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Sonoma County Voter Guide for Nov 3, 2026

A neutral and non-partisan list of candidates, state propositions and endorsements by a range of organizations across the political spectrum. This page is for educational purposes only. We do not endorse individual candidates nor take positions on specific propositions. Before using this information, read the full Disclaimer of Endorsement, and as always, check the List of Sources for any late changes.

U S Representative, District 1

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Mike McGuire ✓ ✓     ✓      
James Gallagher           ✓    

U S Representative, District 2

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Jared Huffman ✓ ✓     ✓      
Robin Littau           ✓    

U S Representative, District 4

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Mike Thompson ✓ ✓     ✓      
Eric Jones                

California Governor

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Xavier Becerra ✓ ✓            
Steve Hilton           ✓    
Ramsey Robinson       ✓        

California Lieutenant Governor

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Fiona Ma ✓ ✓            
Gloria Romero           ✓    
Michael Tubbs               ✓

California Secretary of State

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Donald P. (Don) Wagner           ✓    
Shirley N. Weber ✓           ✓  

California Controller

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Malia M. Cohen ✓ ✓         ✓  
Herb W Morgan           ✓    

California Treasurer

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Jennifer Hawks           ✓    
Eleni Kounalakis ✓ ✓         ✓  

California Attorney General

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Rob Bonta ✓           ✓  
Michael E. Gates           ✓    

California Insurance Commissioner

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Ben Allen ✓ ✓         ✓  
Jane Kim     ✓         ✓

California Board of Equalization District 1

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Nelson Esparza ✓ ✓            
Shannon Grove           ✓    

California Board of Equalization District 2

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Sally J. Lieber ✓ ✓         ✓ ✓
John Pimentel ✓              

California Board of Equalization District 3

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Mike Gipson ✓ ✓            
Samuel P. Sukaton ✓              

California Board of Equalization District 4

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Denis Bilodeau           ✓    
Tom Umberg ✓ ✓            

California Superintendent of Public Instruction

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Richard Barrera   ✓         ✓  
Sonja Shaw           ✓    

California State Senate, District 2

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Damon Connolly ✓ ✓         ✓ ✓
Tief Gibbs           ✓    

California State Assembly, District 2

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Chris Rogers ✓ ✓         ✓ ✓
Michael Greer           ✓    

California State Assembly, District 4

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry ✓ ✓ ✓          

California State Assembly, District 12

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Jackie Elward     ✓       ✓ ✓

Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, District 2

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Joanna Paun ✓   ✓         ✓

Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, District 4

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Melanie Bagby ✓   ✓         ✓

Sonoma County Office of Education, District 2

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Caitlin Quinn               ✓

Cloverdale City Council

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Kimberly Kern ✓              

Cotati City Council

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Kimberlyn Moffet ✓              

Healdsburg City Council, District 2

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Scott Pratt ✓              
Mathew Lopez                

Healdsburg City Council, District 4

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Chris Herrod ✓              

Petaluma Mayor

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Kevin McDonnell ✓              

Petaluma City Council, District 1

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Janice Cader Thompson ✓              

Petaluma City Council, District 2

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Brent Newell ✓              

Petaluma City Council, District 3

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Eric Vazquez ✓   ✓          

Petaluma City Schools, Trustee Area

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Laura Holmes ✓              

Petaluma City Schools, Trustee Area 5

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Sarah Seitchik Sebastian ✓              

Waugh School District

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Denise Bugbee ✓              
Christine Pieper ✓              
Dylan Lloyd ✓              

Rohnert Park City Council, District 2

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Linda Khoury Tams ✓              

Rohnert Park City Council, District 5

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Susan Hollingsworth Adams ✓              

Santa Rosa City Council, District 2

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Mark Stapp ✓              

Santa Rosa City Council, District 4

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Melanie Jones-Carter ✓   ✓          

Santa Rosa City Council, District 6

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Jeff Okrepkie ✓              

Santa Rosa City Schools, Trustee Area 2

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Shaun Du Fosee ✓              

Sonoma County Junior College District, Area 5

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Dorothy Battenfeld ✓              

Sebastopol City Council

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Sandra Maurer ✓              
James Woodruff     ✓          

