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November 3, 2026 General Election · Election night returns

Mendocino County election results

17,607ballots counted32.5% of 54,217 registered voters
~14,749ballots left to countcounty estimate
54contests on the ballotwith semi-official returns

Turnout as ballots are counted

Same point in the count (4 hours after polls closed):

  • 202632.5%so far
  • 202222.9%(59.2% final)
  • 202428.4%(72.9% final)
Nov 2022 generalNov 2024 generalNov 2026
0%20%40%60%80%Election Day+7 days+14 days+21 days+28 days2022: 59.2% final2024: 72.9% final2026: 32.5%0%20%40%60%80%Election Day+14 days+28 days2022 59.2%2024 72.9%2026 32.5%
Show the data
YearCounty reportHours after polls closedBallots countedTurnout
20222022-11-08 20:220.411,95122.72%
20222022-11-09 16:3020.512,59724.06%
20222022-11-18 15:57235.921,17240.43%
20222022-12-02 11:17567.331,00859.21%
20242024-11-05 20:000.015,44928.27%
20242024-11-06 08:2412.415,61128.57%
20242024-11-13 15:38187.624,06244.04%
20242024-12-03 14:15666.239,83772.91%
20262026-11-03 20:070.117,49432.27%
20262026-11-03 23:343.617,60732.48%

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. YesYes72.4%8,905
    2. NoNo27.6%3,393
    Mendocino County voters only258 of 258 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:34 p.m. PTSource: Mendocino County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder, 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. YesYes72.0%8,635
    2. NoNo28.0%3,356
    Mendocino County voters only258 of 258 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:34 p.m. PTSource: Mendocino County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder, 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. YesYes72.4%8,511
    2. NoNo27.6%3,247
    Mendocino County voters only258 of 258 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:34 p.m. PTSource: Mendocino County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder, 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. YesYes73.1%8,788
    2. NoNo26.9%3,234
    Mendocino County voters only258 of 258 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:34 p.m. PTSource: Mendocino County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder, 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. YesYes77.3%9,581
    2. NoNo22.7%2,815
    Mendocino County voters only258 of 258 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:34 p.m. PTSource: Mendocino County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder, 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. YesYes71.0%8,429
    2. NoNo29.1%3,452
    Mendocino County voters only258 of 258 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:34 p.m. PTSource: Mendocino County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder, 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. YesYes74.2%9,234
    2. NoNo25.8%3,214
    Mendocino County voters only258 of 258 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:34 p.m. PTSource: Mendocino County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder, 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. YesYes73.8%8,984
    2. NoNo26.1%3,181
    Mendocino County voters only258 of 258 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:34 p.m. PTSource: Mendocino County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder, 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. YesYes72.6%8,695
    2. NoNo27.4%3,284
    Mendocino County voters only258 of 258 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:34 p.m. PTSource: Mendocino County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder, 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. YesYes73.8%8,967
    2. NoNo26.2%3,186
    Mendocino County voters only258 of 258 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:34 p.m. PTSource: Mendocino County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder, 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. YesYes75.8%9,136
    2. NoNo24.2%2,922
    Mendocino County voters only258 of 258 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:34 p.m. PTSource: Mendocino County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder, Elections

U.S. House 2

State Legislature 2

County and Superior Court 1

City offices 4

Fort Bragg

  • City of Fort Bragg City Council Member8 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 8 win
    1. Jason Godeke24.1%866
    2. Marcia Rafanan17.7%637
    3. Tess Albin-Smith16.8%605
    4. MRMary Rose Kaczorowski15.1%544
    5. SJScott J. Mayberry14.0%504
    6. MAMary Ann Schmidt5.5%197
    7. RURichard Ulveling3.5%126
    8. LWLevi W. Cooke3.1%113
    Mendocino County count8 of 8 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:34 p.m. PTSource: Mendocino County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder, Elections

Point Arena

Ukiah

  • City of Ukiah City Council Member8 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 8 win
    1. Juan V. Orozco15.6%1,166
    2. Susan Sher15.2%1,141
    3. Mari Rodin15.0%1,121
    4. JSJohn Strangio14.8%1,107
    5. RBRobert Bazzani13.6%1,017
    6. MFMatt Froneberger12.6%946
    7. SKSean K. White9.3%700
    8. MLMia L. Uribe3.9%293
    Mendocino County count25 of 25 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:34 p.m. PTSource: Mendocino County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder, Elections

Willits

City measures 2

Fort Bragg

  • Measure B – City of Fort Bragg, Fire Equipment Parcel TaxYes/No questionNeeds two-thirds to pass
    Measure BBallot question

    Fort Bragg Fire Protection Measure. To maintain reliable local fire protection services; replace aging fire engines and emergency response equipment; keep funds locally controlled and unavailable for State use; and require annual audit and public reporting, shall the City of Fort Bragg authorize a $50 annual parcel tax for 10 years, generating approximately $123,900 annually?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote renews Fort Bragg's fire equipment acquisition tax at $50 per parcel per year for 10 years (tax years 2027-28 through 2036-37), raising about $123,900 a year that may be spent only on fire equipment for the Fort Bragg Fire Department.

