California 2026 General Election

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: Tuesday 4 August 2026 (presumably)
(presumably) Special General Election US House CD 14: Tuesday 18 August 2026
General Election: Tuesday 3 November 2026

✓ Friday 19 December 2025 - Wednesday 4 February 2026 - Filing - Primary - in lieu of filing fees .
✓ Thursday 22 January - Tuesday 10 March 2026 - Filing - Special Election US House CD 1 - in lieu of filing fees .
✓ Monday 9 February - Friday 6 March 2026 - Filing - Primary .
✓ Saturday 7 March - Wednesday 11 March 2026 - Filing - if no incumbent files .
✓ Monday 23 March - Thursday 9 April 2026 - Filing - Special Election US House CD 1 - Nomination Papers to County .
✓ Monday 6 April - Tuesday 19 May 2026 - Filing - Special Election US House CD 1 - Write-in .
✓ Tuesday 14 April - Friday 17 April 2026 - Filing - Special Election US House CD 14 - in lieu of filing fees .
✓ Friday 17 April - Thursday 23 April 2026 - Filing - Special Election US House CD 14 - Nomination Papers to County .
✓ Monday 20 April - Tuesday 2 June 2026 - Filing - Special Election US House CD 14 - Write-in .
✓ Tuesday 2 June 2026 - state Primary / Special Primary US House CD 1 . Polling hours 7:00a-8:00p PST (1500-0400 UTC).
Tuesday 16 June 2026 - Special Primary US House CD 14 . Polling hours 7:00a-8:00p PDT (1400-0300 UTC).
Tuesday 4 August 2026 (presumably) - Special General Election US House CD 1 . Polling hours reportedly 7:00a-8:00p PDT (1400-0300 UTC).
Tuesday 18 August 2026 - (presumably) Special General Election US House CD 14 . Polling hours 7:00a-8:00p PDT (1400-0300 UTC).
Tuesday 3 November 2026 - General Election . Polling hours reportedly 7:00a-8:00p PST (1500-0400 UTC).

Senators:	2	(Electoral Classes 1 and 3)
Governor:	1
2020 Census:	39,576,757	(12.78% of 309,785,186)
2024, 2028 Electoral Votes:	54	(0.00% of 538)
2022-2030 Representatives:	52	(11.95% of 435)
Capital:	Sacramento

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California State and Local Government

California has a "Top-Two" primary system:

Regular Elections: All candidates, both party members and independents, participate in a non-partisan Primary. The top two vote getters, regardless of party affiliation, advance to the General Election.
Special Elections: All candidates, both party members and independents, participate in a non-partisan 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 Special General Election.

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,
Results from a media source,
Results from another media source.



U.S. Senate 6 year term. No Term Limit. 119^th 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

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
	Candidate list (2)

		Democratic			Gabriel Juarez • FEC S8CA00689
		Republican			Sarah Sun Liew • FEC S2CA00872

Governor 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 4-year terms, All Governors

Open		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
			Open Chair (no incumbent)
	Candidate list (2)

		Democratic			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.
		Republican			Steve Hilton

Lieutenant Governor 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 4-year terms

Open		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. ~~24 April 2023: Candidate for Governor in 2026.~~ 8 August 2025: Candidate for Treasurer in 2026. 2 June 2026: Received her party's nomination for Treasurer.
			Open Office (no incumbent)
	Candidate list (2)

		Democratic			Treasurer Fiona Ma
		Republican			former state Senator Gloria Romero

119^th U.S. House of Representatives 2-year term. Election Cycle 2026, 2028. No Term Limit. 119^th House
Partisan Composition (primary disposition): 8 Republican (7 on General Election ballot, 1 Open); 42 Democratic (40 on General Election ballot, 2 Open); 1 Independent (1 on General Election ballot); 1 Vacancy

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
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Republican			Member of Congress James Gallagher • FEC H6CA01285; 13 May 26; Tot $1,047,240; Dsb $567,654
		Democratic			state Senator Mike McGuire • FEC H6CA01269; 13 May 26; Tot $1,467,649; Dsb $1,250,452
	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. 10 June 2026: Sworn.

