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November 3, 2026 General Election · Election night returns

Inyo County election results

7,430ballots counted68.0% of 10,929 registered voters
~211ballots left to countcounty estimate
54contests on the ballotwith semi-official returns

Turnout as ballots are counted

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

  • 202668.0%so far
  • 202257.0%(70.6% final)
  • 202476.3%(84.1% final)
Nov 2022 generalNov 2024 generalNov 2026
0%20%40%60%80%Election Day+7 days+14 days+21 days+28 days2022: 70.6% final2024: 84.1% final2026: 68.0%0%20%40%60%80%Election Day+14 days+28 days2022 70.6%2024 84.1%2026 68.0%
Show the data
YearCounty reportHours after polls closedBallots countedTurnout
20222022-11-08 20:000.03,06728.56%
20222022-11-08 21:281.53,20729.87%
20222022-11-08 23:163.33,94836.77%
20222022-11-10 20:3548.66,39259.53%
20222022-11-14 15:29139.57,40869.00%
20222022-11-15 14:54162.97,43569.25%
20222022-11-22 14:33330.67,57770.57%
20242024-11-05 21:561.94,30539.82%
20242024-11-05 23:423.75,15947.72%
20242024-11-06 01:005.05,83353.95%
20242024-11-07 18:1046.28,41077.78%
20242024-11-12 19:16167.38,86381.97%
20242024-11-21 15:43379.79,08784.05%
20242024-12-02 10:36638.69,09684.13%
20262026-11-03 20:000.03,11628.51%
20262026-11-03 22:002.03,27429.96%
20262026-11-03 23:263.43,55232.50%
20262026-11-04 00:134.24,23938.79%
20262026-11-05 15:3643.67,43067.98%

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 17

U.S. House 1

  • U.S. Representative District 52 candidates
    1. MMMichael MasudaD53.2%3,843
    2. TMTom McClintockR46.8%3,375
    Inyo County voters only16 of 16 precinctsUpdated November 5, 2026, 3:36 p.m. PTSource: Inyo County Elections

State Legislature 2

County and Superior Court 1

  • County Supervisor District 32 candidates
    1. SOSteven Orihuela51.6%733
    2. SEScott E Marcellin48.4%688
    Inyo County count20 of 20 precinctsUpdated November 5, 2026, 3:36 p.m. PTSource: Inyo County Elections

City offices 1

Bishop

  • City of Bishop City Council Member4 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 4 win
    1. KSKaren Schwartz34.7%779
    2. SJStephen Jc Muchovej33.3%748
    3. TBTyler Beadle18.6%418
    4. ASAaron Schat13.4%302
    Inyo County count2 of 2 precinctsUpdated November 5, 2026, 3:36 p.m. PTSource: Inyo County Elections

School and college boards 7

Big Pine Unified School District

  • Big Pine Unified School District Governing Board Member4 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 4 win
    1. MRMary Rossi32.4%370
    2. KBKami Bayer27.9%318
    3. ARAdelina Rico21.2%242
    4. KCKaty Carrington18.5%211
    Inyo County count2 of 2 precinctsUpdated November 5, 2026, 3:36 p.m. PTSource: Inyo County Elections

Bishop Unified School District

  • Bishop Unified School District Governing Board Member5 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 5 win
    1. CMClaudia Moya-Tanner25.5%2,808
    2. VFVIRGINIA FIGUEROA r22.1%2,431
    3. JNJoshuar. Nicholson20.3%2,236
    4. TMTyler McManus17.8%1,965
    5. SGScott Gadea14.4%1,587
    Inyo County count9 of 9 precinctsUpdated November 5, 2026, 3:36 p.m. PTSource: Inyo County Elections

Kern Community College District

  • Kern Community College District Trustee, Area 22 candidates
    1. CSChristina Scrivner54.1%2,482
    2. PEPaula E, Bray45.9%2,109
    Inyo County count16 of 16 precinctsUpdated November 5, 2026, 3:36 p.m. PTSource: Inyo County Elections

