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How to vote in California's November 2026 general election
Voters have several ways to cast their ballots in the Nov. 3 general election. Here's your guide for how to vote.
Your guide to Proposition 39: Stricter voter ID requirements
Prop 39 brings the national debate around U.S. election integrity home to California by proposing stricter new voter identification and citizenship verification requirements for state elections.
Your guide to L.A. County Charter Amendment E: Jail alternatives
County voters are being asked to fill in gaps to implement previously approved ethics reforms and fix a goof that invalidated a jail alternatives proposal.
Your guide to Proposition 37: Loans for middle-income homeowners
If passed by voters, Proposition 37 would create a down payment loan program for middle-income homebuyers. The state's housing finance agency would loan up to 17% of a home sale price.
Your guide to L.A. County Charter Amendment A: Binding arbitration
Measure A would require binding arbitration if talks between county officials and unions representing sheriff's deputies, firefighters, lifeguards and other groups reach an impasse.
Your guide to L.A. City Charter Amendment PRK: More money for parks
Los Angeles City Charter Amendment PRK would double the amount of money set aside for L.A.'s park system over 10 years. City leaders would need to find a way to pay for those increases later on.
Your guide to the California secretary of state race: Weber vs. Wagner
California voters will decide whether incumbent Shirley Weber will be reelected as secretary of state of California or her challenger, Republican Don Wagner, will take the office.
Your guide to Proposition 43: Voting thresholds for local special taxes
Prop 43 would require two-thirds voter approval for all local special taxes, including citizen-sponsored measures that California courts have allowed to pass with a simple majority.
Your guide to the California insurance commissioner race: Allen vs. Kim
State Sen. Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) is facing off against former San Francisco Supervisor Jane Kim in the race for California insurance commissioner.
Your guide to the California Congressional District 45 race: Tran vs. Vo
California Congressional District 45 race: Democrat Derek Tran faces upstart Chuong Vo, a retired police officer who beat out a slew of fellow Republicans to reach the general election.
Your guide to Proposition 3: Making a high-income tax extension permanent
Prop 3 would make permanent an expiring income tax on the top 2% of California taxpayers that provides money for education, healthcare and other services.
Your guide to Proposition 5: Big changes to recall elections in California
Prop 5 would make major changes to how recall elections are conducted in California, especially affecting the office of governor.
Oct 3, 2026