California · 2026
YOUR VOTE. YOUR VALUES. YOUR DECISION.

See beyond
the ballot.

Hi, I’m Behshad. Elections can be complicated. I’ll help you examine the facts, understand the tradeoffs, and make your own decisions, one question at a time.

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How it works

1Choose your areaStart statewide; add a local preview only after verifying eligibility.
2Explore the factsUnderstand the actual proposal and examine sourced records.
3Compare optionsReview costs, disagreements and evidence limitations.
4Make your decisionMark your choice and print a private reference sheet.

Why it matters

Clearer questions. Better decisions. A stronger democracy.

Nobody tells you how to vote here. The evidence is yours to examine.

“Democracy works when people show up, ask questions, and stay curious.” — BEHSHADIndependent California 2026 research prototype. Not affiliated with election officials or campaigns.
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How it works

One question. Two sides. Your call.

Choose an item on the ballot, read the verified effects and candidate records, and use the source links to investigate further. You can adjust which issues are highlighted, without the app deciding what you should believe.

1. Ballot and options appear on the left.

2. Research, costs, tradeoffs and official ⓘ sources appear on the right.

3. Your choices are saved privately in this browser.

4. Print a reference sheet to help complete your real ballot.

This preview includes all 14 statewide propositions, the governor race and an example congressional district. It is not a verified address-specific full ballot, does not cast votes, and does not provide live AI answers.
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Select issues that deserve extra explanation. This changes which facts are highlighted, never the vote choices, research record or underlying facts.

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My ballot reference sheet

California · November 3, 2026 · Prepared by you, not by an algorithm

Tap any Notes cell to add a private reminder for yourself. Print or save PDF when ready.

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This is a personal reference worksheet, not an official ballot and not a vote submission. Always use the ballot issued for your registered residential address. Sources: California SOS Voter Information Guide and certified candidate list. Research verified October 15, 2026.

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California 2026 · Local elections

Explore local communities

Choose a city below. Los Altos Hills and Mountain View have research previews inside this dashboard. Other locations open their county election office until we can verify and build that community’s ballot research.

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