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November 3, 2026 General Election · Election night returns

Kern County election results

200,267ballots counted42.9% of 467,152 registered voters
~63,613ballots left to countcounty estimate
133contests on the ballotwith semi-official returns

Turnout as ballots are counted

Same point in the count (6 days after Election Day):

  • 202642.9%so far
Nov 2022 generalNov 2024 generalNov 2026
0%20%40%60%80%Election Day+7 days+14 days+21 days+28 days2022: 43.7% final2024: 62.5% final2026: 42.9%0%20%40%60%80%Election Day+14 days+28 days2022 43.7%2024 62.5%2026 42.9%
Show the data
YearCounty reportHours after polls closedBallots countedTurnout
20222022-12-07 16:30692.5190,70543.74%
20222022-12-07 18:18694.3190,70543.74%
20242024-11-13 15:33187.6277,65760.58%
20242024-11-15 15:11235.2278,49660.77%
20242024-11-19 16:30332.5279,56461.00%
20242024-11-22 16:30404.5283,59261.88%
20242024-11-26 16:30500.5286,53862.52%
20242024-12-03 16:30668.5286,66662.55%
20242024-12-05 16:30716.5286,66662.55%
20262026-11-05 16:0744.1143,31630.68%
20262026-11-09 16:40140.7200,26742.87%

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 8

  • Associate Justice – Amy K. Guerra 5th Appellate DistrictYes/No question
    Associate Justice Amy K. Guerra 5th Appellate DistrictBallot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Amy K. Guerra 5th Appellate District be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Amy K. Guerra 5th Appellate District 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. YesYes68.1%115,377
    2. NoNo31.9%53,941
    Kern County voters only898 of 898 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • Associate Justice – Arlan L. Harrell 5th Appellate DistrictYes/No question
    Associate Justice Arlan L. Harrell 5th Appellate DistrictBallot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Arlan L. Harrell 5th Appellate District be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Arlan L. Harrell 5th Appellate District 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. YesYes66.5%114,289
    2. NoNo33.5%57,653
    Kern County voters only898 of 898 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • Associate Justice – Kathleen A. Meehan 5th Appellate DistrictYes/No question
    Associate Justice Kathleen A. Meehan 5th Appellate DistrictBallot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Kathleen A. Meehan 5th Appellate District be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Kathleen A. Meehan 5th Appellate District 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. YesYes67.6%113,983
    2. NoNo32.4%54,642
    Kern County voters only898 of 898 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • Associate Justice – Mark W. Snauffer 5th Appellate DistrictYes/No question
    Associate Justice Mark W. Snauffer 5th Appellate DistrictBallot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Mark W. Snauffer 5th Appellate District be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Mark W. Snauffer 5th Appellate District 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. YesYes62.7%105,736
    2. NoNo37.3%62,901
    Kern County voters only898 of 898 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • Associate Justice – Sonny S. Sandhu 5th Appellate DistrictYes/No question
    Associate Justice Sonny S. Sandhu 5th Appellate DistrictBallot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Sonny S. Sandhu 5th Appellate District be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Sonny S. Sandhu 5th Appellate District 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. YesYes62.7%106,779
    2. NoNo37.3%63,418
    Kern County voters only898 of 898 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • Associate Justice – Thomas DeSantos 5th Appellate DistrictYes/No question
    Associate Justice Thomas DeSantos 5th Appellate DistrictBallot question (form set by state law)

    Shall Associate Justice Thomas DeSantos 5th Appellate District be elected to the office for the term provided by law?

    A yes vote means

    A yes vote keeps Thomas DeSantos 5th Appellate District 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. YesYes68.1%117,335
    2. NoNo31.9%54,914
    Kern County voters only898 of 898 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • 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 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

U.S. House 3

State Legislature 5

City offices 22

Arvin

  • City of Arvin Councilmember6 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 6 win
    1. JLJose Luis Garcia, Jr.22.4%1,376
    2. GGGabriel Garcia19.3%1,182
    3. Susanna Reyes18.6%1,140
    4. NPNora Perez14.2%869
    5. LMLissette Medina13.7%840
    6. ARAnabel "Quintino" Rubio11.8%724
    Kern County count6 of 6 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Bakersfield

