Napa Valley Voters Prepare for Local Ballot Measures and Congressional Races on November 3

Registered voters throughout the Napa Valley are receiving official mail-in ballot packets this week as election administrators prepare for high voter turnout in the upcoming November 3, 2026 general election. County election workers dispatched ballots to residences across Napa, St. Helena, Calistoga, Yountville, and American Canyon, giving wine country households ample opportunity to evaluate contested representative offices and critical regional ballot measures.

The 2026 ballot carries far-reaching consequences for Napa County residents, businesses, and agricultural landowners. At the federal level, veteran Democratic Representative Mike Thompson faces challenger Eric Jones in the contest for California's 4th Congressional District. In State Assembly District 4, incumbent Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry is running unopposed to continue representing Napa County in Sacramento. Concurrently, municipal ballots feature key city council contests and vital revenue measures funding public infrastructure and healthcare services.

County election supervisors noted that Calistoga canceled its scheduled municipal council election after candidate filings matched available seats, while other municipalities will see spirited contests for civic leadership. In addition to candidate choices, voters countywide will weigh crucial municipal tax proposals, wildfire protection initiatives, and local school facilities bonds. Under California election rules, all mail ballots must be postmarked by Tuesday, November 3, and received within seven days to be officially counted.

Voters wishing to deposit their ballots in person or access registered voter assistance can visit the Napa County Election Division headquarters, located at 1127 1st Street, Suite E, in downtown Napa. The elections facility provides secure ballot drop boxes, accessible voting booths, and bilingual election personnel to assist voters during regular weekday business hours. Residents with questions regarding voting status or drop box coordinates can contact election staff by telephone at (707) 253-4321.

Napa County election staff will conduct preliminary signature verifications and initial ballot processing leading up to election night, with initial local returns scheduled for publication shortly after voting closes at 8:00 p.m. on November 3. Citizens may also utilize 24-hour drive-up drop boxes established outside local libraries and community centers throughout the valley. Comprehensive precinct maps, official voter information guides, and real-time ballot tracking tools are available through the county election portal.