RIVERSIDE COUNTY, California — October 14, 2026. The November 3 general election includes California’s governor, other statewide candidates, propositions and applicable legislative seats. Readers in Riverside, Palm Springs and Temecula may see different local offices and measures even though they live in the same county. Here are the verified statewide choices and a direct county source for the rest.

Governor and other statewide candidates

California’s top-two general-election race for governor is between Xavier Becerra (Democratic) and Steve Hilton (Republican). Other statewide contests include:

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

The State Board of Equalization also has district-based races. Candidates vary by the Board district, so consult the state candidate guide for that race.

Congress and the California Legislature

Residents will also decide the U.S. House and California Assembly contests assigned to their address. Regular California Senate elections in 2026 take place in even-numbered Senate districts; some voters will therefore see a state Senate race and others will not. A county contains multiple electoral geographies: congressional, legislative, municipal, school and special-district boundaries are not interchangeable.

All 14 statewide propositions

California voters statewide will see these measures. The summaries below describe their topics, not endorsements or full legal effects. Official proposition texts and analyses are available from the Secretary of State.

  • Prop. 1 — housing affordability bonds
  • Prop. 2 — rainy-day fund
  • Prop. 3 — high-income tax extension for schools and health care
  • Prop. 4 — public financing of election campaigns
  • Prop. 5 — recall procedure
  • Prop. 37 — new-home buyer loan program
  • Prop. 38 — immunology medical research bonds
  • Prop. 39 — voter identification requirement
  • Prop. 40 — one-time tax on certain taxpayers
  • Prop. 41 — special tax and spending-limit rules
  • Prop. 42 — personal-property and retroactive tax limits
  • Prop. 43 — local-government revenue rules
  • Prop. 44 — clinic program spending requirement
  • Prop. 45 — environmental-review changes

What to check in Riverside County

In Riverside, Palm Springs and Temecula, candidates may be questioned about housing growth, desert heat resilience and transportation. Those are examples of local concerns and do not imply any specific local proposition is on the ballot. City, county, school and special-district contests may apply to different communities even within the same county.

For the complete, legally authoritative lineup for your address — including any county offices, city contests, school boards, special districts and local measures — use the Riverside County Elections Office and its 2026 official voter information guide or sample ballot. We have not independently confirmed every local race and do not present a speculative list as complete.

Sources and corrections

California Secretary of State: November 3, 2026 · Candidate statements · All 14 propositions · Riverside County Elections.

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 →

Independent, nonpartisan coverage by California58. Statewide contests were confirmed against official sources. Local races vary by residence. Last reviewed October 14, 2026. Corrections: california58com@gmail.com.

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