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California 2026 election: who is running and how to vote

The races on the California ballot for Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026, with the official candidate list, how and when to vote, and official results after polls close.

By Funded Weekly editors · Updated · Official sources only
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Election Day

The California State Capitol in Sacramento, exterior
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Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026, the federal Election Day set by United States Code, Title 2, Section 7: Time of election (GovInfo, Government Publishing Office).

Polling hours: Pending verification Until we have checked them, use the official California election site below.

On the ballot in California

Illustration: outline of California and one square per seat, 52 United States House seats
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Candidate list verified

Other state and local offices are also on the ballot; see California official election site.

Source for every candidate below: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, names and party preference as listed on the certified list (certified Aug 27, 2026); California uses a top-two general election, so two candidates may share a party, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

Candidates are listed in alphabetical order of their names as printed on the official list, not in ballot order. Party labels appear only where the official list prints them, exactly as printed.

Governor

  • Steve HiltonRepublican
  • Xavier BecerraDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

House of Representatives

California has 52 seats (U.S. Census Bureau: 2020 Census apportionment results, Table 1); all are on the ballot.

U.S. House, District 1
  • James GallagherRepublican
  • Mike McGuireDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 2
  • Jared HuffmanDemocratic
  • Robin LittauRepublican

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 3
  • Ami BeraDemocratic
  • Robb TuckerRepublican

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 4
  • Eric JonesDemocratic
  • Mike ThompsonDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 5
  • Michael MasudaDemocratic
  • Tom McClintockRepublican

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 6
  • Kevin KileyNo Party Preference
  • Richard PanDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 7
  • Doris MatsuiDemocratic
  • Mai VangDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 8
  • John GaramendiDemocratic
  • Rudy RecileRepublican

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 9
  • John McBrideRepublican
  • Josh HarderDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 10
  • Jeff FreseRepublican
  • Mark DeSaulnierDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 11
  • Connie ChanDemocratic
  • Scott WienerDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 12
  • Jamie JoyceDemocratic
  • Lateefah SimonDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 13
  • Adam GrayDemocratic
  • Kevin LincolnRepublican

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 14
  • Aisha WahabDemocratic
  • Melissa HernandezDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 15
  • Charles HoelterRepublican
  • Kevin MullinDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 16
  • Peter Sundin SouléRepublican
  • Sam LiccardoDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 17
  • Ritesh TandonRepublican
  • Ro KhannaDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 18
  • Shane LewisRepublican
  • Zoe LofgrenDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 19
  • Jimmy PanettaDemocratic
  • Peter Coe VerbicaRepublican

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 20
  • Sandra Van ScotterDemocratic
  • Vince FongRepublican

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 21
  • Jim CostaDemocratic
  • Kyle KirklandRepublican

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 22
  • David G. ValadaoRepublican
  • Randy VillegasDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 23
  • Jay ObernolteRepublican
  • Tessa Lynn HodgeDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 24
  • Bob SmithRepublican
  • Salud CarbajalDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 25
  • Joe MalesRepublican
  • Raul RuizDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 26
  • Jacqui IrwinDemocratic
  • Sam GallucciRepublican

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 27
  • George WhitesidesDemocratic
  • Jason GibbsRepublican

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 28
  • April A. VerlatoRepublican
  • Judy ChuDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 29
  • Angélica María DueñasDemocratic
  • Luz Maria RivasDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 30
  • Laura FriedmanDemocratic
  • Scott Alan MeyersRepublican

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 31
  • Eric ChingRepublican
  • Gil CisnerosDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 32
  • Brad ShermanDemocratic
  • Larry ThompsonRepublican

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 33
  • Pete AguilarDemocratic
  • Stephanie M. VargasRepublican

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 34
  • Angela Gonzales-TorresDemocratic
  • Jimmy GomezDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 35
  • Mike CargileRepublican
  • Norma J. TorresDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 36
  • Houston BrignanoRepublican
  • Ted W. LieuDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 37
  • Samantha MotaDemocratic
  • Sydney Kamlager-DoveDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 38
  • Hilda SolisDemocratic
  • Pedro Antonio CasasRepublican

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 39
  • Mark TakanoDemocratic
  • Steve ManosRepublican

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 40
  • Ken CalvertRepublican
  • Young KimRepublican

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 41
  • Linda SánchezDemocratic
  • Mitch ClemmonsRepublican

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 42
  • Brian BurleyRepublican
  • Robert GarciaDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 43
  • Cristian MoralesRepublican
  • Maxine WatersDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 44
  • Genevieve AngelRepublican
  • Nanette Diaz BarraganDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 45
  • Chuong V. VoRepublican
  • Derek TranDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 46
  • David PanRepublican
  • Lou CorreaDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 47
  • Dave MinDemocratic
  • Jenny Rae Le RouxRepublican

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 48
  • Jim DesmondRepublican
  • Marni von WilpertDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 49
  • Armen KurdianRepublican
  • Mike LevinDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 50
  • Scott PetersDemocratic
  • Steve CohenRepublican

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 51
  • Ricardo CabreraRepublican
  • Sara JacobsDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

U.S. House, District 52
  • Jeff BelleRepublican
  • Juan VargasDemocratic

Source: California Secretary of State: Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, retrieved Nov 1, 2026, 3:13 PM ET.

Statewide ballot measures

None on the official list.

California 2026 election: how and when to vote

Illustration: three steps to vote in California: check your registration, find your polling place, cast your ballot
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California midterm election 2026 results

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No results yet. Polls close on Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026. After that, this section shows only officially counted votes from the state, each with its source and an "as of" time. We do not project winners or use polls.

Official results will be posted on: California official election site, checked Nov 1, 2026, 2:43 PM ET.

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