumbent Jared Huffman is the Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for California's 2nd Congressional District, first elected in 2012. Full profile → Robin Littau Republican Republican small-business owner and school board member challenging incumbent Jared Huffman in California's 2nd Congressional District Full profile →U.S. House · District 3 Vote for one
Ami Bera Democratic · Incumbent Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative and physician running for California's 3rd Congressional District in 2026 Full profile → Robb Tucker Republican Nevada County Supervisor Robb Tucker is the 2026 Republican challenger in California's 3rd Congressional District race against incumbent Ami Bera. Full profile →U.S. House · District 4 Vote for one
Mike Thompson Democratic · Incumbent Democratic incumbent Mike Thompson seeks reelection in California's 4th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Eric Jones Democratic Democrat Eric Jones challenges incumbent Rep. Mike Thompson in California's 4th Congressional District general election (Nov. 3, 2026). Full profile →U.S. House · District 5 Vote for one
Tom McClintock Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent Tom McClintock seeks re-election to California's 5th Congressional District in November 2026. Full profile → Michael Masuda Democratic Democratic challenger Michael Masuda is running against Republican incumbent Tom McClintock for California's 5th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →U.S. House · District 6 Vote for one
Kevin Kiley No Party Preference · Incumbent Kevin Kiley is an incumbent U.S. Representative running in California's 6th District in 2026 as an independent after switching from the Republican Party. Full profile → Richard Pan Democratic Pediatrician and former CA state senator running for U.S. House in California's 6th Congressional District Full profile →U.S. House · District 7 Vote for one
Doris Matsui Democratic · Incumbent Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for California's 7th Congressional District, serving since 2005 Full profile → Mai Vang Democratic Sacramento City Councilmember and Ethnic Studies lecturer running as the 2026 Democratic candidate for California's 7th Congressional District Full profile →U.S. House · District 8 Vote for one
John Garamendi Democratic · Incumbent Incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. John Garamendi seeks re-election in California's 8th Congressional District in November 2026. Full profile → Rudy Recile Republican Republican challenger Rudy Recile, retired Army Major and small-business owner, faces incumbent Rep. John Garamendi in CA-08. Full profile →U.S. House · District 9 Vote for one
Josh Harder Democratic · Incumbent Democratic incumbent Josh Harder represents California's 9th Congressional District and is seeking reelection in November 2026. Full profile → John McBride Republican Republican challenger John McBride, an athletic performance coach from Lodi, is running against incumbent Josh Harder in California's 9th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →U.S. House · District 10 Vote for one
Mark DeSaulnier Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier represents California's 10th District and is seeking reelection in 2026. Full profile → Jeffrey Frese Republican Republican small-business owner Jeffrey Frese challenges Democratic incumbent Mark DeSaulnier in California's 10th Congressional District. Full profile →U.S. House · District 11 Vote for one
Connie Chan Democratic San Francisco District 1 Supervisor Connie Chan is the Democratic candidate for California's 11th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Scott Wiener Democratic California State Senator Scott Wiener (D) is running for Congress in CA-11's open seat in the November 2026 general election. Full profile →U.S. House · District 12 Vote for one
Lateefah Simon Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for California's 12th District, serving her first term since 2025 Full profile → Jamie Joyce Democratic Democratic challenger to Rep. Lateefah Simon in California's 12th Congressional District (2026) Full profile →U.S. House · District 13 Vote for one
Adam Gray Democratic · Incumbent Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for California's 13th Congressional District, serving in the 119th Congress Full profile → Kevin Lincoln Republican Republican candidate for U.S. House CA-13; former Mayor of Stockton (2021–2024) and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Full profile →U.S. House · District 14 Vote for one
Aisha Wahab Democratic · Incumbent Aisha Wahab, Democrat and first Afghan-American elected to Congress, represents California's 14th District as incumbent in the 2026 general election. Full profile → Melissa Hernandez Democratic Democratic candidate for CA-14; BART Board President and longtime Dublin public servant seeking her first congressional term Full profile →U.S. House · District 15 Vote for one
Kevin Mullin Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for California's 15th Congressional District, elected in 2022 and seeking reelection in 2026. Full profile → Charles Hoelter Republican Republican challenger to Rep. Kevin Mullin in California's 15th Congressional District; retired UPS supervisor Full profile →U.S. House · District 16 Vote for one
Sam T. Liccardo Democratic · Incumbent Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for California's 16th District; former two-term Mayor of San José Full profile → Peter Sundin Soulé Republican Republican challenger Peter Sundin Soulé running for California's 16th Congressional District in 2026 Full profile →U.S. House · District 17 Vote for one
