Carson voter guide

Every race and measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot in Carson: 4 city races, county, state and federal races, and 17 ballot measures.

Key dates

Ballots mailed: From about Oct 5
Register by: Oct 19 · same-day in person after
Mail ballot: Postmarked by Nov 3

Citywide races · every Carson voter

City Clerk, Carson

1 candidate

Khaleah K. Bradshaw
Carson City Clerk · no profile yet

City Treasurer, Carson

1 candidate

Monica Cooper
The City of Carson Treasurer · no profile yet

Races by district · you vote in only one

Which district you are in depends on your address. Find your district →

District 2

City Council Member, Carson, District 2

2 candidates

Derek Haskell Jr.
Nonprofit Executive Director
Jim Dear
Carson City Councilmember/Teacher

District 4

City Council Member, Carson, District 4

2 candidates

Arleen Bocatija Rojas
Councilmember/Retired Police
John Hollaway
Carson · no profile yet

County, state and federal · districts that include Carson

FederalU.S. Representative, Congressional District 44Nanette Diaz Barragan (Incumbent)Genevieve AngelAll of Carson
StateBoard of Equalization Member, District 3Mike GipsonSamuel P. SukatonAll of Carson
StateAssembly District 65Ayanna DavisLydia A. GutiérrezCovers about 34% of Carson
StateAssembly District 69Josh Lowenthal (Incumbent)Carolyn J. EssexCovers about 66% of Carson
CountySheriff, Los Angeles CountyAlex VillanuevaRobert G. LunaAll of Carson
StateCalifornia Court of Appeal Justice · 18 seatsRetention: you vote yes or no on keeping each judge. All of Carson.
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- Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division 1, Seat 2Michelle C. Kim
- Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division 1, Seat 3Gregory J. Weingart
- Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division 2, Seat 2Steve Goorvitch
- Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division 2, Seat 4Anne Richardson
- Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division 3, Seat 1Mark Hanasono
- Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division 3, Seat 3Rashida A. Adams
- Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division 4, Seat 1Helen Zukin
- Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division 4, Seat 2Audra M. Mori
- Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division 4, Seat 3Nicholas Daum
- Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division 4, Seat 4Armen Tamzarian
- Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division 5, Seat 1Brian M. Hoffstadt
- Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division 6, Seat 1Tari L. Cody
- Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division 6, Seat 2Kenneth R. Yegan
- Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division 7, Seat 1Gonzalo C. Martinez
- Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division 7, Seat 2Natalie Stone
- Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division 8, Seat 2John Wiley
- Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division 8, Seat 3Matthew A. Scherb
- Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division 8, Seat 4Victor G. Viramontes
CountySuperior Court Judge · 4 seats4 separate races. All of Carson.
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- Superior Court Judge, Los Angeles County, Office No. 131David RossDonna Tryfman
- Superior Court Judge, Los Angeles County, Office No. 64Maria GhobadiRhonda A. Haymon
- Superior Court Judge, Los Angeles County, Office No. 65Anna Slotky ReitanoJustin Allen Clayton
- Superior Court Judge, Los Angeles County, Office No. 87Anthony (A.J.) BayneDavid Dejute

Where a district covers only part of Carson, enter your address to see which one is yours.

Statewide offices · on every California ballot

GovernorSteve HiltonXavier Becerra
Lieutenant GovernorFiona MaGloria Romero
Secretary of StateShirley N. Weber (Incumbent)Donald P. (Don) Wagner
State ControllerMalia M. Cohen (Incumbent)Herb W Morgan

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State TreasurerEleni KounalakisJennifer Hawks
Attorney GeneralRob Bonta (Incumbent)Michael E. Gates
Insurance CommissionerBen AllenJane Kim
Superintendent of Public InstructionRichard BarreraSonja Shaw
Associate Justice, California Supreme Court, Seat 3Kelli M. Evans (Incumbent)
Associate Justice, California Supreme Court, Seat 5Joshua Groban (Incumbent)

Ballot measures · 17

Carson:Measure CU

Measure ALOS ANGELES COUNTY CHARTER AMENDMENT REITERATING GOOD FAITH NEGOTIATION OBLIGATIONS AND ESTABLISHING IMPARTIAL BINDING ARBITRATION FOR CERTIFIED PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEE DISPUTESLos Angeles CountyRead both sides →Measure EPROPOSED COUNTY CHARTER AMENDMENT. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ETHICS COMMISSION AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT BUDGET ALLOCATION CHARTER AMENDMENT.Los Angeles CountyRead both sides →

Statewide:Prop 1 Prop 2 Prop 3 Prop 4 Prop 5 Prop 37 Prop 38 Prop 39 Prop 40 Prop 41 Prop 42 Prop 43 Prop 44 Prop 45 All statewide propositions →

School and special-district measures depend on your address. Enter your address to see every measure on your ballot.

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