LIVE UPDATES: What to know about the 2026 California midterm election
Nov 03, 2026
California's 2026 midterm election is underway as multiple important seats are up for grabs, including Governor and CD-48.California voters will also decide on several propositions, including Prop 39, which would prohibit citize
ns from voting unless they present government-issued identification, and Prop 40, which would impose a one-time tax on certain taxpayers.The polls are open on Tuesday, November 3, from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. statewide.Follow results and latest developments in the live thread below:11:20 a.m.11 a.m. -"The Registrar of Voters has been informed that election monitors from the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice are visiting vote centers today in San Diego County. Their purpose is to make sure federal laws regarding language assistance and voter accessibility are being provided," according to a spokesperson for the County of San Diego Registrar of Voters.10:30 a.m.9:10 a.m. -Department of Justice monitors will be in all 50 states today ensuring election integrity, supporting free and fair elections, and protecting the right to vote for U.S. citizens across the United States, according to the DOJ. This is the first time monitors will be deployed in all 50 states. The DOJ says it intends to monitor in the following counties in California: Los Angeles Alameda Sacramento San Diego DOJ sends election observers to San Diego County9 a.m. -A recent ABC 10News/Union-Tribune poll reveals where San Diego voters stand on key issues ahead of the November election.8 a.m. -See election day deals and freebies, including rides to the polls here. Election Day deals include free doughnuts and rides to the polls8 a.m. -7:25 a.m. -North County Transit -- San Diego Railroad is offering free rides to make it easier for voters to get to the polls on Election Day.7 a.m. -Polls have officially opened across California! Find your polling location here.November 2A suspicious item found in the lobby of the San Diego County Registrar of Voters office Monday afternoon forced the entire facility to evacuate for about 90 minutes, just one day before Election Day. Suspicious item forces evacuation of San Diego County Registrar of Voters office on election eve
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