WEBINAR – The 2026 Election: What Local Leaders Need to Know for Ballot Measures and Candidate Elections

Thursday, February 5, 2026, 12–1:30 PM

About the Webinar

Webinar on Feb 5, 2026, about ballot measures and candidate elections for local leaders. Register at ca-ilg.org.

Ballot measures play an important part in policymaking, and public agencies and officials face important restrictions and requirements related to ballot measure activities. As the 2026 election cycle ramps up, local officials and staff have questions about what they can and cannot do in this space.

Join ILG and our partners for a discussion of the Fair Political Practices Commission’s campaign finance rules, as well as legal issues pertaining to campaign activity by local officials, including the use of public resources for educational outreach and more.

Speakers

  • Dave Bainbridge – General Counsel at Fair Political Practices Commission
  • Craig A. Steele – Partner at Richards Watson Gershon

Conversation moderated by the Institute for Local Government

Recording and Resources

Copy of the presentation slide deckBallot Measure Activities & Public Resources (PDF)Ballot Measures and Public Agencies FAQs (PDF)