| The Green Papers: California 2026 General Election |
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California
Elections for Statewide offices and Congress ✓ state Primary / Special Primary US House CD 1: Tuesday 2 June 2026 ✓ Special Primary US House CD 14: Tuesday 16 June 2026 ✓ Special General Election US House CD 1 (cancelled): Tuesday 4 August 2026 ✓ Special General Election US House CD 14: Tuesday 18 August 2026 ✓ General Election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 |
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California has a "Top-Two" primary system:
In special elections, the Governor has 14 days to schedule the special primary election, which is to be held 126 to 140 days later. 2026 California Primary from the California Secretary of State. 26 March 2026: The California Secretary of State posts a certified list of candidates for the primary. 22 May 2026: The California Secretary of State posts a certified list of write-in candidates for the primary. 2 June 2026 primary: Results from an official source, 2026 California General Election from the California Secretary of State. 3 November 2026 General Election Results from the California Secretary of State. |
| U.S. Senate 6 year term. No Term Limit. 119th Senate Senate Electoral Classes | |||||
| Class 1 | Democratic | Senator Adam B. Schiff • Previously served in the US House being first elected in 2000 and re-elected in 2022. First elected to the US Senate in a concurrent Special Election and General Election: 5 November 2024 [re: passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein on 28 September 2023]. Member of Congress and Senator-elect Adam B. Schiff resigned from the U.S. House effective 8 December to be seated as US Senator Class 1 on 9 December. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2030 |
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| Class 3 | Democratic | Senator Alex Padilla • Appointed 22 December 2020 [re: Election of Senator Kamala D. Harris (Democratic) as Vice President] First elected in a concurrent Special Election and General Election: 8 November 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 7 November 2028 |
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| Candidate list (3) | |||||
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Democratic | Akinyemi Agbede • FEC S6CA00634 |
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Democratic | Gabriel Juarez • FEC S8CA00689 |
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Republican | Sarah Sun Liew • FEC S2CA00872 |
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| Governor 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 4-year terms, All Governors | |||||
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Democratic | Governor Gavin Newsom • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Chair - At term limit |
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| ** Open Chair (no incumbent) ** | |||||
| Candidate list (2) | |||||
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Democratic | 5,186,352 | 64.18% | former Member of Congress Xavier Becerra • California Attorney General: 1987-1990; California state Assembly member: 1990- 1992; First elected to Congress 1992, re-elected: 1994, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, resigned 24 January 2017; California Attorney General: 2017-2021; Health and Human Services Secretary for President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.: 2021-2025. |
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Republican | 2,894,119 | 35.82% | Steve Hilton | |
| Total | 8,080,471 | 100.00% | |||
| Lieutenant Governor 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 4-year terms | |||||
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Democratic | Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Lieutenant Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Seat - At term limit. 8 August 2025: Candidate for Treasurer in 2026. 2 June 2026: Received her party's nomination for Treasurer. |
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| ** Open Office (no incumbent) ** | |||||
| Candidate list (2) | |||||
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Democratic | 5,108,478 | 64.02% | Treasurer Fiona Ma | |
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Republican | 2,871,316 | 35.98% | former state Senator Gloria Romero | |
| Total | 7,979,794 | 100.00% | |||
| 119th U.S. House of Representatives 2-year term. Election Cycle 2026, 2028. No Term Limit. 119th House | |||||
| Partisan Composition (primary disposition): 8 Republican (7 on General Election ballot, 1 Open); 43 Democratic (40 on General Election ballot, 2 Open, 1 Renominated); 1 Independent (1 on General Election ballot) | |||||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
CD 1 |
Republican | Member of Congress James Gallagher • First elected in a special election: 2 June 2026 [re: passing of Doug LaMalfa (Republican)] • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 88,245 | 56.84% | state Senator Mike McGuire • FEC H6CA01269; 14 Oct 26; Tot $2,266,830; Dsb $2,113,184 |
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Republican | 67,012 | 43.16% | Member of Congress James Gallagher • FEC H6CA01285; 14 Oct 26; Tot $1,995,260; Dsb $1,667,531 |
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| Total | 155,257 | 100.00% | |||
6 January 2026: Member of Congress Doug LaMalfa (Republican) who was first elected in 2012; re-elected in 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024; passed away. Media reports state he had an aneurysm and heart attack. 16 January 2026: Governor Gavin Newsom (Democratic) Issues Proclamation Declaring Special Election for CA Congressional District 1. All candidates, both party members and independents, participate in a non-partisan 2 June 2026 Special Primary. If one candidate receives a majority (50% + 1) of the primary vote, that candidate is elected. Otherwise, the top two vote getters, regardless of party, advance to the 4 August 2026 Special General Election. The election will use the old (2024) district lines. 2 June 2026: Assemblymember James Gallagher (Republican) won the special election with 63% of the vote. | |||||
| Special Election - 119th Congress | |||||
CD 1 Special Election |
