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AB 1416 ballot labels opt-out

Santa Cruz County

Summary

After testing the state's requirement in November 2025, the county chose to keep supporter/opponent lists in the voter guide rather than printed on the ballot, citing confusion, longer ballots and added printing costs.

At a glance

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Last discussed Jan 27, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Avoids extra ballot design, printing and postage costs the state doesn't reimburse.

✅Who benefits

Voters get shorter ballots; the county saves printing and postage costs.

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