List of California local ballot measures
This page provides an overview of local ballot measure elections in California.
In 2026, Ballotpedia is covering local ballot measures that appear on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California and Virginia. Ballotpedia is also covering electoral system-related ballot measures, like ranked-choice voting, outside of the largest cities.
Click here to access a list of statewide ballot measures in California.
Lists of local ballot measures
By year
Select a year below to view a list of local ballot measures in California that were covered by Ballotpedia that year.
Here's the index:
By county
Select a county below to see a list of local ballot measures covered by Ballotpedia in that county.
Laws governing local ballot measures
Laws governing local ballot measures in California
- Article 2, Section 11 of the California Constitution provides for initiative and referendum at the local level, including counties and general law cities.
See also