2026 United States House of Representatives elections in California
legislative
Election name2026 United States House of Representatives elections in California
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California
Next year2028
Seats for electionAll 52 California seats to the United States House of Representatives
Election dateNovember 3, 2026
Party 1Democratic Party (United States)
Last election 143
Party 2Republican Party (United States)
Last election 29

The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in California will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the 52 U.S. representatives from the State of California, one from each of the state's congressional districts. The elections will coincide with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The passage of Proposition 50 in 2025 significantly altered many districts. The primary elections will take place on June 2, 2026.[1]

Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2026
primary election — June 2, 2026
PartyVotesPercentageCandidatesAdvancing to generalSeats contesting
Democratic154
Republican96
No party preference32
Green1
Peace and Freedom2
Libertarian4
Total100.00289104

District 1

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 1st congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2026 California's 1st congressional district special election
Previous yearJun 2026
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 1
Next year2028
Before electionTBD

The seat is currently vacant, after the death of incumbent Republican Doug LaMalfa,[2] who was re-elected with 65.3% of the vote in 2024.[3] A special election using the current electoral boundaries will be held on June 2, 2026.

Candidates

Declared

Withdrawn

  • James Salegui (Democratic), financial advisor[8]
  • Kyle Wilson (Democratic), labor attorney (endorsed Denney)[9]

Declined

  • Kevin Kiley (No party preference), incumbent U.S. representative from the 3rd district (running in the 6th district)[10][11]

Fundraising

Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Audrey Denney (D)$703,432$514,589$188,843
Mike McGuire (D)$990,566$510,515$480,050
James Salegui (D)$8,824$3,516$5,307
Kyle Wilson (D)$4,322$3,326$989
Doug Lamalfa (R)$770,380$633,525$821,296
James Gallagher (R)$676,140$168,512$507,627
Source: Federal Election Commission[12]

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Audrey
Denney
(D)
James
Gallagher
(R)
Mike
McGuire
(D)
Angelita
Valles
(R)
Kyle
Wilson
(D)
Undecided
March 3, 2026Wilson withdraws from the race
David Binder Research (D)[13][A]February 24–28, 2026700 (LV)± 3.7%18%30%33%4%2%11%

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
Inside Elections[14]November 6, 2025
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]March 2, 2026
Race to the WH[17]May 6, 2026
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026
VoteHub[19]May 9, 2026

District 2

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 2nd congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 2
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 2
Next year2028
Before electionJared Huffman
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Jared Huffman, who was re-elected with 71.9% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • Gregory Burgess (No party preference), caregiver[20]
  • Tim Geist (Republican), former researcher[6]
  • Nicolette Hahn Niman (No party preference), cattle rancher[21]
  • Jared Huffman (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[8]
  • Robin Littau (Republican), Enterprise Elementary School Board trustee[22]
  • Paul Saulsbury (Republican), mental health professional[23]
  • Angelita Valles (Republican), former Victorville city councillor[24]
  • Rose P. Yee (Democratic), businesswoman and runner-up for the 1st district in 2024[6]

Withdrawn

  • Colby Smart (No party preference), deputy superintendent at the Humboldt County Office of Education[25]

Fundraising

Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Gregory Burgess (I)$25,033$17,281$7,752
Tim Geist (R)$11,159$11,049$110
Nicolette Hahn (I)$59,149$13,017$46,132
Jared Huffman (D)$698,456$637,496$1,045,603
Paul Saulsbury (R)$8,736$8,335$922
Colby Smart (I)$3,043$1,353$1,689
Rose Yee (D)$49,478$35,146$17,599
Source: Federal Election Commission[26]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026
VoteHub[19]May 9, 2026

District 3

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 3rd congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 3
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 3
Next year2028
Before electionKevin Kiley
Before partyIndependent (United States)

The incumbent is Independent Kevin Kiley, who was re-elected as a Republican with 55.5% of the vote in 2024 and continues to caucus with House Republicans.[3][28]

Candidates

Declared

  • Christopher Bennett (Democratic), tech strategist[29]
  • Ami Bera (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative from the 6th district[30]
  • Christine Bish (Republican), realtor, runner-up for the 6th district in 2020 and 2024 and candidate in 2022[31]
  • Lyndon "Pacey" Cervantes (Democratic), broadcaster[32]
  • Heidi Hall (Democratic), Nevada County supervisor (2017–present) and runner-up for the 1st district in 2014[33]
  • Laura Koscki (Republican), community representative[6]
  • Chris Richardson (Green), retired software engineer[6]
  • Robb Tucker (Republican), Nevada County supervisor (2025–present)[34]

Withdrawn

Declined

  • Lauren Babb Tomlinson (Democratic), public affairs chief for Planned Parenthood Mon Marte (running in the 6th district)[36][37]
  • Janine Bera (Democratic), healthcare executive and wife of U.S. representative Ami Bera[38]
  • Kevin Kiley (No party preference), incumbent U.S. representative (running in the 6th district)[39]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Christopher Bennett (D)$154,956$94,879$60,077
Ami Bera (D)$888,115$883,127$1,878,360
Christine Bish (R)$119,714$72,732$47,032
Pacey Cervantes (D)$44,743$42,142$2,601
Heidi Hall (D)$503,876$436,464$69,869
Robb Tucker (R)$70,730$26,374$44,356
Source: Federal Election Commission[40]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
Inside Elections[14]November 6, 2025
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]March 2, 2026
Race to the WH[17]January 6, 2026
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026
VoteHub[19]May 9, 2026

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Kevin
Kiley (R)
Heidi
Hall (D)
Undecided
Tulchin Research (D)[41][B][b]July 8–10, 2025400 (LV)± 4.9%47%45%8%

District 4

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 4th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 4
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 4
Next year2028
Before electionMike Thompson
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Mike Thompson, who was re-elected with 66.5% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • Sharon Brown (Republican), registered nurse[42]
  • Mandy Ghusar, (Republican), licensed vocational nurse[6]
  • Eric Jones (Democratic), venture capitalist[43]
  • Jimih Jones (Republican), parts manager[6]
  • John Mackenzie (Republican), registered nurse[6]
  • Ray Riehle (Republican), business owner[6]
  • Thomas M Roach (No party preference)[6]
  • Mike Thompson (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[44]
  • Chuck Uribe (Republican), teacher[6]

