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.

Herb Morgan seated at a desk in a gray suit and red tie, with an American flag behind him.

Morgan pitches fiscal transparency for California controller

Republican Herb W. Morgan, a finance executive and investment adviser, faces Malia Cohen, a Democrat, in the Nov. 3 general election for California controller, pledging real-time public tracking of state spending.

Eric Lucan's BallotReady candidate photo.

Eric Lucan seeks Assembly District 12 seat

Marin County Supervisor Eric Lucan, a Democrat, is running for California State Assembly District 12 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. In our candidate questionnaire, Lucan cited affordability, climate resilience and the local economy as his top priorities.

Xavier Becerra's BallotReady candidate photo.

Xavier Becerra seeks California governor seat in 2026

Democrat Xavier Becerra, former U.S. secretary of health and human services and former California attorney general, is running for governor in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election against Republican Steve Hilton.

Headshot of Steve Hilton.

Steve Hilton seeks California governor's seat Nov. 3

Republican Steve Hilton faces Democrat Xavier Becerra in the Nov. 3, 2026, California general election for governor. Hilton proposes eliminating state income tax on the first $150,000 of income and an 8% flat rate above that threshold.

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Early voting opens for San Rafael residents

Early voting is underway in Marin County for the Nov. 3 election. San Rafael voters will decide Measure W’s proposed property transfer tax increase and a contested District 3 council race. Ballot drop boxes and expanding vote-center access offer options for returning ballots.

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