Ballot Guide

Proposition 45: Environmental Review

Proposition 45: Modifies Environmental Review for Certain Projects. Initiative Statute. Additional Titles

Building an Affordable California Act

Summary

Proposition 45 began as initiative 25-0023, filed by proponent Kurt Oneto with the California Attorney General’s Office on October 21, 2025. The initiative was cleared for signature gathering on December 26, 2025. Supporters...

Proposition 44: Community Health Clinics

Proposition 44: Requires Community Health Clinics to Spend 90% Of Revenue on Program Services. Initiative Statute. Additional Titles

Clinic Funding Accountability and Transparency Act

Spending Requirements for Federally Qualified Health Centers Initiative

Summary

Proposition 44 began as Initiative 25-0008, filed by Shawna...

Proposition 43: Limits Voters' Ability to Raise Revenues For Local Government Services

Proposition 43: Limits Voters' Ability to Raise Revenues for Local Government Services. Legislative Constitutional Amendment. Additional Titles

Two-Thirds Vote Requirement for Local Special Tax Initiatives and Property Tax Initiative Prohibition Amendment

Summary

Placed on the ballot via 2025-2026 Assembly Constitutional Amendment 22 (ACA 22), ...

Proposition 42: Personal Property and State Taxes

Proposition 42: Prohibits New State Personal Property Taxes And Certain Retroactive State Taxes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. Additional Titles

Retirement and Personal Savings Protection Act

Summary

Proposition 42 was placed on the ballot by petition signatures to amend the California Constitution. It began as Initiative #25-0039A1,...

Proposition 41: Audits For New State Special Taxes

Proposition 41: Prohibits New State Taxes That Exclude Revenues From State Spending Limit. Requires Audits For New State Special Taxes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. Additional Titles

Tax Audits, One-Time Wealth Tax for State-Funded Health Care Programs Initiative.

Improving Transparency, Effectiveness, and Efficiency in California Government Act of 2026

The Transparency Act

Summary

Proposition 41 was placed on the ballot by petition signatures to amend the...

November 3, 2026 General Election

List of 2026 Qualified Statewide Ballot Measures

Final votes will be posted once the CA Secretary of State has certified the results, which can take up to 38 days after election night.

Title Yes votes No votes...

Proposition 3: Permanent Funding For Schools and Health Care

Proposition 3: Provides Permanent Funding For Schools and Health Care By Extending Existing Tax on High Incomes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. Additional Titles

High-Income Tax, Renew State Income Tax Increase for Education Funding Initiative

The California Children's Education and Health Care Protection Act of 2026

Summary

Proposition 3 is an initiated constitutional amendment which was placed on the ballot through citizen signature gathering. 874,641 valid signatures were required. The amendment...

Proposition 40: One-Time Wealth Tax

Proposition 40: Imposes One-Time Tax on Certain Taxpayers. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute. Additional Titles

The 2026 Billionaire Tax Act

One-Time Wealth Tax for State-Funded Health Care Programs Initiative

Summary

Proposition 40 began as Initiative #25-0024, filed with the California Attorney General’s Office on October 22, 2025. The initiative was cleared for signature gathering on December 26, 2025, and...

November 3, 2026 General Election Ballot Endorsements

For each election, staff at the IGS Library compile endorsements from key state newspapers, non-profit organizations, political parties, and unions. For the November election, we begin checking websites for endorsements in mid-September and continue checking weekly until Election Day.

Table Coding Key

Y = Yes, the group endorses the measure.

N = No, the group does not endorse the measure.

NP = Group stated NO POSITION or NEUTRAL

- [dash] = endorsement could not be located

NOTE: a blank box means the source has...

Proposition 39: Voter Identification

Proposition 39: Prohibits Citizens From Voting Unless They Present Government-Issued Identification. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. Additional Titles

Voter Identification

Registered Voter List Administration Initiative

Summary

Proposition 39 began as a citizen-initiated constitutional amendment filed with the California Attorney General's office on July 16, 2025. The initiative received a revised ballot title and was approved for signature gathering on September 19, 2025...