Declined

  • Kevin Kiley (No party preference), incumbent U.S. representative from the 3rd district (running in the 6th district)[45]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Sharon Brown (R)$7,000$5,165$1,835
Mandy Ghusar (R)$7,000$5,506$1,494
Eric Jones (D)$3,248,650[c]$1,795,199$1,453,451
Laurie John MacKenzie (R)$14,000$5,341$8,656
Ray Riehle (R)$108,631$104,448$4,723
Mike Thompson (D)$2,988,369$1,637,928$2,559,929
Chuck Uribe (R)$0$0$0
Source: Federal Election Commission[46]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026
VoteHub[19]May 9, 2026

District 5

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 5th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 5
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 5
Next year2028
Before electionTom McClintock
Before partyRepublican Party (United States)

The incumbent is Republican Tom McClintock, who was re-elected with 61.8% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • Michael Barkley (Democratic), attorney, perennial candidate, and runner-up for this district in 2022 and 2024[47]
  • Michael Masuda (Democratic), engineer[48]
  • Tom McClintock (Republican), incumbent U.S. representative[49]
  • Dan Stroud (Democratic), engineer and business owner[6]

Withdrawn

  • Paul Danbom (Democratic), farmer[50] (endorsed Masuda)[51]
  • Kevin Kiley (No party preference), incumbent U.S. representative from the 3rd district (running in the 6th district)[52]
  • Katelyn Sills (Democratic), farmer and software engineer[51]

Fundraising

Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Michael Barkley (D)$17,665$19,420$2,984
Paul Danbom (D)$20,030$20,030$0
Michael Masuda (D)$209,519$150,113$59,407
Tom McClintock (R)$726,368$752,178$122,395
Katelyn Sills (D)$15,965$15,965$0
Source: Federal Election Commission[53]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026
VoteHub[19]May 9, 2026

District 6

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 6th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 6
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 6
Next year2028
Before electionAmi Bera
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Ami Bera, who was re-elected with 57.6% of the vote in 2024.[3] Republican representative Kevin Kiley of the 3rd district switched his party affiliation to Independent before formally announcing his reelection campaign in the 6th District.[54]

Candidates

Declared

Declined

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Lauren Babb Tomlinson (D)$375,383$179,850$195,533
Martha Guerrero (D)$170,543$74,293$96,250
Thien Ho (D)$645,025$225,000$420,025
Kevin Kiley (I)$2,598,337$862,593$2,116,721
Richard Pan (D)$564,129$356,207$207,922
Michael Stansfield (R)$17,441$17,441$0
Tyler Vandenberg (D)$72,594$58,683$13,911
Source: Federal Election Commission[61]

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Lauren
Babb Tomlinson
(D)
Martha
Guerrero
(D)
Thien
Ho
(D)
Kevin
Kiley
(I)
Richard
Pan
(D)
Michael
Stansfield
(R)
Tyler
Vandenberg
(D)
Undecided
EMC Research (D)[62][C]May 3–6, 2026400 (LV)± 4.9%11%9%12%36%18%8%2%4%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Christine
Bish
(R)
Martha
Guerrero
(D)
Thien
Ho
(D)
Richard
Pan
(D)
Ray
Riehle
(R)
Lauren
Babb Tomlinson
(D)
Tyler
Vandenberg
(D)
Undecided
Normington, Petts & Associates (D)[63][D]February 16–19, 2026400 (LV)± 4.9%15%9%8%14%15%10%3%26%

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
Inside Elections[27]November 6, 2025
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]March 2, 2026
Race to the WH[17]November 30, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026
VoteHub[19]May 9, 2026

District 7

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 7th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 7
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 7
Next year2028
Before electionDoris Matsui
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Doris Matsui, who was re-elected with 66.8% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

Withdrawn

  • Erica Lee (Democratic), former state worker (endorsed Vang)[67]
  • Kathryn Ming (Republican), software engineer[68]

Declined

  • Kevin Kiley (Independent), incumbent U.S. representative from the 3rd district (running in the 6th district)[69]
  • Bobbie Singh-Allen, mayor of Elk Grove (2020–present) (endorsed Matsui)[70]

Fundraising

Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Doris Matsui (D)$1,343,150[d]$599,849$1,049,969
Robert Morin (D)$28,904$4,750$24,154
Enayat Nazhat (D)$0$0$0
Mai Vang (D)$598,232$283,052$315,179
Zachariah Wooden (R)$0$0$0
Source: Federal Election Commission[71]

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Doris
Matsui (D)
Robert
Morin (D)
Enayat
Nazhat (D)
Ralph
Nwobi (R)
Mai
Vang (D)
Zachariah
Wooden (R)
Undecided
Data for Progress (D)[72][E]May 1–5, 2026572 (LV)± 4.0%24%1%1%6%22%15%31%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Doris
Matsui (D)
Kathryn
Ming (R)
Robert
Morin (D)
Enayat
Nazhat (D)
Mai
Vang (D)
George
Yang (R)
Undecided
Upswing Research[73][E]March 17–23, 2026400 (LV)± 4.9%28%8%2%1%17%22%24%

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026
VoteHub[19]May 9, 2026

District 8

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 8th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 8
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 8
Next year2028
Before electionJohn Garamendi
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat John Garamendi, who was re-elected with 74.0% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • Nicolas Carjuzaa (Democratic), financial policy analyst[29]
  • John Garamendi (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[74]
  • Rudy Recile (Republican), businessman and runner-up for this district in 2022 and 2024[75]
  • Aaron Rowden (Democratic), public health policy analyst[29]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Nicolas Carjuzaa (D)$20,189$15,765$4,423
John Garamendi (D)$414,573$418,420$1,260,871
Hari Lamba (D)$14,402$14,402$0
Rudy Recile (R)$7,334$6,956$1,415
Aaron Rowden (D)$14,215$13,228$526
Source: Federal Election Commission[76]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026
VoteHub[19]May 9, 2026

District 9

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 9th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 9
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 9
Next year2028
Before electionJosh Harder
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Josh Harder, who was re-elected with 51.8% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • Josh Harder (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[49]
  • Khalid Jeffrey Jafri (Republican), engineer[6]
  • John McBride (Republican), athletic coach and candidate for this district in 2024[77]
  • Parminder "Happy" Singh (Republican), commercial real estate analyst[78]
  • Martin "Vmann" Veprauskas (Republican), retired navy manager[6]

Withdrawn

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Josh Harder (D)$3,123,922$857,073$3,955,682
John McBride (R)$6,663$5,310$1,383
Parminder Singh (R)$401$310$91
Source: Federal Election Commission[81]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
Inside Elections[14]November 6, 2025
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]February 5, 2026
Race to the WH[17]January 6, 2026
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 10