Sonoma City Council, District 1

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Julian Mackie ✓              

Sonoma Valley Unified School District, Area 1

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Susan McIntosh ✓              

Windsor Town Council, District 1

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Evan Kubota ✓              

Windsor Unified School District

   DEM   EC   GRN   PF   PP   REP   SC   WFP 
Michael Brow ✓              
Trish Donoho ✓              

1. Authorizes Bonds for Housing Affordability Programs. Legislative Statute.

  DEM EC GRN ISC LWV LIB PF PJC PP REP SC WFP
Support ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Oppose X

2. Increases State's Rainy Day Fund. Legislative Constitutional Amendment.

  DEM EC GRN ISC LWV LIB PF PJC PP REP SC WFP
Support ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Oppose X X

3. Provides Permanent Funding for Schools and Health Care by Extending Existing Tax on High Incomes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.

  DEM EC GRN ISC LWV LIB PF PJC PP REP SC WFP
Support ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Oppose X X

4. Repeals Prohibition Against Public Funding of Election Campaigns. Legislative Statute..

  DEM EC GRN ISC LWV LIB PF PJC PP REP SC WFP
Support ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Oppose X X

5. Changes Recall Election Process for Statewide Officers. Legislative Constitutional Amendment.

  DEM EC GRN ISC LWV LIB PF PJC PP REP SC WFP
Support ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Oppose X

37. Creates Loan Program for Middle-Income Buyers of Qualified New Homes. Initiative Statute.

  DEM EC GRN ISC LWV LIB PF PJC PP REP SC WFP
Support ✓ ✓ ✓
Oppose X X

38. Authorizes bonds for immunology medical research, supporting advancements in healthcare.

  DEM EC GRN ISC LWV LIB PF PJC PP REP SC WFP
Support ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Oppose X X X X

39. Prohibits Citizens From Voting Unless They Present Government-Issued Identification. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.

  DEM EC GRN ISC LWV LIB PF PJC PP REP SC WFP
Support ✓
Oppose X X X X X X X X

40. Imposes One-Time Tax on Certain Taxpayers. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.

  DEM EC GRN ISC LWV LIB PF PJC PP REP SC WFP
Support ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Oppose X X X

41. Prohibits New State Taxes That Exclude Revenues From State Spending Limit. Requires Audits for New State Special Taxes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.

  DEM EC GRN ISC LWV LIB PF PJC PP REP SC WFP
Support ✓ ✓
Oppose X X X X X X

42. Prohibits New State Personal Property Taxes and Certain Retroactive State Taxes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.

  DEM EC GRN ISC LWV LIB PF PJC PP REP SC WFP
Support ✓ ✓
Oppose X X X X X X

43. Limits Voters' Ability To Raise Revenues For Local Government Services. Legislative Constitutional Amendment.

  DEM EC GRN ISC LWV LIB PF PJC PP REP SC WFP
Support ✓ ✓
Oppose X X X X X X X

44. Requires Community Health Clinics Spend 90% of Revenue on Program Services. Initiative Statute.

  DEM EC GRN ISC LWV LIB PF PJC PP REP SC WFP
Support ✓
Oppose X X X X X X X

45. Modifies Environmental Review for Certain Projects. Initiative Statute.

  DEM EC GRN ISC LWV LIB PF PJC PP REP SC WFP
Support
Oppose X X X X X X
Important Dates
Mon, Oct 5 County elections officials begin mailing ballots. Secure ballot drop-off locations open.
Mon, Oct 19 Deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 general election. Conditional/same-day registration remains available through Election Day.
Sat, Oct 24 Early in-person vote centers in Voter's Choice Act counties open. Sonoma County is a Voter's Choice Act county.
Sat, Oct 31 All in-person early voting locations in California open.
Tues, Nov 3 Election Day: Last day to vote in-person or return a ballot by 8:00 pm. at a polling station (open 7 am to 8 pm). All mail-in ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received at a polling office no later than 7 days after Election Day.
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DISCLAIMER OF ENDORSEMENT