Ro Khanna Democratic · Incumbent Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for California's 17th District, serving his fifth term since 2017. Full profile → Ritesh Tandon Republican Republican Ritesh Tandon challenges incumbent Ro Khanna in California's 17th Congressional District in November 2026. Full profile →U.S. House · District 18 Vote for one
Zoe Lofgren Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren has served California's 18th District since 1995 and is running for reelection in 2026. Full profile → Shane Lewis Republican Republican engineer Shane Lewis challenges incumbent Zoe Lofgren in California's 18th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →U.S. House · District 19 Vote for one
Jimmy Panetta Democratic · Incumbent Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta seeks re-election in California's 19th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Peter Coe Verbica Republican Republican Pete Verbica challenges Democratic incumbent Jimmy Panetta in California's 19th Congressional District in November 2026. Full profile →U.S. House · District 20 Vote for one
Vince Fong Republican · Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Vince Fong represents California's 20th Congressional District and is seeking reelection in 2026. Full profile → Sandra Van Scotter Democratic Democrat Sandra Van Scotter challenges Republican incumbent Vince Fong for California's 20th Congressional District seat in 2026. Full profile →U.S. House · District 21 Vote for one
Jim Costa Democratic · Incumbent Jim Costa is a Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for California's 21st Congressional District, serving since 2005. Full profile → Kyle Kirkland Republican Republican businessman and Club One Casino owner challenging for California's 21st Congressional District seat in 2026 Full profile →U.S. House · District 22 Vote for one
David G. Valadao Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent David G. Valadao represents California's 22nd Congressional District, centered in the San Joaquin Valley. Full profile → Randy Villegas Democratic Democratic challenger Randy Villegas, a professor and school board trustee, is running against incumbent Rep. David Valadao in CA-22. Full profile →U.S. House · District 23 Vote for one
Jay Obernolte Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent Jay Obernolte represents California's 23rd Congressional District and is a software developer and former state assemblyman. Full profile → Tessa Lynn Hodge Democratic Democratic challenger Tessa Lynn Hodge, a licensed clinical social worker, is running for California's 23rd Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →U.S. House · District 24 Vote for one
Salud Carbajal Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for California's 24th Congressional District, serving since 2017 Full profile → Bob Smith Republican Retired Navy commander and engineer challenging incumbent Rep. Salud Carbajal for California's 24th Congressional District seat Full profile →U.S. House · District 25 Vote for one
Raul Ruiz Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative Raul Ruiz, a physician and Harvard-trained public health expert, has served California's 25th District since 2013. Full profile → Joe Males Republican Republican candidate for California's 25th Congressional District and Hemet Mayor Pro Tem Full profile →U.S. House · District 26 Vote for one
Jacqui Irwin Democratic California Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin is the Democratic candidate for California's open 26th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Samuel Gallucci Republican Republican Samuel Gallucci, pastor and former PeopleSoft executive, runs for California's open 26th Congressional District seat in 2026. Full profile →U.S. House · District 27 Vote for one
George Whitesides Democratic · Incumbent Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for California's 27th Congressional District, first elected in 2024 Full profile → Jason Gibbs Republican Republican Jason Gibbs challenges Democratic incumbent George Whitesides in California's 27th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →U.S. House · District 28 Vote for one
Judy Chu Democratic · Incumbent Judy Chu is the Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for California's 28th Congressional District, running for re-election in 2026. Full profile → April A. Verlato Republican Republican attorney and former Arcadia mayor challenging for California's 28th Congressional District in 2026 Full profile →U.S. House · District 29 Vote for one
Luz Maria Rivas Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for CA-29, former California Assemblywoman, and founder of the nonprofit DIY Girls. Full profile → Angélica María Dueñas Democratic Democratic challenger Angélica María Dueñas seeks California's 29th Congressional District seat in November 2026. Full profile →U.S. House · District 30 Vote for one
Laura Friedman Democratic · Incumbent Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for California's 30th Congressional District, former Glendale Mayor and State Assemblywoman Full profile → Scott Alan Meyers Republican Republican attorney and small-business owner challenging incumbent Laura Friedman in California's 30th Congressional District Full profile →U.S. House · District 31 Vote for one