• Seat up for special election: Tuesday 2 June 2026 • Special Election - Caused by 6 January 2026 passing of Member of Congress Doug LaMalfa. All candidates, both party members and independents, participate in a non-partisan 2 June 2026 Special Primary. If one candidate receives a majority (50% + 1) of the primary vote, that candidate is elected. Otherwise, the top two vote getters, regardless of party, advance to the 4 August 2026 Special General Election. The election will use the old (2024) district lines. 16 January 2026: Governor Gavin Newsom (Democratic) Issues Proclamation Declaring Special Election for CA Congressional District 1. 2 June 2026 primary: Results from the California Secretary of State. |
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| Candidate list (5) | |||||
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Republican | 123,551 | 62.10% | Assemblymember James Gallagher • FEC H6CA01285; 14 Oct 26; Tot $1,995,260; Dsb $1,667,531 |
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Democratic | 36,841 | 18.52% | Audrey Denney • FEC H6CA01251; 30 Sep 26; Tot $908,847; Dsb $904,981 |
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Democratic | 34,319 | 17.25% | state Senator Mike McGuire • FEC H6CA01269; 14 Oct 26; Tot $2,266,830; Dsb $2,113,184 |
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Republican | 2,423 | 1.22% | former Live Oak City Council Member J.R. "Jot" Thiara | |
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No Party Preference | 1,808 | 0.91% | Richard Montgomery | |
| Total | 198,942 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 2 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Jared W. Huffman • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2012 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 107,256 | 66.35% | Member of Congress Jared W. Huffman • FEC H2CA06259; 14 Oct 26; Tot $1,205,634; Dsb $1,041,581 |
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Republican | 54,385 | 33.65% | Enterprise School Board Member Robin Littau • FEC H6CA02309 |
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| Total | 161,641 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 3 |
Independent | Member of Congress Kevin Kiley • First elected as a Republic: 2022; circa 9 March 2026: filed a letter with the House Clerk switching to Independent; will continue to caucus with the Republicans. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot - Member of Congress Kiley is running for re-election in the new CD # 6 under the banner of "No Party Preference". |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 95,372 | 57.06% | Member of Congress Amerish "Ami" Bera • Member of Congress Bera, incumbent in the old CD 6, is a candidate for re-election in the new CD # 3. • FEC H0CA03078; 14 Oct 26; Tot $1,492,834; Dsb $1,714,917 |
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Republican | 71,774 | 42.94% | Nevada County Supervisor Robb Tucker • FEC H6CA03174; 14 Oct 26; Tot $304,654; Dsb $288,203 |
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| Total | 167,146 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 4 |
Democratic | Member of Congress C. Michael "Mike" Thompson • First elected: 1998 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 61,856 | 51.60% | Eric Jones • FEC H6CA04222; 14 Oct 26; Tot $18,058,057; Dsb $16,516,978 |
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Democratic | 58,031 | 48.40% | Member of Congress C. Michael "Mike" Thompson • FEC H8CA01109; 14 Oct 26; Tot $5,482,944; Dsb $5,290,993 |
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| Total | 119,887 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 5 |
Republican | Member of Congress Thomas "Tom" McClintock • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2008 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Republican | 104,096 | 56.03% | Member of Congress Thomas "Tom" McClintock • FEC H8CA04152; 14 Oct 26; Tot $1,254,442; Dsb $1,088,546 |
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Democratic | 81,704 | 43.97% | Michael Masuda • FEC H6CA05377; 14 Oct 26; Tot $581,621; Dsb $521,956 |
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| Total | 185,800 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 6 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Amerish "Ami" Bera • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2012 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot - Member of Congress Bera is a candidate for re-election in the new CD # 3. |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 86,732 | 57.49% | former state Senator Richard Pan • FEC H6CA03158; 14 Oct 26; Tot $2,548,242; Dsb $2,340,306 |
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No Party Preference; (Republican) | 64,143 | 42.51% | Member of Congress Kevin Kiley • Member of Congress Kiley, incumbent in the old CD 3, is a candidate for re-election in the new CD # 6 under the banner of "No Party Preference". • FEC H2CA03157; 14 Oct 26; Tot $3,723,215; Dsb $4,069,545 |
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| Total | 150,875 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 7 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Doris K. Matsui • First elected in a special election 8 March 2005 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 75,732 | 57.38% | Member of Congress Doris K. Matsui • FEC H6CA05195; 14 Oct 26; Tot $7,837,819; Dsb $6,148,707 |
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Democratic | 56,248 | 42.62% | Sacramento City Council Member Mai Vang • FEC H6CA07175; 14 Oct 26; Tot $1,828,418; Dsb $1,439,654 |
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| Total | 131,980 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 8 |
Democratic | Member of Congress John Raymond Garamendi • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected in a special election: 3 November 2009 to fill the seat of Member of Congress Ellen O. Tauscher • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 124,945 | 71.89% | Member of Congress John Raymond Garamendi • FEC H0CA10149; 14 Oct 26; Tot $582,746; Dsb $615,821 |
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Republican | 48,853 | 28.11% | Rudy Recile • FEC H2CA00153; 30 Sep 26; Tot $20,073; Dsb $20,875 |
