Voting and Election Information
November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election
Two City Council seats will be filled in the General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026. Each seat carries a four-year term.
City Council Candidates
City Council Candidate Statements
Ballot Measures
Measure X – Benicia Business License Modernization
- Measure X – Benicia Business License Modernization
Arguments in Favor or Against this Measure are due in the City Clerk’s office no later than 4:00 p.m. on 8/14/26.
Rebuttal Arguments for this Measure are due in the City Clerk’s office no later than 4:00 p.m. on 8/18/26.
Measure Y – Protecting Benicia’s Future – Part 1 – Limited Charter
- Measure Y – Protecting Benicia’s Future – Part 1 – Limited Charter
Arguments in Favor or Against this Measure are due in the City Clerk’s office no later than 4:00 p.m. on 8/14/26.
Rebuttal Arguments for this Measure are due in the City Clerk’s office no later than 4:00 p.m. on 8/18/26.
Measure Z – Protecting Benicia’s Future – Part 2 – Real Property Transfer Tax
- Measure Z – Protecting Benicia’s Future – Part 2 – Real Property Transfer TaxArguments in Favor or Against this Measure are due in the City Clerk’s office no later than 4:00 p.m. on 8/14/26.Rebuttal Arguments for this Measure are due in the City Clerk’s office no later than 4:00 p.m. on 8/18/26.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I run for office? How to Run For Office
Where is My Ballot? Where is my ballot?
Where is My Polling Place? Sample Ballot/Polling Place Lookup | Solano County, California
Where can I drop off my Vote-By-Mail ballot? (more to come in the near future)
How do I become a poll worker? Poll Workers | Solano County, California
How do I look up my voter registration status? Voter Registration | Solano County, California
What are the procedures for placing a Citizen Initiative on a Ballot? Procedure for Citizen Initiative
How do I write arguments and rebuttals to City Measures? How to Write Arguments and Rebuttals for City Measures
Resources
Fair Political Practices Commission
California Secretary of State Campaign Forms and Instructions
Solano County Registrar of Voters
Chapter 1.36: Voluntary Code of Fair Campaign Practices
Chapter 1.40: Disclosure of Contributions and Expenditures
Chapter 1.42: Contribution and Voluntary Spending Limits
2024 Letter of Acceptance of Expenditure Limit
2024 Voluntary CPI Expenditure Limits
2024 Pledge - Voluntary Code of Fair Campaign Practices