With Election Day approaching on Tuesday, Piru voters are entering the final stretch of the June 2 primary. This guide provides a complete overview of where to vote, what is on the ballot, and who is running in every statewide and local legislative race that appears for Piru residents.
You can still register
California allows same‑day voter registration at any vote center. Voters who missed the May 18 deadline may still register and cast a ballot during the same visit.
Key dates
• Drop boxes opened May 5
• Early voting began May 23
• Vote centers are open through June 2
• Election Day voting runs from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Mail ballots must be postmarked by June 2 or placed in a drop box by 8 p.m.
Where Piru voters can vote
Piru does not have its own vote center, but residents may vote at any Ventura County location. The closest sites are:
Fillmore Active Adult Center
533 Santa Clara Street, Fillmore, CA 93015
Santa Paula Community Center
530 West Main Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060
Ballot drop boxes near Piru
Fillmore City Hall
250 Central Avenue, Fillmore, CA 93015
Santa Paula City Hall
970 Ventura Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060
All drop boxes close at 8 p.m. on June 2.
Identification requirements
Most voters do not need identification. ID is required only for first‑time voters who registered by mail without a verified ID number. Acceptable forms include a California driver’s license, California ID card, U.S. passport, military ID, student ID, tribal ID, or a government document showing the voter’s name and address. Mail voters must sign the return envelope.
No Party Preference voters
All candidates for every race on Piru’s ballot appear on the same ballot regardless of party registration. No crossover ballot request is required.
How the top‑two primary works
All candidates appear on one ballot. All voters vote on the same contests. The top two finishers advance to the November general election, even if both are from the same party. The Superintendent of Public Instruction contest is non‑partisan.
What is on the Piru ballot
Piru voters will see the following statewide and legislative contests:
• Governor
• Lieutenant Governor
• Secretary of State
• Controller
• Treasurer
• Attorney General
• Insurance Commissioner
• Superintendent of Public Instruction
• State Board of Equalization, District 2
• U.S. House of Representatives, Congressional District 24
• California State Assembly, District 37
No State Senate or Ventura County supervisorial contests appear on Piru ballots this cycle. Statewide measures qualified for the November ballot do not appear in this primary.
Governor
The race for governor is open for the first time since 2018. The ballot includes candidates from multiple parties, including former federal and state officials, local leaders, and business figures. The top two finishers will advance to November.
Lieutenant Governor
Candidates include current statewide officials, local government leaders, and business professionals from both major parties.
Secretary of State
The incumbent is seeking another term and faces challengers from the Republican and Green parties.
Controller
The current officeholder is running for re‑selection and is joined on the ballot by candidates from multiple parties.
Treasurer
This is an open seat with candidates from the Democratic and Republican parties, including current statewide officials and legislators.
Attorney General
The incumbent is seeking re‑election and faces challengers from the Republican and Green parties.
Insurance Commissioner
This open seat includes candidates from several parties, including legislators, consumer advocates, and business professionals.
Superintendent of Public Instruction
This non‑partisan contest includes candidates with backgrounds in education, public service, and legislative leadership.
State Board of Equalization, District 2
The incumbent is seeking re‑election and is joined on the ballot by candidates from both major parties and non‑partisan backgrounds.
Congressional District 24
Four candidates appear on Piru ballots for U.S. Representative:
• Salud Carbajal – Democratic Party – Member of Congress
• Sarah Bacon – Democratic Party – Elected Student Officer
• Bob Smith – Republican Party – Defense Systems Engineer
• Helena Pasquarella – Peace and Freedom Party – Teacher/Caregiver
State Assembly District 37
Two candidates appear on Piru ballots:
• Gregg Hart – Democratic Party – State Assemblymember
• Sari Domingues – Republican Party – Retired Business Analyst
Spanish‑language voter resources
Ventura County provides voter information and registration materials in Spanish. Assistance is available by phone.
Confirm your exact ballot
Voters may confirm their ballot by reviewing their mailed Ventura County Voter Information Guide or using county lookup tools. Candidate statements are available through the California Secretary of State.
Sources
- California Secretary of State
- Ventura County Elections Division
- CalMatters
- U.S. House of Representatives Biographical Directory
- Assemblymember Gregg Hart – Official Biography
- Ballotpedia
- Yahoo News / SLO Tribune
- Ventura County Clerk Recorder