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November 3, 2026 General Election · Election night returns

Humboldt County election results

25,409ballots counted29.4% of 86,533 registered voters
~24,463ballots left to countcounty estimate
71contests on the ballotwith semi-official returns

Turnout as ballots are counted

Same point in the count (2 days after Election Day):

  • 202629.4%so far
  • 202232.5%(57.5% final)
  • 202438.8%(77.0% final)
Nov 2022 generalNov 2024 generalNov 2026
0%20%40%60%80%Election Day+7 days+14 days+21 days+28 days2022: 57.5% final2024: 77.0% final2026: 29.4%0%20%40%60%80%Election Day+14 days+28 days2022 57.5%2024 77.0%2026 29.4%
Show the data
YearCounty reportHours after polls closedBallots countedTurnout
20222022-11-08 20:240.47,5638.92%
20222022-11-08 22:252.412,63114.90%
20222022-11-08 22:583.014,72017.36%
20222022-11-08 23:293.516,30819.23%
20222022-11-08 23:483.816,99820.05%
20222022-11-10 10:3838.627,44432.37%
20222022-11-18 09:50229.837,05843.70%
20222022-11-23 09:35349.646,33754.65%
20222022-12-02 14:45570.848,74157.48%
20222022-12-06 08:33660.548,74157.48%
20242024-11-05 20:090.121,89325.84%
20242024-11-05 20:510.823,39627.61%
20242024-11-05 22:142.225,69930.33%
20242024-11-05 23:303.530,39835.87%
20242024-11-06 01:095.231,41737.07%
20242024-11-08 15:1467.233,95640.07%
20242024-11-15 12:35232.654,76864.63%
20242024-11-22 15:49403.862,92774.26%
20242024-11-27 10:48518.865,09376.81%
20242024-12-02 13:58642.065,23276.98%
20262026-11-03 21:131.214,54516.81%
20262026-11-03 22:412.715,68018.12%
20262026-11-04 00:244.417,18919.86%
20262026-11-04 01:155.221,50924.86%
20262026-11-05 13:3241.525,40929.36%

From the county’s results updates, timed from 8 p.m. on Election Day; earlier years are linear between updates.

D DemocraticR Republican* IncumbentLocal offices are nonpartisan.

Where available, statewide or districtwide totals from the California Secretary of State are shown first. Races that extend beyond this county offer “County only” for the county registrar’s count. Reports may update at different times.

Statewide offices 9

State propositions 14

  • California Proposition 1Yes/No questionProposition 1Ballot question

    AUTHORIZES BONDS FOR HOUSING AFFORDABILITY PROGRAMS. LEGISLATIVE STATUTE. Authorizes $11.25 billion in state general obligation bonds for housing affordability programs, including multifamily rental housing, mortgages for veterans, supportive housing, preservation of existing affordable housing, and downpayment assistance. Fiscal Impact: Increased state cost of $500 million to $600 million annually for about 25 years to repay the housing bond.

    A yes vote means

    The state could borrow $11.25 billion through general obligation bonds to support veterans and affordable housing programs.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. YesYes61.0%6,733,027
    2. NoNo39.0%4,296,574
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 2Yes/No questionProposition 2Ballot question

    INCREASES STATE’S RAINY DAY FUND. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Increases California's Rainy Day Fund, approved by voters in 2014, to provide funding for education, health care, public safety, and other essential services during economic downturns. Fiscal Impact: State budget reserves would be higher.

    A yes vote means

    State budget reserve rules would change so the Rainy Day Fund holds more money, and the state would make extra debt payments for longer.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. YesYes61.3%6,759,767
    2. NoNo38.7%4,260,447
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 3Yes/No questionProposition 3Ballot question

    PROVIDES PERMANENT FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS AND HEALTH CARE BY EXTENDING EXISTING TAX ON HIGH INCOMES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Makes permanent existing voter-approved tax rates for individuals earning over $371,000 (adjusted annually for inflation). Allocates tax revenues to public education. Fiscal Impact: Maintains $5 billion to $15 billion of annual state income tax revenue by making a temporary tax increase on high-income earners permanent instead of letting it expire in 2031.