Lone Pine Unified School District

  • Lone Pine Unified School District Governing Board Member5 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 5 win
    1. CHCord Hunter28.9%476
    2. SWScott W Kemp28.9%476
    3. RYRACHEL YOURGULES r17.8%294
    4. GRGreg Rickets16.6%274
    5. JBJoseph Beaton7.8%128
    Inyo County count2 of 2 precinctsUpdated November 5, 2026, 3:36 p.m. PTSource: Inyo County Elections
  • Lone Pine Unified School District Governing Board Member, Short Term (2 Years)3 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
    1. DPDominic P. Smith48.1%300
    2. AQAlex Quezada29.7%185
    3. SCSally Clausen22.1%138
    Inyo County count2 of 2 precinctsUpdated November 5, 2026, 3:36 p.m. PTSource: Inyo County Elections

Owens Valley Unified School District

  • Owens Valley Unified School District Governing Board Member4 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 4 win
    1. AMAlisa M. Lynch26.4%125
    2. ALAlisa Lee26.4%125
    3. KSKaysi Scott25.2%119
    4. JMJenna M. Horiuchi22.0%104
    Inyo County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 5, 2026, 3:36 p.m. PTSource: Inyo County Elections

Trona Joint Unified School District

  • Trona Joint Unified School District Governing Board Member4 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 4 win
    1. CHCathy Heseman38.5%10
    2. SWSkylar Wayne McCullar34.6%9
    3. AAAhmed Abdel Elhawary15.4%4
    4. DGDennis Gale Benadom11.5%3
    Inyo County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 5, 2026, 3:36 p.m. PTSource: Inyo County Elections

County, school and district measures 2

  • Measure Y – Mesa Community Services District, Fire Protection Parcel TaxYes/No questionNeeds two-thirds to pass
    Measure YBallot question

    Special Parcel Tax for Fire Protection Services. Shall the Mesa Community Services District adopt an ordinance establishing annual special parcel tax of up to $500 per developed parcel and up to $250 per undeveloped parcel, with up to a 3.5% annual escalator, raising approximately $64,500 in year one, to fund an Out of Area Service Agreement with the Bishop Fire Protection District providing fire protection and related services, with all funds used locally for these purposes only, continuing until ended by voters, and subject to annual review?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote approves a Mesa Community Services District special parcel tax of up to $500 per developed parcel and $250 per undeveloped parcel (about $64,500 in the first year, up to a 3.5% annual escalator) to pay the Bishop Fire Protection District for fire protection under an out-of-area service agreement. County Counsel's analysis says the tax would begin July 1, 2027 and run until June 30, 2037 or until the service agreement ends, whichever comes first.

    Needed to pass

    2/3

    Source: Inyo County Elections, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election Voter Information Guide & Sample Ballot ↗
    1. YesYes52.8%75
    2. NoNo47.2%67
    Inyo County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 5, 2026, 3:36 p.m. PTSource: Inyo County Elections
  • Measure Z – Lone Pine Fire Protection District, Emergency Response Services TaxYes/No questionNeeds two-thirds to pass
    Measure ZBallot question

    Shall the measure reinstating the Lone Pine Fire Protection District's previously approved $100 parcel tax, originally adopted in 2014 and expired December 31, 2025, be adopted to continue funding Lone Pine Fire Protection District Special Emergency Response Services, generating approximately $80,000 annually for a period of ten years, with all funds remaining under local control?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote reinstates the Lone Pine Fire Protection District's $100-per-parcel special tax, which expired in 2025, for ten years (July 1, 2027 to June 30, 2037), raising about $80,000 a year for emergency medical, ambulance and other emergency response services.

    Needed to pass

    2/3

    Source: Inyo County Elections, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election Voter Information Guide & Sample Ballot ↗
    1. YesYes82.4%474
    2. NoNo17.6%101
    Inyo County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 5, 2026, 3:36 p.m. PTSource: Inyo County Elections

About this information

County results come from the Inyo 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.