Sherafy’s 2026 California Voter Guide brings our election research into one place, with clear recommendations and links to the full evidence behind each one.
Research and commentary on government, elections, political influence, public institutions, civic life, lobbying, accountability, and how policy decisions are made.
Measure E would strengthen Los Angeles County’s existing ethics system and preserve its 10% community-investment allocation as the county moves to an elected executive. This
Measure A would give arbitration panels the final say in unresolved contract disputes involving specified Los Angeles County public-safety bargaining units. This analysis examines the
Eleni Kounalakis has the stronger documented record in statewide governance, housing development and public-board work. Her real-estate interests overlap with the Treasurer’s housing-finance role, however,
California voters will decide separately whether to retain Justices Kelli M. Evans and Joshua P. Groban. This guide examines their qualifications, selected opinions, public discipline
California’s next elected schools chief will no longer run the Department of Education. AB 181 instead gives the Superintendent statewide advocacy and voting roles across
Eighteen Second District justices face yes-or-no retention votes in 2026. This guide explains what retention changes, reviews public discipline and professional records, and makes a
Don Wagner promises faster counts and stricter election rules; incumbent Shirley Weber offers direct statewide experience and a record defending voter-data privacy. This guide weighs
Robert Luna and Alex Villanueva offer competing records of running LASD. This evidence-first analysis examines reported crime, jail safety, deputy gangs, independent oversight, staffing, litigation
Fiona Ma has the stronger recent statewide executive record for an office whose most consequential routine duties are board service and institutional stewardship. Gloria Romero
California’s governor race offers competing approaches to affordability and public services. Our evidence-based comparison recommends Xavier Becerra with moderate confidence, while examining his administrative record
