Elected officials make laws about our wages, benefits, and working conditions. That’s why UFCW members vote. In 2026, #UFCWvotes for good jobs, better benefits, and for a brighter future for all. 

UFCW Voter Resources: https://www.ufcwwest.org/resources/

Find the Candidates Endorsed by Your Local Union

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Key Dates

The last day to register to vote for the November 3, 2026, California General Election is October 19, 2026.

All California active registered voters will receive a ballot for the November 3, 2026, General Election.

  • Ballots mailed to all registered voters: October 5, 2026
  • Voter Registration Deadline: October 19, 2026 
  • Early Voting Period: October 5 – November 3, 2026
    • Ballot drop-off locations open on October 5, 2026.
    • Vote-by-mail ballots can be returned by mail, at a drop-off location, or at your county elections office.
    • Vote centers open for early in-person voting in all Voter’s Choice Act counties beginning on October 24, 2026.
  • Election Day: November 3, 2026  
    • All Ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day, November 3rd, and received no later than November 10th.

Endorsements

These labor-endorsed candidates promote working families, are committed to good jobs, and will support workers’ rights:

CA Constitutional Officers

  • Xavier Becerra – California Governor
  • Fiona Ma – Lieutenant Governor
  • Shirley Weber – Secretary of State
  • Rob Bonta – Attorney General
  • Malia Cohen – Controller
  • Eleni Kounalakis – Treasurer
  • Ben Allen and Jane Kim – Insurance Commissioner (dual)
  • No Recommendation – Superintendent of Public Instruction

Board of Equalization

  • Nelson Esparza – Board of Equalization District 1 
  • Sally Lieber – Board of Equalization District 2
  • Mike Gipson – Board of Equalization District 3
  • Tom Umberg – Board of Equalization District 4

Congress

  • Mike McGuire – Congressional District 1
  • Jared Huffman – Congressional District 2
  • Ami Bera – Congressional District 3
  • Mike Thompson – Congressional District 4
  • Michael Masuda – Congressional District 5
  • Richard Pan – Congressional District 6
  • John Garamendi – Congressional District 8
  • Josh Harder – Congressional District 9
  • Mark DeSaulnier – Congressional District 10
  • Scott Wiener – Congressional District 11
  • Lateefah Simon – Congressional District 12
  • Adam Gray – Congressional District 13
  • Aisha Wahab – Congressional District 14
  • Kevin Mullin – Congressional District 15
  • Ro Khanna – Congressional District 17
  • Zoe Lofgren – Congressional District 18
  • Jimmy Panetta – Congressional District 19
  • Jim Costa – Congressional District 21
  • Randy Villegas – Congressional District 22
  • Salud Carbajal – Congressional District 24
  • Raul Ruiz – Congressional District 25
  • Jacqui Irwin – Congressional District 26
  • George Whitesides – Congressional District 27
  • Judy Chu – Congressional District 28
  • Luz Rivas – Congressional District 29
  • Laura Friedman – Congressional District 30
  • Gil Cisneros – Congressional District 31
  • Brad Sherman – Congressional District 32
  • Pete Aguilar – Congressional District 33
  • Jimmy Gomez – Congressional District 34
  • Norma Torres – Congressional District 35
  • Ted Lieu – Congressional District 26
  • Sydney Kamlager – Congressional District 37
  • Hilda Solis – Congressional District 38
  • Mark Takano – Congressional District 39
  • Linda Sanchez – Congressional District 41
  • Robert Garcia – Congressional District 42
  • Maxine Waters – Congressional District 43
  • Nanette Barragan – Congressional District 44
  • Derek Tran – Congressional District 45
  • Lou Correa – Congressional District 46
  • Dave Min – Congressional District 47
  • Marni von Wilpert – Congressional District 48
  • Mike Levin – Congressional District 49
  • Scott Peters – Congressional District 50
  • Sara Jacobs – Congressional District 51
  • Juan Vargas – Congressional District 52

California Senate

  • Damon Connolly – Senate District 2
  • Jaron Brandon – Senate District 4
  • Angelique Ashby – Senate District 8
  • Scott Sakakihara – Senate District 10
  • Esmeralda Soria – Senate District 14
  • Melissa Hurtado – Senate District 16
  • Steve Padilla – Senate District 18
  • Caroline Menjivar – Senate District 20
  • Susan Rubio – Senate District 22
  • John Erickson – Senate District 24
  • Lola Smallwood-Cuevas – Senate District 28
  • Bob Archuleta – Senate District 30
  • Avelino Valencia – Senate District 34
  • Chris Duncan – Senate District 36
  • Catherine Blakespear – Senate District 38
  • Mara Elliott – Senate District 40