Gil Cisneros Democratic · Incumbent Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for California's 31st District, first elected in 2024 Full profile → Eric Ching Republican Republican Eric Ching, former Walnut city councilmember and mayor, is challenging incumbent Rep. Gil Cisneros in California's 31st District. Full profile →U.S. House · District 32 Vote for one
Brad Sherman Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative Brad Sherman has represented California's 32nd Congressional District since 1997. Full profile → Larry Thompson Republican Republican attorney and entertainment executive Larry Thompson is running for California's 32nd Congressional District in 2026 Full profile →U.S. House · District 33 Vote for one
Pete Aguilar Democratic · Incumbent Pete Aguilar is a Democratic U.S. Representative for California's 33rd District and House Democratic Caucus Chair, running for re-election in 2026. Full profile → Stephanie M. Vargas Republican Republican Stephanie M. Vargas challenges incumbent Pete Aguilar in California's 33rd Congressional District in 2026 Full profile →U.S. House · District 34 Vote for one
Jimmy Gomez Democratic · Incumbent Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez has represented California's 34th District since 2017 and serves on the House Ways and Means Committee. Full profile → Angela Gonzales-Torres Democratic Democratic candidate challenging Rep. Jimmy Gomez in CA-34; academic counselor and Highland Park community advocate Full profile →U.S. House · District 35 Vote for one
Norma J. Torres Democratic · Incumbent Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for California's 35th District, serving since 2015, and 2026 candidate. Full profile → Mike Cargile Republican Republican challenger for California's 35th Congressional District in the 2026 general election Full profile →U.S. House · District 36 Vote for one
Ted W. Lieu Democratic · Incumbent Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative Ted Lieu seeks re-election in California's 36th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Houston Brignano Republican Republican technology executive and Marine veteran challenging Rep. Ted Lieu in California's 36th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →U.S. House · District 37 Vote for one
Sydney Kamlager-Dove Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove seeks re-election to California's 37th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Samantha Mota Democratic Democratic challenger Samantha Mota is running for California's 37th Congressional District in November 2026. Full profile →U.S. House · District 38 Vote for one
Hilda Solis Democratic Hilda Solis, LA County Supervisor and former U.S. Labor Secretary, is the 2026 Democratic candidate for California's 38th Congressional District. Full profile → Pedro Antonio Casas Republican Republican challenger Pedro Antonio Casas, a retired Army colonel and forensic psychologist, is running for California's 38th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →U.S. House · District 39 Vote for one
Mark Takano Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for California's 39th District, serving since 2013 and seeking reelection in 2026. Full profile → Steve Manos Republican Steve Manos is a Republican Mayor of Lake Elsinore running for California's 39th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →U.S. House · District 40 Vote for one
Ken Calvert Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent Ken Calvert has represented Riverside County in Congress since 1993 and is running in CA-40 in 2026. Full profile → Young Kim Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent Young Kim seeks reelection to U.S. House representing California's 40th District in 2026. Full profile →U.S. House · District 41 Vote for one
Linda Sánchez Democratic · Incumbent Democratic incumbent Linda Sánchez represents CA-38 and is running for the redrawn CA-41 seat in November 2026. Full profile → Mitch Clemmons Republican Republican plumber and small-business owner challenging incumbent Linda Sánchez in California's redrawn 41st Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →U.S. House · District 42 Vote for one
Robert Garcia Democratic · Incumbent Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for California's 42nd District, seeking reelection in 2026 Full profile → Brian Burley Republican Republican candidate for California's 42nd Congressional District and Huntington Beach City School District trustee Full profile →U.S. House · District 43 Vote for one
Maxine Waters Democratic · Incumbent Maxine Waters is a Democratic U.S. Representative from California's 43rd District, serving since 1991 and currently in her seventeenth term. Full profile → Cristian Morales Republican Republican candidate challenging Rep. Maxine Waters in California's 43rd Congressional District, 2026 Full profile →U.S. House · District 44 Vote for one
Nanette Diaz Barragan Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative Nanette Díaz Barragán has served California's 44th Congressional District since January 2017. Full profile → Genevieve Angel Republican Genevieve Angel, Republican challenger for California's 44th Congressional District in the November 2026 election Full profile →U.S. House · District 45 Vote for one
Derek Tran Democratic · Incumbent Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for California's 45th District, seeking reelection in 2026 Full profile → Chuong V. Vo Republican Republican nominee Chuong V. Vo, a retired Torrance PD officer and former Cerritos mayor, challenges Democratic incumbent Derek Tran in CA-45. Full profile →U.S. House · District 46 Vote for one
