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Voter Game Plan
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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Top Orange County results
Statewide results
High-profile races
Superior Court judges oversee courtroom proceedings and trials across all of Orange County.
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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. -
Stefan Bean is running unopposed to oversee an education system that serves nearly a half-million students.
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Residential and business properties in Orange County are valued at over $850 billion. The assessor determines the taxable value of those properties.
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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
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The deadline is May 18. But don't panic. Even if you miss that deadline, you still have options. -
Here's everything you need to know about casting your ballot in person. -
Your questions about voting by mail, answered. -
Here's why you might not see the LA City Council — or the L.A. mayor — on your ballot this election. -
What you need to know about voting if you are experiencing homelessness. -
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. -
Don’t worry. They’re not for seeing your votes inside. -
Some voters have reported receiving ballots for old roommates, or got multiple ballots in the mail. Here's what to do.
Latest Election News
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Congressmembers Ken Calvert and Young Kim are top contenders in the race for the newly redrawn District 40 in Southern California. -
California voters are determining the general election candidates for eight statewide offices. -
You won't see a Republican vs. Republican matchup in the California governor's race as Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton hold the top two spots. -
Democrats seek to oust even more Republicans in California legislative races. Many will move on to November. -
The race for California’s second-highest political office features a competitive slate of Democratic candidates. -
The San Diego school board leader will face an as-yet-unknown opponent in November. -
Californians are choosing an insurance commissioner in the 2026 election. See who’s leading in early results. -
Xavier Becerra, Tom Steyer and Steve Hilton led in polls in the final days of the California governor election. Results are expected to begin coming in tonight. -
Follow along here to track the vote count in the races for Pasadena City Council Districts 3, 5 and 7. -
Follow along here to track the vote count for and against Los Angeles County's Measure ER.
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Follow along here to track the vote count in the races for Long Beach mayor, City Council, school board and other Long Beach offices.
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Follow along here to track the vote count in the races for Orange County board of supervisors and other offices.
About California's new congressional districts
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The ruling denies a request by California Republicans and the Trump administration for a preliminary injunction blocking the maps created by Proposition 50. -
The vote isn't certified yet, but a lot has happened since Election Day. -
Statewide turnout was 50%. It was lower in L.A. County and higher in Orange County.