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 10th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 10
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 10
Next year2028
Before electionMark DeSaulnier
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Mark DeSaulnier, who was re-elected with 66.5% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[82]
  • Jeff Frese (Republican), business owner[6]
  • Angela Griffiths (Republican), chiropractor[6]
  • Joshua Hamilton (Democratic), community organizer[6]
  • Mitchell Maisler (Democratic), brewer[83]
  • Katherine Piccinni (Republican), property manager and runner-up for this district in 2024 and write-in candidate in 2022[84]
  • Bob Rowland (Democratic), commercial land broker[6]

Declined

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Mark DeSaulnier (D)$490,825$463,625$656,187
Angela Griffiths (R)$3,494$1,760$1,734
Joshua Hamilton (D)$6,451$0$6,451
Mitchell Maisler (D)$10,048$10,552$0
Katherine Piccinni (R)$16,683$12,384$6,381
Source: Federal Election Commission[87]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 11

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 11th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 11
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 11
Next year2028
Before electionNancy Pelosi
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Nancy Pelosi, who was re-elected with 81.0% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

Withdrawn

  • Daniel Wheeler (Democratic), lawyer and entrepreneur (endorsed Hurabiell)[96]

Declined

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
(D)$5,180,894[e]$4,972,236$208,657
(D)$458,767$302,161$156,606
(R)$59$16$43
(D)$44,997$34,968$10,029
(D)$5,247$5,247$0
(D)$3,521,924$897,695$2,624,228
Source: Federal Election Commission[102]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Saikat
Chakrabarti
(D)
Connie
Chan
(D)
David
Ganezer
(R)
Marie
Hurabiell
(D)
Scott
Wiener
(D)
OtherUndecided
EMC Research (D)[103][104][F]May 3–7, 2026542 (LV)21%22%38%19%
Lake Research Partners (D)[105][104][G]April 29 – May 3, 2026500 (LV)17%20%5%4%47%5%
Sextant Strategies & Research (D)[106][H]April 28 – May 3, 2026819 (LV)± 3.0%18%17%5%40%13%[f]7%
GQR (D)[107][I]April 8–14, 2026500 (LV)26%11%2%44%2%[g]15%
Data for Progress (D)[108][J]April 3–8, 2026537 (LV)± 4.0%28%13%7%5%33%3%[h]11%
Data for Progress (D)[109][J]March 3–12, 2026797 (LV)± 3.0%20%17%32%13%[f]18%
January 14–22, 2026806 (LV)16%17%37%14%[i]17%
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Saikat
Chakrabarti
(D)
Connie
Chan
(D)
David
Ganezer
(R)
Bruce
Lou
(R)
Christine
Pelosi
(D)
Nancy
Pelosi
(D)
Scott
Wiener
(D)
Undecided
EMC Research (D)[110][K]September 14–18, 2025500 (LV)± 4.4%13%11%11%9%53%2%
Beacon Research (D)[111][J]September 12–20, 2025600 (RV)± 3.9%29%11%46%14%
34%47%19%

District 12

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 12th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 12
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 12
Next year2028
Before electionLateefah Simon
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Lateefah Simon, who was elected with 65.4% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • Jamie Joyce (Democratic), nonprofit executive director[6]
  • Lateefah Simon (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[112]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Lateefah Simon (D)$1,192,086$765,383$712,357
Source: Federal Election Commission[113]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 13

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 13th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 13
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 13
Next year2028
Before electionAdam Gray
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Adam Gray, who flipped the district and was elected with 50.03% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • Daniel Garibay Rodriguez (Democratic), community organizer[114]
  • Adam Gray (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[114]
  • Vin Kruttiventi (Republican), business consultant and runner-up for the 14th district in 2024[115]
  • Kevin Lincoln (Republican), former mayor of Stockton (2021–2025) and runner-up for the 9th district in 2024[79] (previously ran in the 9th district)[77]

Withdrawn

  • Javier Lopez (Republican), mayor of Ceres (2020–present)[116]

Declined

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Adam Gray (D)$3,283,978$1,712,312$1,763,624
Vin Kruttiventi (R)$876,118[j]$857,880$24,037
Kevin Lincoln (R)$1,264,735$600,044$688,815
Daniel Garibay Rodriguez (D)$0$0$0
Source: Federal Election Commission[118]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
Inside Elections[27]November 6, 2025
The Cook Political Report[15]January 15, 2026
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]November 5, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 14

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 14th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2026 California's 14th congressional district special election#District 14
Previous yearAug 2026 (special)
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 14
Next year2028
Before electionTBD

This seat is vacant following the resignation of Democrat Eric Swalwell, who was re-elected with 67.8% of the vote in 2024.[3] He chose not to run for reelection, instead running as a frontrunner in the 2026 California gubernatorial election before suspending his campaign on April 12, 2026, following sexual assault allegations from multiple women.[119][120] Following calls from fellow members of Congress, Swalwell resigned from Congress on April 14, 2026.[121] The special general election will be held on August 18, 2026,[122] with the special primary election on June 16, 2026.[123]

The regular primary election will still be held on June 2, 2026. The regular general election will still be held on November 3, 2026.

Candidates

Declared

Withdrawn

  • Dena Maldonado (Republican), florist (remained on ballot)[132]
  • Abrar Qadir (Democratic), immigration attorney[133]

Declined

Fundraising

Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Carin Elam (D)$29,496$19,982$9,664
Melissa Hernandez (D)$234,373$95,213$139,160
Wendy Huang (R)$31,483$23,954$7,529
Rakhi Israni (D)$2,123,994$87,974$2,036,020
Matt Ortega (D)$26,036$17,457$8,578
Abrar Qadir (D)$26,938$26,224$0
Aisha Wahab (D)$251,588$22,243$229,345
Source: Federal Election Commission[136]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

Forum

2026 California's 14th congressional district blanket primary candidate forum
No.DateHostModeratorLinkDemocraticIndependentDemocraticDemocraticRepublicanDemocraticRepublicanDemocraticDemocratic
Key:
Participant  Absent  Not invited  Invited Withdrawn
Victor Aguilar Jr.Suzanne ChenaultCarin ElamMelissa HernandezWendy HuangRakhi IsraniDena MaldonadoMatt OrtegaAisha Wahab
1April 12, 2026Livermore Vine
Pleasanton Weekly
Jeremy Walsh
Gina Channell Wilcox
Pleasanton Weekly

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Victor
Aguilar Jr. (D)
Suzanne
Chenault (I)
Carin
Elam (D)
Melissa
Hernandez (D)
Wendy
Huang (R)
Dena
Maldonado (R)
Matt
Ortega (D)
Rakhi
Singh (D)
Aisha
Wahab (D)
Undecided
David Binder Research[137][L]April 1–4, 2026(LV)1%1%0%9%9%8%2%2%29%38%

