Voting Begins for June 2 Primary
Ventura Breeze
May 18, 2026
Good morning, Ventura. If you’ve checked your mailbox lately, you might have noticed something important tucked between the bills and catalogs. According to the *Ventura Breeze*, our County Clerk-Recorder Michelle Ascencion has kicked off voting for the June 2 Gubernatorial Primary—and ballots officially started going out on May 4. That means your vote-by-mail packet should already be arriving, if it hasn’t landed yet.
Here in Ventura, we know a thing or two about making every voice count—from our city council meetings to our neighborhood block parties. This primary isn’t just about the governor’s race; it’s a chance to weigh in on local measures and down-ballot offices that shape our daily lives, from water policy to school funding. So grab a pen, find a quiet spot on the patio, and fill out that ballot. Drop it off at the Ventura County Government Center or any official drop box before June 2. Let’s show the rest of the state how we do civic duty—with a side of coastal breeze.
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