Proposition 4: California Fair Elections Act of 2026
What does this measure do?
Supports: Anti-Corruption
California would let the state and local governments give public money to candidates who show broad support and agree to spending limits. Money for schools, roads, or public safety could not be used, and state costs would be a few hundred thousand dollars a year.
Read the official ballot measure (PDF)
Proposed by: California Legislature (Senate Bill 42, Sen. Tom Umberg)
Sen. Umberg is a Santa Ana Democrat. Only Democrats voted for it. Common Cause and the League of Women Voters run the yes campaign; taxpayer groups oppose it.
Source: hoover.org
A YES vote means
State and local governments could create programs that give public money to qualifying candidates.
A NO vote means
State and most local governments would remain barred from giving public money to candidates.
No financial records found for this ballot measure.
Sources: sos.ca.gov · lao.ca.gov