Elections

Latest reporting from the Elections desk.

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Marin County’s public ballot audit begins Nov. 16 in San Rafael. As of Nov. 9, an estimated 41,670 ballots remained uncounted countywide, and the District 3 council race had a 35-vote margin.

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Newsom visits San Rafael to push Prop 1 housing bond

Newsom urged support for California’s $11.25 billion housing bond during a San Rafael visit celebrating the new Ritter Center, as Marin confronts rising chronic homelessness.

Jared Huffman Official Portrait.

Huffman seeks reelection in California's 2nd District

San Rafael-based Democratic Rep. Jared Huffman is running for reelection to California's 2nd Congressional District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, facing Republican Robin Littau.

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Robin Littau challenges Huffman in California's 2nd District

Republican Robin Littau, a Coast Guard veteran and school board member from Redding, is running against Democrat Jared Huffman for California's 2nd Congressional District in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election.

Sally J. Lieber's BallotReady candidate photo.

Lieber seeks reelection to California Board of Equalization

Sally J. Lieber, the Democratic incumbent on the California State Board of Equalization representing District 2, is running for reelection on Nov. 3, 2026, citing tax fairness and climate action as priorities.

John Pimentel's BallotReady candidate photo.

Pimentel seeks Board of Equalization District 2 seat

Democrat John Pimentel, a San Mateo County community college trustee, is running for the California State Board of Equalization District 2 seat, pledging to close tax loopholes and strengthen oversight of county assessors.

A headshot of Jennifer Hawks.

Jennifer Hawks seeks California treasurer post

Republican Jennifer Hawks, a Bay Area retired business executive, faces Democrat Eleni Kounalakis in the Nov. 3, 2026 California Treasurer general election, running on a platform of bond oversight and pension accountability.

Eleni Kounalakis' BallotReady candidate photo.

Kounalakis runs for California treasurer in 2026

Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, a Democrat, faces Republican Jennifer Hawks in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election for California treasurer, pledging to protect the state's credit ratings and expand savings programs.

A headshot of Fiona Ma.

Fiona Ma runs for California lieutenant governor

California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, a Democrat, is running for lieutenant governor in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election against Republican Gloria Romero. Ma says she would focus on economic growth, job creation, housing and health care access.

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Gloria Romero seeks California lieutenant governor post

Republican Gloria Romero, a former California Senate majority leader who switched parties in 2024, is running for lieutenant governor against Democrat Fiona Ma in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

Sonja Shaw, Candidate for California Superintendent 2026.

Shaw seeks California superintendent post in 2026 race

Sonja Shaw, president of the Chino Valley Unified School District board, is running for California Superintendent of Public Instruction in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, campaigning on a back-to-basics education platform and parental rights.

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