California 2024 General Election

The Green Papers: California 2024 General Election

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California
Elections for Statewide offices and Congress
✓ Primary: Tuesday 5 March 2024
✓ Special Non-partisan primary House CD 20: Tuesday 19 March 2024
✓ Special Election House CD 20: Tuesday 21 May 2024
✓ General Election and Special Election Senate Class 1: Tuesday 5 November 2024

✓ Thursday 14 September - Wednesday 8 November 2023 - Filing - Primary - in lieu of filing fees .
✓ Monday 13 November - Friday 8 December 2023 - Filing - Primary .
✓ Wednesday 13 December 2023 - Filing Deadline - if no incumbent files - US House CDs 12, 16, 20, 29, 30, 31, 47 .
✓ Friday 19 January - Thursday 25 January 2024 - Filing - Special Election CD 20 non-partisan Primary .
✓ Monday 22 January - Tuesday 5 March 2024 - Filing - Write-in Special Election CD 20 .
✓ Tuesday 5 March 2024 - Primary . Polling hours 7:00a-8:00p PST (1500-0400 UTC).
✓ Tuesday 19 March 2024 - Special Non-partisan primary House CD 20. Polling hours reportedly 7:00a-8:00p PDT (1400-0300 UTC).
✓ Friday 26 April - Friday 9 August 2024 - Filing - Independent President .
✓ Tuesday 21 May 2024 - Special Election House CD 20. Polling hours reportedly 7:00a-8:00p PDT (1400-0300 UTC).
✓ Thursday 22 August 2024 - Filing Deadline - President Qualified Parties .
✓ Tuesday 22 October 2024 - Filing Deadline - Presidential Write-ins .
✓ Tuesday 5 November 2024 - General Election and Special Election Senate Class 1 . Polling hours reportedly 7:00a-8:00p PST (1500-0400 UTC).

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

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California State and Local Government

California 2024 Presidential Primaries, Caucuses, and Conventions:
Democrats Republicans

California has a "Top-Two" primary system:

Regular Elections: All candidates, both party members and independents, participate in a non-partisan Primary. The top two vote getters, regardless of party affiliation, advance to the General Election.
Special Elections: All candidates, both party members and independents, participate in a non-partisan Special Primary. If one candidate receives a majority (50% + 1) of the primary vote, that candidate is elected. Otherwise, the top two vote getters, regardless of party, advance to the Special General Election.

2024 California General from the California Secretary of State.

5 March 2024 Returns from the California Secretary of State. Certification on 12 April 2024.

5 March 2024 Results from a media source.

Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by November 12, 2024.



President 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2020, 2024. Term Limit: No more than 2 4-year terms in a lifetime. Electors: 54 (Winner-take-all), How Appointed, Meeting Place, Duly Appointed Presidential Electors, List of Presidential Candidates by State, List of Presidential Candidates.

	Candidate list (6, 1 write-in)

		Democratic	9,077,796	58.69%	Vice President Kamala Devi Harris • for Vice President: Minnesota Governor Timothy J. "Tim" Walz (54 Electoral Votes) • FEC P00009423; 16 Oct 24; Tot $997,236,360; Dsb $880,268,088

		Republican	5,899,130	38.14%	former President Donald John Trump • for Vice President: Ohio Senator James D. "J.D." Vance • FEC P80001571; 08 Aug 24; Tot $29,134; Dsb $29,134

		American Independent	192,392	1.24%	Robert Francis Kennedy, Jr. • for Vice President: Nicole Ann Shanahan • FEC P40011793; 16 Oct 24; Tot $62,846,924; Dsb $61,628,901

		Green	163,317	1.06%	former Lexington Town Meeting Member Jill Ellen Stein • for Vice President: Rudolph T. "Butch" Ware, III • FEC P20003984; 30 Sep 24; Tot $2,582,503; Dsb $2,668,132

		Peace And Freedom	70,515	0.46%	Claudia De la Cruz • for Vice President: Karina Alexandra Garcia • FEC P40015406; 16 Oct 24; Tot $360,917; Dsb $333,692