California Assembly

  • Chris Rodgers – Assembly District 2
  • Cecilia Aguiar-Curry – Assembly District 4
  • Maggy Krell – Assembly District 6
  • Stephanie Nguyen – Assembly District 10
  • Lori Wilson – Assembly District 11
  • Eric Lucan – Assembly District 12
  • Rhodesia Ransom – Assembly District 13
  • Buffy Wicks – Assembly District 14
  • Rebecca Bauer-Kahan – Assembly District 16
  • Matt Haney – Assembly District 17
  • Mia Bonta – Assembly District 18
  • Catherine Stefani – Assembly District 19
  • Liz Ortega – Assembly District 20
  • Diane Papan – Assembly District 21
  • Mark Berman – Assembly District 23
  • Alex Lee – Assembly District 24
  • Ash Kalra – Assembly District 25
  • Patrick Ahrens – Assembly District 26
  • Brian Pacheco – Assembly District 27
  • Gail Pellerin – Assembly District 28
  • Robert Rivas – Assembly District 29
  • Dawn Addis – Assembly District 30
  • Annalisa Perea – Assembly District 31
  • Randall Putz – Assembly District 34
  • Andrae Gonzales – Assembly District 35
  • Ida Obeso-Martinez – Assembly District 36
  • Gregg Hart – Assembly District 37
  • Steve Bennett – Assembly District 38
  • Juan Carrillo – Assembly District 39
  • Pilar Schiavo – Assembly District 40
  • John Harabedian – Assembly District 41
  • Deborah Klein Lopez – Assembly District 42
  • Celeste Rodriguez – Assembly District 43
  • Nick Schultz – Assembly District 44
  • James Ramos – Assembly District 45
  • Jesse Gabriel – Assembly District 46
  • Leila Namvar – Assembly District 47
  • Blanca Rubio – Assembly District 48
  • Mike Fong – Assembly District 49
  • Robert Garcia – Assembly District 50
  • Rick Zbur – Assembly District 51
  • Jessica Caloza – Assembly District 52
  • Michelle Rodriguez – Assembly District 53
  • Mark Gonzalez – Assembly District 54
  • Isaac Bryan – Assembly District 55
  • Lisa Calderon – Assembly District 56
  • Sade Elhawary – Assembly District 57
  • Clarissa Cervantes – Assembly District 58
  • Corey Jackson – Assembly District 60
  • Tina McKinnor – Assembly District 61
  • Jose Solache – Assembly District 62
  • Blanca Pacheco – Assembly District 64
  • Ayanna Davis – Assembly District 65
  • Paul Seo – Assembly District 66
  • Mark Pulido – Assembly District 67
  • Jessie Lopez – Assembly District 68
  • Josh Lowenthal – Assembly District 69
  • Dr. Paula Swift – Assembly District 70
  • Chris Kluwe – Assembly District 72
  • Cottie Petrie-Norris – Assembly District 73
  • Sergio Farias – Assembly District 74
  • Darshana Patel – Assembly District 76
  • Tasha Boerner – Assembly District 77
  • Chris Ward – Assembly District 78
  • LaShae Sharp-Collins – Assembly District 79
  • David Alvarez – Assembly District 80

Ballot Initiatives

  • Prop 1: The Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act: SUPPORT
  • Prop 2: Increases State’s Rainy Day Fund: SUPPORT
  • Prop 3: Funding for Schools by Extending Tax on High Incomes: SUPPORT
  • Prop 4: Repeals Ban on Public Funding of Election Campaigns: SUPPORT
  • Prop 5: Changes Recall Election Process for Statewide Officers: SUPPORT
  • Prop 37: Creates Loan Program for Middle-Income New Home Buyers: SUPPORT
  • Prop 38: Authorizes Bonds for Immunology Medical Research: NO RECOMMENDATION
  • Prop 39: Prohibits Citizens from Voting Unless They Present ID: OPPOSE
  • Prop 40: Billionaire Wealth Tax Initiative: NO RECOMMENDATION
  • Prop 41: Requires Audits for New State Special Taxes: OPPOSE
  • Prop 42: Prohibits New State Personal Property Taxes: OPPOSE
  • Prop 43: Limits Voters’ Ability to Raise Revenues for Local Services: OPPOSE
  • Prop 44: Requires Community Clinics Spend 90% of Revenue on Services: OPPOSE
  • Prop 45: Limits CEQA Environmental Review and Public Input: OPPOSE

 

Register to Vote in California

**Note: If you are registering or re-registering less than 15 days before an election, you will need to complete the Same-Day Voter Registration process and request your ballot in person at your county elections office or polling location.

 

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