November 3, 2026 General Election · Election night returns
Madera County election results
Turnout as ballots are counted
Same point in the count (4 hours after polls closed):
- 202635.4%so far
- 202230.5%(51.7% final)
- 202446.4%(70.7% final)
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| Year | County report | Hours after polls closed | Ballots counted | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2022-11-08 20:09 | 0.2 | 18,832 | 26.07% |
| 2022 | 2022-11-08 20:47 | 0.8 | 19,335 | 26.77% |
| 2022 | 2022-11-08 22:04 | 2.1 | 20,099 | 27.83% |
| 2022 | 2022-11-08 22:23 | 2.4 | 21,109 | 29.22% |
| 2022 | 2022-11-08 22:44 | 2.7 | 21,951 | 30.39% |
| 2022 | 2022-11-10 16:11 | 44.2 | 25,243 | 34.95% |
| 2022 | 2022-11-16 17:34 | 189.6 | 36,605 | 50.68% |
| 2022 | 2022-11-18 13:43 | 233.7 | 37,293 | 51.63% |
| 2022 | 2022-11-23 09:30 | 349.5 | 37,345 | 51.70% |
| 2022 | 2022-11-23 15:14 | 355.2 | 37,345 | 51.70% |
| 2024 | 2024-11-05 21:52 | 1.9 | 30,174 | 38.53% |
| 2024 | 2024-11-05 22:41 | 2.7 | 31,999 | 40.86% |
| 2024 | 2024-11-05 23:51 | 3.9 | 37,106 | 47.38% |
| 2024 | 2024-11-08 15:25 | 67.4 | 44,900 | 57.33% |
| 2024 | 2024-11-13 15:32 | 187.5 | 53,567 | 68.40% |
| 2024 | 2024-11-15 12:21 | 232.4 | 54,528 | 69.62% |
| 2024 | 2024-11-20 11:40 | 351.7 | 55,218 | 70.51% |
| 2024 | 2024-11-22 11:59 | 400.0 | 55,246 | 70.54% |
| 2024 | 2024-12-02 14:06 | 642.1 | 55,329 | 70.65% |
| 2024 | 2024-12-03 09:23 | 661.4 | 55,329 | 70.65% |
| 2026 | 2026-11-03 20:00 | 0.0 | 24,258 | 28.99% |
| 2026 | 2026-11-03 20:46 | 0.8 | 24,333 | 29.08% |
| 2026 | 2026-11-03 22:37 | 2.6 | 26,408 | 31.56% |
| 2026 | 2026-11-03 23:41 | 3.7 | 29,624 | 35.41% |
From the county’s results updates, timed from 8 p.m. on Election Day; earlier years are linear between updates.
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D DemocraticR Republican* IncumbentLocal offices are nonpartisan.
Where available, statewide or districtwide totals from the California Secretary of State are shown first. Races that extend beyond this county offer “County only” for the county registrar’s count. Reports may update at different times.
