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Fernando Peña

Fernando Peña

SAMCAR Staff

Government Affairs Director

SAMCAR

850 Woodside Way (map)
San Mateo, CA 94401
Phone: (650) 696-8200
Fax: (650) 342-7509
 
 
 

SAMCAR Voter Guide | November 2026 General Election
2026 SAMCAR Voter Guide
Election Day is November 3, 2026 — Remember to Return Your Vote-By-Mail Ballot ASAP!
In the November 2026 General Election, SAMCAR has endorsed candidates for local City Councils and the County Board of Supervisors, as well as taken a position on several local measures. We are pleased to share the 2026 SAMCAR Voter Guide, including a list of candidates endorsed by SAMCAR and positions on local measures in this upcoming election, as well as California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) positions on several statewide ballot initiatives. In addition to your vote, you can support these candidates with your contributions and by volunteering to help their campaigns including activities such as sign waving, phone banking and door knocking. Please visit the candidates' campaign websites for more information. *** Election Day is November 3, 2026 — Please remember to return your Vote-by-Mail Ballot ASAP! ***
Vote NO on E | Firefighters, City & Education Leaders Agree!
The No on Measure E Team needs your help!
How to Get Involved: Many of you have reached out asking how you can get involved; there are several major ways to participate — Phonebanking, Precinct Walking, and Contributing. If you would like to volunteer or have any questions about the campaign please contact No on Measure E's Campaign Manager Kia Kolderup-Lane at hello@votenomeasuree.com.
Vote NO on E | Firefighters, City & Education Leaders Agree!
VOTE NO on Measure E in Redwood City
The Redwood City Fair and Affordable Housing Ordinance, which is anything but fair or affordable, has officially received its ballot designation and will appear before Redwood City voters on November 3, 2026, as Measure E. SAMCAR urges all of our members who live in Redwood City to VOTE NO on Measure E.
Photo of City of Redwood City Sign
Redwood City Council Unanimously Opposes Rent Control Ballot Measure
In a decisive 6-0 vote, the Redwood City Council has officially opposed the Redwood City Fair and Affordable Housing Ordinance, which will appear on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The Council's decision follows an independent supplemental economic impact analysis that concluded the measure extends far beyond traditional rent control and could have significant unintended consequences for tenants, housing providers, affordable housing, and the City's financial stability. SAMCAR applauds the six Redwood City Councilmembers for carefully reviewing the analysis and taking a position based on the long-term interests of the entire community. We encourage Realtors, property owners, homeowners, and renters to learn more about the measure before casting their vote this November.
New MLSListings Podcast: Understanding AB736 & November's Housing Ballot Measures
MLSListings Podcast: AB736 & November Housing Ballot Measures
MLSListings has released a new podcast discussing key housing policy topics, including AB736 Property Transfer Taxes and Redwood City's proposed rent control measure appearing on the November ballot.
REALTOR® Party of California
REALTORS® Deliver Major Victory Stopping Costly Tax Proposal AB 736
The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) announced a major victory for homeownership in California after REALTORS® statewide mobilized to stop AB 736, a costly tax proposal, from moving forward in the California State Legislature last week. SAMCAR joined this effort in mobilizing to stop this proposal, protecting California homeownership.
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