		Libertarian	65,296	0.42%	Chase Russell Oliver • for Vice President: Mike ter Maat • FEC P40011983; 16 Oct 24; Tot $441,081; Dsb $435,801

		Write-in; (American Solidarity)			Connecticut Regional School Board of Education Member Peter A. Sonski • for Vice President: Lauren Michelle Onak • FEC P40013724
Total			15,468,446	100.00%

U.S. Senate 6 year term. No Term Limit. 118^th Senate Senate Electoral Classes

Class 1		Democratic	Senator Adam B. Schiff • First elected in a Special Election: 5 November 2024 [re: passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein on 28 September 2023] • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024
			Open Seat (no incumbent)
	Candidate list (2)

		Democratic	8,842,335	59.02%	Member of Congress Adam B. Schiff • 26 January 2023: Member of Congress CD 30. Candidate for US Senate Class 1 in 2024. • FEC S4CA00555; 16 Oct 24; Tot $46,098,413; Dsb $59,416,098
		Republican	6,138,695	40.98%	Steve Garvey • FEC S4CA00803; 16 Oct 24; Tot $18,161,725; Dsb $17,047,488
Total			14,981,030	100.00%
	Senator Dianne Feinstein (Democratic); who was first elected to finish out the term in a Special Election in 1992 and elected to full terms in 1994, 2000, 2006, 2012, and 2018; died on 28 September 2023. She was 90. The Special Election in 1992 was held to fill vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Pete Wilson (Republican) on 7 January 1991- which John Seymour (Republican) had been appointed by Governor Pete Wilson (Republican) to fill on 10 January 1991. 14 February 2023: "I am announcing today I will not run for reelection in 2024 ...." circa March 2023: "I was diagnosed over the February recess with a case of shingles [herpes varicella zoster virus-- Ed]. I have been hospitalized ...." 12 April 2023: Do to ongoing health issues, she announced that her return to the Senate has been delayed and asked for a temporary replacement on the Judiciary Committee. 14 April 2023: Filed a termination report with the FEC. 10 May 2023: Returned to the U.S. Senate. 28 September 2023: Senator Dianne Feinstein, 90, has died. Governor Gavin Newsom (Democratic) will appoint a successor who will fill the seat until the Special Election in November 2024. 1 October 2023: Governor Gavin Newsom (Democratic) appoints Laphonza Butler to fill the vacant seat. She was sworn on 2 October 2023. 19 October 2023: Laphonza Butler stated "... I've decided not to run for Senate in the upcoming election." 5 November 2024: Member of Congress Adam B. Schiff (Democratic) is elected in a Special Election.

Class 1 Special Election			• Seat up for special election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • Special Election - To fill the seat of Senator Dianne Feinstein (Democratic), who died on 28 September 2023, for the remainder of the term (November 2024 through 3 January 2025).
	Candidate list (2)

		Democratic	8,651,428	58.89%	Member of Congress Adam B. Schiff • 26 January 2023: Member of Congress CD 30. Candidate for US Senate Class 1 in 2024. • FEC S4CA00555; 16 Oct 24; Tot $46,098,413; Dsb $59,416,098
		Republican	6,038,237	41.11%	Steve Garvey • FEC S4CA00803; 16 Oct 24; Tot $18,161,725; Dsb $17,047,488
Total			14,689,665	100.00%

Class 3		Democratic	Senator Alex Padilla • Appointed 22 December 2020 [re: Election of Senator Kamala D. Harris (Democratic) as Vice President] First elected in a concurrent Special Election and General Election: 8 November 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 7 November 2028

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

		Democratic	Governor Gavin Newsom • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Chair up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Chair - At term limit
	Candidate list (5)

		Democratic			state Senator Toni G. Atkins
		Democratic			Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis • 24 April 2023: Candidate for Governor in 2026.
		Democratic			Public Instruction Superintendent Tony K. Thurmond • 23 September 2023: "I didn't come from money, power, or influence. I'm running for Governor to be a voice for those who need one ...."
		Democratic			former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
		Democratic			former state Controller Betty Yee • First elected as Comptroller: 2014, re-elected: 2018

