Orange County 2026 Primary Election

Key 2026 dates

June 2: Primary election day
If your vote-by-mail ballot is postmarked by election day and received within seven days, it will be counted. Track your ballot here.
July 10
All primary results final.
Nov. 3
General election day

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State races

Federal races

House of Representatives

High-profile races

A person's hand drops an envelope into a ballot box with seal of OC Superior Court.

Your guide to OC Superior Court Judges

Superior Court judges oversee courtroom proceedings and trials across all of Orange County.

Your guide to candidates for OC Treasurer-Tax Collector

The office is responsible for collecting property taxes and acts as the county’s banker, managing and investing funds that return yields used to pay for county services.
Your guide for the OC Superindendent of Schools election

Stefan Bean is running unopposed to oversee an education system that serves nearly a half-million students.
Your guide to candidates for OC Assessor

Residential and business properties in Orange County are valued at over $850 billion. The assessor determines the taxable value of those properties.

National

US House of Representatives

What questions do you have about this election?

You ask, and we'll answer: Whether it's about who's funding the campaigns or how to track your ballot, we're here to help you understand the 2026 election

Voting FAQs

How to register to vote in California's June 2 primary

The deadline is May 18. But don't panic. Even if you miss that deadline, you still have options.
How do I vote in person in LA and Orange counties?

Here's everything you need to know about casting your ballot in person.
How to vote by mail in California's June 2 primary election

Your questions about voting by mail, answered.
Why isn't the LA City Council on my ballot?

Here's why you might not see the LA City Council — or the L.A. mayor — on your ballot this election.
How do I vote if I am experiencing homelessness?

What you need to know about voting if you are experiencing homelessness.
How SoCal officials verify your signature when you vote by mail

Every ballot filed in the upcoming primary election requires a voter’s signature. Here's a look at how the process to verify them works.
Why are there holes in my mail-in ballot envelope?

Don’t worry. They’re not for seeing your votes inside.
What should I do with an extra ballot?

Some voters have reported receiving ballots for old roommates, or got multiple ballots in the mail. Here's what to do.

Latest Election News

Proposition 37: Loan program to help middle-income Californians buy homes

This measure would provide the backing for that all-important down payment on a new home.
Prop. 5: Revamp how California handles recall elections

This measure would change how California replaces state officials who are recalled.
Proposition 2: Require the state to beef up its 'rainy day' fund

The measure would pave the way for California to prepare for leaner times.
How to vote by mail in California's Nov. 3 general election

Your questions about voting by mail, answered.
How California insurance commissioner candidates Jane Kim and Ben Allen measure up

Jane Kim and Ben Allen, two Democrats with differing approaches, vie to regulate one of the biggest insurance markets in the world.
LAist asked the experts for their hottest takes on all 14 California propositions

LAist assembled a panel of political science experts to serve as your personal ballot box tutors.
Why isn't the LA City Council on my ballot?

Here's why you might not see the L.A. City Council — or the L.A. mayor — on your ballot this election.
Inglewood mayoral challengers weigh in on video billboards and transparency; Butts skips forum

Here’s what we learned about the five candidates challenging Inglewood Mayor James Butts.
What should I do with an extra ballot?

Some voters have reported receiving ballots for old roommates, or got multiple ballots in the mail. Here's what to do.
Why are out-of-state billionaires funding a California voter ID measure?

Republican megadonors are boosting California’s voter ID measure in the hopes its success, or failure, can reveal how similar measures can perform in more moderate states.
Hilton pitches CA voters on electing a Republican governor at LA Times and LAist event

Steve Hilton is an underdog in deeply blue California. On Tuesday, he’s telling journalists why voters should trust him to tackle affordability, housing and homelessness.
Newport Beach voters could get two separate ballots for the election. Will it be legal?

An Orange County judge has ordered the city to hold a parallel election on Nov. 3.

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About California's new congressional districts

Federal judges uphold California’s new congressional maps favoring Democrats

The ruling denies a request by California Republicans and the Trump administration for a preliminary injunction blocking the maps created by Proposition 50.
How Prop 50 is shaping 2026 and what it means for SoCal voters

The vote isn't certified yet, but a lot has happened since Election Day.
Half of California voters turned out for Prop 50. Here's how SoCal voted

Statewide turnout was 50%. It was lower in L.A. County and higher in Orange County.