Vote Early
Check out this flyer! It's one page and loaded with info about mail-in voting, how and where
to vote, polling places, getting a ride to your polling place and other helpful information.
You could also print copies to share with your friends and neighbors. Spread the good word!
Election Protection
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Visit No Kings for training and information on next steps: https://www.nokings.org/trainings
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You can also find out all you need to know about elections in 2026, or get help about potential issues at the polls. Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) to speak with a trained Election Protection volunteer, or visit https://866ourvote.org/
Ballots Were Mailed on October 5th
Make an Informed Choice! Know Your Candidates
and Learn About the State Ballot Measures
CalMatters: Non Profit and Non Partisan News
CalMatters explains California policy and politics from a nonpartisan and editorially independent viewpoint. They
let truth, fairness and accuracy guide their work by keeping open minds, questioning their assumptions and seeking
out varying points of view from the diverse communities of California.
** Here is a link to their 2026 Voter Guide: https://calmatters.org/california-voter-guide-2026/
Compilation of recommendations on the 14 State Ballot measures
(across the political spectrum)
This file is a table of organizational endorsements for California propositions as of October 8th. The most
significant improvements include a more accurate short description of Prop 45 – the one that would weaken environmental rules and process under CEQA. They have also added a link to the CalMatters 2026 Voter Guide.
For each proposition, that website includes details about the proponents and opponents, main arguments, and (SO important) who is funding the pro and con campaigns.
VOTE!
State & Local Election Information
Check That Your Voter Registration is in Order and Register to Vote if Needed
Via No Kings: https://www.nokings.org/nkve-resources
or
The CA Secretary of State: https://registertovote.ca.gov/
Mendocino County
Election and Candidate Information
A complete local candidate list, statements and documents.
Mendocino County Polling Places and Official Ballot Drop Box
Make your voice heard early. Return your ballot by mail as soon as you receive it. County elections officials will begin mailing ballots by October 5th.
https://www.mendocinocounty.gov/government/assessor-county-clerk-recorder-elections/elections
Then sign up to track your ballot: https://california.ballottrax.net/voter/