  • City of Bakersfield Ward 12 candidates
    1. Eric Arias54.8%4,430
    2. Mercy Pena45.2%3,653
    Kern County count40 of 40 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • City of Bakersfield Ward 35 candidatesTop 1 of 5 wins
    1. Cassie Bittle33.0%4,277
    2. Pedro Naveiras28.2%3,650
    3. Kathryn Halling25.1%3,247
    4. Juan Carlos "Jc" Llamas9.0%1,161
    5. Seth M. Hewett4.7%614
    Kern County count62 of 62 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • City of Bakersfield Ward 42 candidates
    1. Ryan Crowl60.7%8,851
    2. BSBob Smith39.3%5,721
    Kern County count43 of 43 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • City of Bakersfield Ward 72 candidates
    1. Manpreet Kaur55.3%7,202
    2. Angie Valdez44.7%5,820
    Kern County count40 of 40 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

California City

  • City of California City Councilmember #13 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
    1. JOJeanie O'Laughlin46.0%320
    2. KPKarina Perez32.3%225
    3. Ron Smith21.7%151
    Kern County count3 of 3 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • City of California City Councilmember #31 candidate1 candidate for 1 seat
    1. James Creighton100.0%471
    Kern County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • City of California City Councilmember – Short Term2 candidates
    1. DFDawn Ferguson55.1%1,400
    2. JFJohn Fischer44.9%1,142
    Kern County count12 of 12 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • City of California City Mayor – 2 Year Term2 candidates
    1. IBIsaac Barcelona59.0%1,557
    2. Marquette Hawkins41.0%1,081
    Kern County count12 of 12 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • City of California City Treasurer2 candidates
    1. IWInishia White51.7%1,302
    2. KMKeith Middleton48.3%1,216
    Kern County count12 of 12 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Delano

  • City of Delano Councilmember5 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 5 win
    1. Mario Nunez, Jr.30.1%3,508
    2. Liz Morris29.8%3,476
    3. EAElizabeth Arteaga-Gonzalez22.5%2,617
    4. CMCarlton M. Lennon17.6%2,044
    5. RCRefugio Carrillo0.0%4
    Kern County count17 of 17 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Maricopa

  • City of Maricopa Councilmember5 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 5 win
    1. CMCory Morse25.1%63
    2. MAMalinda Adams23.5%59
    3. JCJohn Crump Jr.22.3%56
    4. VBVirgil Bell18.7%47
    5. RWRichard W. Albright10.4%26
    Kern County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • City of Maricopa Treasurer1 candidate1 candidate for 1 seat
    1. DBDorine B. Horn100.0%112
    Kern County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

McFarland

  • City of McFarland Councilmember #11 candidate1 candidate for 1 seat
    1. Maria T. Perez100.0%416
    Kern County count4 of 4 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • City of McFarland Councilmember #2 – Short Term1 candidate1 candidate for 1 seat
    1. Martin Gutierrez100.0%403
    Kern County count6 of 6 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • City of McFarland Councilmember #31 candidate1 candidate for 1 seat
    1. M. Anita Gonzalez100.0%372
    Kern County count5 of 5 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • City of McFarland Mayor1 candidate1 candidate for 1 seat
    1. Ricardo Cano100.0%1,555
    Kern County count20 of 20 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Ridgecrest

  • City of Ridgecrest Councilmember6 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 6 win
    1. TBTammy "Charlon" Bouyer23.2%3,015
    2. LCLawrence C. Gaceta22.6%2,937
    3. Brenda Licitra17.0%2,202
    4. DKDebilyn Kinzler14.6%1,893
    5. John P. "Skip" Gorman11.5%1,490
    6. RSRon Strand11.1%1,442
    Kern County count14 of 14 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • City of Ridgecrest Mayor – 2 Year Term2 candidates
    1. Jeremy "Jv" Vaughan69.2%4,987
    2. MWMegan Washington30.8%2,220
    Kern County count14 of 14 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Shafter

  • City of Shafter Councilmember7 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 7 win
    1. NSNelson Salinas26.5%2,066
    2. Cathy Prout21.2%1,657
    3. Gustavo Olvera Jr.15.1%1,177
    4. RSRafael S. Zamudio12.1%945
    5. MGMalachi Gonzales11.9%933
    6. Dusti McDaris6.8%534
    7. DADale A. Scadron6.3%495
    Kern County count20 of 20 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Taft

