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  • Election: November 3, 2026

November 3, 2026

Proposition 1

Authorizes Bonds for Housing Affordability Programs. Legislative Statute.

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.

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November 3, 2026

Proposition 2

Increases State’s Rainy Day Fund. Legislative Constitutional Amendment.

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.

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November 3, 2026

Proposition 3

Provides Permanent Funding for Schools and Health Care by Extending Existing Tax on High Incomes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.

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.

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November 3, 2026

Proposition 4

Repeals Prohibition Against Public Funding of Election Campaigns. Legislative Statute.

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.

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November 3, 2026

Proposition 5

Changes Recall Election Process for Statewide Officers. Legislative Constitutional Amendment.

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.

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November 3, 2026

Proposition 37

Creates Loan Program for Middle-Income Buyers of Qualified New Homes. Initiative Statute.

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.

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November 3, 2026

Proposition 38

Authorizes Bonds for Immunology Medical Research. Initiative Statute.

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.

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November 3, 2026

Proposition 39

Prohibits Citizens From Voting Unless They Present Government-Issued Identification. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.

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.

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November 3, 2026

Proposition 40

Imposes One-Time Tax on Certain Taxpayers. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.

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.

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November 3, 2026

Proposition 41

Prohibits New State Taxes That Exclude Revenues From State Spending Limit. Requires Audits for New State Special Taxes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.

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.

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November 3, 2026

Proposition 42

Prohibits New State Personal Property Taxes and Certain Retroactive State Taxes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.

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.

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November 3, 2026

Proposition 43

Limits Voters’ Ability to Raise Revenues for Local Government Services. Legislative Constitutional Amendment.

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.

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November 3, 2026

Proposition 44

Requires Community Health Clinics Spend 90% of Revenue on Program Services. Initiative Statute.

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.

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November 3, 2026

Proposition 45

Modifies Environmental Review for Certain Projects. Initiative Statute.

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.

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