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| Total | 173,798 | 100.00% | |||
| 8 July 2024: Member of Congress John Raymond Garamendi (Democratic) announced that he has been been diagnosed with early-stage multiple myeloma (a cancer affecting the white blood cells) and will be undergoing chemotherapy. | |||||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 9 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Josh Harder • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2018 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 78,226 | 65.80% | Member of Congress Josh Harder • FEC H8CA10126; 14 Oct 26; Tot $4,490,401; Dsb $1,396,541 |
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Republican | 40,665 | 34.20% | John D. McBride • FEC H4CA09101; 14 Oct 26; Tot $77,473; Dsb $73,036 |
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| Total | 118,891 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 10 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Mark DeSaulnier • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2014 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 131,901 | 69.06% | Member of Congress Mark DeSaulnier • FEC H0CA10073; 14 Oct 26; Tot $721,776; Dsb $883,544 |
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Republican | 59,082 | 30.94% | Jeffrey "Jeff" Frese • FEC H6CA10187 |
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| Total | 190,983 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 11 Open |
Democratic | Member of Congress Nancy Pelosi • First elected: 2 June 1987- in Special Election re: death of Member of Congress Sala Burton, 1 February 1987 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • Open Seat - 6 November 2025: "... I will not be seeking reelection to Congress ...." |
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| ** Open Seat (no incumbent) ** | |||||
| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 97,876 | 55.46% | state Senator Scott Wiener • FEC H8CA11116; 14 Oct 26; Tot $5,808,855; Dsb $5,194,516 |
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Democratic | 78,594 | 44.54% | San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan • FEC H6CA11268; 14 Oct 26; Tot $2,404,664; Dsb $1,822,859 |
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| Total | 176,470 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 12 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Lateefah Simon • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2024. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 108,161 | 79.75% | Member of Congress Lateefah Simon • FEC H4CA12154; 14 Oct 26; Tot $1,703,906; Dsb $1,263,804 |
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Democratic | 27,460 | 20.25% | Jamie Joyce • FEC H6CA12209; 14 Oct 26; Tot $69,669; Dsb $64,411 |
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| Total | 135,621 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 13 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Adam C. Gray • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2024 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 58,217 | 61.32% | Member of Congress Adam C. Gray • FEC H2CA13115; 14 Oct 26; Tot $5,241,028; Dsb $4,584,353 |
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Republican | 36,724 | 38.68% | former Stockton Mayor Kevin J. Lincoln, II • FEC H4CA09093; 14 Oct 26; Tot $2,971,922; Dsb $2,547,658 |
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| Total | 94,941 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 14 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Aisha Wahab • First elected: 18 August 2026 [re: resignation of Eric Michael Swalwell (Democratic)] • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • Renominated |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 68,612 | 56.53% | Member of Congress Aisha Wahab • FEC H0CA15213; 14 Oct 26; Tot $1,214,547; Dsb $752,225 |
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Democratic | 52,755 | 43.47% | Bay Area Rapid Transit Board Member Melissa Hernandez • FEC H6CA14163; 14 Oct 26; Tot $2,112,674; Dsb $2,004,315 |
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| Total | 121,367 | 100.00% | |||
| Member of Congress Eric Michael Swalwell (Democratic), who was first elected in 2012, resigned on 14 April 2026. Timeline: 21 November 2025: Candidate for Governor in 2026. "I'm running for Governor." 13 April 2026: Regarding allegations of sexual misconduct by Member of Congress Eric Michael Swalwell (Democratic): "I am deeply sorry ... for mistakes in judgment I've made in my past ... I must take responsibility and ownership for the mistakes ... I am aware of efforts to bring an immediate expulsion vote against me ... Therefore, I plan to resign my seat in Congress ...." 14 April 2026: Resigned effective 2pm. 18 August 2026: State Senator Aisha Wahab is elected in a Special Election. | |||||
| Special Election - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 14 Special Election |
• Caused by the 14 April 2026 resignation of Eric Michael Swalwell • Seat up for special election: Tuesday 18 August 2026 • Special Election - 14 April 2026: Governor Gavin Newsom (Democratic) called a Special Election to fill the vacant seat for the remainder of the term which ends in January 2027. All candidates, both party members and independents, participate in a non-partisan 16 June 2026 Special Primary. If one candidate receives a majority (50% + 1) of the primary vote, that candidate is elected. Otherwise, the top two vote getters, regardless of party, advance to the 18 August 2026 Special General Election. The election will use the old (2024) district lines. Filing is 14 April - Friday 17 April 2026: In lieu of filing fees; Friday 17 April - Thursday 23 April 2026: Nomination Papers to County; Monday 20 April - Tuesday 2 June 2026: Write-in. Governor Newsom issues proclamation setting special election for California Congressional District 14. Congressional District 14 - Special Election. Since no candidate received a majority (50% + 1) of the primary vote in the 16 June 2026 Special Primary, the top two vote getters, regardless of party, advance to the 18 August 2026 Special General Election. 16 June 2026 Special Election returns from an official source, |
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| Candidate list (2) | |||||