District 15

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 15th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 15
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 15
Next year2028
Before electionKevin Mullin
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Kevin Mullin, who was re-elected with 73.1% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • Anthony Dang (Democratic), policy analyst[138][6]
  • Jim Garrity (No party preference), retired police inspector[6]
  • Charles Hoelter (Republican), retired training supervisor[6]
  • Mantosh Kumar (Democratic), former business executive and an independent strategic advisor[139]
  • Kevin Mullin (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[139]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Mantosh Kumar (D)$17,442$11,308$6,134
Kevin Mullin (D)$678,793$473,274$257,290
Source: Federal Election Commission[140]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 16

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 16th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 16
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 16
Next year2028
Before electionSam Liccardo
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Sam Liccardo, who was elected with 58.2% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • Kevin Johnson (Republican), law student[141]
  • Sam Liccardo (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[142]
  • Peter Sundin Soulé (Republican), investor[6]
  • Jotham Stein (No party preference), attorney[143]

Withdrawn

  • Peter Dixon (Democratic), cybersecurity executive and candidate for this district in 2024[144]

Fundraising

Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Peter Dixon (D)$0$1,038$0
Sam Liccardo (D)$3,192,170$1,245,170$2,037,392
Jotham Stein (I)$56,800$30,353$28,347
Source: Federal Election Commission[145]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 17

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 17th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 17
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 17
Next year2028
Before electionRo Khanna
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Ro Khanna, who was re-elected with 67.7% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • Ethan Agarwal (Democratic), tech entrepreneur[146]
  • Joe Dehn (Libertarian), chair of Santa Clara County Libertarian Party[6]
  • Mike Katz (Democratic), cybersecurity engineer[147]
  • Ro Khanna (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[148]
  • Jennie Ha Phan (Republican), retired accountant[149]
  • Ritesh Tandon (Republican), technology executive[150]

Declined

  • Eric Jones (Democratic), venture capitalist (running in the 4th district)[151]
  • Matt Mahan (Democratic), mayor of San Jose (2023–present) (running for governor)[151]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of April 21, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Ro Khanna (D)$11,408,066$5,998,646$5,409,420
Ritesh Tandon (R)$100$45$55
Source: Federal Election Commission[152]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 18

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 18th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 18
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 18
Next year2028
Before electionZoe Lofgren
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Zoe Lofgren, who was re-elected with 64.6% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • Luis Arreguín (Democratic), college professor[6]
  • Chris Demers (No party preference), sustainable technology director[6]
  • Shane Lewis (Republican), U.S. Marine veteran[153]
  • Zoe Lofgren (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[74]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Luis Arreguin (D)$18,369$15,793$8,494
Chris Demers (I)$88,368$40,376$47,992
Shane Lewis (R)$40,161$23,764$16,397
Zoe Lofgren (D)$1,505,749$1,165,143$580,358
Source: Federal Election Commission[154]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 19

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 19th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 19
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 19
Next year2028
Before electionJimmy Panetta
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Jimmy Panetta, who was re-elected with 69.3% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • Ana Luz Acevedo-Cabrera (No party preference), professor[6]
  • Thomas Coxe (No party preference), contractor[6]
  • Sean Dougherty (Democratic), software engineer and Green Party candidate for this district in 2024[6]
  • Tuka Gafari (Republican), businessman[6]
  • Lars Mapstead (Libertarian), businessman[155]
  • Jimmy Panetta (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[156]
  • Peter Verbica (Republican), financial planner[157]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Sean Dougherty (D)$108,168$104,873$5,315
Jimmy Panetta (D)$2,206,868$1,033,219$4,888,287
Peter Verbica (R)$62,529$45,496$17,033
Source: Federal Election Commission[158]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 20

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 20th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 20
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 20
Next year2028
Before electionVince Fong
Before partyRepublican Party (United States)

The incumbent is Republican Vince Fong, who was re-elected with 65.1% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • Ben Dewell (No party preference), Stallion Springs service board member[159]
  • Vince Fong (Republican), incumbent U.S. representative[160]
  • Jeremy Fox (No party preference), retired land surveyor[161]
  • Sandra Van Scotter (Democratic), disability community advocate[159]

Fundraising

Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Ben Dewell (I)$2,685$499$2,889
Vince Fong (R)$1,445,983$1,187,212$298,003
Kristina Roper (D)$107,428$22,728$84,700
Sandra Van Scotter (D)$8,201$7,753$448
Source: Federal Election Commission[162]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 21

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 21st congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 21
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 21
Next year2028
Before electionJim Costa
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Jim Costa, who was re-elected with 52.6% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • Jim Costa (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[163]
  • Eric Garcia (Democratic), U.S. Marine veteran[6][29]
  • Lourin Hubbard (Democratic), labor organizer and runner-up for the 22nd district in the 2022 special election[164]
  • Kyle Kirkland (Republican), casino owner and candidate for the 20th district in 2024[165]
  • Lance Kruse (No party preference), addictions counselor[6]
  • Lorenzo Rios (Republican), CEO of the Clovis Veterans Memorial District[163]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Jim Costa (D)$1,109,533$464,582$853,834
Eric Garcia (D)$593$593$0
Kyle Kirkland (R)$252,919$173,097$79,822
Lance Kruse (I)$1,900$1,740$160
Lorenzo Rios (R)$385,587$299,489$86,098
Source: Federal Election Commission[166]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 12, 2026
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]November 5, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 22

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 22nd congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 22
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 22
Next year2028
Before electionDavid Valadao
Before partyRepublican Party (United States)

The incumbent is Republican David Valadao, who was re-elected with 53.4% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Jasmeet Bains (D)$1,111,524$410,992$700,532
David Valadao (R)$4,150,872$1,316,147$2,880,261
Randy Villegas (D)$1,327,199$608,219$718,980
Source: Federal Election Commission[170]

Polling

Primary election

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Jasmeet
Bains
(D)
David
Valadao
(R)
Randy
Villegas
(D)
Undecided
Data for Progress (D)[171][M]May 1–6, 2026517 (LV)± 4.0%21%44%25%10%

General election

David Valadao vs. Jasmeet Bains

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
David
Valadao (R)
Jasmeet
Bains (D)
Undecided
style="text-align:left;|Public Policy Polling (D)[172][N]August 6–8, 2025547 (V)± 4.2%42%42%17%

