Riverside County releases first 2026 midterm results; Calvert leads Kim in 40th District
The gist
Riverside County's registrar released its first 2026 midterm results at 8:10 p.m., with Rep. Ken Calvert leading Rep.
The county has 30 days to certify, and mail-in and provisional ballots are still being counted.
How it unfolded
- Jun 2, 2026Riverside Measure Z, a sales tax measure, was defeated 58.65% No to 41.35% Yes; results were officially certified.
- Nov 3, 2026Polls closed at 8 p.m. in Riverside County, where voters decided local races, ballot measures and control of Congress.
- Nov 3, 2026Xavier Becerra was projected as California's next governor by multiple outlets, including ABC News, at 8:00 p.m.