Sacramento Bee Capitol bureau writer Ben Paviour discusses Proposition 5, which would amend California’s Constitution to change how recall elections work, on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.

Sacramento Bee Capitol bureau writer Ben Paviour discusses Proposition 5, which would amend California’s Constitution to change how recall elections work, on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.

HECTOR AMEZCUA

hamezcua@sacbee.com

Understanding Your Ballot is back, only this time, virtually!

After hosting the event in-person in our East Sacramento newsroom, we’ve decided to host an additional event on Zoom for those who were unable to attend, or who may still have questions. This event is tailored to help readers understand the many races, propositions and more on the ballot for the 2026 California midterm election.

Join California politics editor Lauren Chapman and Capitol Bureau reporters Ben Paviour, Stephen Hobbs, Tarini Mehta and Mathew Miranda for a virtual discussion and Q&A session on Wednesday, Oct., 28 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Register for the webinar here and submit your ballot questions in advance here.

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