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List of Sources

American Independent Party (AI)
CA Secretary of State: Quick Guide to Propositions
Democratic Party (DEM)
Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)
Equality California (EC)
Green Party (GRN)
Indivisible Sonoma County (ISC)
League of Women Voters (LWV)
Left Unity Slate (LUS)
Libertarian Party (LIB)
Peace and Freedom Party (PF)
Peace and Justice Center of Sonoma County (PJC)
Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PP)
Republican Party (REP)
Sierra Club CA Political Committee (SC)
Sonoma County Registar of Voters
Third Act (3A)
Working Families Party (WFP)
Young Democrats (YD)

Sonoma County Voter Guide, Nov 3, 2026

Disclaimer of Endorsement

This is a neutral, non-partisan overview of candidates, endorsements, and proposition positions. This page is tabulated from multiple external sources that are subject to change. Check aeontribe.com for the latest updates and a list of original sources.

æonTribe does not endorse candidates or take a position on propositions. References to any candidate, political party or proposition do not constitute A recommendation, endorsement, position, or favoring by æonTribe, and shall not be used for advertising or candidate endorsement purposes.

Candidates for Federal Public Service Positions

U S Representative, District 1 DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Mike McGuire ✓ ✓     ✓      
James Gallagher           ✓    
U S Representative, District 2 DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Jared Huffman ✓ ✓     ✓      
Robin Littau           ✓    
U S Representative, District 4 DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Mike Thompson ✓ ✓     ✓      
Eric Jones                

Candidates for State Public Service Positions

California Governor DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Xavier Becerra ✓ ✓            
Steve Hilton           ✓    
Ramsey Robinson       ✓        
California Lieutenant Governor DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Fiona Ma ✓ ✓            
Gloria Romero           ✓    
Michael Tubbs               ✓
California Secretary of State DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Donald P. (Don) Wagner           ✓    
Shirley N. Weber ✓           ✓  
California Controller DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Malia M. Cohen ✓ ✓         ✓  
Herb W Morgan           ✓    
California Treasurer DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Jennifer Hawks           ✓    
Eleni Kounalakis ✓ ✓         ✓  
California Attorney General DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Rob Bonta ✓           ✓  
Michael E. Gates           ✓    
California Insurance Commissioner DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Ben Allen ✓ ✓         ✓  
Jane Kim     ✓         ✓
California Board of Equalization District 1 DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Nelson Esparza ✓ ✓            
Shannon Grove           ✓    
California Board of Equalization District 2 DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Sally J. Lieber ✓ ✓         ✓ ✓
John Pimentel ✓              
California Board of Equalization District 3 DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Mike Gipson ✓ ✓            
Samuel P. Sukaton ✓              
California Board of Equalization District 4 DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Denis Bilodeau           ✓    
Tom Umberg ✓ ✓            
California Superintendent of Public Instruction DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Richard Barrera   ✓         ✓  
Sonja Shaw           ✓    
California State Senate, District 2 DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Damon Connolly ✓ ✓         ✓ ✓
Tief Gibbs           ✓    
California State Assembly, District 2 DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Chris Rogers ✓ ✓         ✓ ✓
Michael Greer           ✓    
California State Assembly, District 4 DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry ✓ ✓ ✓          
California State Assembly, District 12 DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Jackie Elward     ✓       ✓ ✓

Candidates for County Public Service Positions

Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, District 2 DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Joanna Paun ✓   ✓         ✓
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, District 4 DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Melanie Bagby ✓   ✓         ✓
Sonoma County Office of Education, District 2 DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Caitlin Quinn               ✓

