County government · Alameda
County Elections Office
Listed for Alameda County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.
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Ballots, candidates and election results in California
Neutral official voter-guide, candidate-list, accessible-ballot and results referrals. Check the election date and precinct-specific contests with the publisher.
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- This directory is not an official ballot. County and state guides can cover different contests; use the county's official resource for your precinct.
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County government · Alpine
County Clerk
Elections office
Full guide, contact details & sources →County government · Amador
Recorder-Clerk
Elections office
3 more service links
County government · Butte
County Clerk-Recorder
Elections office
Full guide, contact details & sources →County government · Calaveras
Clerk Recorder
Elections office
2 more service links
County government · Colusa
Clerk & Recorder
Elections office
Full guide, contact details & sources →County government · Contra Costa
County Elections Office
Listed for Contra Costa County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.
Full guide, contact details & sources →County government · Del Norte
County Clerk-Recorder
Elections office
Full guide, contact details & sources →County government · El Dorado
County Elections Office
Listed for El Dorado County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.
2 more service links
County government · Fresno
County Clerk/Registrar of Voters
Elections office
2 more service links
Election Results (opens in a new tab)
County-published election reporting status
Election night results are semifinal official canvass results and should not be considered final official results. Election results updates are time stamped. Check the time stamp carefully each time you view the results. If results are not updating, it may be necessary to "Reload or Refresh" the page.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
County government · Glenn
County Elections Office
Listed for Glenn County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.
2 more service links
County government · Humboldt
County Clerk-Recorder
Elections office
Voter Information Guide (opens in a new tab)
County-published guide contents, correction and access
Your Voter Information Guide is produced by the Humboldt County Office of Elections and is your trusted source for viewing your sample ballot, election information, vote center locations, candidate statements, measure information and more.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
2 more service links
County government · Imperial
County Elections Office
Listed for Imperial County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.
Full guide, contact details & sources →County government · Inyo
County Elections Office
Listed for Inyo County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.
Full guide, contact details & sources →County government · Kern
Auditor-Controller-County Clerk
Elections office
2 more service links
County government · Kings
County Elections Office
Listed for Kings County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.
3 more service links
County government · Lake
County Elections Office
Listed for Lake County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.
1 more service link
County government · Lassen
County Clerk-Recorder
Elections office
1 more service link
County government · Los Angeles
Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
Elections office
3 more service links
County government · Madera
County Clerk-Recorder
Elections office
1 more service link
County government · Marin
County Elections Office
Listed for Marin County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.
County voter guide and published corrections (opens in a new tab)
Published Marin correction to its county voter guide; November 2026 election
Recent Change in Drop Box Dates: County Voter Information Guide Incorrect. Due to a new law signed on September 19, 2026, the day Official Drop Boxes open has changed. Drop Boxes will be open starting October 4, 2026. The law passed after the Marin County Voter Guide (VIG) was created. The VIG shows an older date.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
1 more service link
County government · Mariposa
County Clerk
Elections office
Full guide, contact details & sources →County government · Mendocino
County Elections Office
Listed for Mendocino County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.
1 more service link
County government · Merced
County Elections Office
Listed for Merced County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.
1 more service link
County government · Modoc
County Clerk
Elections office
Full guide, contact details & sources →County government · Mono
Clerk Recorder
Elections office
Amended voter information guides and printing-error notice (opens in a new tab)
County-published guide contents, correction and access
The Mono County Elections Department recently identified a printing error affecting local Voter Information Guides mailed to Mono County voters for the November 3, 2026 General Election.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
County-published guide contents, correction and access
Upon identifying the issue, Mono County Elections immediately began working with its printing vendor to correct the error. Amended Voter Information Guides containing the correct information will be mailed to voters as soon as possible.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Voter Information Guides (opens in a new tab)
County-published guide contents, correction and access
The County Voter Information Guide and Sample Ballot mailed to you is based on your Voting Precinct. To find your Voting Precinct, go to the Voting Precincts & Polling Places page and search for an address or locate on the map.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
4 more service links
County government · Monterey
County Elections Office
Listed for Monterey County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.
2 more service links
County government · Napa
County Elections Office
Listed for Napa County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.
2 more service links
County voter pamphlet access and large-print requests (opens in a new tab)
County-published guide contents, correction and access
For state and federal elections, voters receive two guides: the Voter Information Pamphlet, prepared by the Napa County Election Division, and the California Voter Information Guide, prepared by the Secretary of State.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
County government · Nevada
County Clerk-Recorder
Elections office
County and State Voter Information Guide and Sample Ballot (opens in a new tab)
County-published guide contents, correction and access
A full countywide Voter Information Guide with all county races and measures can be found at the following link: https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/71371/Master-VIG-Revised
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
1 more service link
County government · Orange
County Elections Office
Listed for Orange County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.
1 more service link
County government · Placer
Clerk-Recorder
Elections office
3 more service links
County government · Plumas
Clerk-Recorder
Elections office
Full guide, contact details & sources →County government · Riverside
County Elections Office
Listed for Riverside County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.
Full guide, contact details & sources →California state agency · Sacramento
California Secretary of State — Election information
One statewide Secretary of State information guide. Sacramento is the administrative route anchor. Use the county's published voting and ballot-return locations, and confirm precinct-specific contests with the relevant county election office.
