Humboldt County, California: 2026 ballot

Last updated Sun, Nov 8, 3:15 AM ET

County, city, school and local races and measures on the November 3, 2026 ballot in Humboldt 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: Humboldt County's elected officials: commissioners, sheriff and county officers, school board, mayors and city councils.

City (13)

City of Arcata City Council Member · 6 candidates
City of Blue Lake City Council Member · 4 candidates
City of Eureka City Council Member, Ward 1 · 3 candidates
City of Eureka City Council Member, Ward 3 · 2 candidates
City of Eureka City Council Member, Ward 5 · 2 candidates
City of Eureka Mayor · 3 candidates
City of Ferndale City Council Member · 3 candidates
City of Ferndale Mayor, 2-Year Term · 1 candidate
City of Fortuna City Council Member · 3 candidates
City of Fortuna City Council Member, 2-Year Term · 1 candidate
City of Rio Dell City Council Member · 3 candidates
City of Trinidad City Council Member · 3 candidates
City of Trinidad City Council Member, 2-Year Term · 1 candidate

School board & local (6)

Blue Lake Union Elementary School District Governing Board Member · 5 candidates
Bridgeville School District Governing Board Member · 4 candidates
Eureka City Schools Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 5 · 2 candidates
Fortuna Union High School District Governing Board Member · 5 candidates
Orick School District Governing Board Member · 3 candidates
Trinidad Union School District Governing Board Member · 4 candidates

Special districts (4)

Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District Commissioner, Division 4 · 3 candidates
Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District Director, Division 5 · 2 candidates
Humboldt Community Services District Director · 3 candidates
Willow Creek Community Services District Director · 3 candidates

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