David Valadao vs. generic Democrat

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
David
Valadao (R)
Generic
Democrat
Undecided
style="text-align:left;|Public Policy Polling (D)[172][N]August 6–8, 2025547 (V)± 4.2%37%43%16%

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
Inside Elections[27]November 6, 2025
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]November 5, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 23

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 23rd congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 23
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 23
Next year2028
Before electionJay Obernolte
Before partyRepublican Party (United States)

The incumbent is Republican Jay Obernolte, who was re-elected with 60.1% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • Tessa Lynn Hodge (Democratic), clinical social worker[173]
  • Karen Leigh Matthews (No party preference), radiologist[174]
  • Karsten Scott Nicholson (Democratic)[6]
  • Jay Obernolte (Republican), incumbent U.S. representative[175]
  • Eli C. Owens (No party preference)[6]
  • Charles Patrick Wallis (Democratic), software developer[176]

Withdrawn

  • Paul Chakalian (Democratic), distillery owner[177]

Fundraising

Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Tessa Hodge (D)$55,427$49,663$5,763
Karen Matthews (NPP)$141,100[k]$96,655$44,446
Jay Obernolte (R)$1,072,301$615,488$1,454,653
Eli Owens (NPP)$0$0$0
Charles Wallace (D)$37,737$25,491$12,246
Source: Federal Election Commission[178]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 24

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 24th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 24
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 24
Next year2028
Before electionSalud Carbajal
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Salud Carbajal, who was re-elected with 62.7% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Sarah Bacon (D)$17,089$14,450$2,639
Salud Carbajal (D)$1,395,720$708,638$3,330,951
Robert Smith (R)$164,413$108,313$56,100
Source: Federal Election Commission[183]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 25

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 25th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 25
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 25
Next year2028
Before electionRaul Ruiz
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Raul Ruiz, who was re-elected with 56.3% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • Ron Huffman (Republican), retired electrical worker[184]
  • Joe Males (Republican), Hemet city councilor[185]
  • Raul Ruiz (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[186]
  • Ceci Truman (Republican), businesswoman and candidate for this district in 2022 and 2024[187]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Joe Males (R)$841,992$790,124$51,869
Raul Ruiz (D)$1,744,406$1,045,818$2,401,328
Ceci Truman (R)$283,892$272,751$13,749
Source: Federal Election Commission[188]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]January 15, 2026
Inside Elections[27]March 12, 2026
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]February 5, 2026
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 26

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 26th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 26
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 26
Next year2028
Before electionJulia Brownley
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Julia Brownley, who was re-elected with 56.1% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • Chris Espinosa (Democratic), former staffer for then–U.S. Representative Raúl Grijalva[189]
  • Sam Gallucci (Republican), pastor[190]
  • Liam Hernandez (Democratic), businessman[191]
  • Jacqui Irwin (Democratic), state assemblymember from the 42nd district (2014–present)[192]
  • Sonia Kacker (Democratic), physician[193]
  • Michael Koslow (Republican), healthcare investigator and runner-up for this district in 2024[194]
  • Daniel Miller (Republican), businessman[6]
  • Sasan Samadzadeh (Democratic), construction inspector[6]
  • William Scott (Republican), systems engineer[195]

Declined

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Chris Espinosa (D)$67,952$24,003$43,949
Samuel Gallucci (R)$234,370$206,719$27,651
Jacqui Irwin (D)$556,553$59,577$496,976
Sonia Kacker (D)$65,998$21,841$44,157
Michael Koslow (R)$65,589$66,983$9,917
William Scott (R)$16,306$1,740$14,566
Source: Federal Election Commission[199]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 27

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 27th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 27
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 27
Next year2028
Before electionGeorge Whitesides
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat George Whitesides, who flipped the district and was elected with 51.3% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

Fundraising

Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Jason Gibbs (R)$343,899$112,917$230,983
David Neidhart (R)$518$268$250
Caleb Norwood (D)$350$0$350
George Whitesides (D)$3,388,652$1,220,667$2,494,719
Source: Federal Election Commission[203]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
Inside Elections[14]November 6, 2025
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]February 5, 2026
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 28

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 28th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 28
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 28
Next year2028
Before electionJudy Chu
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Judy Chu, who was re-elected with 64.9% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • Judy Chu (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[204]
  • Peter Roybal (Democratic), businessman[6]
  • April Verlato (Republican), former Arcadia city councilor (2016–2024) and runner-up for this district in 2024[205]

Withdrawn

  • Robert Thomas Gonzalez (Democratic), retail worker[206]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Judy Chu (D)$823,738$750,914$3,674,829
April Verlato (R)$50$7,475$413
Source: Federal Election Commission[207]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 29

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 29th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 29
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 29
Next year2028
Before electionLuz Rivas
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Luz Rivas, who was elected with 69.8% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • Angélica María Dueñas (Democratic), community organizer and candidate for this district in 2020, 2022, and 2024[6]
  • Rudy Melendez (Republican), organized labor advocate[6]
  • Luz Rivas (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[208]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Angélica María Dueñas (D)$13,263$2,053$11,113
Luz Rivas (D)$553,732$383,627$434,368
Source: Federal Election Commission[209]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 30

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 30th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 30
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 30
Next year2028
Before electionLaura Friedman
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Laura Friedman, who was elected with 68.4% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • John Armenian (No party preference), aerospace entrepreneur[6]
  • Dennis Feitosa (Republican), YouTube content creator[210]
  • Laura Friedman (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[211]
  • Pini Herman (Democratic), businessman[212]
  • Joel Lava (Democratic), activist[213]
  • Scott A. Meyers (Republican), attorney[214]
  • Cameron Tennyson (Democratic), movie studio clerk[215]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
John Armenian (I)$68,593$42,441$26,151
Dennis Feitosa (R)$6,058$1,048$5,009
Laura Friedman (D)$640,451$537,191$400,008
Lester Herman (D)$28,505$29,036$204
Joel Lava (D)$1,780$1,272$508
Scott Meyers (R)$33,320$24,474$8,846
Cameron Tennyson (D)$3,665$3,154$511
Source: Federal Election Commission[216]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 31

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 31st congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 31
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 31
Next year2028
Before electionGil Cisneros
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Gil Cisneros, who was elected with 59.7% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Eric Ching (R)$67,137$37,933$69,445
Gil Cisneros (D)$491,888$381,064$150,900
Source: Federal Election Commission[220]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 32

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 32nd congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 32
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 32
Next year2028
Before electionBrad Sherman
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Brad Sherman, who was re-elected with 66.2% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

Withdrawn

  • Jake Rakov (Democratic), communications consultant and former deputy communications director for incumbent Brad Sherman[229]

Fundraising

Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.

Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Chris Ahuja (D)[l]$40,886$19,259$4,269
Dory Benami (D)$53,272$31,048$22,224
Jake Levine (D)$2,348,148$1,582,588$765,560
Jake Rakov (D)$583,940$583,940$0
Josh Sautter (D)[m]$31,028$370$24,990
Brad Sherman (D)$1,749,552$843,616$4,827,881
Larry Thompson (R)$15,251$14,278$972
Anna Wilding (D)$13,356$12,782$773
Marena Lin (D)$21,668$15,043$9,096
Source: Federal Election Commission[230]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 33

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 33rd congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 33
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 33
Next year2028
Before electionPete Aguilar
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Pete Aguilar, who was re-elected with 58.8% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • Pete Aguilar (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[231]
  • Antonis P. Christodoulou (Democratic), law clerk[6]
  • Tom Herman (Republican), pastor[6]
  • Ernest "Ernie" Richter (Republican), retired mechanic[6]
  • Ling Ling Shi (No party preference), author[6]
  • Stephanie Vargas (Republican)[232]
  • Eugene Weems (Republican)[6]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Pete Aguilar (D)$3,895,131$3,190,350$3,353,853
Antonis Christodoulou (D)$4,705$2,013$2,692
Ernest Richter (R)$21,083$20,631$452
Eugene Weems (R)$32,155$32,155$0
Source: Federal Election Commission[233]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 34

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 34th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 34
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 34
Next year2028
Before electionJimmy Gomez
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Jimmy Gomez, who was re-elected with 55.6% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

Declined

  • David Kim, former MacArthur Park neighborhood council board member (2020–2023) and runner-up for this seat in 2020, 2022, and 2024 (endorsed Gonzales-Torres)[236]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Loren Colin (I)$8,939$3,563$5,376
Arthur Dixon (D)$16,991$4,500$12,491
Jimmy Gomez (D)$1,045,419$306,109$828,069
Angela Gonzales-Torres (D)$165,903$144,901$21,001
Rob Lucero (D)$176,064$136,126$40,709
Source: Federal Election Commission[239]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 35

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 35th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 35
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 35
Next year2028
Before electionNorma Torres
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Norma Torres, who was re-elected with 58.4% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • Mike Cargile (Republican), independent filmmaker and runner-up for this district in 2020, 2022, and 2024[240]
  • Norma Torres (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[241]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Mike Cargile (R)$4,145$2,066$2,550
Norma Torres (D)$552,613$475,042$380,885
Source: Federal Election Commission[242]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 36

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 36th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 36
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 36
Next year2028
Before electionTed Lieu
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Ted Lieu, who was re-elected with 68.7% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • Claire Ragge Anderson (No party preference), business owner[6]
  • Houston Brignano (Republican), technology executive[243]
  • Rustin Knudtson (Democratic), data engineer[244]
  • Ted Lieu (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[245]
  • Frederick Reardon (Democratic), business development manager[6]
  • Marianne Shamma (Democratic), community advocate[246]
  • Melissa Toomim (Republican), investigative journalist and runner-up for this district in 2024[247]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Rustin Knudtson (D)$500$0$500
Ted Lieu (D)$1,384,612$1,006,065$1,053,554
Claire Ragge Anderson (I)$22,100$19,102$5,472
Marianne Shamma (D)$3,684$2,404$1,280
Leah Toomim (R)$30,613$29,722$5,504
Source: Federal Election Commission[248]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 37

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 37th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 37
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 37
Next year2028
Before electionSydney Kamlager-Dove
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Sydney Kamlager-Dove, who was re-elected with 78.3% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • Ryan Duckett (Democratic), city commissioner[6]
  • Baltazar Fedalizo (Republican), lobbyist[249]
  • Elizabeth Fenner (Democratic), community advocate[250]
  • Steven Hill (No party preference), retired peace officer[6]
  • Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[251]
  • Todd Lombardo (Democratic), business owner[29]
  • Samantha Mota (Democratic), community activist[252]
  • John Thompson Parker (Peace and Freedom), social justice advocate[6]
  • Juan Rey (No party preference), metro train mechanic[6]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D)$621,066$503,814$179,250
Todd Lombardo (D)$88,599$72,241$16,064
Source: Federal Election Commission[253]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 38

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 38th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 38
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 38
Next year2028
Before electionLinda Sánchez
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Linda Sánchez, who was re-elected with 59.8% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

Declined

  • Linda Sánchez (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative (running in the 41st district, endorsed Monica Sánchez)[258][256]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Erik Lutz (D)$0$0$0
Monica Sanchez (D)$134,141$120,039$14,102
Hilda Solis (D)$740,679$151,115$589,564
Source: Federal Election Commission[259]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 39

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 39th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 39
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 39
Next year2028
Before electionMark Takano
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Mark Takano, who was re-elected with 56.7% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Mark Takano (D)$649,293$830,018$88,445
Source: Federal Election Commission[262]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 40

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 40th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 40
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 40
Next year2028
Before electionYoung Kim
Before partyRepublican Party (United States)

The incumbent is Republican Young Kim, who was re-elected with 55.3% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

Withdrawn

Declined

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Ken Calvert (R)$5,245,240$1,771,154$3,736,222
Claude Manuel Keissieh (D)$34,100$34,090$1
Joe Kerr (D)$222,568$205,490$17,078
Young Kim (R)$7,650,305$3,601,336$5,786,467
Nina Linh (NPP)$267,232$158,044$109,187
Lisa Ramirez (D)$391,850$329,261$62,589
Esther Kim Varet (D)$2,741,343[o]$1,591,411$1,149,932
Source: Federal Election Commission[278]

Polling

Primary election

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Ken
Calvert
(R)
Joe
Kerr
(D)
Young
Kim
(R)
Esther
Kim Varet
(D)
Lisa
Ramirez
(D)
OtherUndecided
Tulchin Research (D)[279][O]April 30 – May 4, 2026500 (LV)± 4.4%24%4%22%20%6%1%[p]23%
Public Opinion Strategies (R)[280][P]January 24–27, 2026400 (LV)± 4.9%22%22%23%14%19%

General election

Ken Calvert vs. Esther Kim Varet
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Ken
Calvert (R)
Esther
Kim Varet (D)
Undecided
Tulchin Research (D)[281][O]January 14–19, 2026800 (LV)± 3.5%44%44%12%
Young Kim vs. Esther Kim Varet
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Young
Kim (R)
Esther
Kim Varet (D)
Undecided
Tulchin Research (D)[281][O]January 14–19, 2026800 (LV)± 3.5%44%43%13%

