St. Helena Measure S: Yes Leads With 690 Votes in Early Sales Tax Count

ST. HELENA — November 4, 2026. St. Helena’s Measure S, a city sales-tax proposal, drew a Yes majority in the unofficial November 4 morning report.

Latest verified count in this report

The count showed 690 Yes votes (57.5%) and 508 No votes (42.4%), a difference of 182 votes. The measure requires a simple majority according to the KQED election tracker.

What the preliminary results mean

This is a city-specific tax question, separate from Napa County Measure B and American Canyon Measure P. The preliminary lead does not establish that a new rate is already in force. The city had proposed a half-cent sales tax; residents should consult the official measure for implementation details and the county’s final certified count.

When results become final

This article uses the available November 4 election-night or morning snapshot, not a certified election result. Election offices continue to verify and count eligible ballots; future releases may change these numbers. Readers should check the latest official county update before assuming an election has been decided.

Sources: KQED Napa County results, 8:13 a.m. November 4; County election office results and updates. California58 2026 election coverage.

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