    A yes vote means

    An income tax increase on high-income earners in place since 2012 would become permanent instead of expiring in 2031.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. YesYes60.6%6,733,849
    2. NoNo39.4%4,380,460
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 4Yes/No questionProposition 4Ballot question

    REPEALS PROHIBITION AGAINST PUBLIC FUNDING OF ELECTION CAMPAIGNS. LEGISLATIVE STATUTE. Repeals prohibition on state and local governments offering public funding of candidate election campaigns. Public funding programs may not use funds earmarked for education, transportation, or public safety. Fiscal Impact: Ongoing costs to the state of a few hundred thousand dollars each year for the Fair Political Practices Commission to answer questions from state and local governments about public campaign finance programs.

    A yes vote means

    State and local governments could create public campaign financing programs for candidates, subject to limits on which public funds could be used and how.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. NoNo50.3%5,474,047
    2. YesYes49.7%5,406,205
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 5Yes/No questionProposition 5Ballot question

    CHANGES RECALL ELECTION PROCESS FOR STATEWIDE OFFICERS. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Under current law, voters elect replacement candidates at the same time as the recall election. This measure instead fills recall vacancies by subsequent special election or appointment. Fiscal Impact: Net fiscal effect unknown. In the event of a recall, savings or costs of millions of dollars to administer the election depending on the office recalled.

    A yes vote means

    Recall elections would no longer ask who should fill the vacancy; vacancies typically would be filled by special election or appointment.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. YesYes52.0%5,562,022
    2. NoNo48.0%5,134,433
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 37Yes/No questionProposition 37Ballot question

    CREATES LOAN PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE-INCOME BUYERS OF QUALIFIED NEW HOMES. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Authorizes $25 billion in bonds to offer eligible buyers fixed-rate mortgages for up to 17% of purchase price of a newly constructed home priced below about $1.5 million. Borrowers must be California residents, occupy the home, meet income limits, and pay at least 3% down. Bonds repaid by mortgage payments, not State. Fiscal Impact: No direct state or local costs.

    A yes vote means

    The state would create a homebuying assistance program funded by up to $25 billion in revenue bonds repaid by homeowners' loan payments.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. YesYes62.3%6,834,106
    2. NoNo37.7%4,132,590
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 38Yes/No questionProposition 38Ballot question

    AUTHORIZES BONDS FOR IMMUNOLOGY MEDICAL RESEARCH. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Authorizes $8.4 billion in general obligation bonds for immunology and immunotherapy research, half to a single University of California-affiliated nonprofit medical research institute, half to research grants. Fiscal Impact: Increased state cost of $500 million to $600 million annually for about 20 years to repay the research bond, with some or all of the cost offset if the funded research generates revenue.

    A yes vote means

    The state could borrow $8.4 billion to support immunology and immunotherapy research by California research institutes and universities.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. YesYes54.2%5,963,079
    2. NoNo45.8%5,032,758
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 39Yes/No questionProposition 39Ballot question

    PROHIBITS CITIZENS FROM VOTING UNLESS THEY PRESENT GOVERNMENT-ISSUED IDENTIFICATION. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Invalidates mail ballots that do not have last four digits of designated government-issued identification number written on envelope. Prohibits in-person voting without presenting government-issued identification. Fiscal Impact: Costs of between tens of millions of dollars and low hundreds of millions of dollars each year to implement new voting requirements.

    A yes vote means

    Voters would be required to present additional identifying information, such as government-issued identification, to elections officials each time they vote.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. NoNo60.6%6,774,474
    2. YesYes39.4%4,407,227
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 40Yes/No questionProposition 40Ballot question

    IMPOSES ONE-TIME TAX ON CERTAIN TAXPAYERS. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE. Imposes 5% tax on certain taxpayers with assets over $1 billion; revenue primarily for health care. Exempts revenues from constitutional requirements for school funding and spending limit. Fiscal Impact: Temporary revenue increase of tens of billions of dollars spread over several years from wealth tax on billionaires. Possible ongoing decrease of less than $1 billion per year in income tax revenue from billionaires.

    A yes vote means

    The state would collect a one-time tax from billionaires equal to 5 percent of their wealth.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. NoNo52.8%5,909,899
    2. YesYes47.2%5,288,424
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 41Yes/No questionProposition 41Ballot question

    PROHIBITS NEW STATE TAXES THAT EXCLUDE REVENUES FROM STATE SPENDING LIMIT. REQUIRES AUDITS FOR NEW STATE SPECIAL TAXES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Nullifies state taxes enacted after January 1, 2026 that exempt their revenues from voter-approved state spending limit. Requires pre-election and recurring audits of programs funded by new special taxes. Fiscal Impact: The net fiscal effect is unknown as it depends on future decisions by voters, the Legislature, and other policymakers.

