November 3, 2026 California General Election
11/3/2026• State of California• Upcoming ballot
Statewide general election foundation seeded from the California Secretary of State qualified statewide ballot measures list. Candidate races and local measures remain pending official ballot import.
CivicCause provides a simplified view of contests and measures for this election scope. It is not a replacement for the official address-specific voter guide.
Voters should check the official county and California Secretary of State voter guides for their exact ballot.
Ballot guide
Use this as a local and regional election explainer. District-level contests and measures remain visible in All where CivicCause cannot determine address-level eligibility.
Candidate Races
3 shown
Measures
7 shown
City of Berkeley - Initiative - Soda Tax Measure
City of Berkeley
Official source availableCivicCause summary
Shall the measure replacing the City's $0.01 per fluid ounce general tax on the distribution of sugar-sweetened beverages with a $0.02 per fluid ounc…
City of Berkeley - Bond Measure
City of Berkeley
Official source availableCivicCause summary
Shall the measure authorizing issuance of $300,000,000 in general obligation bonds to fund acquisition and improvement of fire stations, emergency re…
City of Berkeley - Sales Tax Measure
City of Berkeley
Official source availableCivicCause summary
Shall the measure levying a 0.5% sales tax in Berkeley, increasing the total sales tax rate in the City to 10.75%, estimated to generate $9,000,000 t…
City of Berkeley - Charter Amendment Measure
City of Berkeley
Official source availableCivicCause summary
Shall the measure amending the City Charter to reduce candidate filing fees; eliminate signatures in lieu of filing fee process; eliminate certain pe…
City of Berkeley - Rent Ordinance Amendment Measure
City of Berkeley
Official source availableCivicCause summary
Shall the measure to amend the Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Just Cause Ordinance by making most rent control and registration exemptions inapp…
City of Berkeley - Initiative - Arts Tax Measure
City of Berkeley
Official source availableCivicCause summary
Shall the measure creating a special parcel tax to fund grants for performing arts organizations, art projects, art organizations operational and pro…
City of Berkeley - Initiative - Public Bank Measure
City of Berkeley
Official source availableCivicCause summary
Shall the measure creating a special parcel tax to capitalize and support a public bank to fund investments in affordable housing, green energy/infra…