AVALON, Santa Catalina Island — October 14, 2026. Residents of Avalon preparing for California’s November 3 general election should note a local scheduling distinction: the City of Avalon’s officially published mayoral and two City Council contests took place on the June 2, 2026 election calendar, rather than being announced as November city contests.
What did Avalon list for its June municipal election?
The City of Avalon’s election information page lists four certified candidates for mayor in its June 2, 2026 election: Cinde Cassidy, Daniel Felts, Anni Marshall and Grayson Kline. For two City Council seats, the city’s candidate listing names Donna Lopez, Michael Ponce, Jessica Romero and Bre Bussard.
These are June election candidates, not a candidate list for November 3. The city’s publicly posted candidate listing should not be mistaken for results; refer to official Los Angeles County election results for the actual outcome.
What will Avalon voters decide November 3?
Avalon is part of Los Angeles County. On November 3, eligible residents can vote in California statewide contests and propositions, with federal, legislative, county and potentially local questions determined by their exact registered voting address. Do not assume every Catalina Island voter sees identical district races or local measures.
For a nonpartisan overview, see the California58 Los Angeles County election guide. To determine precisely what appears on an Avalon voter’s ballot, consult the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder / County Clerk and the voter’s official sample ballot.
Where can Avalon residents return ballots?
The city’s election information page identifies a vote-by-mail drop box outside Avalon Library, 215 Sumner Avenue. Residents should verify that this drop box is active for the November election and check official collection deadlines before traveling, particularly because island ferry and transportation schedules may affect trip planning.
Los Angeles County voters may use authorized vote centers elsewhere in the county. The Los Angeles County registrar publishes the most current vote-center, drop-box and accessible-voting details for the specific election. For voter registration and accessibility resources, see the City of Avalon Voting Resources.
Why election calendars matter for Catalina Island
An island voter looking only at statewide November coverage might expect Avalon’s mayor and council to appear on the same ballot. The city’s June notice shows why municipal and state election calendars must be checked separately. Official county records, rather than social media posts or assumptions based on other California cities, are the safest way to avoid confusion.
California’s regular online voter-registration deadline is October 19; eligible residents who miss it may use conditional registration at approved county voting locations. Election Day is November 3, with statewide polling hours of 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. See the California Secretary of State for procedures.
Official election resources
- City of Avalon election information and June certified candidate lists
- City of Avalon voting resources and accessibility guidance
- Los Angeles County current and upcoming elections
- Official free Spanish and audio voter-information guides
Share island information: Have an official notice, candidate correction or community election question? Send it to california58com@gmail.com. Avalon News reviews submissions before publication and makes no electoral endorsements.
Sources checked October 14, 2026. California58 is independent of the City of Avalon and the Los Angeles County elections office.
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