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YOUR COUNTY · NOVEMBER 3, 2026 ELECTION
Kern County Election Guide
Read about governor candidates, statewide contests, all 14 statewide propositions, and where to find the official address-specific local ballot for Kern County.
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California Governor Election — November 3, 2026
Two candidates are certified for the statewide gubernatorial contest. Explore both independent profiles, including their careers, policy proposals and the unresolved questions. These statewide articles are not local reporting from Johannesburg.
Steve Hilton for California Governor in 2026: Taxes, Housing, Energy and Plans Examined
Read the candidate profile →Read the California58 58-county election directory → · Official election information ↗
Independent, nonpartisan profiles. Candidate promises are not enacted laws.LOCAL REPORTING
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Kern County DA finds Ridgecrest never lawfully endorsed AB 1413 or AB 1466. Why the findings matter to Johannesburg readers.
Johannesburg News: November 3 Election — What Local Readers Need to Know
Local November 3 election information for Johannesburg: California statewide races and Kern County official ballot sources.
Johannesburg News: How an 1896 Supply Town Became Part of California’s Rand Mining District
State historic landmark records connect Johannesburg's founding in 1896 to the discovery of the Yellow Aster Mine, Randsburg and later desert mining booms.