    Needed to pass

    2/3

    Source: Mendocino County Elections, Candidate List – November 3, 2026 ↗
    1. YesYes75.7%978
    2. NoNo24.3%314
    Mendocino County count8 of 8 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:34 p.m. PTSource: Mendocino County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder, Elections

Point Arena

  • Measure C – City of Point Arena, Transient Occupancy TaxYes/No question
    Measure CBallot question

    Shall Ordinance No. 247 amending Chapter 3.30.030 of the Point Arena Municipal Code to increase the City of Point Arena's existing Transient Occupancy Tax (a bed tax paid when overnight visitors rent a room) from twelve percent (12%) to fourteen percent (14%) to fund public services and maintain public areas, effective April 1, 2027, which proposed rate increase and amendment is anticipated to raise an additional $35,833 per year in revenue and which will continue until repealed by the City Council or the city voters, be adopted?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote raises Point Arena's transient occupancy (hotel) tax from 12% to 14% starting April 1, 2027, adding about $35,833 a year to the City's general fund, until repealed.

    Needed to pass

    Majority

    Source: Mendocino County Elections, Candidate List – November 3, 2026 ↗
    1. YesYes73.0%46
    2. NoNo27.0%17
    Mendocino County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:34 p.m. PTSource: Mendocino County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder, Elections

School and college boards 3

Mendocino County

Ukiah Unified School District

Willits Unified School District

  • Willits Unified School District4 candidates · vote for 3Top 3 of 4 win
    1. NKNicole Karkar26.7%1,417
    2. JKJeanne King25.3%1,342
    3. PNPaula Nunez24.1%1,276
    4. MNMason Neil Rescina23.9%1,266
    Mendocino County count27 of 27 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:34 p.m. PTSource: Mendocino County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder, Elections

Special districts 1

Potter Valley Irrigation District

County, school and district measures 3

  • Measure AB – Sonoma County Junior College District, School BondYes/No questionNeeds 55% to pass
    Measure ABBallot question

    Without increasing tax rates, to improve facilities to train students for careers in nursing/firefighting/first responders, building trades, agriculture, auto mechanics; attract/retain high quality faculty, prepare students for universities; repair leaky roofs; repair, construct, and acquire classrooms/sites/facilities/equipment, shall the Sonoma County Junior College District measure be adopted authorizing $830,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, levying $25 per $100,000 of assessed valuation ($55,300,000 annually), while bonds are outstanding, and with oversight/audits/local control?

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote authorizes the Sonoma County Junior College District (Santa Rosa Junior College) to issue $830 million in bonds, levied at about $25 per $100,000 of assessed value (about $55.3 million annually), to repair, build and equip college facilities, including job-training facilities.

    Needed to pass

    55%

    Source: Mendocino County Elections, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election – Full Text of Measure AB, Sonoma County Junior College District ↗
    1. YesYes63.7%559
    2. NoNo36.3%318
    Mendocino County count12 of 12 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:34 p.m. PTSource: Mendocino County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder, Elections
  • Measure D – Coast Life Support District, Ambulance Parcel TaxYes/No questionNeeds two-thirds to pass
    Measure DBallot question

    Allows Coast Life Support District to increase the current special parcel tax rate on real property to $101 per unit of benefit, for emergency medical services, including ambulance, life support and medical transport purposes and other necessary operating expenses, providing an estimated $1,972,934 annually, until the tax is amended or repealed; authorizes annual increases for inflation; and raises the District's appropriations limit to permit spending of tax the revenue.

    A yes vote means

    A YES vote raises the Coast Life Support District's special parcel tax for ambulance and emergency medical services to $101 per unit of benefit (a single-family home is 3 units), with annual inflation increases, raising about $1.97 million a year, and raises the district's spending limit.

    Needed to pass

    2/3

    Source: Mendocino County Elections, Candidate List – November 3, 2026 ↗
    1. YesYes73.3%673
    2. NoNo26.7%245
    Mendocino County count11 of 11 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:34 p.m. PTSource: Mendocino County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder, Elections
  • Measure K – Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District, Hospital 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 the 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 in Garberville.

    Needed to pass

    2/3

    Source: Mendocino County Elections, Candidate List – November 3, 2026 ↗
    1. NoNo57.7%15
    2. YesYes42.3%11
    Mendocino County count5 of 5 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:34 p.m. PTSource: Mendocino County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder, Elections

About this information

County results come from the Mendocino 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.