California
U.S. Senate
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What's on the ballot in California?
California's next election is November 3, 2026 (California 2026 general election). 127 races across 4 offices are on the ballot in California.
California 2026 general election
November 3, 2026
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U.S. House, District 1
3 candidatesContested
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U.S. House, District 10
1 candidate
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U.S. House, District 11
4 candidatesContested
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U.S. House, District 13
1 candidate
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U.S. House, District 14
3 candidatesContested
California
U.S. House, District 15
1 candidate
Governor races
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State House races
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State House, District 1
1 candidate
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State House, District 10
1 candidate
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State House, District 11
1 candidate
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State House, District 12
1 candidate
California
State House, District 13
1 candidate
California
State House, District 14
1 candidate
Recent California coverage
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Los Angeles limits immigration agents’ use of city property
ImmigrationA new ordinance adds Mayor Karen Bass’ municipal-property restrictions for immigration agents to the Los Angeles city code.
The Ballot California Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
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California sets fines for robotaxis blocking responders
Economy and jobsNew autonomous-vehicle rules allow fines when robotaxis impede emergency responders in California.
The Ballot California News DeskOct 4, 2026
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California bans electric shock gloves in law enforcement
Public safetyA new California law prohibits law enforcement personnel from using electric shock gloves.
The Ballot California DeskOct 4, 2026
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California math-testing bill SB 1067 signed into law
Foreign policySB 1067, a California math-testing measure associated with a San Diego state senator, has been signed into law.
The Ballot California Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
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California Governor Signs Three AI, Workplace Surveillance Bills
Elections and votingThe three measures establish California laws addressing artificial intelligence and monitoring in the workplace.
The Ballot California News DeskOct 4, 2026
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Newsom signs Rubio measure targeting court abuse
Foreign policyGov. Gavin Newsom signed state Sen. Susan Rubio’s legislation aimed at stopping abusers from using courts against survivors.
The Ballot California DeskOct 4, 2026
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Newsom signs VPP, balcony solar bills; vetoes another
Energy and environmentCalifornia’s governor approved bills on virtual power plants and balcony solar but rejected separate community solar legislation.
The Ballot California News DeskOct 4, 2026
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California limits use of AI in employee dismissals
Elections and votingA new California law restricts how artificial intelligence may be used when employers decide to dismiss workers.
The Ballot California DeskOct 3, 2026
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Newsom signs California SB 690 on pen-register claims
Elections and votingThe new California law changes the legal landscape for lawsuits involving pen registers, without a directly linked election or candidate race.
The Ballot California Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
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Bass signs directive addressing ICE raids in Los Angeles
ImmigrationExecutive Directive 17 is intended to strengthen Los Angeles’ response to ICE raids and masked federal agents.
The Ballot California News DeskOct 3, 2026
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California and six states sue over federal funding
Elections and votingThe states accuse the Trump administration of withholding money that Congress approved.
The Ballot California DeskOct 3, 2026
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Padilla challenges tax-credit plan affecting 700,000
Economy and jobsPadilla, Cortez Masto and Wyden say the Trump administration cannot change tax credits enacted by Congress.
The Ballot California Policy DeskOct 3, 2026