Candidates for Local Public Service Positions

Cloverdale City Council DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Kimberly Kern ✓              
Cotati City Council DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Kimberlyn Moffet ✓              
Healdsburg City Council, District 2 DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Scott Pratt ✓              
Mathew Lopez                
Healdsburg City Council, District 4 DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Chris Herrod ✓              
Petaluma Mayor DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Kevin McDonnell ✓              
Petaluma City Council, District 1 DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Janice Cader Thompson ✓              
Petaluma City Council, District 2 DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Brent Newell ✓              
Petaluma City Council, District 3 DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Eric Vazquez ✓   ✓          
Petaluma City Schools, Trustee Area DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Laura Holmes ✓              
Petaluma City Schools, Trustee Area 5 DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Sarah Seitchik Sebastian ✓              
Waugh School District DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Denise Bugbee ✓              
Christine Pieper ✓              
Dylan Lloyd ✓              
Rohnert Park City Council, District 2 DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Linda Khoury Tams ✓              
Rohnert Park City Council, District 5 DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Susan Hollingsworth Adams ✓              
Santa Rosa City Council, District 2 DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Mark Stapp ✓              
Santa Rosa City Council, District 4 DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Melanie Jones-Carter ✓   ✓          
Santa Rosa City Council, District 6 DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Jeff Okrepkie ✓              
Santa Rosa City Schools, Trustee Area 2 DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Shaun Du Fosee ✓              
Sonoma County Junior College District, Area 5 DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Dorothy Battenfeld ✓              
Sebastopol City Council DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Sandra Maurer ✓              
James Woodruff     ✓          
Sonoma City Council, District 1 DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Julian Mackie ✓              
Sonoma Valley Unified School District, Area 1 DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Susan McIntosh ✓              
Windsor Town Council, District 1 DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Evan Kubota ✓              
Windsor Unified School District DEM EC GRN PF PP REP SC WFP
Michael Brow ✓              
Trish Donoho ✓              

California Propositions

1. Authorizes Bonds for Housing Affordability Programs. Legislative Statute.
  DEM EC GRN ISC LWV LIB PF PJC PP REP SC WFP
Support ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Oppose X
2. Increases State's Rainy Day Fund. Legislative Constitutional Amendment.
  DEM EC GRN ISC LWV LIB PF PJC PP REP SC WFP
Support ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Oppose X X
3. Provides Permanent Funding for Schools and Health Care by Extending Existing Tax on High Incomes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
  DEM EC GRN ISC LWV LIB PF PJC PP REP SC WFP
Support ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Oppose X X
4. Repeals Prohibition Against Public Funding of Election Campaigns. Legislative Statute..
  DEM EC GRN ISC LWV LIB PF PJC PP REP SC WFP
Support ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Oppose X X
5. Changes Recall Election Process for Statewide Officers. Legislative Constitutional Amendment.
  DEM EC GRN ISC LWV LIB PF PJC PP REP SC WFP
Support ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Oppose X
37. Creates Loan Program for Middle-Income Buyers of Qualified New Homes. Initiative Statute.
  DEM EC GRN ISC LWV LIB PF PJC PP REP SC WFP
Support ✓ ✓ ✓
Oppose X X
38. Authorizes bonds for immunology medical research, supporting advancements in healthcare.
  DEM EC GRN ISC LWV LIB PF PJC PP REP SC WFP
Support ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Oppose X X X X
39. Prohibits Citizens From Voting Unless They Present Government-Issued Identification. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
  DEM EC GRN ISC LWV LIB PF PJC PP REP SC WFP
Support ✓
Oppose X X X X X X X X
40. Imposes One-Time Tax on Certain Taxpayers. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.
  DEM EC GRN ISC LWV LIB PF PJC PP REP SC WFP
Support ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Oppose X X X
41. Prohibits New State Taxes That Exclude Revenues From State Spending Limit. Requires Audits for New State Special Taxes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
  DEM EC GRN ISC LWV LIB PF PJC PP REP SC WFP
Support ✓ ✓
Oppose X X X X X X
42. Prohibits New State Personal Property Taxes and Certain Retroactive State Taxes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
  DEM EC GRN ISC LWV LIB PF PJC PP REP SC WFP
Support ✓ ✓
Oppose X X X X X X
43. Limits Voters' Ability To Raise Revenues For Local Government Services. Legislative Constitutional Amendment.
  DEM EC GRN ISC LWV LIB PF PJC PP REP SC WFP
Support ✓ ✓
Oppose X X X X X X X
44. Requires Community Health Clinics Spend 90% of Revenue on Program Services. Initiative Statute.
  DEM EC GRN ISC LWV LIB PF PJC PP REP SC WFP
Support ✓
Oppose X X X X X X X
45. Modifies Environmental Review for Certain Projects. Initiative Statute.
  DEM EC GRN ISC LWV LIB PF PJC PP REP SC WFP
Support
Oppose X X X X X X

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