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.
	Candidate list (5)

		Republican	123,551	62.10%	Assemblymember James Gallagher • FEC H6CA01285; 13 May 26; Tot $1,047,240; Dsb $567,654
		Democratic	36,841	18.52%	Audrey Denney • FEC H6CA01251; 13 May 26; Tot $841,789; Dsb $747,306
		Democratic	34,319	17.25%	state Senator Mike McGuire • FEC H6CA01269; 13 May 26; Tot $1,467,649; Dsb $1,250,452
		Republican	2,423	1.22%	former Live Oak City Council Member J.R. "Jot" Thiara
		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 • First elected: 2012 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (3) - 120th Congress

		Republican			Timothy David "Tim" Geist • FEC H2CA01250; 13 May 26; Tot $15,580; Dsb $15,188
		Democratic			Member of Congress Jared W. Huffman • FEC H2CA06259; 13 May 26; Tot $868,510; Dsb $775,170
		Republican			Enterprise School Board Member Robin Littau • FEC H6CA02309

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".
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Democratic			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; 13 May 26; Tot $1,038,702; Dsb $1,221,178
		Republican			Nevada County Supervisor Robb Tucker • FEC H6CA03174; 13 May 26; Tot $227,060; Dsb $176,718

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
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Democratic			Eric Jones • FEC H6CA04222; 13 May 26; Tot $8,131,514; Dsb $3,850,961
		~~Republican~~			~~Citrus Heights Water District Board Member Raymond A. "Ray" Riehle - lost primary~~ • FEC H4CA06156; 13 May 26; Tot $112,696; Dsb $110,500
		Democratic			Member of Congress C. Michael "Mike" Thompson • FEC H8CA01109; 13 May 26; Tot $3,482,591; Dsb $2,954,652

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 5		Republican	Member of Congress Thomas "Tom" McClintock • First elected: 2008 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Democratic			Michael Masuda • FEC H6CA05377; 13 May 26; Tot $272,165; Dsb $224,651
		Republican			Member of Congress Thomas "Tom" McClintock • FEC H8CA04152; 13 May 26; Tot $819,918; Dsb $797,630

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 6		Democratic	Member of Congress Amerish "Ami" Bera • 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.
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		No Party Preference; (Republican)			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; 13 May 26; Tot $2,699,316; Dsb $1,094,667
		Democratic			former state Senator Richard Pan • FEC H6CA03158; 13 May 26; Tot $687,794; Dsb $569,763

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
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Democratic			Member of Congress Doris K. Matsui • FEC H6CA05195; 13 May 26; Tot $2,959,675; Dsb $1,874,568
		Democratic			Sacramento City Council Member Mai Vang • FEC H6CA07175; 13 May 26; Tot $813,611; Dsb $619,906

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 8		Democratic	Member of Congress John Raymond Garamendi • 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
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Democratic			Member of Congress John Raymond Garamendi • FEC H0CA10149; 13 May 26; Tot $441,195; Dsb $439,685
		Republican			Rudy Recile • FEC H2CA00153; 13 May 26; Tot $7,737; Dsb $7,351
	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 • First elected: 2018 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Democratic			Member of Congress Josh Harder • FEC H8CA10126; 13 May 26; Tot $3,714,506; Dsb $976,060
		Republican			John D. McBride • FEC H4CA09101; 13 May 26; Tot $24,193; Dsb $7,557

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 10		Democratic	Member of Congress Mark DeSaulnier • First elected: 2014 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Democratic			Member of Congress Mark DeSaulnier • FEC H0CA10073; 13 May 26; Tot $515,092; Dsb $516,173
		Republican			Jeffrey "Jeff" Frese • FEC H6CA10187
		~~Republican~~			~~Katherine Piccinini - lost primary~~ • FEC H4CA10109; 13 May 26; Tot $19,848; Dsb $14,025

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 ...."
			Open Seat (no incumbent)
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Democratic			San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan • FEC H6CA11268; 13 May 26; Tot $649,305; Dsb $577,288
		Democratic			state Senator Scott Wiener • FEC H8CA11116; 13 May 26; Tot $3,958,853; Dsb $2,675,276

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 12		Democratic	Member of Congress Lateefah Simon • First elected: 2024. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Democratic			Jamie Joyce • FEC H6CA12209; 13 May 26; Tot $14,016; Dsb $8,950
		Democratic			Member of Congress Lateefah Simon • FEC H4CA12154; 13 May 26; Tot $1,262,755; Dsb $861,270

