BUTTE COUNTY, California — October 14, 2026. On Tuesday, November 3, voters in Butte County will take part in California’s statewide general election. Residents of Chico and Oroville share statewide choices, but do not necessarily share every city, legislative, school or special-district contest. Here is what is confirmed statewide and where to find the exact local ballot.

Who is running for statewide office?

In the governor’s top-two race, Xavier Becerra, Democrat, faces Steve Hilton, Republican. The ballot also includes:

  • Lieutenant Governor: Fiona Ma (D) and Gloria Romero (R)
  • Secretary of State: Shirley N. Weber (D) and Don Wagner (R)
  • Controller: Malia M. Cohen (D) and Herb W Morgan (R)
  • Treasurer: Eleni Kounalakis (D) and Jennifer Hawks (R)
  • Attorney General: Rob Bonta (D) and Michael E. Gates (R)
  • Insurance Commissioner: Ben Allen (D) and Jane Kim (D)
  • Superintendent of Public Instruction (nonpartisan): Richard Barrera and Sonja Shaw

The State Board of Equalization seat also appears, with a different candidate pairing in each of its four districts. Read the California Secretary of State’s candidate guide for candidate information and district-specific details.

Congress, Legislature and Butte County

Voters see the U.S. House contest assigned to their congressional district and their California Assembly contest. Regular State Senate elections occur in even-numbered Senate districts this year; an individual voter sees that race only if their assigned district is on the ballot. County, municipal and special-district elections or measures can also appear where applicable. No single countywide list can accurately identify all candidates for every address.

Fourteen statewide ballot propositions

All California voters will decide the following statewide measures. This is a subject index, not an argument for or against any measure; read the official text and impartial analysis before drawing conclusions.

  • Proposition 1: housing affordability bonds
  • Proposition 2: state rainy-day fund
  • Proposition 3: high-income tax extension for schools and health care
  • Proposition 4: public financing of election campaigns
  • Proposition 5: statewide recall procedure
  • Proposition 37: middle-income new-home buyer loans
  • Proposition 38: immunology research bonds
  • Proposition 39: voter identification requirement
  • Proposition 40: one-time tax on certain taxpayers
  • Proposition 41: state tax/spending-limit rules and audits
  • Proposition 42: personal property and certain retroactive state taxes
  • Proposition 43: local revenue-raising rules
  • Proposition 44: community health clinic spending requirement
  • Proposition 45: environmental review changes

What matters specifically in Butte County?

For communities including Chico and Oroville, local questions worth asking candidates include wildfire recovery, water infrastructure and housing. These are civic issues for scrutiny, not claims that any particular issue has a local proposition on this ballot. Ask what the candidates actually control, what funding they propose and how residents could verify results.

County and city lines do not necessarily match congressional, Assembly, Senate, school or special-district boundaries. The official Butte County elections office is the authoritative starting point for published local candidate lists, ballot measures, ballot-style information and the county voter guide. Compare your assigned districts with that office’s materials; the precise local ballot depends on the registered voting address.

Original sources and corrections

California Secretary of State: 2026 general election · Official candidate statements · All 14 statewide propositions · Butte County Elections Office.

Voting dates, registration and accessible guides

  • October 19, 2026: Last day for regular online voter registration. Check your status or register at California Online Voter Registration. Contact your county elections office for options if you miss the regular deadline.
  • November 3, 2026: Election Day. Polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Local vote centers and ballot drop-off arrangements vary by county.
  • Vote by mail: County election offices began mailing ballots by October 5. Check official deadlines for returning or postmarking your ballot, and use an official ballot drop-off location if mailing deadlines are close.
  • Spanish and audio: The Secretary of State provides official Spanish, audio, PDF and large-print voter guides.

Check the ballot for your exact address: Congressional, legislative, city, school and special-district contests differ within counties. See your official county elections office or sample ballot. Official California November 3 election information →

Editorial scope: This California58 report covers confirmed statewide races plus the Butte County pathway to address-specific local contests. It is not a substitute for the official sample ballot and does not claim to list all local candidates or measures. Independent, nonpartisan information; corrections: california58com@gmail.com. Last reviewed October 14, 2026.

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