Butte County, California: 2026 ballot

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 1:34 PM ET

County, city, school and local races and measures on the November 3, 2026 ballot in Butte County. Statewide, legislative and congressional races are on the California page; which districts you're in depends on your address.

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Registering to vote

Not registered yet? You can still register and vote on Election Day in California. You'll register in person and will usually need ID and proof of where you live. Where to go (your polling place, a vote center or the election office) depends on your county.

From NASED's official 2026 deadlines. See vote.gov or your county election office for the rules where you live.

Key dates after you vote in California

Mail ballots sent by mail must arrive by Nov 10 (ballots arriving after Election Day must meet the state's postmark rules).
Mail ballots returned in person are due by Nov 3.
If there's a problem with your mail ballot (a missing signature, for example), you can fix it until Nov 25.
Results are certified by counties by Dec 3 and by the state by Dec 11. Until then, results are unofficial.

Dates from NASED (the National Association of State Election Directors), compiled from state election calendars and checked by state election officials. Your county election office has the final word on your ballot.

Who holds office now: Butte County's elected officials: commissioners, sheriff and county officers, school board, mayors and city councils.

City (8)

City of Chico City Council Member, District 2 · 2 candidates
City of Chico City Council Member, District 4 · 2 candidates
City of Chico City Council Member, District 6 · 2 candidates
City of Oroville City Council Member, District A · 2 candidates
City of Oroville City Council Member, District B · 1 candidate
City of Oroville City Council Member, District F · 2 candidates
City of Oroville Mayor · 3 candidates
Town of Paradise Town Council Member · 7 candidates

School board & local (5)

Butte-Glenn Community College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 5 · 2 candidates
Chico Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 5 · 3 candidates
Oroville City Elementary School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 3 · 2 candidates
Oroville Union High School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 2 · 2 candidates
Oroville Union High School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 5 · 2 candidates

Special districts (7)

Chico Area Recreation and Park District Director, Trustee Area 1 · 2 candidates
Chico Area Recreation and Park District Director, Trustee Area 4 · 2 candidates
Chico Area Recreation and Park District Director, Trustee Area 5 · 2 candidates
Feather River Recreation and Park District Director · 3 candidates
Paradise Recreation and Park District Director · 4 candidates
South Feather Water and Power Agency Director, Division 1 · 2 candidates
South Feather Water and Power Agency Director, Division 5 · 2 candidates

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