Coalinga Measure J: Just 11 Votes Separate Yes and No on Sales Tax Extension

COALINGA, FRESNO COUNTY — November 6, 2026. The city’s Measure J is one of the closest local tax questions in western Fresno County. In the latest accessible Fresno County-linked election-results batch, Yes has 930 votes and No has 919. That is an 11-vote Yes lead out of 1,849 recorded choices, or approximately 50.30% support. This is a preliminary result, not certified approval.

What is the tax proposal?

Measure J would extend Coalinga’s existing 1% sales tax through April 1, 2039. The question is about whether to keep collecting that local tax, not whether to add an entirely new percentage point on top of the current rate. The distinction matters for residents calculating a potential change in local shopping taxes.

Why 11 votes matters

The measure needs a simple majority, and the difference between the two sides is extremely small. If additional accepted ballots shift the balance, the reported leader could change. A dashboard reporting precincts is not equivalent to saying that every eligible mail or provisional ballot has been counted.

Where to follow the count

The ABC30 Fresno County results show the 930–919 count in a batch timestamped November 5, 3:54 p.m.. Fresno County scheduled its next result update for before 5 p.m. on November 10. Its outstanding-ballot estimate is countywide and does not establish how many Coalinga voters remain.

Sources: ABC30 election results, November 5; Ballotpedia — Coalinga Measure J description; Fresno County election office. No outcome certified.

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