November 3, 2026 California General Election
11/3/2026• State of California• Upcoming ballot
Statewide general election foundation seeded from the California Secretary of State qualified statewide ballot measures list. Candidate races and local measures remain pending official ballot import.
CivicCause provides a simplified view of contests and measures for this election scope. It is not a replacement for the official address-specific voter guide.
Voters should check the official county and California Secretary of State voter guides for their exact ballot.
Ballot guide
Use this as a local and regional election explainer. District-level contests and measures remain visible in All where CivicCause cannot determine address-level eligibility.
Candidate Races
18 shown
For Auditor, Berkeley
For Rent Stabilization Board Commissioners, Berkeley
For School Directors, Berkeley
For Member Of City Council District #1, Berkeley
For Member Of City Council District #4, Berkeley
For Member Of City Council District #7, Berkeley
For Member Of City Council District #8, Berkeley
14th Assembly District
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
Secretary Of State
Controller
Treasurer
Attorney General
Insurance Commissioner
State Superintendent Of Public Instruction
Member, State Board Of Equalization, 2nd District
12th Congressional District
Measures
21 shown
City of Berkeley - Initiative - Soda Tax Measure
City of Berkeley
Official source availableCivicCause summary
Shall the measure replacing the City's $0.01 per fluid ounce general tax on the distribution of sugar-sweetened beverages with a $0.02 per fluid ounc…
City of Berkeley - Bond Measure
City of Berkeley
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Shall the measure authorizing issuance of $300,000,000 in general obligation bonds to fund acquisition and improvement of fire stations, emergency re…
City of Berkeley - Sales Tax Measure
City of Berkeley
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Shall the measure levying a 0.5% sales tax in Berkeley, increasing the total sales tax rate in the City to 10.75%, estimated to generate $9,000,000 t…
City of Berkeley - Charter Amendment Measure
City of Berkeley
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Shall the measure amending the City Charter to reduce candidate filing fees; eliminate signatures in lieu of filing fee process; eliminate certain pe…
City of Berkeley - Rent Ordinance Amendment Measure
City of Berkeley
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Shall the measure to amend the Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Just Cause Ordinance by making most rent control and registration exemptions inapp…
City of Berkeley - Initiative - Arts Tax Measure
City of Berkeley
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Shall the measure creating a special parcel tax to fund grants for performing arts organizations, art projects, art organizations operational and pro…
City of Berkeley - Initiative - Public Bank Measure
City of Berkeley
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Shall the measure creating a special parcel tax to capitalize and support a public bank to fund investments in affordable housing, green energy/infra…
SB 417: Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026
State of California
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Qualified statewide ballot measure for the November 3, 2026 General Election. Official proposition number not yet assigned.
ACA 20: Save for California's Future Act
State of California
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Qualified statewide ballot measure for the November 3, 2026 General Election. Official proposition number not yet assigned.
Provides permanent funding for schools and healthcare by extending existing tax on high incomes
State of California
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Qualified statewide ballot measure for the November 3, 2026 General Election. Official proposition number not yet assigned.
SB 42: Public campaign financing
State of California
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Qualified statewide ballot measure for the November 3, 2026 General Election. Official proposition number not yet assigned.
SCA 1: Elections: recall of state officers
State of California
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Qualified statewide ballot measure for the November 3, 2026 General Election. Official proposition number not yet assigned.
Creates loan program for middle-income buyers of qualified new homes
State of California
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Qualified statewide ballot measure for the November 3, 2026 General Election. Official proposition number not yet assigned.
Authorizes bonds for immunology research
State of California
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Qualified statewide ballot measure for the November 3, 2026 General Election. Official proposition number not yet assigned.
Establishes additional voter identification and citizenship verification requirements
State of California
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Qualified statewide ballot measure for the November 3, 2026 General Election. Official proposition number not yet assigned.
Imposes one-time tax on certain individuals and trusts
State of California
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Qualified statewide ballot measure for the November 3, 2026 General Election. Official proposition number not yet assigned.
Requires audits of programs funded by new state special taxes
State of California
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Qualified statewide ballot measure for the November 3, 2026 General Election. Official proposition number not yet assigned.
Prohibits new state personal property taxes and certain retroactive state taxes
State of California
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Qualified statewide ballot measure for the November 3, 2026 General Election. Official proposition number not yet assigned.
ACA 22: Local taxes: limitation
State of California
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Qualified statewide ballot measure for the November 3, 2026 General Election. Official proposition number not yet assigned.
Requires community health clinics spend 90% of revenue on program services
State of California
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Qualified statewide ballot measure for the November 3, 2026 General Election. Official proposition number not yet assigned.
Modifies environmental review for certain projects
State of California
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Qualified statewide ballot measure for the November 3, 2026 General Election. Official proposition number not yet assigned.