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2026 Semi-Official Election Results
"...outcome of the election races...will take several weeks for final results. California election law allows election officials 30 days to count ballots and conduct a post-election audit.
Counting Takes Time: With the largest electorate in the nation, California election officials prioritize election security ensuring all valid votes are accurately processed.
Election results will be available at ElectionResults.sos.ca.gov as each of the 58 counties report to the Secretary of State’s office."
"California county election officials have 30 days from November 3, to process ballots and must finalize their official results by December 3.
The Secretary of State will certify the statewide results on December 11, 2026."
Office of the California Secretary of State's press release, please click here.
"Election Night Results can be accessed on our website at smcvote.gov, under 'Get Election Results.' Results will be updated periodically throughout the evening as ballots are received, processed, and tabulated.
The public is encouraged to visit the website throughout the evening for the latest election results and updates."
Office of Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer's
election results portal, please click here.