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

		Democratic	Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Lieutenant Governor is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Seat - At term limit. 24 April 2023: Candidate for Governor in 2026.
	Candidate list (3)

		Democratic			state Senator Steven "Steve" Bradford
		Democratic			Treasurer Fiona Ma
		Democratic			former Mayor of Stockton Michael Tubbs

118^th U.S. House of Representatives 2-year term. Election Cycle 2024, 2026. No Term Limit. 118^th House
Partisan Composition (primary disposition): 12 Republican (12 on General Election ballot); 40 Democratic (34 on General Election ballot, 6 Open)

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 1		Republican	Member of Congress Doug LaMalfa • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2012 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Republican	190,538	64.99%	Member of Congress Doug LaMalfa • FEC H2CA02142; 16 Oct 24; Tot $843,511; Dsb $549,866
		Democratic	102,633	35.01%	Rose Penelope Yee • FEC H4CA01140; 16 Oct 24; Tot $70,885; Dsb $71,545
Total			293,171	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 2		Democratic	Member of Congress Jared W. Huffman • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2012 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	254,727	72.58%	Member of Congress Jared W. Huffman • FEC H2CA06259; 16 Oct 24; Tot $967,056; Dsb $688,447
		Republican	96,227	27.42%	Chris Coulombe • FEC H2CA02241; 16 Oct 24; Tot $118,256; Dsb $118,162
Total			350,954	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 3		Republican	Member of Congress Kevin Kiley • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Republican	223,644	55.74%	Member of Congress Kevin Kiley • FEC H2CA03157; 16 Oct 24; Tot $4,088,191; Dsb $3,218,850
		Democratic	177,563	44.26%	Jessica Morse • FEC H8CA04210; 16 Oct 24; Tot $2,801,511; Dsb $2,826,767
Total			401,207	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 4		Democratic	Member of Congress C. Michael "Mike" Thompson • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 1998 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	209,340	67.01%	Member of Congress C. Michael "Mike" Thompson • FEC H8CA01109; 16 Oct 24; Tot $2,273,910; Dsb $2,543,524
		Republican	103,073	32.99%	former Davis School Board Member John Munn • FEC H4CA04128; 16 Oct 24; Tot $139,394; Dsb $136,510
Total			312,413	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 5		Republican	Member of Congress Thomas "Tom" McClintock • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2008 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Republican	224,404	61.83%	Member of Congress Thomas "Tom" McClintock • FEC H8CA04152; 16 Oct 24; Tot $1,063,569; Dsb $1,031,421
		Democratic	138,517	38.17%	Michael James "Mike" Barkley • FEC H2CA00096; 16 Oct 24; Tot $54,766; Dsb $50,372
Total			362,921	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 6		Democratic	Member of Congress Amerish "Ami" Bera • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2012 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	160,267	57.72%	Member of Congress Amerish "Ami" Bera • FEC H0CA03078; 16 Oct 24; Tot $1,154,918; Dsb $992,413
		Republican	117,399	42.28%	Christine "Chris" Bish • FEC H0CA06170; 16 Oct 24; Tot $167,216; Dsb $163,841
Total			277,666	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 7		Democratic	Member of Congress Doris K. Matsui • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected in a special election 8 March 2005 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	191,295	66.84%	Member of Congress Doris K. Matsui • FEC H6CA05195; 16 Oct 24; Tot $1,139,221; Dsb $1,019,601
		Republican	94,882	33.16%	former Galt School Board Trustee Thomas W. "Tom" Silva • FEC H4CA07089; 16 Oct 24; Tot $5,452; Dsb $2,814
Total			286,177	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 8		Democratic	Member of Congress John Raymond Garamendi • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected in a special election: 3 November 2009 to fill the seat of Member of Congress Ellen O. Tauscher • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	197,719	73.99%	Member of Congress John Raymond Garamendi • FEC H0CA10149; 16 Oct 24; Tot $1,036,109; Dsb $911,687
		Republican	69,508	26.01%	Rudy Recile • FEC H2CA00153; 16 Oct 24; Tot $20,897; Dsb $19,553
Total			267,227	100.00%
	8 July 2024: Member of Congress John Raymond Garamendi (Democratic) announced that he has been been diagnosed with early-stage multiple myeloma (a cancer affecting the white blood cells) and will be undergoing chemotherapy.