Lou Correa Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Lou Correa seeks re-election in California's 46th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → David Pan Republican Republican David Pan, UCI professor, challenges incumbent Rep. Lou Correa in California's 46th Congressional District Full profile →U.S. House · District 47 Vote for one
Dave Min Democratic · Incumbent Dave Min is the Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for California's 47th Congressional District, first elected in 2024. Full profile → Jenny Rae Le Roux Republican Republican Jenny Rae Le Roux challenges for CA-47 congressional seat in November 2026 Full profile →U.S. House · District 48 Vote for one
Jim Desmond Republican San Diego County Supervisor and retired Delta Air Lines pilot running for U.S. House in California's 48th District Full profile → Marni von Wilpert Democratic Democrat Marni von Wilpert, San Diego City Councilmember, running for California's open 48th Congressional District seat in 2026 Full profile →U.S. House · District 49 Vote for one
Mike Levin Democratic · Incumbent Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for California's 49th District, serving since 2019 and seeking re-election in 2026. Full profile → Armen Kurdian Republican Armen Kurdian, retired Navy captain, is the 2026 Republican challenger in California's 49th Congressional District. Full profile →U.S. House · District 50 Vote for one
Scott Peters Democratic · Incumbent Scott Peters is a Democratic U.S. Representative from California's 50th District, first elected in 2012 and seeking reelection in 2026. Full profile → Steve Cohen Republican Republican challenger Steve Cohen, former KUSI-TV news director, runs against incumbent Scott Peters in CA-50. Full profile →U.S. House · District 51 Vote for one
Sara Jacobs Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative Sara Jacobs seeks her fourth term representing California's 51st District in 2026. Full profile → Ricardo Cabrera Republican Republican Ricardo Cabrera challenges incumbent Sara Jacobs in California's 51st Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →U.S. House · District 52 Vote for one
Juan Vargas Democratic · Incumbent Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative Juan Vargas seeks re-election in California's 52nd District in 2026. Full profile → Jeff Belle Republican Jeff Belle is the Republican challenger for California's 52nd Congressional District in the November 2026 general election. Full profile →Ballot measures
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- Proposition 1 Authorizes Bonds for Housing Affordability Programs Authorizes $11.25 billion in state general obligation bonds for housing affordability programs, including for California veterans, and to finance housing development projects seeking federal tax credits. Allocates funds: $5.1 billion to build and rehabilitate multifamily rental housing; $2.1 billion to acquire, rehabilitate, or preserve affordable housing; $1.25 billion for state-funded mortgages for veterans; $1.1 billion for homeownership and downpayment assistance; $1 billion for farmworker, tribal, and student housing; $500 million for housing infrastructure; and $200 million for local housing programs.
- Proposition 2 Increases State's Rainy Day Fund Increases California's Rainy Day Fund, approved by voters in 2014, to provide funding for education, health care, public safety, and other essential services during economic downturns. Doubles the budget reserve cap from 10% to 20% of General Fund revenues, requiring savings until Fund's balance equals 20% of General Fund. Requires additional savings in years when tax revenues are high. Increases budget reserves available for education, state debts, and pension obligations.
- Proposition 3 Provides Permanent Funding for Schools and Health Care by Extending Existing Tax on High Incomes Makes permanent the existing 2012 voter-approved tax rates for high-income Californians, currently set to expire in 2031. Rates apply to income over about $371,000 for single filers, $742,000 for joint filers, and $505,000 for heads of household (2025 levels; adjusted annually for inflation). Allocates tax revenues 89% to K–12 schools, 11% to community colleges. Allows local school boards to decide how revenues are spent; bars use for administrative costs. Increases General Fund revenues available for health care, budget reserves, and other programs.
- Proposition 4 Repeals Prohibition Against Public Funding of Election Campaigns Repeals the current prohibition against public funding of election campaigns. Allows state and local governments to establish public campaign financing programs for candidates who agree to spending limits and meet eligibility criteria. Prohibits use of funds earmarked for education, transportation, or public safety. Prohibits candidates from using public funds for legal defense costs, fines, or repayment of personal loans. Triples maximum fines for campaign contributions by foreign entities. Minor ongoing state costs of a few hundred thousand dollars per year.
- Proposition 5 Changes Recall Election Process for Statewide Officers Changes the recall election process for statewide officers. Removes the second question (who should replace the recalled official) from recall elections. If the Governor is recalled, the Lieutenant Governor becomes Governor for the remainder of the term or until a successor is elected. For all other recalled officers, the office remains vacant until filled by a subsequent special election or appointment under existing law. A recalled officer may be a candidate in a special election to fill the office. Net fiscal effect unknown; possible savings or costs of millions of dollars.
