California elections, 2026
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This page provides information on the 2026 elections in California, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
Election dates
Statewide election dates in California are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.
Statewide election dates
June 2, 2026: Primary
November 3, 2026: General election
Offices on the ballot
| California elections, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Office | Elections? | More information |
| U.S. Senate | — | — |
| U.S. House | ✓ | Click here |
| Congress special election | — | — |
| Governor | ✓ | Click here |
| Other state executive | ✓ | Click here |
| State Senate | ✓ | Click here |
| State House | ✓ | Click here |
| Special state legislative | — | — |
| State Supreme Court | ✓ | Click here |
| Intermediate appellate courts | ✓ | Click here |
| School boards | — | — |
| Municipal government | — | — |
| Recalls | ✓ | Click here |
| Ballot measures | ✓ | Click here |
| Local ballot measures | — | — |
Legend: ✓ election(s) / — no elections
Subject to Ballotpedia's scope
Noteworthy elections
Below is a list of races in this state that are receiving in-depth coverage on Ballotpedia. Click the link below to learn about that race.
Statewide ballot measures
- See also: California 2026 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allow Public Financing of Election Campaigns Measure | Election administration; Campaign finance | Allow the state and local governments to create programs that provide candidates with public funds under spending limits and eligibility rules | |
| Eliminate Successor Election at a State Officer Recall Election Amendment | State executive structure; Recall | Eliminate the successor election when a state officer is recalled, thereby leaving the office vacant until it is filled according to state law | |
| Vote Requirements for Initiatives Requiring Supermajority Votes Amendment | Supermajority; Initiative process | Require initiatives that change vote thresholds to supermajority votes to pass by the same vote requirement as is being proposed |
What's on your ballot?
- See also: Sample Ballot Lookup
Local election officials
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