Walnut Grove, California Public Records

Paper registration deadlines fall 15 days before any election, though online and same-day conditional voter registration remains available through Election Day at vote centers. Voters must be U.S. Citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of their registration address. As an unincorporated community, Walnut Grove has no municipal elections for mayor or city council. Instead, residents vote in Sacramento County elections for the Board of Supervisors, with District 3 representing the area, along with countywide offices such as Sheriff, District Attorney, and Assessor, plus state legislative and statewide races. Residents can look up their assigned polling place or vote center by visiting www.elections.saccounty.net and using the "My Voter Information" tool, or by calling the Elections Office directly. California's universal vote-by-mail system automatically sends ballots to all registered voters approximately 29 days before each election. These can be returned by mail if postmarked by Election Day, deposited in secure ballot drop boxes throughout Sacramento County, or brought to any vote center. In the November 2024 presidential election, Sacramento County reported approximately 68% voter turnout, with over 620,000 ballots cast out of approximately 915,000 registered voters. On November 3, 2026, California voters including those in Walnut Grove will decide several major races: the gubernatorial election for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, all 52 U.S. House seats including California's 9th Congressional District which covers parts of Sacramento County, all 80 State Assembly seats, half of the 40 State Senate seats, statewide ballot measures, and Sacramento County offices including Board of Supervisors seats in Districts 1, 3, and 5, Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator, District Attorney, and Assessor. Public election records in California include voter registration files showing names, addresses, party affiliation, and voting history, though not actual votes cast. Campaign finance disclosure reports for candidates and ballot measure committees are available at cal-access.sos.ca.gov, along with candidate statements, filings, and precinct-level results published by the county and Secretary of State. Voter registration data can be purchased for political purposes only; commercial use is prohibited under California law. While residents can request absentee ballots online at www.elections.saccounty.net, by phone at (916) 875-6451, or by mail to the Elections Office, all registered California voters have automatically received vote-by-mail ballots for every election since 2022.