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 9		Democratic	Member of Congress Josh Harder • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2018 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	124,329	51.88%	Member of Congress Josh Harder • FEC H8CA10126; 16 Oct 24; Tot $5,058,052; Dsb $3,886,788
		Republican	115,312	48.12%	Stockton Mayor Kevin J. Lincoln, II • FEC H4CA09093; 16 Oct 24; Tot $2,045,036; Dsb $1,858,560
Total			239,641	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 10		Democratic	Member of Congress Mark DeSaulnier • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2014 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	235,916	66.58%	Member of Congress Mark DeSaulnier • FEC H0CA10073; 16 Oct 24; Tot $614,784; Dsb $566,557
		Republican	118,407	33.42%	Katherine Piccinini • FEC H4CA10109; 16 Oct 24; Tot $37,458; Dsb $34,504
Total			354,323	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 11		Democratic	Member of Congress Nancy Pelosi • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2 June 1987- in Special Election re: death of Member of Congress Sala Burton, 1 February 1987 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	274,707	81.04%	Member of Congress Nancy Pelosi • FEC H8CA05035; 16 Oct 24; Tot $8,710,649; Dsb $9,906,086
		Republican	64,290	18.96%	Bruce C. Lou • FEC H4CA11164; 16 Oct 24; Tot $194,779; Dsb $186,273
Total			338,997	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 12 Open		Democratic	Member of Congress Barbara Lee • First elected: 7 April 1998- in Special Election re: resignation of Member of Congress Ronald Dellums, 6 February 1998 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • Open Seat - 11 January 2023: Media reports state that she will be a candidate for the U.S. Senate Class 1 seat in 2024. 21 February 2023: "Today I am proud to announce my candidacy for U.S. Senate." 15 February 2023: Filed with the FEC for the U.S. Senate Class 1 seat. 5 March 2024: Lost Primary for the U.S. Senate Class 1 seat.
			Open Seat (no incumbent)
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	185,005	65.43%	BART Board Member Lateefah Simon • FEC H4CA12154; 16 Oct 24; Tot $2,017,795; Dsb $1,533,840
		Democratic	97,749	34.57%	Jennifer Tran • FEC H4CA12196; 16 Oct 24; Tot $269,341; Dsb $247,327
Total			282,754	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 13		Republican	Member of Congress John S. Duarte • First elected: 2022 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Republican	101,217	50.09%	Member of Congress John S. Duarte • FEC H2CA13131; 16 Oct 24; Tot $4,147,092; Dsb $3,213,218
		Democratic	100,866	49.91%	former state Assembly Member Adam C. Gray • FEC H2CA13115; 16 Oct 24; Tot $5,416,262; Dsb $4,671,627
Total			202,083	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 14		Democratic	Member of Congress Eric Michael Swalwell • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2012 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	187,060	67.76%	Member of Congress Eric Michael Swalwell • FEC H2CA15094; 16 Oct 24; Tot $3,922,207; Dsb $4,080,195
		Republican	89,018	32.24%	Vin Kruttiventi • FEC H4CA14093; 16 Oct 24; Tot $846,868; Dsb $794,459
Total			276,078	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 15		Democratic	Member of Congress Kevin Mullin • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	210,594	73.10%	Member of Congress Kevin Mullin • FEC H2CA14162; 16 Oct 24; Tot $766,902; Dsb $731,075
		Republican	77,514	26.90%	Anna Cheng Kramer • FEC H4CA15074; 16 Oct 24; Tot $157,859; Dsb $141,004
Total			288,108	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 16 Open		Democratic	Member of Congress Anna G. Eshoo • First elected: 1992 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • Open Seat - 21 November 2023: "I'm choosing this beautiful season of Thanksgiving to announce that I will not seek reelection ...." A recount of the 5 March 2024 primary is in progress.