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 13		Democratic	Member of Congress Adam C. Gray • First elected: 2024 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Democratic			Member of Congress Adam C. Gray • FEC H2CA13115; 13 May 26; Tot $3,588,015; Dsb $2,035,689
		Republican			former Stockton Mayor Kevin J. Lincoln, II • FEC H4CA09093; 13 May 26; Tot $1,477,254; Dsb $1,058,012

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 14 Vacant		Democratic	former Member of Congress Eric Michael Swalwell • First elected: 2012 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • Vacant Office - 21 November 2025: Candidate for Governor in 2026. "I'm running for Governor." 13 April 2026: Regarding allegations of sexual misconduct: "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.
			Open Seat (no incumbent)
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Democratic			Bay Area Rapid Transit Board Member Melissa Hernandez • FEC H6CA14163; 27 May 26; Tot $498,819; Dsb $439,485
		Democratic			state Senator Aisha Wahab • FEC H0CA15213; 27 May 26; Tot $500,963; Dsb $311,942

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 16 June 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.
	Candidate list (11)

		Democratic			Alisha Lokelani Cordes • FEC H6CA14247
		Democratic			Bay Area Rapid Transit Board Member Melissa Hernandez • FEC H6CA14163; 27 May 26; Tot $498,819; Dsb $439,485
		Republican			Wendy Fiona Huang • FEC H6CA14148; 27 May 26; Tot $33,673; Dsb $25,943
		Republican			Dena Marie Maldonado • FEC H6CA14213
		Democratic			Sheriene Ridenour • FEC H6CA14239; 27 May 26; Tot $37,345; Dsb $0
		Democratic			Rakhi Israni Singh
		Democratic			former Live Oak City Council Member Harsev J.R. "Jot" Thiara
		Democratic			state Senator Aisha Wahab • FEC H0CA15213; 27 May 26; Tot $500,963; Dsb $311,942
		Republican			Tom Wong
		Republican			Jack Wu
		No Party Preference			Victor Zevallos • FEC H6CA14254

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 15		Democratic	Member of Congress Kevin Mullin • First elected: 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Republican			Charles Hoelter • FEC H6CA15194
		Democratic			Member of Congress Kevin Mullin • FEC H2CA14162; 13 May 26; Tot $720,687; Dsb $568,916

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 16		Democratic	Member of Congress Sam T. Liccardo • First elected: 2024. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (3) - 120th Congress

		Republican			Kevin Johnson • FEC H6CA16150
		Democratic			Member of Congress Sam T. Liccardo • FEC H4CA16197; 13 May 26; Tot $3,278,888; Dsb $1,343,778
		Republican			Peter Sundin Soulé • FEC H6CA16176

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 17		Democratic	Member of Congress Rohit "Ro" Khanna • First elected: 2016 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Democratic			Member of Congress Rohit "Ro" Khanna • FEC H4CA12055; 13 May 26; Tot $12,643,779; Dsb $6,615,233
		Republican			Ritesh Tandon • FEC H0CA17193; 13 May 26; Tot $33,733; Dsb $26,645

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 18		Democratic	Member of Congress Zoe Lofgren • First elected: 1994 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Republican			Shane Lewis • FEC H6CA18172; 13 May 26; Tot $44,871; Dsb $39,793
		Democratic			Member of Congress Zoe Lofgren • FEC H4CA16049; 13 May 26; Tot $1,613,682; Dsb $1,237,078

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 19		Democratic	Member of Congress James Varni "Jimmy" Panetta • First elected: 2016 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Democratic			Member of Congress James Varni "Jimmy" Panetta • FEC H6CA20152; 13 May 26; Tot $2,440,228; Dsb $1,304,898
		Republican			Peter Coe Verbica • FEC H6CA19154; 13 May 26; Tot $68,844; Dsb $50,842

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 20		Republican	Member of Congress Vince Fong • 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
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Republican			Member of Congress Vince Fong • FEC H4CA20181; 13 May 26; Tot $1,592,260; Dsb $1,317,278
		Democratic			Sandra Van Scotter • FEC H6CA20228; 13 May 26; Tot $12,166; Dsb $9,765