Statewide offices 9
- California Governor2 candidates
Xavier BecerraD65.8%7,452,009
Steve HiltonR34.2%3,879,450
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
Steve HiltonR51.7%15,191
Xavier BecerraD48.3%14,203
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - California Lieutenant Governor2 candidates
Fiona MaD65.7%7,338,351
Gloria RomeroR34.3%3,837,940
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
Gloria RomeroR51.8%15,124
Fiona MaD48.2%14,067
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - California Secretary of State2 candidates
Shirley N. Weber* incumbentD66.6%7,438,318
Donald P. (Don) WagnerR33.4%3,723,960
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
Donald P. (Don) WagnerR50.8%14,786
Shirley N. Weber* incumbentD49.2%14,350
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - California Controller2 candidates
Malia M. Cohen* incumbentD65.6%7,289,203
Herb W MorganR34.4%3,815,868
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
Herb W MorganR51.3%14,928
Malia M. Cohen* incumbentD48.7%14,170
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - California Treasurer2 candidates
Eleni KounalakisD65.8%7,306,950
Jennifer HawksR34.2%3,793,642
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
Jennifer HawksR51.7%15,054
Eleni KounalakisD48.3%14,052
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - California Attorney General2 candidates
Rob Bonta* incumbentD65.6%7,318,409
Michael E. GatesR34.4%3,834,583
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
Michael E. GatesR52.2%15,205
Rob Bonta* incumbentD47.8%13,945
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - California Insurance Commissioner2 candidates
Jane KimD53.8%5,232,288
Ben AllenD46.2%4,494,855
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
Jane KimD54.6%12,720
Ben AllenD45.4%10,561
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - Member, State Board of Equalization District 12 candidates
- SGShannon GroveR51.8%14,986
- NENelson EsparzaD48.2%13,965
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - California Superintendent of Public Instruction2 candidates
Richard Barrera59.1%5,680,564
Sonja Shaw40.9%3,937,566
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State
Sonja Shaw52.5%13,351
Richard Barrera47.3%12,033- WWrite-inWrite-in0.2%54
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division
State propositions 14
- California Proposition 1Yes/No questionProposition 1Ballot question
AUTHORIZES BONDS FOR HOUSING AFFORDABILITY PROGRAMS. LEGISLATIVE STATUTE. Authorizes $11.25 billion in state general obligation bonds for housing affordability programs, including multifamily rental housing, mortgages for veterans, supportive housing, preservation of existing affordable housing, and downpayment assistance. Fiscal Impact: Increased state cost of $500 million to $600 million annually for about 25 years to repay the housing bond.
A yes vote meansThe state could borrow $11.25 billion through general obligation bonds to support veterans and affordable housing programs.
Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗- YesYes61.0%6,733,027
- NoNo39.0%4,296,574
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- NoNo51.7%14,897
- YesYes48.3%13,921
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - California Proposition 2Yes/No questionProposition 2Ballot question
INCREASES STATE’S RAINY DAY FUND. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Increases California's Rainy Day Fund, approved by voters in 2014, to provide funding for education, health care, public safety, and other essential services during economic downturns. Fiscal Impact: State budget reserves would be higher.
A yes vote meansState budget reserve rules would change so the Rainy Day Fund holds more money, and the state would make extra debt payments for longer.
Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗- YesYes61.3%6,759,767
- NoNo38.7%4,260,447
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- NoNo56.1%16,155
- YesYes43.9%12,636
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - California Proposition 3Yes/No questionProposition 3Ballot question
PROVIDES PERMANENT FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS AND HEALTH CARE BY EXTENDING EXISTING TAX ON HIGH INCOMES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Makes permanent existing voter-approved tax rates for individuals earning over $371,000 (adjusted annually for inflation). Allocates tax revenues to public education. Fiscal Impact: Maintains $5 billion to $15 billion of annual state income tax revenue by making a temporary tax increase on high-income earners permanent instead of letting it expire in 2031.
A yes vote meansAn income tax increase on high-income earners in place since 2012 would become permanent instead of expiring in 2031.
Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗- YesYes60.6%6,733,849
- NoNo39.4%4,380,460
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- NoNo51.8%14,961
- YesYes48.2%13,916
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - California Proposition 4Yes/No questionProposition 4Ballot question
REPEALS PROHIBITION AGAINST PUBLIC FUNDING OF ELECTION CAMPAIGNS. LEGISLATIVE STATUTE. Repeals prohibition on state and local governments offering public funding of candidate election campaigns. Public funding programs may not use funds earmarked for education, transportation, or public safety. Fiscal Impact: Ongoing costs to the state of a few hundred thousand dollars each year for the Fair Political Practices Commission to answer questions from state and local governments about public campaign finance programs.
A yes vote meansState and local governments could create public campaign financing programs for candidates, subject to limits on which public funds could be used and how.
Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗- NoNo50.3%5,474,047
- YesYes49.7%5,406,205
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- NoNo63.4%18,097
- YesYes36.6%10,442
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - California Proposition 5Yes/No questionProposition 5Ballot question
CHANGES RECALL ELECTION PROCESS FOR STATEWIDE OFFICERS. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Under current law, voters elect replacement candidates at the same time as the recall election. This measure instead fills recall vacancies by subsequent special election or appointment. Fiscal Impact: Net fiscal effect unknown. In the event of a recall, savings or costs of millions of dollars to administer the election depending on the office recalled.
