BehindTheBallot

Get ready for California's November 2026 general election with everything you need to vote with confidence, all in one place. CA Ballot Guide 2026 gives you a personalized, nonpartisan look at what's actually on your ballot — statewide races including Governor and other constitutional offices, your local and legislative contests, and every ballot proposition explained in plain language, with arguments for and against. What you'll find: Your complete sample ballot based on your address, candidate profiles and statements, proposition summaries with fiscal impact and pro/con arguments, key dates including registration and vote-by-mail deadlines, your polling place or drop box locations, and the ability to save your choices and bring them with you to vote. Whether you vote by mail, drop off early, or head to the polls on Election Day, CA Ballot Guide 2026 helps you walk in prepared and vote for what matters to you. Nonpartisan. Fact-checked. Built for California voters.