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YOUR COUNTY · NOVEMBER 3, 2026 ELECTION
Tulare County Election Guide
Read about governor candidates, statewide contests, all 14 statewide propositions, and where to find the official address-specific local ballot for Tulare County.
Read the Tulare County election guide →CALIFORNIA58 · STATEWIDE ELECTION COVERAGE
California Governor Election — November 3, 2026
Two candidates are certified for the statewide gubernatorial contest. Explore both independent profiles, including their careers, policy proposals and the unresolved questions. These statewide articles are not local reporting from Porterville.
Steve Hilton for California Governor in 2026: Taxes, Housing, Energy and Plans Examined
Read the candidate profile →Read the California58 58-county election directory → · Official election information ↗
Independent, nonpartisan profiles. Candidate promises are not enacted laws.LOCAL REPORTING