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
Inside Elections[14]November 6, 2025
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]November 5, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 41

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 41st congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 49
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 49
Next year2028
Before electionKen Calvert
Before partyRepublican Party (United States)

The incumbent is Republican Ken Calvert, who was re-elected with 51.7% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

Withdrawn

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Mitch Clemmons (R)$0$0$0
Hector De La Torre (D)$501,687$68,493$433,194
Linda Sánchez (D)$1,201,619$905,764$721,643
Shonique Williams (D)$62,636$36,795$18,827
Source: Federal Election Commission[291]

Prediction

SourceRankingAs of
Inside Elections[14]November 6, 2025
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]November 5, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 42

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 42nd congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 42
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 42
Next year2028
Before electionRobert Garcia
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Robert Garcia, who was re-elected with 68.1% of the vote in 2024.[3][6]

Candidates

Declared

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Noah Blom (R)$100,597$5,683$94,914
Brian Burley (R)$161,381$109,455$57,703
Robert Garcia (D)$1,968,851$1,032,105$1,349,174
Larisa Vermeulen (I)$0$10,959$0
Source: Federal Election Commission[294]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 43

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 43rd congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 43
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 43
Next year2028
Before electionMaxine Waters
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Maxine Waters, who was re-elected with 75.1% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • Cristian Morales (Republican), manufacturing executive[295]
  • Myla Rahman (Democratic), nonprofit executive[296]
  • David Sedlik (Democratic), aerospace sales engineer[226]
  • Maxine Waters (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[74]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Myla Rahman (D)$14,540$9,173$5,367
Maxine Waters (D)$607,583$419,652$304,388
Source: Federal Election Commission[297]

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 44

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 44th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 44
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 44
Next year2028
Before electionNanette Barragán
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Nanette Barragán, who was re-elected with 71.4% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Genevieve Angel (R)$10,305$2,537$7,768
Nanette Barragán (D)$637,718$949,455$1,169,817
Source: Federal Election Commission[300]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 45

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 45th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 45
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 45
Next year2028
Before electionDerek Tran
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Derek Tran, who flipped the district and was elected with 50.1% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

Declined

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Mark Leonard (R)$25,940$5,988$19,953
Chi Charlie Nguyen (R)$453,425$56,186$397,239
Derek Tran (D)$3,860,528$1,550,093$2,637,758
Chuong Vo (R)$321,894$95,456$226,439
Tom Vo (R)$534,315[q]$453,726$80,589
Amy West (R)$52,983$25,183$27,800
Source: Federal Election Commission[307]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
Inside Elections[27]November 6, 2025
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]November 5, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 46

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 46th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 46
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 46
Next year2028
Before electionLou Correa
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Lou Correa, who was re-elected with 63.4% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • Francisco Bahena (Democratic), military veteran[308]
  • Lou Correa (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[309]
  • Christian Mendez (Democratic), data analyst[29]
  • David Pan (Republican), college professor and runner-up for this district in 2024[310]
  • Armando "Mando" Perez-Serrato (Democratic)[6]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Lou Correa (D)$1,010,086$481,536$2,395,912
Christian Mendez (D)$1,828$1,828$0
David Pan (R)$66,956$65,757$4,078
Source: Federal Election Commission[311]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 47

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 47th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 47
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 47
Next year2028
Before electionDave Min
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Dave Min, who was elected with 51.4% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • Bill Brough (Republican), former state assemblyman from the 73rd district (2014–2020)[312]
  • Christopher J. Gonzales (Republican), attorney, runner-up for in 2022[254]
  • Jenny Le Roux (Republican), entrepreneur and candidate for governor in 2022[313]
  • Michael Maxsenti (Republican), communications consultant[314]
  • Dave Min (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[315]
  • Hunter Garcia Miranda (Democratic), attorney[315]
  • Jesus Patino (No party preference), process engineer[6]
  • Derrick M. Reid (Libertarian), military geopolitical commentator[6]
  • Eric J. Troutman (No party preference), attorney[316]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Bill Brough (R)$6,271$5,506$765
Christopher Gonzales (R)$5,351$5,351$0
Jenny Le Roux (R)$207,241[r]$6,500$200,740
Michael Maxsenti (R)$153,918[s]$144,297$8,757
Dave Min (D)$2,959,162$1,086,234$2,045,994
Hunter Miranda (D)$20,061$18,824$1,237
Derrick Reid (L)$0$0$0
Eric Troutman (NPP)$240,568[t]$167,238$73,330
Source: Federal Election Commission[317]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
Inside Elections[27]March 12, 2026
The Cook Political Report[15]January 15, 2026
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]February 5, 2026
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 48

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 48th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 48
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 48
Next year2028
Before electionDarrell Issa
Before partyRepublican Party (United States)

The incumbent is Republican Darrell Issa, who was re-elected with 59.3% of the vote in 2024.[3] On March 6, 2026, Issa announced he would not run for re-election.

Candidates

Declared

Withdrawn

Declined

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Ammar Campa-Najjar (D)$1,100,271$643,966$456,365
Abel Chavez (D)$289,812$271,818$17,995
Stephen Clemmons (D)$0$0$0
Corinna Contreras (D)$23,539$21,495$2,045
Jim Desmond (R)$1,658,041$593,685$1,064,356
Ferguson Porter (D)[v]$63,492$40,954$22,537
Brandon Riker (D)$1,907,004[w]$817,190$1,089,814
Mike Schaefer (D)$0$0$0
Marni von Wilpert (D)$1,040,712$494,914$545,798
Source: Federal Election Commission[334]

Polling

Primary election

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Ammar
Campa-Najjar
(D)
Abel
Chavez
(D)
Corinna
Contreras
(D)
Jim
Desmond
(R)
Darrell
Issa
(R)
Kevin Patrick
O'Neil
(R)
Brandon
Riker
(D)
Mike
Schaefer
(D)
Marni
von Wilpert
(D)
OtherUndecided
SurveyUSA[335][Q]May 8–14, 2026507 (LV)± 6.0%9%4%3%29%10%6%3%9%4%[x]25%
Tulchin Research (D)[336][R]April 27–30, 2026600 (LV)± 4.0%13%27%9%8%16%7%20%
SurveyUSA[337][Q]April 14–19, 2026500 (LV)± 6.4%12%3%4%25%13%4%6%6%4%[y]23%
March 6, 2026Issa withdraws from the race
Tulchin Research (D)[336][R]February 16–22, 2026600 (LV)± 4.0%14%41%5%7%8%25%
Public Policy Polling (D)[338][S]February 16–17, 2026727 (RV)± 3.6%18%40%8%7%27%
Blueprint Polling (D)[339][T]February 2–4, 2026560 (LV)± 4.1%19%3%5%44%7%6%6%[z]10%
21%44%8%9%18%