A yes vote meansRecall elections would no longer ask who should fill the vacancy; vacancies typically would be filled by special election or appointment.
Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗- YesYes52.0%5,562,022
- NoNo48.0%5,134,433
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- NoNo62.6%17,691
- YesYes37.4%10,580
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - California Proposition 37Yes/No questionProposition 37Ballot question
CREATES LOAN PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE-INCOME BUYERS OF QUALIFIED NEW HOMES. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Authorizes $25 billion in bonds to offer eligible buyers fixed-rate mortgages for up to 17% of purchase price of a newly constructed home priced below about $1.5 million. Borrowers must be California residents, occupy the home, meet income limits, and pay at least 3% down. Bonds repaid by mortgage payments, not State. Fiscal Impact: No direct state or local costs.
A yes vote meansThe state would create a homebuying assistance program funded by up to $25 billion in revenue bonds repaid by homeowners' loan payments.
Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗- YesYes62.3%6,834,106
- NoNo37.7%4,132,590
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- YesYes51.6%14,838
- NoNo48.4%13,899
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - California Proposition 38Yes/No questionProposition 38Ballot question
AUTHORIZES BONDS FOR IMMUNOLOGY MEDICAL RESEARCH. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Authorizes $8.4 billion in general obligation bonds for immunology and immunotherapy research, half to a single University of California-affiliated nonprofit medical research institute, half to research grants. Fiscal Impact: Increased state cost of $500 million to $600 million annually for about 20 years to repay the research bond, with some or all of the cost offset if the funded research generates revenue.
A yes vote meansThe state could borrow $8.4 billion to support immunology and immunotherapy research by California research institutes and universities.
Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗- YesYes54.2%5,963,079
- NoNo45.8%5,032,758
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- YesYes50.8%14,580
- NoNo49.2%14,123
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - California Proposition 39Yes/No questionProposition 39Ballot question
PROHIBITS CITIZENS FROM VOTING UNLESS THEY PRESENT GOVERNMENT-ISSUED IDENTIFICATION. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Invalidates mail ballots that do not have last four digits of designated government-issued identification number written on envelope. Prohibits in-person voting without presenting government-issued identification. Fiscal Impact: Costs of between tens of millions of dollars and low hundreds of millions of dollars each year to implement new voting requirements.
A yes vote meansVoters would be required to present additional identifying information, such as government-issued identification, to elections officials each time they vote.
Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗- NoNo60.6%6,774,474
- YesYes39.4%4,407,227
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- YesYes55.4%16,063
- NoNo44.6%12,914
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - California Proposition 40Yes/No questionProposition 40Ballot question
IMPOSES ONE-TIME TAX ON CERTAIN TAXPAYERS. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE. Imposes 5% tax on certain taxpayers with assets over $1 billion; revenue primarily for health care. Exempts revenues from constitutional requirements for school funding and spending limit. Fiscal Impact: Temporary revenue increase of tens of billions of dollars spread over several years from wealth tax on billionaires. Possible ongoing decrease of less than $1 billion per year in income tax revenue from billionaires.
A yes vote meansThe state would collect a one-time tax from billionaires equal to 5 percent of their wealth.
Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗- NoNo52.8%5,909,899
- YesYes47.2%5,288,424
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- NoNo64.2%18,592
- YesYes35.9%10,391
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - California Proposition 41Yes/No questionProposition 41Ballot question
PROHIBITS NEW STATE TAXES THAT EXCLUDE REVENUES FROM STATE SPENDING LIMIT. REQUIRES AUDITS FOR NEW STATE SPECIAL TAXES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Nullifies state taxes enacted after January 1, 2026 that exempt their revenues from voter-approved state spending limit. Requires pre-election and recurring audits of programs funded by new special taxes. Fiscal Impact: The net fiscal effect is unknown as it depends on future decisions by voters, the Legislature, and other policymakers.
A yes vote meansThe State Auditor would review programs funded by new special taxes, and the state might not be able to exclude new special tax spending from its spending limit.
Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗- NoNo54.9%6,035,499
- YesYes45.1%4,961,912
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- YesYes58.0%16,579
- NoNo42.0%12,027
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - California Proposition 42Yes/No questionProposition 42Ballot question
PROHIBITS NEW STATE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES AND CERTAIN RETROACTIVE STATE TAXES. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Prohibits any new state tax (1) imposed on the ownership of personal property (all things people own other than real estate), or (2) that applies retroactively based on taxpayer’s past activities. Nullifies taxes enacted after January 1, 2026 that conflict with this measure. Fiscal Impact: Possibility that tax revenues will not go up as much in the future.
A yes vote meansThe state could not establish new taxes on the ownership of financial assets or other personal property.
Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗- YesYes51.6%5,733,734
- NoNo48.4%5,371,123
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- YesYes65.2%18,788
- NoNo34.8%10,022
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - California Proposition 43Yes/No questionProposition 43Ballot question
LIMITS VOTERS’ ABILITY TO RAISE REVENUES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Limits voters’ ability to pass voter-proposed local special taxes by increasing percentage of votes needed to approve such ballot measures from a majority (over 50%) to two-thirds, beginning January 1, 2027. Fiscal Impact: Possibility that local government tax revenues will not go up as much in the future due to a higher vote threshold for certain taxes.
A yes vote meansCertain voter-proposed local special taxes would require two-thirds voter approval instead of a majority.
Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗- NoNo57.3%6,257,179
- YesYes42.7%4,667,905
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- YesYes54.3%15,519
- NoNo45.7%13,044
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - California Proposition 44Yes/No questionProposition 44Ballot question
REQUIRES COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINICS SPEND 90% OF REVENUE ON PROGRAM SERVICES. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Imposes penalties on nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Centers (community clinics providing primary care to medically underserved areas and populations) that spend less than 90% of revenue on “program services” advancing their charitable purpose, including but not limited to patient services. Fiscal Impact: Increased state costs in the low tens of millions of dollars per year, covered by fees.
A yes vote meansCertain private nonprofit health clinics would have to spend at least 90 percent of their revenue each year on providing health care services.
Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗- NoNo82.1%8,946,122
- YesYes17.9%1,955,845
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- NoNo79.8%22,771
- YesYes20.2%5,753
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - California Proposition 45Yes/No questionProposition 45Ballot question
MODIFIES ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Amends California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to expedite environmental review for certain projects (including most housing, transportation, water, and health projects) by setting deadlines to complete environmental review and resolve lawsuits challenging project approvals. Fiscal Impact: Initial costs for state and local governments, likely in the high tens of millions of dollars—potentially exceeding $100 million—annually, partly covered by fees. Uncertain, potentially more significant positive or negative longer-term fiscal effects.
A yes vote meansCertain public and private projects would be eligible for new environmental review and court challenge procedures with tighter time limits.
Source: California Secretary of State, Official Voter Information Guide ↗- NoNo56.1%6,103,353
- YesYes43.9%4,766,652
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- YesYes56.1%15,995
- NoNo43.9%12,513
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division
Judicial retention 8
- Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Amy K. Guerra, Court of Appeal, Fifth DistrictBallot question (form set by state law)
Retention of Associate Justice Amy K. Guerra, Court of Appeal, Fifth DistrictYes/No questionShall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Amy K. Guerra, Court of Appeal, Fifth District be elected to the office for the term provided by law?
A yes vote meansA yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Amy K. Guerra, Court of Appeal, Fifth District on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.
Needed to passMajority
Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗- YesYes61.1%15,064
- NoNo38.9%9,583
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Arlan L. Harrell, Court of Appeal, Fifth DistrictBallot question (form set by state law)
Retention of Associate Justice Arlan L. Harrell, Court of Appeal, Fifth DistrictYes/No questionShall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Arlan L. Harrell, Court of Appeal, Fifth District be elected to the office for the term provided by law?
A yes vote meansA yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Arlan L. Harrell, Court of Appeal, Fifth District on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.
