San Luis Obispo implemented a new Citywide Single Vote system for its Nov. 3 election following a settlement with the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project over allegations of violating the California Voting Rights Act.
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Posted in2026 Election
What is Proposition 39?
California voters considered Proposition 39 on the November 3rd ballot, a measure designed to increase voter verification requirements at polling places and via mail-in envelopes despite concerns from opponents regarding voter accessibility and implementation costs.
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Proposition 45: balancing construction and environmental protections
California voters will decide on Proposition 45 on November 3, a measure that seeks to shorten environmental review timelines under the California Environmental Quality Act to expedite infrastructure and housing projects.
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Proposition 38: how billions of dollars could fund cancer research
Proposition 38, appearing on the Nov. 3 ballot, proposes allocating $8.4 billion to cancer research facilities and immunology grants, though opponents raise concerns regarding its financing mechanism and lack of transparency.
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Who is running to represent San Luis Obispo in the state assembly?
On Nov. 3, voters in San Luis Obispo, Monterey, and Santa Cruz Counties will choose between incumbent Democrat Dawn Addis and Republican challenger Shannon Kessler to represent District 30 in the state assembly.
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Who are San Luis Obispo’s House of Representative candidates?
Incumbent Democrat Salud Carbajal and independent Bob Smith will face voters on Nov. 3 to compete for the Central Coast’s seat in the House of Representatives.
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Proposition 1 proposes $11.2 billion for housing across California
California’s upcoming primary election features Proposition 1, an $11.2 billion bond measure designed to fund housing resources for renters, homebuyers, university students and farmworkers.
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Who are the California governor candidates?
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton emerged as the top two candidates in California’s Nov. 3 gubernatorial election following a June primary where they secured 28% and 24.6% of the vote respectively.
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What’s on the Nov. 3 ballot?
San Luis Obispo residents will vote for various local, state, and federal offices alongside several propositions during the midterm election held through Nov. 3.
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Drink lids and drug tests: A new California act aims to keep bars safer
Gov. Newsom signed a law removing the expiration date for the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, requiring bars and nightclubs to provide drink lids and drug-testing kits at little to no cost while posting product stock online.
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What the Protect College Sports Act could mean for Cal Poly
The Senate-approved bill could expand athlete compensation while creating national rules for NIL, transfers and eligibility across college sports.