GROVER BEACH — November 4, 2026. Incumbent Kassi Dee leads David Swift in the contest for Grover Beach mayor, according to the county’s fourth election-night update.

What the early count shows

The report published November 4 lists 1,340 votes (53.95%) for Dee and 1,144 votes (46.05%) for Swift—a margin of 196 votes.

How to interpret the vote

The count does not confirm a final winner. Grover Beach has additional separate City Council races in Districts 1 and 2, and countywide processing of valid outstanding ballots continues.

Next official result

This article refers to the county’s fourth unofficial election-night update, approximately 1:47 a.m. November 4. More eligible ballots remained to be counted. All outcomes and quoted totals are preliminary until the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder completes the canvass and certifies the vote. Refer to the county’s official election results page for any later figures.

Sources: San Luis Obispo County Elections — Fourth Unofficial Update, November 4, 2026; Supporting report 1. California58 election coverage.

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