  • City of Taft Councilmember5 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 5 win
    1. JBJosh Bryant29.3%871
    2. RWRon Waldrop19.3%574
    3. BLBob Leikam18.7%555
    4. JGJeremy Gregory18.3%543
    5. DSDennis Schertz14.5%430
    Kern County count6 of 6 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Wasco

  • City of Wasco Council District 12 candidates
    1. Gilberto Reyna54.3%382
    2. AEAubrey E. Wimberly45.7%322
    Kern County count3 of 3 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

City measures 9

Arvin

  • City of Arvin Tax Measure HYes/No question
    Measure HBallot question

    To protect funding for the City of Arvin's local police and fire departments, 911 emergency response, street and road repairs, parks, youth and senior services, and other general city services, shall the measure establishing a 1% transactions and use tax in the City of Arvin, providing approximately $2,350,000 annually, until ended by voters, with all funds staying local, audited independently, and publicly disclosed, be adopted?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote establishes a 1% sales (transactions and use) tax in Arvin, raising about $2.35 million annually until ended by voters, for police, fire, roads, parks and other city services.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: Kern County Elections, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election measure documents – Arvin Tax Measure resolution ↗
    1. YesYes54.7%1,403
    2. NoNo45.3%1,160
    Kern County count6 of 6 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

California City

  • City of California City Tax Measure JYes/No question
    Measure JBallot question

    Shall an ordinance be adopted to amend the transient occupancy tax provisions of the California City Municipal Code to increase the tax imposed on transient occupants of hotels from 6% to 10% of the rent charged by the hotel operator, estimated to generate $ 75,000 annually, the revenues of which shall be used for general government operations, in perpetuity, be adopted?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote raises California City's transient occupancy (hotel) tax from 6% to 10% of rent, estimated to raise $75,000 annually for general government operations.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: Kern County Elections, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election measure documents – City of California City Tax Measure resolution ↗
    1. NoNo67.2%1,808
    2. YesYes32.8%884
    Kern County count12 of 12 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Delano

McFarland

Shafter

  • City of Shafter Tax Measure QYes/No question
    Measure QBallot question

    CITY OF SHAFTER SALES TAX MEASURE. Shall the measure to provide local funding for City of Shafter services and facilities, including police services, traffic enforcement, street repairs and safety improvements, library and recreation services, park maintenance, and other municipal services, by enacting a 1% sales tax generating approximately $4,000,000 annually until ended by voters, with annual audits, public review, and all revenue remaining with the City of Shafter, be adopted?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote enacts a 1% sales tax in Shafter, raising about $4 million annually until ended by voters, for city services including police, traffic enforcement, streets, library, recreation and parks.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: Kern County Elections, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election measure documents – City of Shafter Resolution No. 3105 ↗
    1. NoNo65.0%3,142
    2. YesYes35.0%1,693
    Kern County count20 of 20 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

School and college boards 42

Antelope Valley Community College

  • Antelope Valley Community College Board Member Trustee #22 candidates
    1. NCNewton Chelette50.0%2,260
    2. Ricardo Ortega50.0%2,257
    Kern County count15 of 15 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Antelope Valley Joint Union HSD

  • Antelope Valley Joint Union HSD Board Member – Trustee Area 12 candidates
    1. Sylvia P. Williams56.7%17
    2. BBBen Berk43.3%13
    Kern County count2 of 2 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Bakersfield City School

  • Bakersfield City School Board Member #22 candidates
    1. DPDylan Pearson59.9%3,221
    2. MHMike Harvey40.1%2,159
    Kern County count27 of 27 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • Bakersfield City School Board Member #42 candidates
    1. Laura Guerrero-Salgado53.2%2,853
    2. RMR. Michael Herrera46.8%2,512
    Kern County count24 of 24 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Beardsley School

  • Beardsley School Board Member4 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 4 win
    1. GDGina Davis40.5%1,676
    2. KBKenneth Berckes21.0%867
    3. JBJ. Blake Bowser19.9%823
    4. MEMonte E Gardner18.6%769
    Kern County count26 of 26 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Board of Education

  • Board of Education Board Member #33 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
    1. Mary Little42.7%10,746
    2. Anastasia Hopper37.6%9,474
    3. RVRegina Velasquez19.7%4,950
    Kern County count150 of 150 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • Board of Education Board Member #73 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
    1. Lori Cisneros46.4%13,968
    2. Ernie Bell Jr.29.7%8,931
    3. Jeanine Adams23.9%7,198
    Kern County count156 of 156 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Delano Joint Union High