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 21		Democratic	Member of Congress Jim Costa • First elected: 2004 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Democratic			Member of Congress Jim Costa • FEC H4CA20082; 13 May 26; Tot $1,161,499; Dsb $552,239
		Republican			Kyle Kirkland • FEC H6CA13199; 13 May 26; Tot $311,664; Dsb $258,682

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
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Republican			Member of Congress David G. Valadao • FEC H2CA20094; 13 May 26; Tot $4,233,413; Dsb $1,398,372
		Democratic			Visalia Unified School District Trustee Randy Villegas • FEC H6CA22190; 13 May 26; Tot $1,748,192; Dsb $1,411,156

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
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Democratic			Tessa Lynn Hodge • FEC H6CA23230; 13 May 26; Tot $65,986; Dsb $55,464
		Republican			Member of Congress Jay Obernolte • FEC H0CA08135; 13 May 26; Tot $1,199,459; Dsb $668,111

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 24		Democratic	Member of Congress Salud O. Carbajal • First elected: 2016 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Democratic			Member of Congress Salud O. Carbajal • FEC H6CA24303; 13 May 26; Tot $1,471,885; Dsb $809,951
		Republican			Robert Jeffrey "Bob" Smith • FEC H6CA24345; 13 May 26; Tot $182,372; Dsb $132,075

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 25		Democratic	Member of Congress Raul Ruiz • First elected: 2012 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Republican			Hemet City Council Member Joe Males • FEC H6CA25219; 13 May 26; Tot $885,538; Dsb $873,968
		Democratic			Member of Congress Raul Ruiz • FEC H2CA36439; 13 May 26; Tot $1,868,739; Dsb $1,137,267

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 ...."
			Open Seat (no incumbent)
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Republican			Samuel "Sam" Gallucci • FEC H6CA26241; 13 May 26; Tot $320,553; Dsb $297,294
		Democratic			state Assembly Member Jacqui V. Irwin • FEC H6CA26266; 13 May 26; Tot $707,694; Dsb $287,886

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 27		Democratic	Member of Congress George Whitesides • First elected: 2024. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Republican			Santa Clarita Council Member Jason Gibbs • FEC H6CA27306; 13 May 26; Tot $346,900; Dsb $154,920
		Democratic			Member of Congress George Whitesides • FEC H4CA27111; 13 May 26; Tot $3,536,154; Dsb $1,541,321

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 28		Democratic	Member of Congress Judy Chu • 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
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Democratic			Member of Congress Judy Chu • FEC H0CA32101; 13 May 26; Tot $859,302; Dsb $794,231
		Republican			former Arcadia Mayor April A. Verlato • FEC H4CA28127; 13 May 26; Tot $50; Dsb $7,490

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
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Democratic			Angélica Maria Dueñas • FEC H8CA29100; 13 May 26; Tot $29,617; Dsb $24,004
		Democratic			Member of Congress Luz Maria Rivas • FEC H4CA29141; 13 May 26; Tot $591,478; Dsb $491,886

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 30		Democratic	Member of Congress Laura Friedman • First elected: 2024. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Democratic			Member of Congress Laura Friedman • FEC H4CA30149; 13 May 26; Tot $749,342; Dsb $610,924
		Republican			Scott Alan Meyers • FEC H6CA30250; 13 May 26; Tot $57,869; Dsb $45,315

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 31		Democratic	Member of Congress Gilbert "Gil" Cisneros • First elected: 2024. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Republican			former Walnut Mayor Eric J. Ching • FEC H2CA39151; 13 May 26; Tot $67,387; Dsb $48,721
		Democratic			Member of Congress Gilbert "Gil" Cisneros • FEC H8CA39174; 13 May 26; Tot $565,877; Dsb $426,004

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 32		Democratic	Member of Congress Brad Sherman • First elected: 1996 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Democratic			Member of Congress Brad Sherman • FEC H6CA24113; 13 May 26; Tot $2,116,724; Dsb $1,805,207
		Republican			Larry Thompson • FEC H4CA32137; 13 May 26; Tot $19,781; Dsb $18,646

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 33		Democratic	Member of Congress Pete Aguilar • First elected: 2014 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Democratic			Member of Congress Pete Aguilar • FEC H2CA31125; 13 May 26; Tot $4,194,305; Dsb $3,503,428
		Republican			Stephanie M. Vargas • FEC H6CA33114