			Open Seat (no incumbent)
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	178,923	58.21%	former San Jose Mayor Sam T. Liccardo • on General Election ballot • FEC H4CA16197; 16 Oct 24; Tot $5,659,201; Dsb $4,739,565
		Democratic	128,448	41.79%	state Assembly Member Evan Low • on General Election ballot • FEC H4CA16239; 16 Oct 24; Tot $3,543,677; Dsb $2,673,769
Total			307,371	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 17		Democratic	Member of Congress Rohit "Ro" Khanna • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2016 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	171,962	67.69%	Member of Congress Rohit "Ro" Khanna • FEC H4CA12055; 16 Oct 24; Tot $10,036,480; Dsb $4,682,418
		Republican	82,096	32.31%	Anita S. Chen • FEC H4CA17310; 16 Oct 24; Tot $69,283; Dsb $59,130
Total			254,058	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 18		Democratic	Member of Congress Zoe Lofgren • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 1994 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	146,295	64.69%	Member of Congress Zoe Lofgren • FEC H4CA16049; 16 Oct 24; Tot $2,218,350; Dsb $2,290,846
		Republican	79,849	35.31%	former San Benito County Supervisor Peter D. Hernandez • FEC H2CA18163; 16 Oct 24; Tot $187,862; Dsb $176,197
Total			226,144	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 19		Democratic	Member of Congress James Varni "Jimmy" Panetta • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2016 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	246,334	69.74%	Member of Congress James Varni "Jimmy" Panetta • FEC H6CA20152; 16 Oct 24; Tot $3,109,811; Dsb $1,709,942
		Republican	106,891	30.26%	Jason Michael Anderson • FEC H4CA19100; 16 Oct 24; Tot $17,220; Dsb $7,608
Total			353,225	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 20		Republican	Member of Congress Vince Fong • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected in a Special Election: 21 May 2024 [re: resignation of Member of Congress Kevin McCarthy] • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Republican	184,399	65.24%	Member of Congress Vince Fong • on General Election ballot. First elected in a Special Election: 21 May 2024 [re: resignation of Member of Congress Kevin McCarthy] • FEC H4CA20181; 16 Oct 24; Tot $2,218,126; Dsb $2,124,285
		Republican	98,240	34.76%	Tulare County Sheriff Michael "Mike" Boudreaux • 1 July 2024: Withdrew endorsing Member of Congress Vince Fong (Republican) but remains on the General Election ballot. • FEC H4CA20199; 16 Oct 24; Tot $457,482; Dsb $388,183
Total			282,639	100.00%
	6 December 2023: Member of Congress Kevin McCarthy (Republican) stated "I have decided to depart the House at the end of this year to serve America in new ways. I know my work is only getting started ...." 19 December 2023: "I hereby submit my resignation, effective on Dec. 31, 2023." 31 December 2023: Member of Congress Kevin McCarthy (Republican) who was first elected in 2006 and re-elected in 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2022, resigned. 8 January 2024: Governor Gavin Newsome (Democratic) called a special election to fill the vacant seat. All candidates, both party members and independents, participate in a 19 March 2024 non-partisan Special Primary. If one candidate receives a majority (50% + 1) of the primary vote, that candidate is elected. Otherwise, the top two vote getters, regardless of party, advance to a 21 May 2024 Special General Election. Candidate filing is 19 to 25 January 2024. Write-in filing is 22 January to 5 March 2024. 21 May 2024: state Assembly Member Vince Fong (Republican) is elected in a Special Election.