    A yes vote means

    The State Auditor would review programs funded by new special taxes, and the state might not be able to exclude new special tax spending from its spending limit.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. NoNo54.9%6,035,499
    2. YesYes45.1%4,961,912
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 42Yes/No questionProposition 42Ballot question

    PROHIBITS NEW STATE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES AND CERTAIN RETROACTIVE STATE TAXES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Prohibits any new state tax (1) imposed on the ownership of personal property (all things people own other than real estate), or (2) that applies retroactively based on taxpayer’s past activities. Nullifies taxes enacted after January 1, 2026 that conflict with this measure. Fiscal Impact: Possibility that tax revenues will not go up as much in the future.

    A yes vote means

    The state could not establish new taxes on the ownership of financial assets or other personal property.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. YesYes51.6%5,733,734
    2. NoNo48.4%5,371,123
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 43Yes/No questionProposition 43Ballot question

    LIMITS VOTERS’ ABILITY TO RAISE REVENUES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Limits voters’ ability to pass voter-proposed local special taxes by increasing percentage of votes needed to approve such ballot measures from a majority (over 50%) to two-thirds, beginning January 1, 2027. Fiscal Impact: Possibility that local government tax revenues will not go up as much in the future due to a higher vote threshold for certain taxes.

    A yes vote means

    Certain voter-proposed local special taxes would require two-thirds voter approval instead of a majority.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. NoNo57.3%6,257,179
    2. YesYes42.7%4,667,905
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 44Yes/No questionProposition 44Ballot question

    REQUIRES COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINICS SPEND 90% OF REVENUE ON PROGRAM SERVICES. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Imposes penalties on nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Centers (community clinics providing primary care to medically underserved areas and populations) that spend less than 90% of revenue on “program services” advancing their charitable purpose, including but not limited to patient services. Fiscal Impact: Increased state costs in the low tens of millions of dollars per year, covered by fees.

    A yes vote means

    Certain private nonprofit health clinics would have to spend at least 90 percent of their revenue each year on providing health care services.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. NoNo82.1%8,946,122
    2. YesYes17.9%1,955,845
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • California Proposition 45Yes/No questionProposition 45Ballot question

    MODIFIES ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Amends California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to expedite environmental review for certain projects (including most housing, transportation, water, and health projects) by setting deadlines to complete environmental review and resolve lawsuits challenging project approvals. Fiscal Impact: Initial costs for state and local governments, likely in the high tens of millions of dollars—potentially exceeding $100 million—annually, partly covered by fees. Uncertain, potentially more significant positive or negative longer-term fiscal effects.

    A yes vote means

    Certain public and private projects would be eligible for new environmental review and court challenge procedures with tighter time limits.

    Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗
    1. NoNo56.1%6,103,353
    2. YesYes43.9%4,766,652
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State

