2026 General Election Hub & Endorsements
This 2026 General Election Midterm hub brings together SEIU Local 521 endorsements, GOTV volunteer opportunities, and key election updates as members join union workers across California to elect leaders who stand up for working families. Every day, working people make our communities stronger—from caring for our neighbors and educating our children to keeping our hospitals, schools, and public services running. We also have the power to shape what comes next.
This election, workers have the opportunity to stand together and make our voices heard on the issues that matter most—from good jobs and affordable healthcare to strong public services and thriving communities. The stakes couldn’t be higher. Our Work. Our Power. Our Votes. Our Future!
Volunteer to Get Out the Vote in Your Community 🗳️
Select your county/region below and volunteer for phone banking and door-to-door canvassing opportunities ahead of the November 3, 2026 General Election:
November 3rd Election Endorsements
(Check back for additional endorsement announcements)
CONGRESSIONAL
| Position/Issue | Endorsement |
| CD – 17 | Ro Khanna |
| CD – 22 | Randy Villegas |
STATEWIDE
| Governor | Xavier Becerra |
| Lt. Governor | Fiona Ma |
| Treasurer | Eleni Kounalakis |
| Attorney General | Rob Bonta |
| State Controller | Malia Cohen |
| Secretary of State | Dr. Shirley Weber |
| Superintendent of Public Instruction | Richard Barrera |
| State Insurance Commissioner | Jane Kim |
STATE SENATE
| SD-14 | Esmeralda Soria |
| SD – 16 | Melissa Hurtado |
STATE ASSEMBLY
| AD – 18 | Mia Bonta |
| AD – 24 | Alex Lee |
| AD – 25 | Ash Kalra |
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
| Distict 1 | Nelson Esparza |
| District 2 | Sally Lieber |
| District 3 | Mika Gibson |
| District 4 | Tom Umberg |
LOCAL RACES BY COUNTY
| Alameda County | |
| Oro Loma Sanitary District, Area 2 | Tiare Peña |
| Monterey County | |
| City of Salinas – Measure P | YES |
| King City – Measure H | NO |
| Fresno County | |
| Board of Supervisor, District 1 | Mike Karbassi |
| Fresno Unified Trustee, Area 1 | Rizpah Bellard |
| Fresno Unified Trustee, Area 3 | Riley Talford, *SEIU 521 Member |
| Fresno Unified Trustee, Area 4 | Genoveva Islas |
| Fresno County Measure S | YES |
| Kern County | |
| Bakersfield City Council, Ward 1 | Eric Arias |
| Bakersfield City Council, Ward 3 | Pedro Naveiras |
| Bakersfield City Council, Ward 7 | Manpreet Kaur |
| Kern County Board of Ed Trustee, Area 7 | Jeanine Adams |
| Santa Benito County | |
| City of Hollister Mayor | Tim Burns or Tina Garza |
| Hollister City Council, District 2 | Brian Chavez |
| Hollister City Council, District 3 | William Avera |
| Board of Supervisor, District 5 | Rodney Bianchi |
| Santa Cruz County | |
| City of Santa Cruz Mayor | Ami Chen Mills |
| Santa Cruz County Ballot Measure E | YES |
| Watsonville City Council, District 5 | Casey Clark |
| Watsonville City Council, District 3 | Maria Orozco |
| Santa Clara County | |
| City of Mountain View, Council At Large | Erik Poicon, *SEIU 521 Member |
| San Jose City Council, District 5 | Peter Ortiz |
| San Jose City Council, District 9 | Gordon Chester |
| San Jose Unified Trustee, Area 2 | Tomara Hall |
| Oro Loma Sanitary District Area 2 | Tiare Peña |
| Tulare County | |
| Board of Supervisor, District 4 | Eddie Valero |
For additional state-wide endorsements, visit the SEIU California Endorsement webpage here.
Important Election Dates & Resources
- October 19 – The last day to register to vote online for the November 3 Primary Election – register here.
- By October 5 – All California active registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot
- October 6 – Secure ballot drop-off locations open on October 6.
- October 31 – In-person early voting locations throughout California will be open
- Tuesday, November 3 – the last day to vote in person or return a ballot by 8:00 p.m. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked no later than November 3. If mailing on Elections Day, get a hand-stamped postmark from a postal employee inside a United States Post Office.
- Vote-by-mail ballots can be returned by mail, at a drop-off location, or your county elections office.
- To ensure your ballot is postmarked by Election Day make sure to mail it at least 7 days in advance. Mailed ballots must be postmarked on or before November 3.
More information regarding the 2026 election is available on the Secretary of State’s website here.