Needles voter guide

Every race and measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot in Needles: 2 city races, county, state and federal races, and 18 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 Needles voter

City Council (At-Large), Needles

5 candidates

County, state and federal · districts that include Needles

  • FederalU.S. Representative, Congressional District 23Jay Obernolte (Incumbent)Tessa Lynn HodgeAll of Needles
  • StateAssembly District 36Jeff Gonzalez (Incumbent)Ida S. Obeso-MartinezAll of Needles
  • StateBoard of Equalization Member, District 1Nelson EsparzaShannon GroveAll of Needles
  • StateState Senate District 18Steve Padilla (Incumbent)Art HodgesAll of Needles
  • CountyCounty Superintendent of Schools, San Bernardino CountyAlejandro "Alex" VaraCali BinksAll of Needles
  • StateCalifornia Court of Appeal Justice · 15 seatsRetention: you vote yes or no on keeping each judge. All of Needles.
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    • Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division 1, Seat 10Lisa Rodriguez
    • Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division 1, Seat 3Eran M. Bermudez
    • Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division 1, Seat 4Jose S. Castillo
    • Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division 1, Seat 5Truc T. Do
    • Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division 1, Seat 7David M. Rubin
    • Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division 1, Seat 8William S. Dato
    • Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division 1, Seat 9Julia C. Kelety
    • Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division 2, Seat 5Corey G. Lee
    • Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division 2, Seat 7Michael J. Raphael
    • Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division 3, Seat 1Joanne Motoike
    • Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division 3, Seat 2Nathan R. Scott
    • Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division 3, Seat 4Martha K. Gooding
    • Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division 3, Seat 6Thomas A. Delaney
    • Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division 3, Seat 7Deborah C. Servino
    • Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division 3, Seat 8Juliet O. Macaulay

Statewide offices · on every California ballot

Show all 10 statewide offices

Ballot measures · 18

Measure ILocal Transportation Improvement ProgramSan Bernardino CountyRead both sides →

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

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