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California voters will decide on 462 local ballot measures in November, the second-lowest number since 2018

Voters across California will decide on 462 local ballot measures during the general election on Nov. 3, 2026 — the lowest number since 2018. The even-numbered year with the fewest local ballot measures in California during the general election was 2020, at 413. Los Angeles County has the most measures on the ballot, with 68, […]

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Ballotpedia News· Oct 21, 10:35 PMCalifornia voters will decide on 462 local ballot measures in November, the second-lowest number since 2018

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