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Democratic | 51,734 | 53.10% | state Senator Aisha Wahab • 16 June 2026: Received 42.8% in the Special Primary. Advances to 18 August 2026 Special General. • FEC H0CA15213; 14 Oct 26; Tot $1,214,547; Dsb $752,225 |
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Democratic | 45,700 | 46.90% | Bay Area Rapid Transit Board Member Melissa Hernandez • 16 June 2026: Received 16.8% in the Special Primary. Advances to 18 August 2026 Special General. • FEC H6CA14163; 14 Oct 26; Tot $2,112,674; Dsb $2,004,315 |
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| Total | 97,434 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 15 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Kevin Mullin • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 102,633 | 77.47% | Member of Congress Kevin Mullin • FEC H2CA14162; 14 Oct 26; Tot $986,645; Dsb $846,815 |
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Republican | 29,845 | 22.53% | Charles Hoelter • FEC H6CA15194 |
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| Total | 132,478 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 16 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Sam T. Liccardo • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2024. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 112,647 | 75.98% | Member of Congress Sam T. Liccardo • FEC H4CA16197; 14 Oct 26; Tot $3,873,150; Dsb $1,703,883 |
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Republican | 35,604 | 24.02% | Peter Sundin Soulé • FEC H6CA16176; 14 Oct 26; Tot $4,272; Dsb $147 |
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| Total | 148,251 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 17 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Rohit "Ro" Khanna • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2016 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 75,971 | 70.61% | Member of Congress Rohit "Ro" Khanna • FEC H4CA12055; 14 Oct 26; Tot $15,320,813; Dsb $9,451,502 |
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Republican | 31,621 | 29.39% | Ritesh Tandon • FEC H0CA17193; 14 Oct 26; Tot $57,011; Dsb $51,784 |
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| Total | 107,592 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 18 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Zoe Lofgren • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 1994 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 72,451 | 71.72% | Member of Congress Zoe Lofgren • FEC H4CA16049; 14 Oct 26; Tot $1,983,394; Dsb $1,620,786 |
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Republican | 28,569 | 28.28% | Shane Lewis • FEC H6CA18172; 14 Oct 26; Tot $115,469; Dsb $111,052 |
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| Total | 101,020 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 19 |
Democratic | Member of Congress James Varni "Jimmy" Panetta • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2016 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 132,694 | 71.94% | Member of Congress James Varni "Jimmy" Panetta • FEC H6CA20152; 14 Oct 26; Tot $3,622,737; Dsb $1,870,173 |
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Republican | 51,764 | 28.06% | Peter Coe Verbica • FEC H6CA19154; 14 Oct 26; Tot $85,541; Dsb $78,720 |
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| Total | 184,458 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 20 |
Republican | Member of Congress Vince Fong • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected in a Special Election: 21 May 2024 [re: resignation of Member of Congress Kevin McCarthy] • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Republican | 90,999 | 62.62% | Member of Congress Vince Fong • FEC H4CA20181; 14 Oct 26; Tot $2,407,334; Dsb $1,779,226 |
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Democratic | 54,329 | 37.38% | Sandra Van Scotter • FEC H6CA20228; 14 Oct 26; Tot $47,739; Dsb $42,429 |
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| Total | 145,328 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 21 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Jim Costa • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2004 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 53,874 | 62.21% | Member of Congress Jim Costa • FEC H4CA20082; 14 Oct 26; Tot $1,685,249; Dsb $1,393,364 |
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Republican | 32,732 | 37.79% | Kyle Kirkland • FEC H6CA13199; 14 Oct 26; Tot $464,700; Dsb $451,599 |
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| Total | 86,606 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 22 |
Republican | Member of Congress David G. Valadao • First elected: 2012; re-elected: 2014, 2016; unsuccessful candidate for reelection: 2018; re-elected: 2020. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 54,337 | 66.41% | Visalia Unified School District Trustee Randy Villegas • FEC H6CA22190; 14 Oct 26; Tot $5,942,030; Dsb $4,979,678 |
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Republican | 27,480 | 33.59% | Member of Congress David G. Valadao • FEC H2CA20094; 14 Oct 26; Tot $6,325,324; Dsb $4,659,208 |
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| Total | 81,817 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 23 |
Republican | Member of Congress Jay Obernolte • First elected: 2020 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Republican | 67,660 | 51.36% | Member of Congress Jay Obernolte • FEC H0CA08135; 14 Oct 26; Tot $1,854,658; Dsb $1,473,930 |
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Democratic | 64,075 | 48.64% | Tessa Lynn Hodge • FEC H6CA23230; 14 Oct 26; Tot $126,772; Dsb $114,337 |
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| Total | 131,735 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 24 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Salud O. Carbajal • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2016 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 109,061 | 65.83% | Member of Congress Salud O. Carbajal • FEC H6CA24303; 14 Oct 26; Tot $1,917,271; Dsb $1,217,678 |
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Republican | 56,606 | 34.17% | Robert Jeffrey "Bob" Smith • FEC H6CA24345; 14 Oct 26; Tot $346,742; Dsb $289,534 |
