Dixon, California Public Records

Law enforcement in Dixon is primarily handled by the Dixon Police Department, accessible at https://www.dixonpolice.org/. The department is committed to maintaining safety and security within the community. Residents and visitors can utilize the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's Inmate Locator at https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/ciris/ to search for information on individuals who may be incarcerated, as well as the California Department of Justice's Missing Persons website at https://oag.ca.gov/missing for reports of missing individuals in the area.

Dixon voters are served by the Solano County Registrar of Voters, part of the County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters office, located at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1900, Fairfield, CA 94533, phone (707) 784-6200, website https://www.solanocounty.com/depts/rov. This office administers all federal, state, county, and local elections for Dixon residents, including voter registration, ballot preparation, vote-by-mail processing, polling place management, and official canvassing of election results. The Registrar of Voters maintains voter registration files, precinct maps, and election archives for all of Solano County.

Dixon residents can register to vote online through the California Secretary of State's online voter registration portal at https://registertovote.ca.gov. California offers same-day conditional voter registration, allowing eligible citizens to register and vote provisionally up through Election Day at designated locations. The standard registration deadline is 15 days before an election. To register, individuals must be U.S. citizens, California residents, at least 18 years old by Election Day, not currently imprisoned or on parole for a felony conviction, and not currently found mentally incompetent by a court. Valid California driver's license or ID numbers are required for online registration, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. Voters can check their registration status, update their address, or re-register at any time through the same portal or by contacting the Solano County Registrar of Voters.

Dixon is an incorporated city governed by a five-member City Council and a directly elected Mayor. Municipal elections in Dixon are held in even-numbered years, with council seats and the mayor position appearing on the ballot at staggered intervals. The next Dixon City Council election is scheduled for November 2026, when council seats will be on the ballot. Dixon uses district-based elections following a transition from at-large elections, with council members elected by district and the mayor elected citywide. Candidates for city office file nomination papers with the Solano County Registrar of Voters during the filing period (typically July-August before the November election). Local ballot measures, such as local taxes or bond measures, also appear on Dixon ballots when placed by the City Council or through citizen initiative. Information about Dixon candidates, local measures, and city election results is available through the City Clerk's office at Dixon City Hall, 600 East A Street, Dixon, CA 95620, phone (707) 678-7000, and through the County Registrar of Voters.

Dixon voters can find their assigned polling place by visiting the Solano County Registrar of Voters website at https://www.solanocounty.com/depts/rov and using the polling place lookup tool, which requires entering a residential address. California implemented the Voter's Choice Act in Solano County beginning with the March 2020 primary, establishing vote centers that allow any registered voter in the county to vote at any vote center location, rather than being assigned to a specific precinct polling place. Vote centers open at various times before Election Day, with all centers open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Locations of vote centers in and near Dixon are published by the Registrar of Voters before each election.

Under California law, certain election records are public. Voter registration lists (excluding confidential information like driver's license numbers and dates of birth) are available for purchase by candidates, campaigns, and qualified organizations. Precinct-level and district-level election results are public and posted on the Registrar of Voters website after each election. Campaign finance reports for local candidates and ballot measure committees are filed with the Dixon City Clerk for city elections and are public records available for inspection. State and county candidates file reports with the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) at https://www.fppc.ca.gov, where campaign finance data is searchable online. Candidate filing documents, including nomination papers and statements of economic interest, are also public. Individual voter history (whether a person voted in specific elections, but not how they voted) is part of the public voter registration record, while actual ballot choices are confidential.

In the November 2024 presidential election, Solano County reported voter turnout of approximately 67-70% of registered voters, with over 150,000 ballots cast countywide. Dixon's turnout typically mirrors county averages. California voters overwhelmingly supported the Democratic presidential candidate, continuing the state's trend, though Solano County results were more competitive than state averages.

Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, Dixon and Solano County voters will decide several important races. California's gubernatorial election will be held in 2026, with voters choosing a governor for a four-year term. One of California's U.S. Senate seats will be on the ballot in 2026 (Class 1 seat, currently held by Senator Alex Padilla). All California constitutional offices will be contested, including Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Controller, Treasurer, Attorney General, and Insurance Commissioner. Voters will also elect members of the California State Legislature, including State Assembly members (all 80 seats) and half of the State Senate (20 seats). Dixon is located in California's 4th Assembly District and 3rd Senate District as of current boundaries, though redistricting may affect these assignments. Solano County offices on the 2026 ballot are expected to include Board of Supervisors seats (Dixon is in District 2), County Assessor-Recorder, District Attorney, Sheriff-Coroner, and possibly other county offices depending on terms. Dixon City Council seats will also appear on the November 2026 ballot. Voters should expect state and local ballot measures addressing various policy questions. The official voter information guide will be mailed to all registered voters before the election.

California offers universal vote-by-mail, with all registered voters automatically receiving a vote-by-mail ballot before each election. Voters can complete and return the ballot by mail (no postage required if mailed by Election Day), drop it at any official ballot drop box location in Solano County, bring it to any vote center, or choose to vote in person at a vote center instead. Vote-by-mail ballots are mailed to voters beginning 29 days before Election Day. To request a replacement ballot or to opt out of automatic vote-by-mail, voters can contact the Solano County Registrar of Voters. Military and overseas voters can request ballots electronically and return them by mail or fax under federal law.