Needed to passMajority
Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗- YesYes67.5%16,699
- NoNo32.5%8,038
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division
Retention of Associate Justice Joshua Groban, California Supreme CourtYes/No questionAssociate Justice Joshua GrobanBallot question (form set by state law)Shall Associate Justice Joshua Groban be elected to the office for the term provided by law?
A yes vote meansA yes vote keeps Joshua Groban on the California Supreme Court for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.
Needed to passMajority
Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗- YesYes71.5%6,320,411
- NoNo28.5%2,517,810
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- YesYes61.8%15,672
- NoNo38.2%9,669
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division- Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Kathleen A. Meehan, Court of Appeal, Fifth DistrictBallot question (form set by state law)
Retention of Associate Justice Kathleen A. Meehan, Court of Appeal, Fifth DistrictYes/No questionShall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Kathleen A. Meehan, Court of Appeal, Fifth District be elected to the office for the term provided by law?
A yes vote meansA yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Kathleen A. Meehan, Court of Appeal, Fifth District on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.
Needed to passMajority
Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗- YesYes65.9%16,052
- NoNo34.1%8,308
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division
Retention of Associate Justice Kelli M. Evans, California Supreme CourtYes/No questionAssociate Justice Kelli M. EvansBallot question (form set by state law)Shall Associate Justice Kelli M. Evans be elected to the office for the term provided by law?
A yes vote meansA yes vote keeps Kelli M. Evans on the California Supreme Court for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.
Needed to passMajority
Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗- YesYes72.5%6,401,321
- NoNo27.5%2,426,861
Statewide count23,860 of 23,860 precinctsUpdated November 9, 2026, 7:18 p.m. PTSource: California Secretary of State- YesYes61.7%15,657
- NoNo38.3%9,713
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division- Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Mark W. Snauffer, Court of Appeal, Fifth DistrictBallot question (form set by state law)
Retention of Associate Justice Mark W. Snauffer, Court of Appeal, Fifth DistrictYes/No questionShall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Mark W. Snauffer, Court of Appeal, Fifth District be elected to the office for the term provided by law?
A yes vote meansA yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Mark W. Snauffer, Court of Appeal, Fifth District on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.
Needed to passMajority
Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗- YesYes64.9%15,909
- NoNo35.1%8,593
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Sonny S. Sandhu, Court of Appeal, Fifth DistrictBallot question (form set by state law)
Retention of Associate Justice Sonny S. Sandhu, Court of Appeal, Fifth DistrictYes/No questionShall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Sonny S. Sandhu, Court of Appeal, Fifth District be elected to the office for the term provided by law?
A yes vote meansA yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Sonny S. Sandhu, Court of Appeal, Fifth District on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.
Needed to passMajority
Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗- YesYes56.5%13,907
- NoNo43.5%10,702
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Thomas DeSantos, Court of Appeal, Fifth DistrictBallot question (form set by state law)
Retention of Associate Justice Thomas DeSantos, Court of Appeal, Fifth DistrictYes/No questionShall Associate Justice Retention of Associate Justice Thomas DeSantos, Court of Appeal, Fifth District be elected to the office for the term provided by law?
A yes vote meansA yes vote keeps Retention of Associate Justice Thomas DeSantos, Court of Appeal, Fifth District on the Court of Appeal for a new term; a no vote removes the justice, and the Governor appoints a replacement.
