The City of Culver City offers ‘semi-final’ results on council and school board races, as well as municipla measures on Tuesday’s ballot.
Semi-final results include Vote by Mail ballots received and signature-verified prior to Election Day. Additional ballots will continue to be processed and counted in the coming days.
The following are the semi-final election results as of Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 9:15 AM. Vote totals and percentages remain subject to change as additional ballots are processed and counted.
Semi-Final City Council Election Results
Culver City voters are electing two City Council Members to serve four-year terms.
Freddy Puza – 6,436 (29.82%)
Jeannine Wisnosky Stehlin – 5,289 (24.51%)
Kimberley “Kim” Griffin – 4,546 (21.06%)
Thomas Aujero Small – 4,421 (20.48%)
Franklin Carvajal – 890 (4.12%)
These are semi-final results. No candidates have been officially declared elected.
Preliminary Ballot Measure Results
Measure AA: Culver City Unified School District Parcel Tax
Measure AA proposes a 10-year parcel tax of $0.48 per building square foot to generate approximately $18 million annually for Culver City public schools. Funding would support academic programs, teachers, instructional aides, arts, athletics and STEM education, with senior exemptions and independent financial oversight.
Yes – 7,845 (62.97%)
No – 4,614 (37.03%)
Approval requirement: Simple majority of votes cast.
Measure T: Transient Occupancy Tax Increase
Measure T proposes increasing Culver City’s transient occupancy tax paid by hotel and motel guests from 14% to 15% until March 1, 2028, and to 16% thereafter. The measure would generate up to approximately $2 million annually for general City services, including public safety, infrastructure, housing, homelessness programs and community services.
Yes – 9,158 (73.80%)
No – 3,251 (26.20%)
Approval requirement: Simple majority of votes cast.
Measure YV: Lowering the Local Voting Age to 16
Measure YV proposes amending the Culver City Charter to allow eligible residents ages 16 and 17 to vote in City and School District elections, subject to funding, logistical requirements and the ability to consolidate elections with Los Angeles County.
Yes – 5,499 (44.53%)
No – 6,850 (55.47%)
Approval requirement: Simple majority of votes cast.
What Happens Next?
Election Night results are preliminary, and additional ballots will continue to be counted by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
Outstanding ballots may include Vote by Mail ballots returned on Election Day, ballots received through the mail after Election Day, provisional ballots and ballots requiring additional verification.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, November 10, 2026: Deadline for Vote by Mail ballots postmarked on or before Election Day to be received by the County.
Thursday, December 3, 2026: Deadline for Los Angeles County to certify election results.
Monday, December 14, 2026: Culver City Council is scheduled to approve the certified election results and install newly elected Council Members.
Following the certification process, the City Council will welcome its newly elected members and conduct its annual reorganization, including the selection of the Mayor and Vice Mayor.
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