In less than a month, voters will receive ballots for the Nov. 5 General Election. The ballot will offer voters choices on candidates for federal, state and local offices. Voters will also be able to weigh in on 10 state propositions and three local ballot measures.
Federal and State Candidates
Federal offices up for election are President of the United States and U.S. Senate. Due to Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s death in September 2023 before the end of her term, voters will have the opportunity to vote for candidates in two separate contests on the ballot. One contest is the regular election for the full six-year term ending Jan. 3, 2031. The second contest is to fill the vacancy now held by Laphonza Butler, who was appointed by Gov. Gavin Newson to complete Feinstein’s term. The person who wins this election will serve through Jan. 3, 2025.
State offices that will be on the ballot are State Senate District 1 and State Assembly District 1.
Information on federal candidates is available at voterguide.sos.ca.us. Information on candidates for State Senate and State Assembly will appear in the local voter information guide.
Local Candidates
Local offices up for election are Grass Valley City Council, Truckee Town Council, Nevada County Board of Education, Grass Valley School District, Nevada Joint Union High School District Areas 3 and 4, Penn Valley Elementary School District, Pleasant Ridge Union School District, Nevada Irrigation District Division 3, Tahoe Forest Hospital District, Truckee Donner Public Utility District, Truckee Sanitary District (short term), and Truckee Tahoe Airport District.
Information on local candidates is available at www.NevadaCountyCa.gov/November5Election.
State Propositions
Information on the 10 state propositions is available at voterguide.sos.ca.us.
Nevada County Ballot Measures
- Pleasant Ridge Elementary School District (Measure D)
- Town of Truckee (Measure E)
- Beyers Lane Community Service District (Measure F)
Information on these ballot measures is available at www.NevadaCountyCa.gov/November5Election.
Ballots will be mailed by Oct. 7. Ballots can be returned as soon as they are received. Early voting is available at the Government Center, 950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City and at Truckee Town Hall, 10183 Truckee Airport Road starting Oct. 7. All drop boxes will be open by Oct. 8. See the Nevada County Elections website for more information on the election, how to register to vote and Vote Center and drop box locations.