Needed to passMajority
Source: California Elections Code § 13203 (retention ballot form) ↗- YesYes66.2%16,310
- NoNo33.8%8,311
Madera County voters only73 of 90 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division
U.S. House 3
- U.S. Representative District 52 candidates
- TMTom McClintockR56.7%12,853
- MMMichael MasudaD43.3%9,823
Madera County voters only39 of 48 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - U.S. Representative District 132 candidates
- AGAdam GrayD66.3%4,099
- KLKevin LincolnR33.7%2,082
Madera County voters only31 of 39 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - U.S. Representative District 222 candidates
- DGDavid G. ValadaoR59.5%110
- RVRandy VillegasD40.5%75
Madera County voters only3 of 3 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division
State Legislature 4
- California State Assembly District 81 candidate1 candidate for 1 seat
- DJDavid Jariustokaeutulelei TangipaR100.0%10,819
Madera County voters only18 of 25 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - California State Assembly District 272 candidates
- BPBrian PachecoD62.0%8,609
- MMMike MurphyR38.0%5,268
Madera County voters only55 of 65 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - California State Senate District 42 candidates
- ADAlexandra DuarteR61.9%9,139
- JBJaron BrandonD38.1%5,621
Madera County voters only13 of 19 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - California State Senate District 142 candidates
- ESEsmeralda SoriaD61.5%8,842
- DSDarin S. DuPontR38.5%5,531
Madera County voters only60 of 71 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division
County and Superior Court 1
- County Supervisor, District 53 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
- FBFrank Bigelow53.8%5,131
- MBMelanie ''mel'' Barker46.0%4,387
- WWrite-inWrite-in0.2%19
- ECEdward ''beau'' Campbell0.1%9
Madera County count9 of 10 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division
City offices 3
Chowchilla
- City of Chowchilla City Council Member, District 12 candidates
- CMChad Middleton70.3%383
- DHDennis Haworth29.5%161
- WWrite-inWrite-in0.2%1
Madera County count3 of 3 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - City of Chowchilla City Council Member, District 22 candidates
- JDJosh D. Moore85.8%355
- WWrite-inWrite-in8.4%35
- CCCarlos Celedon5.8%24
Madera County count3 of 3 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - City of Chowchilla Mayor2 candidates
- KSKelly Smith63.4%1,420
- WAWaseem Ahmed36.3%814
- WWrite-inWrite-in0.3%7
Madera County count11 of 11 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division
School and college boards 8
Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary School District
- Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 42 candidates
- SHSteven High51.9%335
- CJCarrie Jenkins47.9%309
- WWrite-inWrite-in0.2%1
Madera County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division
Chawanakee Unified School District
- Chawanakee Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 12 candidates
- LILori Isenhart50.4%468
- EPElisabeth Parish49.4%458
- WWrite-inWrite-in0.2%2
Madera County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - Chawanakee Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 32 candidates
- KGKelly Green, II62.5%115
- JMJessie Moore37.5%69
- WWrite-inWrite-in0.0%0
Madera County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division
Chowchilla Elementary School District
- Chowchilla Elementary School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 32 candidates
- MEMichael Eggert55.0%211
- CGConrad Gaunt44.5%171
- WWrite-inWrite-in0.5%2
Madera County count3 of 3 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - Chowchilla Elementary School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 42 candidates
- MLMichelle Linhares58.7%250
- KNKenneth N. Lasiter41.1%175
- WWrite-inWrite-in0.2%1
Madera County count5 of 5 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division
Madera Unified School District
- Madera Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 42 candidates
- JJJohn Jasper55.6%622
- JFJoetta Fleak44.0%492
- WWrite-inWrite-in0.4%4
Madera County count9 of 13 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - Madera Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 72 candidates
- AMAnali Manzano59.7%869
- NANadeem Ahmad39.6%576
- WWrite-inWrite-in0.7%10
Madera County count7 of 7 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division
State Center Community College District
- State Center Community College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 13 candidatesTop 1 of 3 wins
- DRDestiny Rodriguez59.7%6,445
- NSNicholás Salinas32.7%3,529
- OJOmair Javaid7.4%797
- WWrite-inWrite-in0.3%30
Madera County count49 of 63 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division
County, school and district measures 4
- Measure U – Madera County Transient Occupancy Tax IncreaseYes/No questionMeasure UBallot question
Shall Madera County’s existing transient occupancy tax paid only by hotel/short term rental guests be increased by two percent (2%), providing approximately $1,780,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring independent audits, and all funds will be used locally to enhance 911 emergency response; maintain law enforcement; repair damaged roads; protect water quality; retain and attract jobs and businesses; and other general County services?
A yes vote meansA YES vote raises Madera County's transient occupancy tax on hotel and short-term rental guests in the unincorporated area from 9% to 11%, providing about $1.78 million a year for general county services until ended by voters.
