The polls have closed, and results will soon start pouring in for the fate of Proposition 4, which would change another part of California's campaign finance framework: the prohibition on using public money to fund candidates' campaigns in most statewide and local government elections.
Proposition 4 would lift that ban, allowing state and local governments to create public financing programs.
Prop. 4 would leave officials to design campaign finance programs within broad restrictions—and confront the question of whether public funding can reduce candidates' reliance on large private donors.
The Secretary of State and Patch will update the results throughout the night as votes are tallied, and the page will be refreshed for the latest updates. Scroll through the graphic for real-time statewide Proposition results.
Can't see the results? Click here for all November 3, 2026 California statewide ballot measure results.
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The measure would not establish a California-wide system or require governments to adopt one.
The costs of financing campaigns could be significant for governments that adopt programs, but the cost would depend on their decisions.
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