- Proposition 39 Prohibits Citizens from Voting Unless They Present Government-Issued Identification Prohibits voting by mail unless voter designates a government-issued identification number for their voter registration. Invalidates mail ballots if the envelope does not include the last four digits of a government-issued identification number matching the number on the voter's registration. Prohibits voting in person without presenting government-issued identification. Requires elections officials to annually report the percentage of each county's voters whose citizenship status has been verified. Estimated state and local costs of tens of millions to low hundreds of millions of dollars annually.
- Proposition 40 Imposes One-Time Tax on Certain Taxpayers Imposes a one-time tax of up to 5% on certain taxpayers with covered assets valued over $1 billion; covered assets include businesses, securities, art, collectibles, and intellectual property, but exclude real property and some pensions and retirement accounts. Allocates 90% of tax revenues for health care, 10% for food assistance or education-related programs; prohibits using revenues to replace existing funding. Exempts such revenues from constitutional requirements for school funding, budget reserves, and state spending limit.
- Proposition 41 Prohibits New State Taxes That Exclude Revenues From State Spending Limit; Requires Audits for New State Special Taxes Prohibits any new state taxes that exclude their revenues from the state spending limit approved by voters in 1979. For statewide special taxes, requires a pre-election audit of programs that would receive funding from a voter-proposed special tax, and recurring audits of programs funded by special taxes enacted after January 1, 2026. States that other voter-approved measures on the same ballot are void if they conflict with this measure and this measure receives more affirmative votes.
- Proposition 37 Creates Loan Program for Middle-Income Buyers of Qualified New Homes Authorizes up to $25 billion in revenue bonds to offer eligible buyers fixed-rate mortgages covering up to 17% of the purchase price of a qualified new home (new construction or first sale of converted nonresidential property, priced below about $1 million–$1.5 million depending on county, adjusted annually). Borrowers must be California residents for one year, occupy the home, earn less than twice the area median income, and pay at least 3% down. Requires bonds be repaid by homeowners' mortgage payments, not the state. No direct state or local costs.
- Proposition 38 Authorizes Bonds for Immunology Medical Research Authorizes $8.4 billion in state general obligation bonds for immunology and immunotherapy research, with at least half dedicated to cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer's disease. Allocates funds equally between a single UC-affiliated nonprofit medical research institute and competitive research grants for public or nonprofit universities and institutions. Requires funding recipients to sell technology and drugs derived from research in California for 20% below national average price. General Fund repays bonds; General Fund receives 10% of licensing royalties until bonds are repaid. Estimated state cost of $500–$600 million annually for about 20 years.
- Proposition 44 Requires Community Health Clinics to Spend 90% of Revenue on Program Services Imposes penalties on nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Centers (community clinics providing primary care to medically underserved areas and populations) that spend less than 90% of revenue on program services advancing their charitable purpose, including patient services. The Department of Public Health may waive spending requirements in exceptional circumstances. Authorizes the Attorney General to publish guidance defining qualifying expenditures. Monetary penalties may be refunded if centers become compliant within five years. Authorizes criminal charges for false reports or artificially increasing the spending ratio.
- Proposition 45 Modifies Environmental Review for Certain Projects Amends CEQA to expedite environmental review for specified 'essential' project categories including housing, transportation, water, health facilities, wildfire mitigation, educational facilities, broadband, and clean energy. Sets binding deadlines for agencies to complete environmental review and take required actions; allows expedited review limiting obligation to consider multiple project alternatives; establishes deadlines for filing and resolving lawsuits challenging approvals; limits evidence courts may consider and relief courts can order. Project applicants may choose new or existing procedures.
- Proposition 42 Prohibits New State Personal Property Taxes and Certain Retroactive State Taxes Prohibits new state taxes on personal property, including business interests, intellectual property, and financial assets (including retirement and investment accounts). Prohibits new state taxes that apply retroactively based on the taxpayer's conduct, activities, or status that occurred before the new tax's effective date. Applies to new taxes enacted or taking effect on or after January 1, 2026. States that other voter-approved measures on the same ballot are void if they conflict with this measure and this measure receives more affirmative votes.
- Proposition 43 Limits Voters' Ability to Raise Revenues for Local Government Services Currently, local governments must obtain two-thirds voter approval to impose, extend, or increase special taxes they place on the ballot, but this requirement does not apply to special taxes put on the ballot by voter signature gathering. This measure would require voter-proposed local special taxes to also receive two-thirds voter approval (rather than a simple majority) to pass. Applies to voter-proposed ballot measures approved after January 1, 2027. Could result in lower local government tax revenues in the future.