Salinas Measure H: No Leads 9,764 to 6,786 in Early Vote on Tenant Protections

SALINAS, Calif. — November 4, 2026. Early election returns show Salinas voters leaning against Measure H, a proposal to repeal four city housing ordinances that provide tenant protections beyond state law. The initial reported result is 9,764 votes against and 6,786 votes in favor, meaning roughly 59% No and 41% Yes in that reporting snapshot. These totals are preliminary, not a certified election outcome.

What voters were deciding

Measure H concerns repeal of city housing-related ordinances, including local rules on rent stabilization. A No vote would leave the ordinances in place, while a Yes vote would repeal the covered measures. The Monterey County Weekly’s November election report describes the proposals and the early results released by the Monterey County Elections Department at about 8:25 p.m. on November 3.

What the early count does — and does not — establish

The early result shows a majority opposing the repeal, but it does not establish how many eligible ballots remain. Election officials continue the canvass after November 3, and future releases may change the totals. Residents should distinguish an initial election-night release from the final certified vote.

Where to verify the latest status

The Monterey County Elections Department is the official source for subsequent election returns, certified statements and information about each local ballot measure. For other municipal results, see the county’s election-results portal and California58’s city and county newspapers.

Sources: Monterey County Weekly’s reporting on the Monterey County election-night results; Monterey County Elections Department. Data explicitly reflect the initial November 3 count, reviewed November 4, and not a later final tally.

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