Elections

Latest reporting from the Elections desk.

John Pimentel's BallotReady candidate photo.

Pimentel seeks Board of Equalization District 2 seat Nov. 3

Democrat John Pimentel, a San Mateo County community college trustee, is running for California's Board of Equalization District 2 in the Nov. 3 general election against fellow Democrat Sally J. Lieber.

A headshot of Jennifer Hawks.

Jennifer Hawks seeks California treasurer seat Nov. 3

Republican Jennifer Hawks, a retired business executive and Bay Area resident, faces Democrat Eleni Kounalakis in the Nov. 3, 2026 California Treasurer general election, running on a platform of bond oversight, pension transparency and fiscal accountability.

Eleni Kounalakis' BallotReady candidate photo.

Kounalakis seeks California treasurer seat Nov. 3

California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, a Democrat, faces Republican Jennifer Hawks in the Nov. 3 general election for state treasurer, pledging to manage state debt, expand savings programs and accelerate affordable housing.

Professional headshot of a smiling woman in a black blazer, standing before office windows.

Romero seeks California lieutenant governor seat Nov. 3

Republican Gloria Romero, a former California state senator and the first woman to serve as Senate majority leader, is running for lieutenant governor against Democrat Fiona Ma in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

Sonja Shaw, Candidate for California Superintendent 2026.

Shaw seeks California superintendent post Nov. 3

Sonja Shaw, president of the Chino Valley Unified School District board, is running for California Superintendent of Public Instruction in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, general election on a platform of back-to-basics education and parental rights.

A headshot of Richard Andrew Barrera.

Barrera seeks California schools chief post Nov. 3

Richard Andrew Barrera, a San Diego Unified School Board member since 2008, is running for California Superintendent of Public Instruction against Sonja Shaw on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

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