California Secretary of State 2026 Press Releases and Advisories
Summary
The California Secretary of State released multiple press announcements between April 9-15, 2026. Key announcements include certification of candidates for Congressional District 1 Special Primary Election, two proposed ballot initiatives entering circulation, randomized alphabet drawings for primary elections, voter registration outreach urging Californians to register and vote, partnership with the California Department of Education for High School Voter Education Weeks, and opening of registration for the 2026 California Student Mock Election.
These announcements primarily affect voters, candidates, election administrators, and educational institutions in California. The proposed initiatives, if eventually placed on the ballot and approved, could create new state government structures and alter constitutional revision processes.
What changed
The California Secretary of State published a series of press releases between April 9-15, 2026. Major announcements include the certification of candidates for the Congressional District 1 Special Primary Election (scheduled for June 2, 2026), the entry into circulation of two proposed ballot initiatives including one creating a California Strategic Implementation Board and another allowing voters to propose constitutional revisions, randomized alphabet drawings for multiple special primary elections, voter registration outreach, High School Voter Education Weeks partnership with the California Department of Education, and opening of registration for the 2026 California Student Mock Election.
Affected parties should be aware of upcoming election dates, review circulating ballot initiatives, and take advantage of voter registration and education opportunities announced by the Secretary of State's office.
What to do next
- Monitor official announcements from the California Secretary of State regarding election dates and candidate information
- Review proposed ballot initiatives entering circulation for potential impact
- Register to vote and participate in upcoming elections as encouraged by the Secretary of State
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California Secretary of State Communications Department
The Communications Department oversees all media relations for the California Secretary of State’s office and keeps the public informed of the latest news from the agency’s various divisions: Elections, Business Programs, Political Reform and State Archives. Media representatives interested in information about the Secretary of State’s office or obtaining interviews should call (916) 653-6575 or email sospress@sos.ca.gov.
| Number | Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| PR26-47 | 04/15/2026 | California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Certifies Candidates for Congressional District 1 Special Primary Election. |
| PR26-46 | 04/14/2026 | California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Announces a Proposed Initiative has Entered Circulation. Creates California Strategic Implementation Board to Change Numerous Aspects of State Law and Government. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. |
| MA26-45 | 04/14/2026 | California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Announces Randomized Alphabet Drawing for June 16, 2026, Congressional District 14 Special Primary Election. |
| PR26-44 | 04/14/2026 | California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Urges Californians to Register and Make a Plan to Vote. |
| PR26-43 | 04/13/2026 | California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Partners with California Department of Education to Kick Off High School Voter Education Weeks. |
| PR26-42 | 04/13/2026 | California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Announces Registration is Open for the 2026 California Student Mock Election. |
| PR26-41 | 04/10/2026 | California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Announces Results of Randomized Alphabet Drawing for June 2, 2026, Congressional District 1 Special Primary Election. |
| PR26-40 | 04/09/2026 | California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Announces a Proposed Initiative has Entered Circulation. Creates process allowing voters to propose constitutional revisions. Initiative constitutional amendment and statute. |
| PR26-39 | 04/08/2026 | California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Announces a Proposed Initiative has Entered Circulation. Changes ballot initiative procedures and elections. Initiative constitutional amendment and statute. |
| PR26-38 | 04/07/2026 | California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Announces Appointment of Deputy Secretary of State for Communications |
| MA26-37 | 04/01/2026 | California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Announces Randomized Alphabet Drawing for June 2, 2026, Congressional District 1 Special Primary Election |
| PR26-36 | 04/01/2026 | California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Issues Statement Regarding President Trump’s March 31, 2026 Executive Order |
| PR26-35 | 03/26/2026 | California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Certifies Candidate List for June 2, 2026, Primary Election |
| PR26-34 | 03/21/2026 | California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Releases Notice to Candidates Running in the June 2, 2026, State Primary Election |
| PR26-33 | 03/20/2026 | California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Sets the Record Straight about Accusations of Election Irregularities and Investigation Interference in Riverside County |
| PR26-32 | 03/12/2026 | California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Announces Results of Randomized Alphabet Drawing for the June 2, 2026, Primary Election |
