Please note: These materials may be subject to court-ordered changes through August 10, 2026.
Please see the Secretary of State’s website for the public display of the entire statewide November 2026 Voter Information Guide.
November 3, 2026
A YES vote on this measure means: The state could borrow $11.25 billion to support veterans and affordable housing.
A NO vote on this measure means: The state could not borrow $11.25 billion to support veterans and affordable housing.
To get a better understanding of bond debt, see our Overview of State Bond Debt.
November 3, 2026
A YES vote on this measure means: Rules for building state budget reserves and paying down extra state debts would change. As a result, state budget reserves would be higher. The state also would be required to make extra debt payments for longer.
A NO vote on this measure means: Rules for building state budget reserves and paying down extra state debts would not change.
November 3, 2026
A YES vote on this measure means: An income tax increase on high-income earners in place since 2012 would become permanent instead of expiring in 2031.
A NO vote on this measure means: An income tax increase on high-income earners in place since 2012 would expire in 2031.
November 3, 2026
A YES vote on this measure means: State and local governments could create public campaign financing programs for public office candidates, subject to limits on which public funds could be used, how the public funds could be used, and who could receive them.
A NO vote on this measure means: State and most local governments would remain unable to create public campaign finance programs for public office candidates.
November 3, 2026
A YES vote on this measure means: Recall elections would no longer include a question about who should fill the vacancy. Instead, vacancies typically would be filled through special elections or appointments, depending on the office and timing.
A NO vote on this measure means: Voters would continue to be asked who should fill the vacancy as part of recall elections.
November 3, 2026
A YES vote on this measure means: The state would create a new homebuying assistance program. The state could sell up to $25 billion in revenue bonds to fund the program. Bonds would be paid back by homeowners’ payments on their home loans.
A NO vote on this measure means: The state would not be required to create a new homebuying assistance program.
November 3, 2026
A YES vote on this measure means: The state could borrow $8.4 billion to support medical research in immunology and immunotherapy conducted by California research institutes and universities.
A NO vote on this measure means: The state could not borrow $8.4 billion to support medical research in immunology and immunotherapy conducted by California research institutes and universities.
To get a better understanding of bond debt, see our Overview of State Bond Debt.
November 3, 2026
A YES vote on this measure means: Voters would be required to present additional identifying information to elections officials each time they vote.
A NO vote on this measure means: A voter’s identity would continue to be established with the voter’s signature.
November 3, 2026
A YES vote on this measure means: The state would collect a one-time tax from billionaires equal to 5 percent of their wealth.
A NO vote on this measure means: The state would not collect a one-time tax from billionaires equal to 5 percent of their wealth.
November 3, 2026
A YES vote on this measure means: When special taxes are proposed by voter initiatives, the California State Auditor would review programs funded by the tax before the initiative appears on the ballot. The California State Auditor also would regularly review programs funded by special taxes approved by voters or the Legislature. In addition, the state might not be able to exclude any new special tax spending from its spending limit.
A NO vote on this measure means: The California State Auditor’s responsibility to review government programs would not change. The state spending limit requirements would not change.
November 3, 2026
A YES vote on this measure means: The state could not establish new taxes on the ownership of financial assets or other personal property.
A NO vote on this measure means: The state would continue to have the option to establish new taxes on the ownership of financial assets or other personal property.
November 3, 2026
A YES vote on this measure means: Certain local government taxes would require two-thirds approval by voters.
A NO vote on this measure means: Certain local government taxes could continue to be approved by voters with a majority vote.
November 3, 2026
A YES vote on this measure means: Certain private nonprofit health care clinics would have to spend at least 90 percent of their revenue each year on providing health care services.
A NO vote on this measure means: The new requirement on health care clinic spending would not go into effect.
November 3, 2026
A YES vote on this measure means: Certain public and private projects would be eligible for new project review and court challenge procedures. For example, new procedures would tighten time limits for environmental review and reduce the scope of what courts can consider when reviewing legal challenges.
A NO vote on this measure means: Public and private projects would continue to use existing project review and court challenge procedures.