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
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Democratic			Member of Congress Jimmy Gomez • FEC H8CA34266; 13 May 26; Tot $1,075,257; Dsb $370,488
		Democratic			former Highland Park Neighborhood Council Member Angela Gonzales-Torres • FEC H6CA34286; 13 May 26; Tot $195,083; Dsb $157,860

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 35		Democratic	Member of Congress Norma J. Torres • First elected: 2014 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Republican			Mike Cargile • FEC H0CA35146; 13 May 26; Tot $4,495; Dsb $2,324
		Democratic			Member of Congress Norma J. Torres • FEC H4CA35031; 13 May 26; Tot $629,500; Dsb $544,667

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 36		Democratic	Member of Congress Ted W. Lieu • First elected: 2014 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Republican			Houston Brignano • FEC H6CA36208; 30 Jun 26; Tot $5,139; Dsb $4,338
		Democratic			Member of Congress Ted W. Lieu • FEC H4CA33119; 13 May 26; Tot $1,493,399; Dsb $1,211,263

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 37		Democratic	Member of Congress Sydney K. Kamlager-Dove • First elected: 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Democratic			Member of Congress Sydney K. Kamlager-Dove • FEC H2CA37304; 13 May 26; Tot $904,042; Dsb $632,438
		Democratic			Samantha Mota • FEC H6CA37339; 13 May 26; Tot $449; Dsb $1,243

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 38		Democratic	Member of Congress Linda T. Sánchez • 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.
			Open Seat (no incumbent)
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Republican			Pedro "Antonio" Casas • FEC H4CA31212
		Democratic			Los Angeles County Supervisor and former Member of Congress Hilda L. Solis • 27 August 2025: Filed for the election in 2025. • FEC H6CA38139; 13 May 26; Tot $936,855; Dsb $448,269

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 39		Democratic	Member of Congress Mark A. Takano • First elected: 2012 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Republican			City of Lake Elsinore Council Member Steve Manos • FEC H6CA39145
		Democratic			Member of Congress Mark A. Takano • FEC H2CA43245; 13 May 26; Tot $720,852; Dsb $911,988

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
			Incumbents running against one another
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Republican			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; 13 May 26; Tot $5,714,802; Dsb $3,619,919
		Republican			Member of Congress Young Kim • FEC H8CA39240; 13 May 26; Tot $8,207,461; Dsb $6,851,898

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.
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Republican			Mitchell Lee "Mitch" Clemmons • FEC H6CA41380 or H2CA38260 • FEC H2CA38260
		Democratic			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; 13 May 26; Tot $1,325,096; Dsb $1,092,529

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 42		Democratic	Member of Congress Robert Garcia • First elected: 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Republican			Brian J. Burley • FEC H0CA48172; 13 May 26; Tot $222,203; Dsb $204,405
		Democratic			Member of Congress Robert Garcia • FEC H2CA47188; 13 May 26; Tot $2,203,711; Dsb $1,467,658

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 43		Democratic	Member of Congress Maxine Waters • First elected: 1990 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Republican			Cristian Morales • FEC H6CA43188
		~~Democratic~~			~~former Carson City Clerk Myla Rahman - lost primary~~ • FEC H6CA43170; 13 May 26; Tot $15,495; Dsb $13,793
		Democratic			Member of Congress Maxine Waters • FEC H4CA23011; 13 May 26; Tot $734,764; Dsb $527,178

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 44		Democratic	Member of Congress Nanette Diaz Barragán • First elected: 2016 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Republican			Genevieve Angel • FEC H6CA44210; 13 May 26; Tot $12,812; Dsb $4,320
		Democratic			Member of Congress Nanette Diaz Barragán • FEC H6CA44103; 13 May 26; Tot $669,609; Dsb $1,064,461

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 45		Democratic	Member of Congress Derek Tran • First elected: 2024 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Democratic			Member of Congress Derek Tran • FEC H4CA45170; 13 May 26; Tot $4,200,766; Dsb $1,773,751
		Republican			former Cerritos Mayor Chuong V. Vo • FEC H6CA45191; 13 May 26; Tot $405,946; Dsb $224,137

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 46		Democratic	Member of Congress Jose Luis "Lou" Correa • First elected: 2016 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Democratic			Member of Congress Jose Luis "Lou" Correa • FEC H6CA46116; 13 May 26; Tot $1,071,269; Dsb $599,666
		Republican			David Pan • FEC H4CA46137; 13 May 26; Tot $72,726; Dsb $73,733

