November election

The California Supreme Court has ordered the Riverside County sheriff's office to return roughly 650,000 ballots that were seized during an investigation into the November 2022 election. The ruling means the ballots must be handed back rather than retained by the sheriff. Details about the underlying dispute and how the ballots will be handled remain limited.

Palestinian political factions have gathered in Cairo for talks ahead of the Palestinian Legislative Council elections scheduled for November. The meetings, hosted with Egyptian backing, focus on preparations for the vote, the first PLC election in years, and whether rival groups including Fatah and Hamas can agree on terms for holding it.

A Los Angeles Times commentary reports that Democrats are preparing for a contested November election by running war-game exercises and preparing draft lawsuits aimed at protecting the results against challenges from Donald Trump and his allies. The effort reflects concern that the election outcome could again be disputed, and supporters see it as prudent planning while critics view it as assuming conflict before votes are cast.

San Francisco voters are looking ahead to the November 2026 municipal elections, with a new election guide from the San Francisco Public Press laying out the races, candidates and ballot measures at stake. The guide aims to help residents navigate the city's upcoming election cycle, which will determine local offices and policy questions.