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| Total | 165,667 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 25 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Raul Ruiz • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2012 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 76,658 | 64.67% | Member of Congress Raul Ruiz • FEC H2CA36439; 14 Oct 26; Tot $2,455,631; Dsb $1,691,466 |
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Republican | 41,876 | 35.33% | Hemet City Council Member Joe Males • FEC H6CA25219; 14 Oct 26; Tot $1,114,056; Dsb $1,056,062 |
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| Total | 118,534 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 26 Open |
Democratic | Member of Congress Julia Brownley • First elected: 2012 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • Open Seat - 8 January 2026: "... Congresswoman Julia Brownley ... announced that she will not seek re-election in 2026 ...." |
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| ** Open Seat (no incumbent) ** | |||||
| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 111,693 | 61.73% | state Assembly Member Jacqui V. Irwin • FEC H6CA26266; 14 Oct 26; Tot $1,170,990; Dsb $713,179 |
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Republican | 69,258 | 38.27% | Samuel "Sam" Gallucci • FEC H6CA26241; 14 Oct 26; Tot $537,530; Dsb $518,649 |
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| Total | 180,951 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 27 |
Democratic | Member of Congress George Whitesides • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2024. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 107,051 | 62.12% | Member of Congress George Whitesides • FEC H4CA27111; 14 Oct 26; Tot $4,512,697; Dsb $2,665,773 |
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Republican | 65,280 | 37.88% | Santa Clarita Council Member Jason Gibbs • FEC H6CA27306; 14 Oct 26; Tot $413,838; Dsb $353,339 |
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| Total | 172,331 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 28 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Judy Chu • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected in a Special Election 14 July 2009 to fill the seat of Member of Congress Hilda L. Solis • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 129,408 | 68.95% | Member of Congress Judy Chu • FEC H0CA32101; 14 Oct 26; Tot $1,375,778; Dsb $1,297,130 |
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Republican | 58,272 | 31.05% | former Arcadia Mayor April A. Verlato • FEC H4CA28127; 14 Oct 26; Tot $700; Dsb $7,882 |
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| Total | 187,680 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 29 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Luz Maria Rivas • First elected: 2024. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 72,919 | 59.85% | Member of Congress Luz Maria Rivas • FEC H4CA29141; 14 Oct 26; Tot $1,032,475; Dsb $1,000,588 |
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Democratic | 48,916 | 40.15% | Angélica Maria Dueñas • FEC H8CA29100; 14 Oct 26; Tot $97,450; Dsb $81,209 |
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| Total | 121,835 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 30 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Laura Friedman • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2024. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 142,477 | 75.89% | Member of Congress Laura Friedman • FEC H4CA30149; 14 Oct 26; Tot $994,571; Dsb $770,771 |
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Republican | 45,262 | 24.11% | Scott Alan Meyers • FEC H6CA30250; 14 Oct 26; Tot $122,819; Dsb $117,578 |
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| Total | 187,739 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 31 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Gilbert "Gil" Cisneros • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2024. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 109,561 | 64.21% | Member of Congress Gilbert "Gil" Cisneros • FEC H8CA39174; 14 Oct 26; Tot $853,124; Dsb $680,382 |
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Republican | 61,064 | 35.79% | former Walnut Mayor Eric J. Ching • FEC H2CA39151; 14 Oct 26; Tot $97,170; Dsb $127,035 |
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| Total | 170,625 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 32 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Brad Sherman • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 1996 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 131,774 | 66.37% | Member of Congress Brad Sherman • FEC H6CA24113; 14 Oct 26; Tot $2,899,860; Dsb $4,148,562 |
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Republican | 66,774 | 33.63% | Larry Thompson • FEC H4CA32137; 14 Oct 26; Tot $66,331; Dsb $59,185 |
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| Total | 198,548 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 33 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Pete Aguilar • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2014 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 76,869 | 67.64% | Member of Congress Pete Aguilar • FEC H2CA31125; 14 Oct 26; Tot $5,676,011; Dsb $5,651,368 |
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Republican | 36,781 | 32.36% | Stephanie M. Vargas • FEC H6CA33114; 14 Oct 26; Tot $721; Dsb $200 |
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| Total | 113,650 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 34 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Jimmy Gomez • First elected: 6 June 2017 in a Special Election [re: resignation of Member of Congress Xavier Becerra (Democratic)]. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 71,206 | 59.24% | former Highland Park Neighborhood Council Member Angela Gonzales-Torres • FEC H6CA34286; 14 Oct 26; Tot $509,752; Dsb $404,933 |
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Democratic | 49,002 | 40.76% | Member of Congress Jimmy Gomez • FEC H8CA34266; 14 Oct 26; Tot $1,336,235; Dsb $796,599 |
