Election Connection is 17 News’ comprehensive guide for all state, county and city primary elections. As you explore this page, you will find information on all the open races around California and Kern County, candidate bios, and news coverage for the 2022 general elections to hopefully make you a smarter, more informed voter.

Also, be sure to check out our full coverage: Everything you need to know about what’s on your ballot

County-wide Elections

Federal Offices

  • US Senator
  • US Rep, 20th District
  • US Rep, 22nd District

CA State Offices

  • Governor
  • Lt Governor
  • Secretary of State
  • Controller
  • Treasurer
  • Attorney General
  • Insurance Commissioner
  • Superintendent of Public Instruction
  • Board of Equalization, 1st District
  • Senator, 12th District
  • Senator, 16th District
  • Member of Assembly, 32nd District
  • Member of Assembly, 35th District

Kern County Offices

  • Supervisor, 3rd District
  • Water Agency Division 4

City-wide Elections

Bakersfield

  • City Council, Ward 1
  • City Council, Ward 3
  • City Council, Ward 4
  • City Council, Ward 7

Props & Measures

Propositions

Measures

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