| PR26-31 | 03/09/2026 | California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Announced Candidate Filing Deadline Extended in Congressional and Legislative Districts Where No Eligible Incumbent Has Filed |
| MA26-30 | 03/02/2026 | California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Announces Randomized Alphabet Drawing for June 2, 2026, Primary Election |
| PR26-29 | 02/17/2026 | California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Releases Statewide Voter Information Guide for Public Review. |
| PR26-28 | 02/17/2026 | California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Issues Statement about the Passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson |
| PR26-27 | 02/12/2026 | Proposed Initiative Enters Circulation: Prohibits New State Personal Property Taxes and Certain Retroactive State Taxes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. |
| PR26-26 | 02/12/2026 | Proposed Initiative Enters Circulation: Requires Audits of Programs Funded by New State Special Taxes. Prohibits New State Taxes That are Excluded from Existing Voter-approved State Spending Limit. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. |
| PR26-25 | 02/12/2026 | Proposed Initiative Enters Circulation: Redefines Residency for State Taxation Purposes and Limits Taxation of Non-Residents and Part-Time Residents. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. |
| PR26-24 | 02/11/2026 | Proposed Initiative Enters Circulation: Requires New State Taxes Be Subject to Existing |
Voter-approved School Funding Requirement and State Spending Limit. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. |
| PR26-23 | 02/11/2026 | Proposed Initiative Enters Circulation: Limits Ability of Voters to Enact One-Time or Temporary State Taxes to Raise Revenues for State Services. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. |
| PR26-22 | 02/10/2026 | Proposed Initiative Enters Circulation: Child Safety Requirements For Artificial Intelligence (AI) Products, Including Chatbots. Initiative Statute. |
| PR26-21 | 02/10/2026 | Proposed Initiative Enters Circulation: Exempts Certain Homeowners Aged 60 Or Older From Property Taxes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. |
| PR26-20 | 02/05/2026 | Proposed Initiative Enters Circulation: Regulates Certain Large Artificial Intelligence (AI) Companies. Initiative Statute. |
| PR26-19 | 02/05/2026 | Proposed Initiative Enters Circulation: Regulates Certain Public Benefit Corporations and Nonprofits Engaged in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Development. Initiative Statute. |
| PR26-18 | 02/05/2026 | Proposed Initiative Enters Circulation: Regulates Certain Nonprofit Research Organizations and Associated For-Profit Entities. Initiative Statute. |
| PR26-17 | 02/02/2026 | California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Reminds Candidates of Upcoming Deadline to Submit Statements for Inclusion in the State Voter Information Guide |
| PR26 -16 | 01/30/2026 | California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Releases December 30, 2025, Report of Registration |
| MA26-15 | 01/29/2026 | California Secretary of State's Office in Partnership with Kern County to Host Apostille Pop-Up Shop |
| PR26-14 | 01/22/2026 | California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. Announces Results of Randomized Alphabet Drawing for April General Law City Elections |
| PR26-13 | 01/22/2026 | California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. Invites Candidate Statements for Inclusion in the State Voter Information Guide |
| PR26-12 | 01/16/2026 | California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Issues Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Statement |
| PR26-11 | 01/15/2026 | California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Secures Win Against Threats to Voter Privacy |
| PR26-10 | 01/14/2026 | California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Issues Statement about the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California Tangipa v. Newsom Decision |
| MA26-09 | 01/13/2026 | California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Announces Randomized Alphabet Drawing for April General Law City Elections |
| PR26-08 | 01/12/2026 | Proposed Initiative Enters Circulation: Prohibits Use After 2026 Of Temporary Congressional District Maps Adopted by Voters In 2025 In Response to Texas’ Partisan Redistricting. Initiative Constitutional Amendment |
| PR26-07 | 01/07/2026 | California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Issues Statement on Governor Newsom’s Proposed 2026-27 State Budget |
| PR26-06 | 01/06/2026 | Proposed Initiative Enters Circulation: Requires State Response If President of The United States Unlawfully Retains Office Beyond Two-Term Limit. Initiative Constitutional Amendment |
| PR26-05 | 01/06/2026 | California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Issues Statement about the Passing of California Congressional Representative Doug LaMalfa |
| PR26-04 | 01/02/2026 | Proposed Initiative Enters Circulation: Authorizes Bonds for Immunology Research. Initiative Statute |
| PR26-03 | 01/02/2026 | Proposed Initiative Enters Circulation: Expands Liability and Imposes Duties on Rideshare Companies Regarding Sexual Misconduct. Initiative Statute |
| PR26-02 | 01/02/2026 | Proposed Initiative Enters Circulation: Expands Rideshare Companies’ Liability for Passenger Injuries. Initiative Statute |
| PR26-01 | 01/02/2026 | Proposed Initiative Enters Circulation: Prohibits New State Laws That Interfere with Right to Contract with An Attorney. Initiative Constitutional Amendment |
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