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| Total | 120,208 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 35 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Norma J. Torres • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2014 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 74,533 | 65.44% | Member of Congress Norma J. Torres • FEC H4CA35031; 14 Oct 26; Tot $922,924; Dsb $981,343 |
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Republican | 39,363 | 34.56% | Mike Cargile • FEC H0CA35146; 14 Oct 26; Tot $9,799; Dsb $9,822 |
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| Total | 113,896 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 36 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Ted W. Lieu • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2014 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 158,941 | 71.29% | Member of Congress Ted W. Lieu • FEC H4CA33119; 14 Oct 26; Tot $2,218,448; Dsb $1,712,030 |
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Republican | 63,999 | 28.71% | Houston Brignano • FEC H6CA36208; 14 Oct 26; Tot $7,020; Dsb $5,801 |
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| Total | 222,940 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 37 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Sydney K. Kamlager-Dove • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 78,568 | 61.98% | Member of Congress Sydney K. Kamlager-Dove • FEC H2CA37304; 14 Oct 26; Tot $1,644,249; Dsb $1,521,487 |
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Democratic | 48,195 | 38.02% | Samantha Mota • FEC H6CA37339; 14 Oct 26; Tot $12,579; Dsb $12,251 |
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| Total | 126,763 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 38 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Linda T. Sánchez • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2002 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot - Member of Congress Sánchez is a candidate for re-election in the new CD # 41. |
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| ** Open Seat (no incumbent) ** | |||||
| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 103,689 | 65.50% | Los Angeles County Supervisor and former Member of Congress Hilda L. Solis • 27 August 2025: Filed for the election in 2025. • FEC H6CA38139; 14 Oct 26; Tot $1,482,148; Dsb $1,197,641 |
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Republican | 54,619 | 34.50% | Pedro "Antonio" Casas • FEC H4CA31212 |
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| Total | 158,308 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 39 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Mark A. Takano • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2012 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 54,601 | 65.95% | Member of Congress Mark A. Takano • FEC H2CA43245; 14 Oct 26; Tot $1,133,984; Dsb $1,171,938 |
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Republican | 28,191 | 34.05% | City of Lake Elsinore Council Member Steve Manos • FEC H6CA39145; 14 Oct 26; Tot $11,929; Dsb $8,031 |
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| Total | 82,792 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 40 |
Republican | Member of Congress Young Kim • First elected: 2020 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| ** Incumbents running against one another ** | |||||
| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Republican | 76,014 | 54.39% | Member of Congress Kenneth S. "Ken" Calvert • Member of Congress Calvert, incumbent in the old CD 41, is a candidate for re-election in the new CD # 40. • FEC H2CA37023; 14 Oct 26; Tot $7,050,383; Dsb $6,332,129 |
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Republican | 63,733 | 45.61% | Member of Congress Young Kim • FEC H8CA39240; 14 Oct 26; Tot $10,148,196; Dsb $10,973,617 |
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| Total | 139,747 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 41 |
Republican | Member of Congress Kenneth S. "Ken" Calvert • First elected: 1992 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot - Member of Congress Calvert is a candidate for re-election in the new CD # 40. |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 119,039 | 65.50% | Member of Congress Linda T. Sánchez • Member of Congress Sánchez, incumbent in the old CD 38, is a candidate for re-election in the new CD # 41. • FEC H2CA39078; 14 Oct 26; Tot $1,898,188; Dsb $1,903,176 |
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Republican | 62,687 | 34.50% | Mitchell Lee "Mitch" Clemmons • FEC H6CA41380 or H2CA38260 • FEC H2CA38260; 14 Oct 26; Tot $6,154; Dsb $3,081 |
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| Total | 181,726 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 42 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Robert Garcia • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 121,913 | 59.89% | Member of Congress Robert Garcia • FEC H2CA47188; 14 Oct 26; Tot $3,394,175; Dsb $2,233,623 |
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Republican | 81,638 | 40.11% | Brian J. Burley • FEC H0CA48172; 14 Oct 26; Tot $251,137; Dsb $254,974 |
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| Total | 203,551 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 43 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Maxine Waters • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 1990 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 106,609 | 81.57% | Member of Congress Maxine Waters • FEC H4CA23011; 14 Oct 26; Tot $1,107,267; Dsb $1,119,052 |
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Republican | 24,080 | 18.43% | Cristian Morales • FEC H6CA43188; 14 Oct 26; Tot $14,995; Dsb $14,456 |
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| Total | 130,689 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 44 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Nanette Diaz Barragán • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2016 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 102,703 | 80.27% | Member of Congress Nanette Diaz Barragán • FEC H6CA44103; 14 Oct 26; Tot $1,021,921; Dsb $1,419,676 |
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Republican | 25,251 | 19.73% | Genevieve Angel • FEC H6CA44210; 14 Oct 26; Tot $21,826; Dsb $10,882 |
