# California local and federal elections

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/california-local-and-federal-elections
> Updated: 2026-11-03T22:51:28.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 2.

Voters in various California regions participated in the 2026 general elections to decide on local, regional, and federal leadership. In Montclair and Rialto, ballots included races for school board seats, city council positions, and federal congressional contests in Districts 10 and 11. In the Rialto Unified School District, candidate Evelyn Dominguez proposed measures to mitigate environmental pollution in classrooms. Across other parts of the state, elections included contests for the King City City Council, the Greenfield Mayor, and the California Assembly District 36. In Emeryville, voters considered City Council seats and Measure BB, a proposed overhaul of the business license tax. Other regional voting included City Council races in Santa Maria and various local, state, and national measures in Santa Cruz County regarding tax increases and voter identification requirements. Preliminary results from the November 3 general election indicate that many incumbents are maintaining strong positions. In San Ramon, Mayor Mark Armstrong and Councilmember Richard Adler hold significant leads in their reelection bids. In San Francisco, supervisors Stephen Sherrill, Alan Wong, and Matt Dorsey are on track for reelection, which would preserve a moderate majority on the Board of Supervisors. In Portola Valley, three incumbents are returning to the Town Council uncontested, though the town faces financial stability challenges and relies on the approval of Measure N. In San Jose, Peter Ortiz, Genny Altwer, and Bien Doan are leading in Districts 5, 9, and 7, respectively. In Fremont, Desrie Campbell and Kathy Kimberlin are leading in their District 2 and District 3 races. As ballot counting continues, new updates show two Los Angeles City Council races in the Third and Ninth Districts remain too close to call.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-03: California local elections: Preliminary results show incumbents leading in multiple cities

Preliminary election results across California show many incumbents holding leads in city council, supervisor, and mayoral races, while several local contests remain too close to call.

20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/california-local-elections-underway-in-santa-maria-and-la-quinta

### 2026-11-02: Voters head to polls for local and federal elections in Montclair and Rialto

Voters in Montclair and Rialto are casting ballots for school boards, local council seats, and federal congressional positions, with key issues ranging from environmental health to national politics.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/voters-head-to-polls-for-local-and-federal-elections-in-montclair-and-rialto

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