Judicial retention 13

  • Retention of Associate Justice Charles A. Smiley, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1Yes/No question
    Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Charles A. Smiley, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Charles A. Smiley, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Charles A. Smiley, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes68.2%12,481
    2. NoNo31.8%5,822
    Humboldt County voters onlyUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections
  • Retention of Associate Justice Danny Y. Chou, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5Yes/No question
    Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Danny Y. Chou, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Danny Y. Chou, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Danny Y. Chou, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes69.5%12,549
    2. NoNo30.5%5,499
    Humboldt County voters onlyUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections
  • Retention of Associate Justice Gordon Burns, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5Yes/No question
    Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Gordon Burns, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Gordon Burns, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Gordon Burns, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes67.9%12,203
    2. NoNo32.1%5,774
    Humboldt County voters onlyUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections
  • Retention of Associate Justice Ioana Petrou, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 3Yes/No question
    Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Ioana Petrou, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 3Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Ioana Petrou, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 3 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Ioana Petrou, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 3 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes68.7%12,494
    2. NoNo31.3%5,686
    Humboldt County voters onlyUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections
  • Retention of Associate Justice Joshua Groban, California Supreme CourtYes/No questionAssociate Justice Joshua GrobanBallot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Joshua Groban be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Joshua Groban on the California Supreme Court for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes71.5%6,320,411
    2. NoNo28.5%2,517,810
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • Retention of Associate Justice Kathleen M. Banke, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1Yes/No question
    Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Kathleen M. Banke, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Kathleen M. Banke, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Kathleen M. Banke, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes71.8%13,107
    2. NoNo28.2%5,150
    Humboldt County voters onlyUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections
  • Retention of Associate Justice Kelli M. Evans, California Supreme CourtYes/No questionAssociate Justice Kelli M. EvansBallot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Kelli M. Evans be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Kelli M. Evans on the California Supreme Court for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes72.5%6,401,321
    2. NoNo27.5%2,426,861
    Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
  • Retention of Associate Justice Mark Simons, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5Yes/No question
    Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Mark Simons, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Mark Simons, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Mark Simons, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 5 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes67.4%12,110
    2. NoNo32.6%5,856
    Humboldt County voters onlyUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections
  • Retention of Associate Justice Monique Langhorne Wilson, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1Yes/No question
    Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Monique Langhorne Wilson, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Monique Langhorne Wilson, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Monique Langhorne Wilson, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 1 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes71.4%13,264
    2. NoNo28.6%5,316
    Humboldt County voters onlyUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections
  • Retention of Associate Justice Tara M. Desautels, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 2Yes/No question
    Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Tara M. Desautels, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 2Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Tara M. Desautels, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 2 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Tara M. Desautels, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 2 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes70.7%12,905
    2. NoNo29.3%5,349
    Humboldt County voters onlyUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections
  • Retention of Associate Justice Victor A. Rodriguez, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 3Yes/No question
    Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Victor A. Rodriguez, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 3Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Victor A. Rodriguez, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 3 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Victor A. Rodriguez, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 3 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes69.5%12,593
    2. NoNo30.5%5,524
    Humboldt County voters onlyUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections
  • Retention of Presiding Justice Therese M. Stewart, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 2Yes/No question
    Presiding Justice Retention of Presiding Justice Therese M. Stewart, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 2Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Presiding Justice Retention of Presiding Justice Therese M. Stewart, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 2 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Presiding Justice Therese M. Stewart, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 2 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes71.7%13,141
    2. NoNo28.3%5,186
    Humboldt County voters onlyUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections
  • Retention of Presiding Justice Tracie L. Brown, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 4Yes/No question
    Presiding Justice Retention of Presiding Justice Tracie L. Brown, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 4Ballot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Presiding Justice Retention of Presiding Justice Tracie L. Brown, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 4 be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Retention of Presiding Justice Tracie L. Brown, Court of Appeal, First District, Division 4 on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗
    1. YesYes71.7%13,030
    2. NoNo28.3%5,148
    Humboldt County voters onlyUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections

U.S. House 1

  • U.S. Representative District 22 candidates
    1. JHJared Huffman68.3%17,053
    2. RLRobin Littau31.7%7,920
    Humboldt County voters onlyUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections

State Legislature 2

City offices 13

Arcata

  • City of Arcata City Council Member6 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 6 win
    1. Kimberley White28.8%1,464
    2. ASAbigail "Abbie" Strickland18.2%926
    3. Genevieve Serna18.0%915
    4. BBBlase Bonpane13.3%677
    5. RHReese Halter11.7%594
    6. DJDaniel John Shahin10.0%507
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections

Blue Lake

  • City of Blue Lake City Council Member4 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 4 win
    1. CBCharis Bowman27.1%120
    2. AJAdelene Jones25.6%113
    3. EGElise G. Scafani23.8%105
    4. VWVerda Winona N. Pitts23.5%104
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections

Eureka

  • City of Eureka Mayor3 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
    1. Kim Bergel65.4%2,709
    2. Anil Dwivedi19.6%810
    3. CDCasey Dresser15.0%621
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections
  • City of Eureka Member, City Council, Ward 13 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
    1. VEVictor E. Garcia Jr.59.8%341
    2. JMJason McCutcheon23.5%134
    3. ASAudra Sisson16.7%95
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections
  • City of Eureka Member, City Council, Ward 32 candidates
    1. G Mario Fernandez52.3%543
    2. JJJanelle Jackson47.7%495
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections
  • City of Eureka Member, City Council, Ward 52 candidates
    1. Jeff Leonard60.7%397
    2. KHKathy Herrera39.3%257
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections

Ferndale

  • City of Ferndale City Council Member3 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 3 win
    1. JFJennifer Fisk-Becker49.8%327
    2. BCBrent Chase26.0%171
    3. SAStephen Avis24.2%159
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections
  • City of Ferndale Mayor, 2-Year Term1 candidate1 candidate for 1 seat
    1. RCRandall Cady100.0%320
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections

Fortuna

  • City of Fortuna City Council Member3 candidates · vote for 33 candidates for 3 seats
    1. MJMike Johnson35.6%1,391
    2. TCTina Christensen33.9%1,323
    3. ASAbe Stevens30.5%1,193
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections
  • City of Fortuna City Council Member, 2-Year Term1 candidate1 candidate for 1 seat
    1. CDCarlos Diaz100.0%1,451
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections

Rio Dell

  • City of Rio Dell City Council Member3 candidates · vote for 33 candidates for 3 seats
    1. BBBrett Barsanti38.9%383
    2. DLDebra L. Garnes31.5%310
    3. JDJeffrey D. Berry29.6%292
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections

Trinidad

  • City of Trinidad City Council Member3 candidates · vote for 33 candidates for 3 seats
    1. JTJack Tuttle34.5%60
    2. KBKati Breckenridge33.9%59
    3. GRGretchen Riddle31.6%55
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections
  • City of Trinidad City Council Member, 2-Year Term1 candidate1 candidate for 1 seat
    1. JWJohn Waskiewicz100.0%61
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections

City measures 4

Arcata

  • Measure G – City of Arcata, Sales TaxYes/No question
    Measure GBallot question

    Shall the measure to continue existing general government funding to maintain essential services including public safety staffing; filling potholes; maintaining and repairing City streets, sidewalks, multi-use trails, and bicycle paths; and expanding multi-modal circulation, by renewing and extending the voter-approved 3/4 cent sales tax until ended by voters, with all funds staying in Arcata, providing approximately $2.8 million annually, and requiring audited spending reports and citizens' oversight, be adopted?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote extends Arcata's existing ¾-cent general sales tax, due to expire March 31, 2029, until ended by voters, keeping about $2.8 million a year for city services; the sales tax rate stays at 10.25%.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: Humboldt County Elections, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election – Measure G, City of Arcata ↗
    1. YesYes77.0%2,360
    2. NoNo23.0%704
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections

Eureka

  • Measure H – City of Eureka, Charter AmendmentYes/No question
    Measure HBallot question

    Shall Sections 310 and 405 of the Eureka City Charter be amended to authorize the Eureka City Council to establish compensation for the Mayor and Councilmembers by ordinance, including an initial salary of $1,250 per month for the Mayor and $1,000 per month for Councilmembers, with future annual adjustments subject to review by the Finance Advisory Committee?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote amends the Eureka City Charter so the council can set mayor and council pay by ordinance, initially $1,250 a month for the mayor and $1,000 for councilmembers (up from $625 and $500, set in 1988), with later annual adjustments reviewed by the Finance Advisory Committee.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: Humboldt County Elections, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election – Measure H, City of Eureka ↗
    1. NoNo53.1%2,213
    2. YesYes46.9%1,952
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections
  • Measure I – City of Eureka, Transient Occupancy TaxYes/No question
    Measure IBallot question

    To maintain police, fire, 911 emergency medical response, street repair and road safety, parks and recreation, community health and mental health services, local business and economic development, and other essential services impacted by tourism, shall an ordinance increasing the City of Eureka's existing hotel tax by 2%, paid only by guests of hotels and short-term vacation rentals, be adopted until ended by voters, providing approximately $700,000 annually, with independent financial audits and oversight by the City's Finance Advisory Committee?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote raises Eureka's transient occupancy (hotel) tax from 10% to 12% from January 1, 2027, raising about $700,000 a year for general city services until ended by voters.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: Humboldt County Elections, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election – Measure I, City of Eureka ↗
    1. YesYes67.7%2,878
    2. NoNo32.3%1,374
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections

Fortuna

  • Measure D – City of Fortuna, Essential Services FundingYes/No question
    Measure DBallot question

    Shall the measure to maintain essential City services, such as protecting public safety; increasing and restoring police officers; repairing aging/ deteriorating streets and potholes; providing programs for seniors and youth; and keeping parks clean and safe, by authorizing a ¾-cent sales tax in the City of Fortuna, generating $1,800,000 annually for general government use until ended by voters, requiring independent audits, community oversight, and all funds staying in Fortuna, be adopted?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote adds a ¾-cent general sales tax in Fortuna from April 1, 2027, raising about $1.8 million a year for general city services until ended by voters; the city's existing ¾-cent tax still expires March 31, 2033.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: Humboldt County Elections, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election – Measure D, City of Fortuna ↗
    1. YesYes50.0%1,046
    2. NoNo50.0%1,046
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections

School and college boards 6

Blue Lake Union Elementary School District

  • Blue Lake Union Elementary School District Governing Board Member5 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 5 win
    1. JCJason Crews24.3%259
    2. KWKim Warvi23.0%245
    3. SESusan Edinger Marshall22.9%244
    4. NMNoel Miles Soderfelt15.8%168
    5. YHYuhan Hudson14.1%150
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections

Bridgeville School District

  • Bridgeville School District Governing Board Member4 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 4 win
    1. PGPhilo G. Barnwell29.4%50
    2. SSShelly Sallee27.6%47
    3. BEBrooke Entsminger24.1%41
    4. DBDana B. Johnston18.8%32
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections

Eureka City Schools

  • Eureka City Schools Trustee Area 5 Governing Board Member2 candidates
    1. JPJessica Pettitt62.2%723
    2. SASheerah Alice Moore37.8%440
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections

Fortuna Union High School District

  • Fortuna Union High School District Governing Board Member5 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 5 win
    1. RHRacheal Henry26.0%1,945
    2. JTJohn Taylor23.1%1,725
    3. AGAnita Gage21.4%1,598
    4. MRM. Robin Eckerfield18.5%1,381
    5. ATAlyssa Taylor11.1%827
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections

Orick Elementary School District

  • Orick Elementary School District Governing Board Member3 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 3 win
    1. EAEdith Ann Baker35.3%24
    2. KFKimberly Frick35.3%24
    3. NANancy Avram29.4%20
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections

Trinidad Union School District

  • Trinidad Union School District Governing Board Member4 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 4 win
    1. HLHeather Lovig29.2%251
    2. MMMichelle McHenry26.2%225
    3. AHAndrew Hagen25.8%222
    4. SLSteve Ladwig18.8%162
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections

Special districts 4

Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation, and Conservation District

  • Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation, and Conservation District Commissioner, Division 43 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
    1. CBCraig Benson43.3%1,566
    2. CHChristopher Honar40.0%1,445
    3. JMJane Madsen16.7%605
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections

Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District

  • Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District Director Division 52 candidates
    1. HHHollie Hall88.4%2,347
    2. MVMary V. Gelinas11.6%309
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections

Humboldt Community Services District

  • Humboldt Community Services District Director3 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 3 win
    1. JMJulie M Ryan37.6%2,149
    2. GGGregg Gardiner35.1%2,005
    3. ABAlan Bongio27.2%1,555
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections

Willow Creek Community Services District

  • Willow Creek Community Services District Director3 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 3 win
    1. CSCaroline Snow38.6%157
    2. TMTangie Markle32.2%131
    3. EDEdgar (ed) Duggan29.2%119
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections

County, school and district measures 5

  • Measure C – Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District, School BondYes/No questionNeeds 55% to pass
    Measure CBallot question

    To improve college facilities serving students, veterans, and residents; renovate job training spaces including welding, public safety, agriculture and nursing; make accessibility improvements for the disabled; and acquire, construct, and renovate classrooms/ buildings; shall Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District’s measure be adopted authorizing $129,630,000 of bonds at legal rates, estimated levies averaging $7.76 per $100,000 assessed value (raising $7,800,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding with annual audits, independent citizens’ oversight committee, and all funds remaining local?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote authorizes Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (Shasta College) to issue $129.63 million in bonds, levied at about $7.76 per $100,000 of assessed value (about $7.8 million annually), to renovate and build college facilities.