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 47		Democratic	Member of Congress Dave Min • First elected: 2024. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Republican			Jenny Rae Le Roux • FEC H6CA47114; 13 May 26; Tot $269,084; Dsb $117,139
		Democratic			Member of Congress Dave Min • FEC H4CA47085; 13 May 26; Tot $3,118,900; Dsb $1,470,265

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."
			Open Seat (no incumbent)
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Republican			San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond • FEC H6CA49128; 13 May 26; Tot $1,904,608; Dsb $814,987
		Democratic			San Diego Council Member Marni von Wilpert • FEC H6CA48310; 13 May 26; Tot $1,259,899; Dsb $967,039

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 49		Democratic	Member of Congress Mike Levin • First elected: 2018 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Republican			Armen Kurdian • FEC H6CA49169; 13 May 26; Tot $23,196; Dsb $15,779
		Democratic			Member of Congress Mike Levin • FEC H8CA49058; 13 May 26; Tot $2,893,833; Dsb $1,779,935

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 50		Democratic	Member of Congress Scott Peters • First elected: 2012 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Republican			Stephen Jay "Steve" Cohen • FEC H6CA50324
		Democratic			Member of Congress Scott Peters • FEC H2CA52089; 13 May 26; Tot $1,566,870; Dsb $1,185,108

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 51		Democratic	Member of Congress Sara Jacobs • First elected: 2020 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Republican			Ricardo Cabrera
		Democratic			Member of Congress Sara Jacobs • FEC H8CA49074; 13 May 26; Tot $1,561,377; Dsb $1,368,638

Incumbent - 119th Congress
CD 52		Democratic	Member of Congress Juan Carlos Vargas • First elected: 2012 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 120th Congress

		Republican			Jeffery "Jeff" Belle • FEC H6CA52163; 13 May 26; Tot $20,597; Dsb $20,038
		Democratic			Member of Congress Juan Carlos Vargas • FEC H2CA50026; 13 May 26; Tot $472,273; Dsb $466,926

Secretary of State 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 consecutive 4-year terms

		Democratic	Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber • 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
	Candidate list (2)

		Republican			Orange County Supervisor Donald P. "Don" Wagner
		Democratic			Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber

Controller 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 4-year terms

		Democratic	Controller Malia M. Cohen • 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
	Candidate list (2)

		Democratic			Controller Malia M. Cohen
		Republican			Herb W. Morgan • Unity Party

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.
			Open Office (no incumbent)
	Candidate list (2)

		Republican			Jennifer Hawks
		Democratic			Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis • ~~24 April 2023: Candidate for Governor in 2026.~~ 8 August 2025: Candidate for Treasurer in 2026.

Attorney General 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 4-year terms

		Democratic	Attorney General Rob Bonta • 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
	Candidate list (2)

		Democratic			Attorney General Rob Bonta
		Republican			Michael E. Gates

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.
			Open Office (no incumbent)
	Candidate list (2)

		Democratic			state Senator Ben Allen
		Democratic			former San Francisco Supervisor Jane Kim

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.
			Open Office (no incumbent)
	Candidate list (2)

		Nonpartisan; (Democratic)			San Diego School Board Member Richard Barrera
		Nonpartisan; (Republican)			Chino Valley Unified School Board Member Sonja Shaw
	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)

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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, 77 candidates
	• Republican: 8 incumbents, 61 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.
	• Constitution (affiliates)
	• Green (affiliates)
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Other Third Parties
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Independents
	• (blank): 2 incumbents
	• Independent: 1 incumbent
	• No Party Preference: 3 candidates
	• Nonpartisan: 2 candidates
Write-in/Scattered/otherwise not readily classifiable
	• Write-in
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

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When available, we post each candidate's FEC identification number, the date of their most recently filed Report of Receipts and Disbursements, their "Tot" [Total Receipts (contributions received or what came in: FEC Form 3, Line 16, Column B)] and their "Dsb" [Total Disbursements (expenditures or what was spent: FEC Form 3, Line 23, Column B)]. A link is provided to the Federal Election Commission's Summary Report for those who might wish to explore the details.

If a candidate raises or spends $5,000 or less, he or she is not subject to FEC reporting requirements.

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