San Luis Obispo County officials outlined the multi-layered security protocols and verification processes used to ensure the integrity of the 2026 midterm election.
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Incumbents Michelle Shoresman and Emily Francis lead city council race
Michelle Shoresman and Emily Francis leading city council race following the city’s first election under a newly implemented single-vote system.
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Xavier Becerra leads governor race
Xavier Becerra leads the California gubernatorial election with 65% of the vote, positioning him to lead the state’s economy and prioritize healthcare affordability and housing solutions.
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Incumbent Dawn Addis leads District 30 assembly race
Incumbent Democrat Dawn Addis is projected to win a third term representing District 30 following early election results showing her with 67.7% of the vote.
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Proposition 4 would allow California to create public campaign-financing programs
Proposition 4 would allow California and local governments to establish public campaign-financing programs for state and local candidates to potentially reduce the influence of private funds.
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California’s Proposition 3 could establish a permanent high-income tax to aid in funding education and health care
Proposition 3 seeks to provide permanent funding for California schools and healthcare by extending a tax on high-income residents beyond its current 2031 expiration date.
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How to vote in the 2026 midterm election
As the Nov. 3 election approaches, students are provided with guidance regarding voter registration, eligibility for local versus statewide races and the security procedures used to count ballots.
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Proposition 2 would raise state budget reserves, aiding during economic downturns
Proposition 2 would allow California to increase its rainy day fund cap from 10% to 20% of general fund tax revenue while authorizing funds to address the state’s $20 billion federal unemployment insurance debt.
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Proposition 37 would set aside $25 billion to help Californians buy new homes
California’s November ballot features Proposition 37, a proposal that would authorize the state to borrow up to $25 billion to provide down payment assistance for low- to middle-income residents purchasing newly constructed homes.
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San Luis Obispo Mayor Erica Stewart runs for reelection
Mayor Erica Stewart is running unopposed for a third term in San Luis Obispo’s Nov. 3 midterm elections, focusing her campaign on housing development, homelessness reduction and support for local businesses.
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Learning to recognize, preparing to help: New law expands human trafficking education to help protect students
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law requiring California colleges to implement employee training and updated reporting procedures to combat human trafficking and sexual crimes on campus.