Official November 3, 2026 state voter information guide (opens in a new tab)
Service area: California statewide information and referrals; no precinct-specific ballot or individual eligibility determination
Statewide guide scope; local county and precinct information is separate
This guide contains information about statewide candidates and voting resources available to you. I encourage you to review it carefully and seek additional trusted election information by visiting the Secretary of State's website at vote.ca.gov or by contacting your county elections office. A list of California county elections offices can be found at https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/county-elections-offices.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Certified state candidate list — November 3, 2026 (official PDF link) (opens in a new tab)
Service area: California statewide information and referrals; no precinct-specific ballot or individual eligibility determination
State voter-guide candidate information (opens in a new tab)
Service area: California statewide information and referrals; no precinct-specific ballot or individual eligibility determination
4 more service links
November 2026 results publication and certification schedule (opens in a new tab)
Service area: California statewide information and referrals; no precinct-specific ballot or individual eligibility determination
November 3, 2026 General Election; results availability begins after polls close
Election results for the November 3, 2026, General Election are available beginning after the polls close at 8:00 p.m. on the California Secretary of State’s Election Results website at electionresults.sos.ca.gov.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
November 2026 Election Night and subsequent canvass updates
Results will begin to be posted at 8:00 p.m. and will be updated throughout Election Night. In the days afterwards, the results will be updated each day throughout the canvass as counties count the remaining ballots.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Official statewide election results archive (opens in a new tab)
Service area: California statewide information and referrals; no precinct-specific ballot or individual eligibility determination
Remote Accessible Vote-by-Mail instructions (opens in a new tab)
Service area: California statewide information and referrals; no precinct-specific ballot or individual eligibility determination
Audio, PDF and large-print state guide versions (opens in a new tab)
Service area: California statewide information and referrals; no precinct-specific ballot or individual eligibility determination
County government · Sacramento
County Elections Office
Listed for Sacramento County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.
2 more service links
County voter information guide access notice (opens in a new tab)
County-published guide contents, correction and access
The Voter Registration and Elections (VRE) Office has begun mailing the County Voter Information Guide (CVIG) for the November 3, 2026, General Election to Sacramento County registered voters. Voters will receive their CVIG in English unless a language preference for Spanish, Chinese or Vietnamese was indicated. If you would like to update your language preference you may do so online at: https://myvoterportal.saccounty.gov/VoterAction.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
County government · San Benito
County Clerk-Recorder
Elections office
3 more service links
County government · San Bernardino
County Elections Office
Listed for San Bernardino County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.
My Voter Information Guide (opens in a new tab)
County voter information guide contents
The Voter Information Guide is a booklet published by the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters that includes information about voting, candidates and measures, a sample ballot, and polling place information.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
3 more service links
Election Results (opens in a new tab)
County-published election reporting status
The first posting of Unofficial Election Night Results will be available by 8:30 p.m. on election night.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
County government · San Diego
County Elections Office
Listed for San Diego County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.
1 more service link
County government · San Francisco
County Elections Office
Listed for San Francisco County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.
1 more service link
County government · San Joaquin
County Elections Office
Listed for San Joaquin County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.
3 more service links
County government · San Luis Obispo
Clerk-Recorder
Elections office
3 more service links
County government · San Mateo
County Elections Office
Listed for San Mateo County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.
Full guide, contact details & sources →County government · Santa Barbara
County Elections Office
Listed for Santa Barbara County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.
2 more service links
County government · Santa Clara
County Elections Office
Listed for Santa Clara County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.
3 more service links
County government · Santa Cruz
County Clerk
Elections office
Full guide, contact details & sources →County government · Shasta
County Clerk/Registrar of Voters
Elections office
3 more service links
County government · Sierra
Clerk-Recorder/Elections
Elections office
1 more service link
County government · Siskiyou
County Clerk-Registrar of Voters
Elections office
1 more service link
County government · Solano
County Elections Office
Listed for Solano County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.
Poll Place/Sample Ballot Look Up (opens in a new tab)
Published SMS assistance channel; message and data rates may apply
Text 707-306-0641 to request copies of your Voter Guide, a sample or replacement ballot, or other questions. (Msg & data rates may apply)
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
2 more service links
County government · Sonoma
County Elections Office
Listed for Sonoma County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.
Online Version of County Voter Information Guide (opens in a new tab)
Published county-guide mailing and online-access notice; confirm current election
Our County Voter Information Guides went out in the mail after the official ballots this election. If you haven’t received it, you can access it online by clicking here.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
2 more service links
County government · Stanislaus
County Clerk-Recorder
Elections office
Sample Ballot Lookup Tool (opens in a new tab)
County guide contents; local candidates and measures are distinct from the state guide
COUNTY GUIDE HAS A GREEN SECTION AT THE TOP: LOCAL CANDIDATES AND MEASURES, SAMPLE BALLOT, VOTE CENTER AND DROP BOX LIST.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
2 more service links
County government · Sutter
Clerk-Recorder
Elections office
Full guide, contact details & sources →County government · Tehama
County Elections Office
Elections office
Full guide, contact details & sources →County government · Trinity
Clerk / Recorder
Elections office
1 more service link
County government · Tulare
County Elections Office
Listed for Tulare County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.
Full guide, contact details & sources →County government · Tuolumne
County Clerk
Elections office
Local Voter Information Guide (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Combined county guide does not identify an individual voter's contests
Local Voter Information Guide - *Covers all ballot types. Please review the guide included with your ballot for contests exclusive to your voting precinct.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
County government · Ventura
County Clerk-Recorder / Registrar of Voters
Elections office
1 more service link
County government · Yolo
County Elections Office
Listed for Yolo County, California. The cited official directory identifies this office; task requirements and the availability of individual locations must be confirmed with the office.
3 more service links
Accessible county voter information guides (opens in a new tab)
Local county guide scope and online availability
When the County Voter Information Guide becomes available, this County Voter Information Guide link will take you to the County's Accessible Voter Guide website, which also provides access to the Remote Accessible Vote-by-Mail system. The County Voter Information Guide contains information about voting in Yolo County and contests on the ballot that are not voted upon statewide.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
County government · Yuba
County Clerk-Recorder
Elections office
1 more service link
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