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| Total | 127,954 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 45 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Derek Tran • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2024 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 109,254 | 59.02% | Member of Congress Derek Tran • FEC H4CA45170; 14 Oct 26; Tot $5,988,192; Dsb $3,633,123 |
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Republican | 75,849 | 40.98% | former Cerritos Mayor Chuong V. Vo • FEC H6CA45191; 14 Oct 26; Tot $937,469; Dsb $762,013 |
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| Total | 185,103 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 46 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Jose Luis "Lou" Correa • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2016 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 90,108 | 68.50% | Member of Congress Jose Luis "Lou" Correa • FEC H6CA46116; 14 Oct 26; Tot $1,493,329; Dsb $1,037,296 |
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Republican | 41,443 | 31.50% | David Pan • FEC H4CA46137; 14 Oct 26; Tot $104,145; Dsb $105,168 |
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| Total | 131,551 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 47 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Dave Min • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2024. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 120,308 | 56.90% | Member of Congress Dave Min • FEC H4CA47085; 14 Oct 26; Tot $3,872,175; Dsb $2,562,595 |
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Republican | 91,134 | 43.10% | Jenny Rae Le Roux • FEC H6CA47114; 14 Oct 26; Tot $592,041; Dsb $456,267 |
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| Total | 211,442 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 48 Open |
Republican | Member of Congress Darrell Edward Issa • First elected: 2000, re-elected 2002-2016; not a candidate for re-election: 2018; re-elected: 2020 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • Open Seat - 6 March 2026: Withdrew endorsing San Diego Supervisor Jim Desmond - "it's the right time for a new chapter and new challenges." |
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| ** Open Seat (no incumbent) ** | |||||
| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 95,547 | 59.50% | San Diego Council Member Marni von Wilpert • FEC H6CA48310; 14 Oct 26; Tot $4,966,576; Dsb $4,307,440 |
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Republican | 65,023 | 40.50% | San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond • FEC H6CA49128; 14 Oct 26; Tot $3,177,972; Dsb $2,460,454 |
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| Total | 160,570 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 49 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Mike Levin • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2018 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 121,663 | 57.37% | Member of Congress Mike Levin • FEC H8CA49058; 14 Oct 26; Tot $3,564,690; Dsb $2,473,649 |
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Republican | 90,386 | 42.63% | Armen Kurdian • FEC H6CA49169; 14 Oct 26; Tot $189,196; Dsb $158,769 |
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| Total | 212,049 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 50 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Scott Peters • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2012 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 117,694 | 61.02% | Member of Congress Scott Peters • FEC H2CA52089; 14 Oct 26; Tot $2,191,968; Dsb $1,774,834 |
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Republican | 75,182 | 38.98% | Stephen Jay "Steve" Cohen • FEC H6CA50324; 14 Oct 26; Tot $4,092; Dsb $2,060 |
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| Total | 192,876 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 51 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Sara Jacobs • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2020 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 109,166 | 63.15% | Member of Congress Sara Jacobs • FEC H8CA49074; 14 Oct 26; Tot $1,864,955; Dsb $1,624,897 |
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Republican | 63,712 | 36.85% | Ricardo Cabrera • FEC H6CA51140 |
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| Total | 172,878 | 100.00% | |||
| Incumbent - 119th Congress | |||||
| CD 52 |
Democratic | Member of Congress Juan Carlos Vargas • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2012 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress | |||||
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Democratic | 90,084 | 68.93% | Member of Congress Juan Carlos Vargas • FEC H2CA50026; 14 Oct 26; Tot $836,097; Dsb $609,276 |
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Republican | 40,604 | 31.07% | Jeffery "Jeff" Belle • FEC H6CA52163; 14 Oct 26; Tot $26,538; Dsb $26,456 |
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| Total | 130,688 | 100.00% | |||
| Secretary of State 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms | |||||
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Democratic | Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • Appointed: 29 January 2021 by Governor Gavin Newsom (Democratic) [re: resignation of Secretary of State Alex Padilla following his appointment to the U.S. Senate]. First elected: 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Secretary of State is unaffected by the State's term limit. • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) | |||||
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Democratic | 5,177,126 | 64.93% | Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber | |
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Republican | 2,795,868 | 35.07% | Orange County Supervisor Donald P. "Don" Wagner | |
| Total | 7,972,994 | 100.00% | |||
| Controller 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 4-year terms | |||||
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Democratic | Controller Malia M. Cohen • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • First elected: 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Controller is unaffected by the State's term limit. • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) | |||||