  • Delano Joint Union High Board Member6 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 6 win
    1. MAMiguel A. Duran23.1%3,845
    2. VGValerie "Jasso" Gorospe19.4%3,244
    3. CMChad Martinez15.1%2,514
    4. AOAlexis Ortiz15.0%2,499
    5. LSLarry Smith13.8%2,304
    6. ABArthur B Armendariz13.6%2,270
    Kern County count27 of 27 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Delano Union School

  • Delano Union School Board Member7 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 7 win
    1. IMIrene Martinez17.3%2,834
    2. ADAlbino Duran16.8%2,755
    3. JJJuan José Madrigal15.4%2,524
    4. MMMarcela Martinez14.7%2,409
    5. EPEfrain P. Rodriguez12.8%2,091
    6. IAIgnacio "Iggy" Ayon11.7%1,911
    7. SNSunshine Nelmida Cendaña Hernandez11.3%1,853
    Kern County count24 of 24 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Di Giorgio School

  • Di Giorgio School Board Member #22 candidates
    1. TVTheresa Vietti-Herrera58.0%29
    2. AOAmalia Ojeda42.0%21
    Kern County count8 of 8 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Edison School

  • Edison School Board Member #32 candidates
    1. RRRobert Ruckman54.3%114
    2. Toby Tootle45.7%96
    Kern County count2 of 2 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Fairfax School

  • Fairfax School Board Member #52 candidates
    1. VMVanessa Marquez62.6%337
    2. ARAlma Rios37.4%201
    Kern County count12 of 12 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Greenfield Union School

  • Greenfield Union School Board Member B2 candidates
    1. Hortencia Cabral69.7%1,376
    2. GTGeniece Treviño30.3%597
    Kern County count6 of 6 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • Greenfield Union School Board Member D2 candidates
    1. FPFernando Pimentel66.4%1,245
    2. MSMike Shaw33.6%631
    Kern County count18 of 18 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • Greenfield Union School Board Member E2 candidates
    1. MLMonica Lopez54.8%1,019
    2. SSSandra Saldaña45.2%841
    Kern County count7 of 7 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Kern Community College

  • Kern Community College Board Member #12 candidates
    1. Kyle Carter78.2%22,269
    2. WCWesley Crawford Sr.21.9%6,226
    Kern County count116 of 116 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • Kern Community College Board Member #22 candidates
    1. Christina Scrivner56.5%16,242
    2. PEPaula E. Bray43.5%12,479
    Kern County count172 of 172 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • Kern Community College Board Member #33 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
    1. Paula Dahl34.3%7,668
    2. Douglas Thompson33.3%7,456
    3. Nan Gomez-Heitzeberg32.4%7,252
    Kern County count95 of 95 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • Kern Community College Board Member #52 candidates
    1. John Corkins52.0%1,823
    2. JFJuan Figueroa, Jr.48.0%1,681
    Kern County count54 of 54 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Kern High School

  • Kern High School Board Member #13 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
    1. Derek L Tisinger55.7%17,803
    2. Salvador Arias24.4%7,810
    3. David Wescott19.8%6,336
    Kern County count178 of 178 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • Kern High School Board Member #43 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
    1. DADavid Adamson43.6%13,734
    2. BMBill Mell34.9%11,007
    3. P. "Kathy" Scrivner21.5%6,788
    Kern County count117 of 117 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • Kern High School Board Member #52 candidates
    1. Bryan Batey51.5%12,875
    2. MRMichelle R. Shaw48.5%12,110
    Kern County count71 of 71 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Lakeside Union School

  • Lakeside Union School Board Member #32 candidates
    1. Russell Grant Robertson Jr.55.2%491
    2. LGLilia G. Malich44.8%398
    Kern County count8 of 8 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • Lakeside Union School Board Member #52 candidates
    1. Alan T. Banducci59.3%405
    2. SSSean S. Ceallaig40.7%278
    Kern County count4 of 4 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Lost Hills Union School

  • Lost Hills Union School Board Member4 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 4 win
    1. ASAngelica Soto29.9%97
    2. JPJeanette Pimentel-Villasana25.9%84
    3. EHEdgar Hernandez22.5%73
    4. RVRosario V. Velasquez21.6%70
    Kern County count9 of 9 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Maricopa Unified School

