All sixteen county precincts have reported their semi-official tallies for the November 3, 2026 general election, according to the fifth election report released on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 3:36 PM. Out of a total of ten thousand nine hundred twenty-nine registered voters, seven thousand four hundred thirty ballots were cast, reflecting overall turnout across Inyo County.
In the contest between Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra, Hilton gathered three thousand four hundred eighty-five votes, representing forty-seven point six-zero percent, while Becerra secured three thousand eight hundred thirty-six votes, or fifty-two point four-zero percent, out of seven thousand three hundred twenty-one total votes. Gloria Romero received three thousand four hundred forty-four votes, or forty-seven point five-zero percent, against Fiona Ma, who earned three thousand eight hundred seven votes, or fifty-two point five-zero percent, from seven thousand two hundred fifty-one total votes. Donald P. (Don) Wagner totaled three thousand three hundred ninety votes, representing forty-six point nine-three percent, while Shirley N. Weber received three thousand eight hundred thirty-four votes, or fifty-three point zero-seven percent, out of seven thousand two hundred twenty-four total votes.
Malia M. Cohen achieved three thousand seven hundred fifty votes, or fifty-two point eight-five percent, leading over Herb W. Morgan, who garnered three thousand three hundred forty-six votes, or forty-seven point one-five percent, out of seven thousand ninety-six total votes. Jennifer Hawks brought in three thousand four hundred twenty-five votes, or forty-eight point zero-one percent, compared to Eleni Kounalakis, who collected three thousand seven hundred nine votes, or fifty-one point nine-nine percent, from seven thousand one hundred thirty-four total votes. Rob Bonta secured three thousand seven hundred thirty-eight votes, or fifty-two point zero-six percent, ahead of Michael E. Gates, who received three thousand four hundred forty-two votes, or forty-seven point nine-four percent, out of seven thousand one hundred eighty total votes.
Jane Kim earned two thousand seven hundred thirty-one votes, or fifty-one point one-six percent, in a race featuring Ben Allen, who gathered two thousand six hundred seven votes, or forty-eight point eight-four percent, totaling five thousand three hundred thirty-eight votes. Shannon Grove received three thousand four hundred eighteen votes, or forty-eight point four-three percent, trailing Nelson Esparza, who pulled in three thousand six hundred forty votes, or fifty-one point five-seven percent, out of seven thousand fifty-eight total votes. For the United States Representative Fifth District seat, Tom McClintock collected three thousand three hundred seventy-five votes, or forty-six point seven-six percent, while Michael Masuda earned three thousand eight hundred forty-three votes, or fifty-three point two-four percent, from seven thousand two hundred eighteen total votes. Jaron Brandon recorded three thousand seven hundred eighty-nine votes, or fifty-two point seven-two percent, against Alexandra Duarte, who took three thousand three hundred ninety-eight votes, or forty-seven point two-eight percent, from seven thousand one hundred eighty-seven total votes. David Jariustokaeutulelei Tangipa ran unopposed, capturing three thousand six hundred thirty-one votes, representing one hundred percent of the total three thousand six hundred thirty-one votes cast in that specific contest.
Local school district races also saw extensive participation across the county. The Big Pine Unified School Governing Board candidates included Katy Carrington with two hundred eleven votes, or eighteen point four-nine percent; Kami Bayer with three hundred eighteen votes, or twenty-seven point eight-seven percent; Mary Rossi with three hundred seventy votes, or thirty-two point four-three percent; and Adelina Rico with two hundred forty-two votes, or twenty-one point two-one percent. The Bishop Unified School Governing Board saw Joshua R. Nicholson secure two thousand two hundred thirty-six votes, or twenty point two-eight percent; Scott Gadea receive one thousand five hundred eighty-seven votes, or fourteen point three-nine percent; Virginia Figueroa pull two thousand four hundred thirty-one votes, or twenty-two point zero-five percent; Tyler McManus bring in one thousand nine hundred sixty-five votes, or seventeen point eight-two percent; and Claudia Moya-Tanner lead with two thousand eight hundred eight votes, or twenty-five point four-six percent. Lone Pine Unified School Governing Board results showed Cord Hunter and Scott W. Kemp tied with four hundred seventy-six votes each, or twenty-eight point eight-eight percent, alongside Joseph Beaton, Greg Rickets, and Rachel Yourgules. Owens Valley Unified School Governing Board featured Jenna M. Horiuchi, Alisa M. Lynch, Alisa Lee, and Kaysi Scott. All results remain semi-official and are subject to final certification.
