California Voters Decide 14 Propositions in 2026 Election

California voters are considering 14 statewide ballot propositions in the 2026 general election, covering housing, public finances, healthcare, taxation, and election rules. Voting is taking place across the state, with polling stations scheduled to close at 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, according to ABC7.

The measures include proposals to authorize billions of dollars in public bonds, change tax policies, and introduce new requirements for voters. The propositions also address environmental reviews, healthcare funding, and financial assistance for homebuyers.

Proposition 1 would authorize California to issue $11.25 billion in bonds for affordable housing development. Of that amount, $1.25 billion would be allocated to housing for veterans.

Proposition 2 concerns the state's existing rainy-day fund, which provides financial reserves for emergencies and economic difficulties. The proposal would allow California to set aside additional money for future needs.

Tax policy features prominently in several other measures. Proposition 3 would make permanent the existing tax rates for California residents earning more than $371,000 annually, preventing their scheduled expiration in 2031.

Proposition 40 proposes taxing billionaires to generate funding for California's healthcare system. Meanwhile, Proposition 41 would require audits of special tax programs previously approved by voters.

Proposition 42 would prohibit new state personal property taxes and certain retroactive state taxes. Proposition 43 would increase the voting threshold for approving special taxes from a simple majority to two-thirds.

Election administration and campaign financing are also on the ballot. Proposition 4 would permit public financing of political campaigns, while Proposition 5 would modify the recall election process for officials serving statewide.

Proposition 39 would require voters casting ballots in person to present government-issued identification. The measure introduces an identification requirement for in-person voting in California.

Housing assistance is also addressed through Proposition 37, which would establish a loan program to help Californians purchase newly constructed homes.

Two additional measures focus on research and healthcare services. Proposition 38 would authorize $8.4 billion in general obligation bonds to support immunology and immunotherapy research at California research institutes and universities.

Proposition 44 would require nonprofit federally qualified health centers to spend 90% of their revenue on expenses that advance their organizational missions.

Environmental regulation is covered by Proposition 45, which would accelerate reviews under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The proposal would establish deadlines for the review process and resolution of related lawsuits.

ABC7 is reporting election results as votes are counted across California. Polling stations are scheduled to close at 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 3.