General election

Darrell Issa vs. Ammar Campa-Najjar
Poll sourceDate(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Darrell
Issa (R)
Ammar
Campa-Najjar (D)
Undecided
Blueprint Polling (D)[340][T]October 25–26, 2025517 (LV)± 4.3%40%43%17%

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
Inside Elections[27]December 5, 2025
The Cook Political Report[15]March 12, 2026
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]March 11, 2026
Race to the WH[17]April 28, 2026
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 49

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 49th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 49
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 49
Next year2028
Before electionMike Levin
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Mike Levin, who was re-elected with 52.2% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

Withdrawn

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Armen Kurdian (R)$1,705$779$927
Mike Levin (D)$2,759,369$1,619,110$1,409,996
Star Parker (R)$359,430$253,399$106,031
Source: Federal Election Commission[345]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
Inside Elections[14]November 6, 2025
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]February 5, 2026
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 50

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 50th congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 50
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 50
Next year2028
Before electionScott Peters
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Scott Peters, who was re-elected with 64.3% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • Tim Hatim Arnous (Democratic), entrepreneur[346]
  • Stephen Cohen (Republican), former news director of KUSI-TV[347]
  • Lucinda KWH Jahn (No party preference), event technician supervisor[6]
  • Aishwarya Mitra (Democratic), chemical engineer[346]
  • Scott Peters (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[348]
  • Joe Shea (Libertarian), retired math teacher[6]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Hatim Arnous (D)$0$0$0
Scott Peters (D)$1,026,346$696,612$2,480,254
Source: Federal Election Commission[349]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 51

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 51st congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 51
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 51
Next year2028
Before electionSara Jacobs
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Sara Jacobs, who was re-elected with 60.7% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • Ricardo Cabrera (Republican), business owner[6]
  • Stan Caplan (Democratic), business owner[6]
  • David W. Engel (Democratic), civil engineer[6]
  • Sara Jacobs (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[350]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Sara Jacobs (D)$1,519,809$1,296,602$300,578
Source: Federal Election Commission[351]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

District 52

U.S. Representative
presidential
Election name2026 California's 52nd congressional district election
CountryCalifornia
Ongoingyes
Previous election2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 52
Previous year2024
Next election2028 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 52
Next year2028
Before electionJuan Vargas
Before partyDemocratic Party (United States)

The incumbent is Democrat Juan Vargas, who was re-elected with 66.3% of the vote in 2024.[3]

Candidates

Declared

  • Jeff Belle (Republican), business owner[352]
  • Deborah Calhoun Rhodes (Democratic), business owner[6]
  • Juan Vargas (Democratic), incumbent U.S. representative[353]

Disqualified

  • Frances Motiwalla (Democratic), community organizer[354]

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026
CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand
Jeff Belle (R)$275$35$40
Juan Vargas (D)$334,722$392,157$33,405
Source: Federal Election Commission[355]

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report[15]November 5, 2025
Inside Elections[27]March 7, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball[16]July 15, 2025
Race to the WH[17]September 26, 2025
The Economist[18]May 6, 2026

Notes

  1. ^ Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear
  2. ^ Poll conducted before the passage of Proposition 50
  3. ^ $364,133 of this total was self-funded by Jones.
  4. ^ $15,100 of this total was self-funded by Matsui.
  5. ^ $4,821,000 of this total was self-funded by Chakrabarti.
  6. ^ "Another candidate" with 13%
  7. ^ Omed Hamid (D) with 2%
  8. ^ Gregory M. Haynes (D) with 2%; Jingchao Xiong (R) with 1%
  9. ^ "Another candidate" with 14%
  10. ^ 574,560 of this total was self-funded by Kruttiventi.
  11. ^ 20,000 of this total was self-funded by Matthews.
  12. ^ As last reported on March 31, 2026
  13. ^ As last reported on March 31, 2026
  14. ^ This district was numbered as the 39th district prior to the 2020 redistricting cycle.
  15. ^ $592,000 of this total was self-funded by Kim-Varet.
  16. ^ Nina Linh (I) with 1%; Claude Manuel Keissieh (D) with 0%
  17. ^ 500,000 of this total was self-funded by Vo.
  18. ^ 150,000 of this total was self-funded by Le Roux.
  19. ^ 95,000 of this total was self-funded by Maxsenti.
  20. ^ 160,000 of this total was self-funded by Troutman.
  21. ^ This district was numbered as the 50th district prior to the 2020 redistricting cycle.
  22. ^ As last reported on September 30, 2025
  23. ^ 856,383 of this total was self-funded by Riker.
  24. ^ Eric Shaw (D) with 2%; Ferguson Porter (D) and Luis F. Reyna (I) with 1%; Stephen Clemons (D) with 0%
  25. ^ Eric Shaw (D) with 2%; Stephen Clemons (D) and Ferguson Porter (D) with 1%; Luis F. Reyna (I) with 0%
  26. ^ "Someone else" with 6%

Partisan and media clients

  1. ^ Poll sponsored by McGuire's campaign
  2. ^ Poll sponsored by Hall's campaign
  3. ^ Poll sponsored by the Voter Protection Project, a group that supports Democrats
  4. ^ Poll sponsored by Babb Tomlinson's campaign
  5. ^ Poll sponsored by Vang's campaign
  6. ^ Poll sponsored by Families for an Affordable San Francisco PAC, which supports Wiener
  7. ^ Poll sponsored by Chan's campaign
  8. ^ Poll sponsored by the San Francisco Chronicle
  9. ^ Poll commissioned by Public First Action, which supports Wiener
  10. ^ Poll sponsored by Chakrabarti's campaign
  11. ^ Poll sponsored by Wiener's campaign
  12. ^ Poll sponsored by the Working Families Party
  13. ^ Poll sponsored by the Working Families Party, which supports Villegas
  14. ^ Poll commissioned by ASPIRE PAC & the SEIU, both of whom have endorsed Bains
  15. ^ Poll sponsored by Kim Varet's campaign
  16. ^ Poll sponsored by Kim's campaign
  17. ^ Poll sponsored by KGTV and The San Diego Union-Tribune
  18. ^ Poll sponsored by von Wilpert's campaign
  19. ^ Poll sponsored by Equality PAC, which supports von Wilpert
  20. ^ Poll sponsored by Campa-Najjar's campaign

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