  • Maricopa Unified School Board Member4 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 4 win
    1. SAStacey A. Oglesby34.8%203
    2. KBKristin Blanco25.2%147
    3. BMBreann Morse21.6%126
    4. BWBarry W Lindaman18.5%108
    Kern County count4 of 4 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

McFarland Unified

  • McFarland Unified Board Member #14 candidatesTop 1 of 4 wins
    1. EOErmelinda Ozuna36.1%157
    2. Jim Beltran35.4%154
    3. VSVidal Santillano14.5%63
    4. TGTim Gonzales14.0%61
    Kern County count3 of 3 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • McFarland Unified Board Member #42 candidates
    1. JMJoana Martinez65.2%289
    2. JMJorge Mendoza34.8%154
    Kern County count13 of 13 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Norris School

  • Norris School Board Member #53 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
    1. Denice L. Gary-Pandol50.2%995
    2. DBDon Bertrand32.5%644
    3. NBNik Boone17.3%342
    Kern County count7 of 7 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Panama-Buena Vista Union

  • Panama-Buena Vista Union Board Member #52 candidates
    1. ECElynor Cherie Olgin53.1%3,117
    2. Linda Garcia46.9%2,750
    Kern County count24 of 24 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Richland School

  • Richland School Board Member #52 candidates
    1. SSSamantha Saldaña Avendaño56.7%362
    2. TATony Aguirre43.3%276
    Kern County count9 of 9 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Rosedale Union School

  • Rosedale Union School Board Member #22 candidates
    1. Joshua Porter62.7%1,617
    2. Patricia "Patty" Young37.3%963
    Kern County count8 of 8 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • Rosedale Union School Board Member #32 candidates
    1. Michael Pulte53.4%1,615
    2. Laurel Sheffield46.6%1,409
    Kern County count8 of 8 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Sierra Sands Unified

  • Sierra Sands Unified Board Member #22 candidates
    1. EAEmily A Robinson Garver56.3%710
    2. JAJessica Allen43.7%551
    Kern County count3 of 3 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • Sierra Sands Unified Board Member #32 candidates
    1. TJTim Johnson66.9%1,454
    2. TCT Chad Houck33.1%720
    Kern County count8 of 8 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

South Fork Union School

  • South Fork Union School Board Member5 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 5 win
    1. KBKarrie Bunting22.0%347
    2. DSDaures Stephens21.2%334
    3. BCBrian "Tony" Cain20.0%315
    4. MDMichael D. Morgan18.6%293
    5. LSLisa Stephens18.3%289
    Kern County count4 of 4 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Southern Kern Unified

  • Southern Kern Unified Board Member #12 candidates
    1. Mario Gutierrez50.0%521
    2. JMJoel Mackay50.0%520
    Kern County count6 of 6 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • Southern Kern Unified Board Member #22 candidates
    1. S. "Sunni" Hepburn68.1%736
    2. Adrienne Rendon31.9%345
    Kern County count2 of 2 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Standard School

  • Standard School Board Member #22 candidates
    1. CACheri Ancheta54.2%466
    2. SFScott Furtak45.8%393
    Kern County count3 of 3 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Taft City School

  • Taft City School Board Member #22 candidates
    1. LCLes Clark Jr.61.4%172
    2. MJMichael Jewell38.6%108
    Kern County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Vineland School

  • Vineland School Board Member5 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 5 win
    1. Alejandra Segura23.4%187
    2. Tiffany Castillo-Gonzalez22.4%179
    3. EVEdelmira V. Gonzalez18.8%150
    4. FSFrancisco Segura Jr.18.4%147
    5. JNJeniffer Najera16.9%135
    Kern County count7 of 7 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Wasco Union School

  • Wasco Union School Board Member5 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 5 win
    1. JBJoseph Blanchard29.2%2,305
    2. JVJesus Vicente Luna21.4%1,690
    3. ESErnie Sanchez18.8%1,483
    4. JLJuan Lopez18.6%1,471
    5. PAPete Arturo Ramirez12.0%948
    Kern County count19 of 19 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Special districts 16

Ant Valley E Kern Water

  • Ant Valley E Kern Water Director Division 12 candidates
    1. DMDrew Mercy100.0%1
    2. LRLynn Robert Barnes0.0%0
    Kern County count3 of 3 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Bear Mt Rec & Park

