California early vote

On the ballot

• Governor

  Democratic:

  Xavier Becerra

  Republican:

  Steve Hilton

  Source: California Secretary of State (opens in a new tab).

• Every candidate in our files, with party labels as the state lists them.

Statewide ballot measures

14 on the California ballot. Titles are quoted from the state; local measures vary by county and city.

• Proposition 1

  Legislative Statute

  “Authorizes Bonds for Housing Affordability Programs.”

  Official text and summary for Proposition 1 (opens in a new tab)

• Proposition 2

  Legislative Constitutional Amendment

  “Increases State’s Rainy Day Fund.”

  Official text and summary for Proposition 2 (opens in a new tab)

• Proposition 3

  Initiative Constitutional Amendment

  “Provides Permanent Funding for Schools and Health Care by Extending Existing Tax on High Incomes.”

  Official text and summary for Proposition 3 (opens in a new tab)

• Proposition 4

  Legislative Statute

  “Repeals Prohibition Against Public Funding of Election Campaigns.”

  Official text and summary for Proposition 4 (opens in a new tab)

• Proposition 5

  Legislative Constitutional Amendment

  “Changes Recall Election Process for Statewide Officers.”

  Official text and summary for Proposition 5 (opens in a new tab)

• Proposition 37

  Initiative Statute

  “Creates Loan Program for Middle-Income Buyers of Qualified New Homes.”

  Official text and summary for Proposition 37 (opens in a new tab)

• Proposition 38

  Initiative Statute

  “Authorizes Bonds for Immunology Medical Research.”

  Official text and summary for Proposition 38 (opens in a new tab)

• Proposition 39

  Initiative Constitutional Amendment

  “Prohibits Citizens from Voting Unless They Present Government-Issued Identification.”

  Official text and summary for Proposition 39 (opens in a new tab)

• Proposition 40

  Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute

  “Imposes One-Time Tax on Certain Taxpayers.”

  Official text and summary for Proposition 40 (opens in a new tab)

• Proposition 41

  Initiative Constitutional Amendment

  “Prohibits New State Taxes That Exclude Revenues from State Spending Limit. Requires Audits for New State Special Taxes.”

  Official text and summary for Proposition 41 (opens in a new tab)

• Proposition 42

  Initiative Constitutional Amendment

  “Prohibits New State Personal Property Taxes and Certain Retroactive State Taxes.”

  Official text and summary for Proposition 42 (opens in a new tab)

• Proposition 43

  Legislative Constitutional Amendment

  “Limits Voters’ Ability to Raise Revenues for Local Government Services.”

  Official text and summary for Proposition 43 (opens in a new tab)

• Proposition 44

  Initiative Statute

  “Requires Community Health Clinics Spend 90% Of Revenue on Program Services.”

  Official text and summary for Proposition 44 (opens in a new tab)

• Proposition 45

  Initiative Statute

  “Modifies Environmental Review for Certain Projects.”

  Official text and summary for Proposition 45 (opens in a new tab)

From the California Secretary of State (opens in a new tab), checked October 26, 2026. Your sample ballot from your county shows exactly what you'll vote on.