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Democratic | 5,080,494 | 64.02% | Controller Malia M. Cohen | |
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Republican | 2,855,650 | 35.98% | Herb W. Morgan • Unity Party |
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| Total | 7,936,144 | 100.00% | |||
| Treasurer 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 4-year terms | |||||
Open |
Democratic | Treasurer Fiona Ma • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Treasurer is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Seat - At term limit. Candidate for Lieutenant Governor in 2026. |
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| ** Open Office (no incumbent) ** | |||||
| Candidate list (2) | |||||
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Democratic | 5,094,862 | 64.21% | Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis • 8 August 2025: Candidate for Treasurer in 2026. |
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Republican | 2,840,435 | 35.79% | Jennifer Hawks | |
| Total | 7,935,297 | 100.00% | |||
| Attorney General 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 4-year terms | |||||
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Democratic | Attorney General Rob Bonta • Re-elected Tuesday 3 November 2026 • Appointed 22 April 2021 [re: ascension of Attorney General Xavier Becerra (Democratic) to the position of Health and Human Services Secretary in the Biden Administration.]. First elected: 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Attorney General is unaffected by the State's term limit. • on General Election ballot |
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| Candidate list (2) | |||||
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Democratic | 5,101,300 | 64.01% | Attorney General Rob Bonta | |
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Republican | 2,868,424 | 35.99% | Michael E. Gates | |
| Total | 7,969,724 | 100.00% | |||
| Insurance Commissioner 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 4-year terms | |||||
Open |
Democratic | Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Insurance Commissioner is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Seat - At term limit. |
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| ** Open Office (no incumbent) ** | |||||
| Candidate list (2) | |||||
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Democratic | 3,601,450 | 52.16% | former San Francisco Supervisor Jane Kim | |
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Democratic | 3,303,007 | 47.84% | state Senator Ben Allen | |
| Total | 6,904,457 | 100.00% | |||
| Superintendent of Public Instruction 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 4-year terms | |||||
Open |
Democratic | Public Instruction Superintendent Tony K. Thurmond • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Superintendent of Public Instruction is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Seat - At term limit. 23 September 2023: "I didn't come from money, power, or influence. I'm running for Governor to be a voice for those who need one ...." 2 June 2026: Did not receive his party's nomination for Governor. |
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| ** Open Office (no incumbent) ** | |||||
| Candidate list (2, 1 write-in) | |||||
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Nonpartisan; (Democratic) | 3,951,026 | 57.41% | San Diego School Board Member Richard Barrera | |
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Nonpartisan; (Republican) | 2,931,656 | 42.59% | Chino Valley Unified School Board Member Sonja Shaw | |
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Write-in | Write-in • As no candidate for this office received a majority of the votes in the primary, a write-in space will be on the General Election ballot. |
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| Total | 6,882,682 | 100.00% | |||
| Candidates run as non-partisan. If a candidate receives the majority of the vote (50% + 1) in the June primary, that candidate is elected. When no candidate receives a majority of the vote in the primary, the top two vote-getters participate in the November runoff election. (Section 4180) | |||||
| Political Parties Parties appear in parenthesis and italics when a candidate receives the endorsement of a given Party and/or official sources indicate a candidate's association with a particular Party but only where the Party in question does not appear on the actual ballot as such. |
| Major Parties Those parties which received electoral votes through winning a plurality of a state's [or the District of Columbia's] popular vote in any presidential election between 1984 and 2016. See Classification of Political parties. | |
| • Democratic (affiliates): 53 incumbents, 74 candidates | |
| • Republican: 8 incumbents, 55 candidates | |
| Major Third Parties Any Party, other than a Major Party, receiving a minimum of 15/100ths of 1 percent of the nationwide popular vote in any presidential election between 1984 and 2016. See Classification of Political parties. | |
| • Green (affiliates) | |
| • Libertarian | |
| • Reform (affiliates) | |
| Other Third Parties | |
| • Peace And Freedom | |
| • The Humane Party | |
| • Unity | |
| Independents | |
| • (blank): 2 incumbents | |
| • Independent: 1 incumbent | |
| • No Party Preference: 2 candidates | |
| • Nonpartisan: 2 candidates | |
| Write-in/Scattered/otherwise not readily classifiable | |
| • Write-in: 1 candidate | |
| Candidates running under the banner of more than one party are counted towards each party's total. A candidate who has lost a primary or is apparently no longer a candidate is not counted. | |
| Notes |
| Candidates for office appear on this page in italics where 'The Green Papers' does not yet have independent confirmation from a legal election authority that the person has been officially certified to appear on the ballot. |
| Primary dates marked "presumably" and polling times marked "reportedly" are based on unofficial or estimated data (especially as regards local variations from a jurisdictionwide statutory and/or regulatory standard) and are, thereby, subject to change. |
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