  • Bear Mt Rec & Park Director4 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 4 win
    1. JGJesus G. Perez35.1%2,561
    2. RBRebecca Bullard28.3%2,065
    3. FVFrancis Vega21.2%1,545
    4. IJIvan Juarez15.5%1,129
    Kern County count43 of 43 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Bear Valley CSD

  • Bear Valley CSD Director4 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 4 win
    1. DJDon Johnson32.8%1,687
    2. WJWarren Jaul28.4%1,463
    3. MFMartin F. Hernandez20.7%1,064
    4. SSStephen Samuelian18.1%929
    Kern County count10 of 10 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

East Kern Healthcare

  • East Kern Healthcare Director3 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 3 win
    1. LOLeslie O'Neill48.4%7,686
    2. KMKaren Macedonio26.3%4,180
    3. LPLois Peralta25.2%4,004
    Kern County count52 of 52 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

East Niles CSD

  • East Niles CSD Director3 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 3 win
    1. SASally A Ruiz37.8%2,870
    2. NTNicholas T. Hernandez II35.5%2,691
    3. LWLarry White26.7%2,025
    Kern County count38 of 38 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Indian Wells Valley Water

  • Indian Wells Valley Water Director4 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 4 win
    1. DSDavid Saint-Amand30.8%4,345
    2. SRStan Rajtora25.3%3,577
    3. TDTeresa Dampier23.5%3,320
    4. LSL. Scott Hayman20.4%2,890
    Kern County count20 of 20 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Kern County Water Agency

  • Kern County Water Agency Director Division 2 – Short Term2 candidates
    1. LCLaura Cattani50.6%13,833
    2. DWDaneya Williams49.4%13,503
    Kern County count145 of 145 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • Kern County Water Agency Director Division 42 candidates
    1. MAMary A. Parada52.8%14,848
    2. TSTamara S. Johnson47.2%13,272
    Kern County count125 of 125 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Kern Valley Healthcare

  • Kern Valley Healthcare Director4 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 4 win
    1. GPGene Parks, Jr.31.6%1,471
    2. DHDeborah Hess31.1%1,448
    3. TTTawnya Torgl25.7%1,195
    4. AUAnts Uiga11.6%539
    Kern County count11 of 11 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

McFarland Rec & Park

  • McFarland Rec & Park Director #3 – Short Term2 candidates
    1. VOVictor Oropeza58.6%222
    2. EPEric Perez41.4%157
    Kern County count3 of 3 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Mojave Air and Space Port District

  • Mojave Air and Space Port District Director – Short Term2 candidates
    1. DBDiane Barney64.5%2,061
    2. JDJames David Crocoll35.5%1,136
    Kern County count34 of 34 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

N Kern-S Tulare Hospital

  • N Kern-S Tulare Hospital Director5 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 5 win
    1. RHRobert Herrera26.2%6,661
    2. JSJose "Garcia" Sandoval23.0%5,841
    3. SSSilvia Soto22.1%5,612
    4. JAJoe Aguirre19.9%5,059
    5. BEBrian E. Franks8.8%2,250
    Kern County count83 of 83 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Rosamond CSD

  • Rosamond CSD Director4 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 4 win
    1. JHJose Hernandez, Jr.31.5%2,141
    2. RWRick Webb29.6%2,009
    3. GCGregory C. Washington23.4%1,586
    4. AWAlfred Wallis15.5%1,052
    Kern County count8 of 8 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Shafter Rec & Park

  • Shafter Rec & Park Director #22 candidates
    1. AGAlicia Garces Avendano54.0%341
    2. RURafael U. Zamudio46.0%291
    Kern County count2 of 2 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

Stallion Springs CSD

  • Stallion Springs CSD Director3 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 3 win
    1. BSBill Siverson35.7%663
    2. BDBen Dewell33.9%631
    3. JSJeff Stock30.4%565
    Kern County count6 of 6 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

West Kern Water

  • West Kern Water Director3 candidates · vote for 2Top 2 of 3 win
    1. BMBarry M. Jameson40.6%1,501
    2. SNScott Niblett32.2%1,190
    3. SBSheri Black27.3%1,009
    Kern County count23 of 23 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

County, school and district measures 5

  • Bear Valley Community Services District Repeal of Legacy Measure A (1997) MYes/No question
    Measure ABallot question