    Needed to pass

    55%

    Source: Humboldt County Elections, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election – Measure C, Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District ↗
    1. YesYes53.9%7
    2. NoNo46.1%6
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections
  • Measure E – Ferndale Unified School District, School BondYes/No questionNeeds 55% to pass
    Measure EBallot question

    To prepare students for careers and college and qualify for state matching grants by: constructing/ modernizing Career Technology Education classrooms, labs and related facilities; and making related improvements for health, safety and security; shall Ferndale Unified School District's measure be adopted authorizing $7,000,000 of bonds at legal rates, generating on average $483,000 annually while bonds are outstanding at approximate rates of $49.70 per $100,000 assessed value, with annual audits, oversight, no money for salaries, all money staying local?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote authorizes Ferndale Unified School District to issue $7 million in bonds, levied at about $49.70 per $100,000 of assessed value (about $483,000 annually), for career technical education classrooms, labs and related facilities.

    Needed to pass

    55%

    Source: Humboldt County Elections, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election – Measure E, Ferndale Unified School District ↗
    1. YesYes54.7%411
    2. NoNo45.3%340
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections
  • Measure F – Ferndale Fire Protection District, Special TaxYes/No questionNeeds two-thirds to pass
    Measure FBallot question

    To ensure a stable, locally controlled source of funding to maintain and improve fire protection, emergency medical, and rescue services–including equipment, facility improvements, and firefighter safety–shall the Ferndale Fire Protection District Ordinance No. 2026-1, establishing a new special tax raising an estimated $116,000 annually until repealed by voters, be adopted?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote creates a Ferndale Fire Protection District parcel tax, from $5 a year for a vacant lot to $600 for large commercial lodging, raising about $116,000 a year for fire and emergency services until repealed by voters; it replaces the district's current assessment.

    Needed to pass

    2/3

    Source: Humboldt County Elections, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election – Measure F, Ferndale Fire Protection District ↗
    1. YesYes69.4%478
    2. NoNo30.6%211
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections
  • Measure J – Petrolia Fire Protection District, Special TaxYes/No questionNeeds two-thirds to pass
    Measure JBallot question

    To provide a stable, locally controlled source of funding to maintain and improve fire protection and emergency response services and to support long-term fire service sustainability in the region, shall Ordinance No. 2026-01 of the Petrolia Fire Protection District establishing an annual special tax of $75 per taxable unimproved parcel, $95 per taxable improved parcel, and $160 per qualifying contiguous parcel group, raising an estimated $21,181 annually unless repealed by the voters, be adopted?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote creates a Petrolia Fire Protection District parcel tax of $95 a year per improved parcel, $75 per unimproved parcel and $160 per qualifying contiguous parcel group, raising about $21,000 a year for fire and emergency services until repealed by voters.

    Needed to pass

    2/3

    Source: Humboldt County Elections, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election – Measure J, Petrolia Fire Protection District ↗
    1. YesYes80.3%49
    2. NoNo19.7%12
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections
  • Measure K – Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District, BondYes/No questionNeeds two-thirds to pass
    Measure KBallot question

    To replace 77 year-old Jerold Phelps Community Hospital with a modern hospital to provide life-saving emergency care for victims of accidents, heart attacks, strokes, and other emergencies, improve Emergency Room facilities, operating rooms, provide advanced medical equipment/technology and life flight services; and qualify for matching funds shall Southern Humboldt Healthcare District’s measure authorizing $25,000,000 in bonds be adopted, levying 8 cents per $100 assessed value (raising $2,000,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding, with independent citizen oversight and all funds staying local?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote authorizes Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District to issue $25 million in bonds, levied at about 8 cents per $100 of assessed value (about $2 million annually), to replace Jerold Phelps Community Hospital and its emergency facilities.

    Needed to pass

    2/3

    Source: Humboldt County Elections, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election – Measure K, Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District ↗
    1. YesYes58.9%840
    2. NoNo41.1%586
    Humboldt County countUpdated November 5, 2026, 1:32 p.m. PTSource: Humboldt County Elections

About this information

County results come from the Humboldt County Elections. Statewide and districtwide totals come from the California Secretary of State. See the source links on each result; counts are semi-official and will change until certification, and no winners are called here.