https://www.kcbx.org/tag/elections Elections en-US Copyright Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:38:49 GMT https://www.kcbx.org/government-and-politics/2026-10-26/slo-county-official-says-dojs-noncitizen-voter-list-includes-citizens President Donald Trump’s Justice Department sent similar lists to local election officials across California last week. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:38:49 GMT https://www.kcbx.org/government-and-politics/2026-10-26/slo-county-official-says-dojs-noncitizen-voter-list-includes-citizens Kendra Hanna https://www.kcbx.org/government-and-politics/2026-09-29/slo-county-ballot-drop-boxes-to-open-early Clerk-Recorder Elaina Cano says her team was able to complete preparations ahead of schedule. Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:27:21 GMT https://www.kcbx.org/government-and-politics/2026-09-29/slo-county-ballot-drop-boxes-to-open-early Kendra Hanna https://www.kcbx.org/podcast/issues-ideas/2026-10-02/slo-city-council-candidate-forum This week, KCBX News presents a pre-election forum with three candidates running for San Luis Obispo City Council: Brett Cross, Emily Francis, and Michelle Shoresman. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:43:00 GMT https://www.kcbx.org/podcast/issues-ideas/2026-10-02/slo-city-council-candidate-forum Monica Lopez https://www.kcbx.org/government-and-politics/2026-09-14/with-mail-in-voting-uncertain-slo-county-official-says-to-use-ballot-drop-box The Supreme Court will likely weigh in on the Trump administration’s plan to limit mail-in voting soon, but for now, a SLO County election official is encouraging voters to use county ballot drop boxes instead. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:17:34 GMT https://www.kcbx.org/government-and-politics/2026-09-14/with-mail-in-voting-uncertain-slo-county-official-says-to-use-ballot-drop-box Kendra Hanna https://www.kcbx.org/government-and-politics/2026-09-14/local-congressmen-file-amicus-brief-with-supreme-court-mail-in-voting-is-safe With less than two months before the midterm election, the Supreme Court will have to decide whether to allow the USPS to change rules around mailing ballots. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:36:11 GMT https://www.kcbx.org/government-and-politics/2026-09-14/local-congressmen-file-amicus-brief-with-supreme-court-mail-in-voting-is-safe Kendra Hanna https://www.kcbx.org/government-and-politics/2026-08-25/grover-beach-wont-hold-a-special-election-for-empty-council-seat The Grover Beach City Council voted unanimously to fill an empty council seat by appointment, after Council Member Kathy McCorry-Driscoll resigned earlier this month. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:57:53 GMT https://www.kcbx.org/government-and-politics/2026-08-25/grover-beach-wont-hold-a-special-election-for-empty-council-seat Kendra Hanna https://www.kcbx.org/government-and-politics/2026-08-19/mail-in-voters-might-need-to-send-ballots-in-early-this-year Changes at the U.S. Postal Service mean voters may need to take extra steps to vote by mail in the upcoming midterm election. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:13:57 GMT https://www.kcbx.org/government-and-politics/2026-08-19/mail-in-voters-might-need-to-send-ballots-in-early-this-year Kendra Hanna https://www.kcbx.org/government-and-politics/2026-08-11/deadline-to-run-in-novembers-election-closes-soon-for-some-local-offices The deadline to file as a candidate in November’s election has passed for many seats, however some local offices have an extended filing period that ends this Wednesday. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:23:26 GMT https://www.kcbx.org/government-and-politics/2026-08-11/deadline-to-run-in-novembers-election-closes-soon-for-some-local-offices Kendra Hanna https://www.kcbx.org/government-and-politics/2026-06-03/early-primary-election-results-pour-in-from-across-the-central-coast Preliminary results continue to come in showing some candidates with early leads. But with ballots still being counted, it may take days to call many county-level and local races. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:53:40 GMT https://www.kcbx.org/government-and-politics/2026-06-03/early-primary-election-results-pour-in-from-across-the-central-coast Kendra Hanna https://www.kcbx.org/government-and-politics/2026-05-29/ojai-city-council-delays-move-from-district-elections-after-emotional-debate After hours of debate the Ojai City Council held off on a vote that would transition the city away from district-based elections. A new city report says demographic data shows Latino voters remain heavily outnumbered by white voters—even in the city’s largest Latino district. Fri, 29 May 2026 23:41:27 GMT https://www.kcbx.org/government-and-politics/2026-05-29/ojai-city-council-delays-move-from-district-elections-after-emotional-debate Gabriela Fernandez