    Shall the Bear Valley Community Services District adopt an ordinance of the Board of Directors of the Bear Valley Community Services District Repeal of Legacy Measure A (1997) annual special tax for police and dispatch salaries and benefits in order to pave a path for an updated and modernized special tax measure?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote repeals Bear Valley Community Services District's 1997 Measure A annual special tax for police and dispatch salaries and benefits.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: Kern County Elections, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election measure documents – Bear Valley CSD Police Measure resolution ↗
    1. NoNo61.3%1,643
    2. YesYes38.7%1,036
    Kern County count10 of 10 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • Bear Valley Community Services District Repeal Water Rate Measure RYes/No question
    Measure RBallot question

    Shall the Bear Valley Community Services District adopt an ordinance of the Board of Directors of the Bear Valley Community Services District Repeal of Water Rate Increases Enacted By Resolution No. 26-29 Of The Bear Valley Community Services District Board Of Directors On March 26, 2026?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote repeals the water rate increases the Bear Valley Community Services District board adopted by Resolution No. 26-29 on March 26, 2026.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: Kern County Elections, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election measure documents – Bear Valley CSD Water Rates Measure resolution ↗
    1. NoNo50.6%1,357
    2. YesYes49.4%1,324
    Kern County count10 of 10 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • County of Kern California Living Museum Zoo Tax Measure ZYes/No question
    Measure ZBallot question

    CALIFORNIA LIVING MUSEUM ZOO IMPROVEMENT AND CONSERVATION ACT OF 2026. Shall a measure establishing a countywide retail transactions and use tax of 0.125% (one-eighth of one percent) to fund the maintenance, improvement, and operation of the California Living Museum (CALM Zoo) be adopted, providing an estimated twenty-four million dollars annually until repealed by voters, with all revenue dedicated exclusively to CALM, managed by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools, and requiring independent audits and oversight by the Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote establishes a countywide 0.125% sales tax, raising about $24 million annually until repealed, dedicated to maintaining, improving and operating the California Living Museum (CALM Zoo).

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: Kern County Elections, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election measure documents – CALM Measure, Board of Supervisors Resolution 2026-280 ↗
    1. YesYes56.1%107,887
    2. NoNo43.9%84,397
    Kern County count898 of 898 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • Lost Hills Union School District Bond Measure EYes/No questionNeeds 55% to pass
    Measure EBallot question

    Lost Hills Union School District Repair, Safety, Upgrade Measure: To retain teachers / maintain quality local schools by upgrading older schools; ensure school safety / accessibility; repair deteriorating classrooms / bathrooms, update fire / electrical / lighting / security systems, replace air conditioning; repair, equip facilities; shall Lost Hills Union School District's measure be adopted, authorizing $9,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, levying $30 per $100,000 of assessed valuation, ($720,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding, no money for administrators' salaries, requiring spending disclosure / citizens oversight, all funds staying local?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote authorizes Lost Hills Union School District to issue $9 million in bonds, levying $30 per $100,000 of assessed value (about $720,000 annually) while outstanding, for school repairs and safety upgrades.

    Needed to pass

    55%

    Source: Kern County Elections, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election measure documents – Measure E Full Measure Text ↗
    1. YesYes83.3%155
    2. NoNo16.7%31
    Kern County count9 of 9 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division
  • Tehachapi Unified School District Bond Measure DYes/No questionNeeds 55% to pass
    Measure DBallot question

    To replace aging roofs, heating, cooling, and plumbing; modernize outdated school facilities; construct new transitional kindergarten classrooms with restrooms; build visual and performing arts classrooms and new high school stadium; improve campus safety; shall Tehachapi Unified School District's measure authorizing $61,000,000 in bonds at legal rates be adopted, generating approximately $3,900,000 annually, while bonds are outstanding, levies averaging $28.65 per $100,000 assessed value, with independent citizens' oversight, annual audits, and no money taken by the State?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote authorizes Tehachapi Unified School District to issue $61 million in bonds, levying about $28.65 per $100,000 of assessed value (about $3.9 million annually), for repairs, new classrooms, arts facilities and a stadium.

    Needed to pass

    55%

    Source: Kern County Elections, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election measure documents – Tehachapi Unified School District Measure resolution, Appendix B ↗
    1. NoNo53.2%6,451
    2. YesYes46.8%5,669
    Kern County count45 of 45 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PTSource: Kern County Elections Division

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County results come from the Kern County Elections Division. 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.