Needed to passMajority
Source: Madera County Registrar of Voters, Nov. 3, 2026 Consolidated General Election – Legal Notice: Notice of Date Fixed for Submitting Arguments on the Madera County Transient Occupancy Tax Measure ↗- YesYes51.4%9,216
- NoNo48.6%8,724
Madera County count33 of 42 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - Measure V – Alview-Dairyland Union School District BondYes/No questionNeeds 55% to passMeasure VBallot question
To improve the quality of education; build a gymnasium at Dairyland for school and community use; upgrade classrooms; repair roofs, windows, electrical, HVAC and plumbing; and make safety/security improvements; shall Alview-Dairyland Union School District’s measure be adopted to issue $7,300,000 of bonds at legal rates, for the first time in District history, with average rates of $28.25 per $100,000 assessed value ($454,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding, audits, oversight, NO money for salaries, all money staying local?
A yes vote meansA YES vote authorizes Alview-Dairyland Union School District to issue $7.3 million in bonds, levied at an average of about $28.25 per $100,000 of assessed value (about $454,000 annually), to build a gymnasium and repair and upgrade school facilities.
Needed to pass55%
Source: Madera County Registrar of Voters, Nov. 3, 2026 Consolidated General Election – Legal Notice: Notice of Date Fixed for Submitting Arguments on the Alview-Dairyland Union School District Bond Measure ↗- YesYes67.5%158
- NoNo32.5%76
Madera County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - Measure W – Yosemite Unified School District Bond, School Facilities Improvement District No. 1Yes/No questionNeeds 55% to passMeasure WBallot question
With funds that cannot be taken by the State and spent elsewhere, shall Yosemite Unified School District's measure to repair leaky roofs, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning; renovate classrooms; and, update fire alarms and emergency communication systems at Coarsegold Elementary and Rivergold Elementary be adopted, authorizing $18 million in bonds with legal rates, levies below $60 per $100,000 of assessed valuation ($1.2 million annually) while outstanding, audits, taxpayer oversight, no funds for administrator salaries, and public disclosure of all spending?
A yes vote meansA YES vote authorizes Yosemite Unified School District to issue $18 million in bonds, repaid by property owners in School Facilities Improvement District No. 1 at levies below $60 per $100,000 of assessed value (about $1.2 million annually), to repair and update Coarsegold Elementary and Rivergold Elementary.
Needed to pass55%
Source: Madera County Registrar of Voters, Nov. 3, 2026 Consolidated General Election – Legal Notice: Notice of Date Fixed for Submitting Arguments on the Yosemite Unified School District Bond Measure for School Facilities Improvement District No. 1 ↗- NoNo60.2%1,931
- YesYes39.8%1,278
Madera County count1 of 1 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division - Measure Y – Yosemite Unified School District BondYes/No questionNeeds 55% to passMeasure YBallot question
With funds that cannot be taken by the State, shall Yosemite Unified School District's measure to renovate career training classrooms; repair/replace aging roofs, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning; and update fire alarms and emergency communication systems at Yosemite High School be adopted, authorizing $61.2 million in bonds with legal rates, average levies below $60 per $100,000 of assessed valuation ($4 million annually) while outstanding, taxpayer oversight, no funds for administrator salaries, pensions, or benefits and public disclosure of all spending?
A yes vote meansA YES vote authorizes Yosemite Unified School District to issue $61.2 million in bonds, levied at an average below $60 per $100,000 of assessed value (about $4 million annually), to renovate and repair Yosemite High School facilities.
Needed to pass55%
Source: Madera County Registrar of Voters, Nov. 3, 2026 Consolidated General Election – Legal Notice: Notice of Date Fixed for Submitting Arguments on the Yosemite Unified School District General Obligation Bonds ↗- NoNo60.8%4,184
- YesYes39.2%2,699
Madera County count3 of 5 precinctsUpdated November 3, 2026, 11:41 p.m. PTSource: Madera County Elections Division
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County results come from the Madera County Elections Division. Statewide and districtwide totals come from the California Secretary of State. See the source links on each result; counts are semi-official and will change until certification, and no winners are called here.