Special Election - 118th Congress
CD 20 Special Election			• Seat up for special election: Tuesday 21 May 2024 • Special Election - Caused by the resignation of Member of Congress Kevin McCarthy (Republican). On 8 January 2024, Governor Gavin Newsome (Democratic) called a special election to fill the vacant seat. All candidates, both party members and independents, participate in a 19 March 2024 non-partisan Special Primary. If one candidate receives a majority (50% + 1) of the primary vote, that candidate is elected. Otherwise, the top two vote getters, regardless of party, advance to a 21 May 2024 Special General Election. Candidate filing is 19 to 25 January 2024. Write-in filing is 22 January to 5 March 2024 Congressional District 20 - Special Election. Special General Election Results from the California Secretary of State.
	Candidate list (2)

		Republican	50,643	60.58%	state Assembly Member Vince Fong • FEC H4CA20181; 16 Oct 24; Tot $2,218,126; Dsb $2,124,285
		Republican	32,952	39.42%	Tulare County Sheriff Michael "Mike" Boudreaux • FEC H4CA20199; 16 Oct 24; Tot $457,482; Dsb $388,183
Total			83,595	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 21		Democratic	Member of Congress Jim Costa • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2004 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	98,679	52.40%	Member of Congress Jim Costa • FEC H4CA20082; 16 Oct 24; Tot $1,582,689; Dsb $1,646,129
		Republican	89,632	47.60%	Michael A. "Mike" Maher • FEC H2CA22215; 16 Oct 24; Tot $713,019; Dsb $704,717
Total			188,311	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 22		Republican	Member of Congress David G. Valadao • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2012; re-elected: 2014, 2016; unsuccessful candidate for reelection: 2018; re-elected: 2020. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Republican	87,381	53.38%	Member of Congress David G. Valadao • FEC H2CA20094; 16 Oct 24; Tot $4,605,340; Dsb $3,744,004
		Democratic	76,322	46.62%	former state Assembly Member Rudy Salas • FEC H2CA21233; 16 Oct 24; Tot $5,772,500; Dsb $5,224,503
Total			163,703	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 23		Republican	Member of Congress Jay Obernolte • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2020 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Republican	153,933	60.11%	Member of Congress Jay Obernolte • FEC H0CA08135; 16 Oct 24; Tot $1,435,051; Dsb $611,733
		Democratic	102,133	39.89%	Derek Marshall • FEC H2CA08214; 16 Oct 24; Tot $708,402; Dsb $682,696
Total			256,066	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 24		Democratic	Member of Congress Salud O. Carbajal • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2016 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	200,757	62.77%	Member of Congress Salud O. Carbajal • FEC H6CA24303; 16 Oct 24; Tot $1,964,901; Dsb $1,330,650
		Republican	119,076	37.23%	Thomas Cole • FEC H4CA24191; 16 Oct 24; Tot $42,872; Dsb $80,221
Total			319,833	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 25		Democratic	Member of Congress Raul Ruiz • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2012 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	131,646	56.44%	Member of Congress Raul Ruiz • FEC H2CA36439; 16 Oct 24; Tot $2,380,123; Dsb $2,122,370
		Republican	101,585	43.56%	Ian M. Weeks • FEC H4CA25222; 16 Oct 24; Tot $141,165; Dsb $114,670
Total			233,231	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 26		Democratic	Member of Congress Julia Brownley • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2012 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	185,888	56.07%	Member of Congress Julia Brownley • FEC H2CA00120; 16 Oct 24; Tot $1,532,711; Dsb $911,744
		Republican	145,640	43.93%	Michael Koslow • FEC H4CA26162; 16 Oct 24; Tot $99,165; Dsb $80,222
Total			331,528	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 27		Republican	Member of Congress Michael "Mike" Garcia • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	153,489	51.33%	George Whitesides • FEC H4CA27111; 16 Oct 24; Tot $9,258,624; Dsb $8,226,429
		Republican	145,546	48.67%	Member of Congress Michael "Mike" Garcia • FEC H0CA25105; 16 Oct 24; Tot $5,978,261; Dsb $4,256,325
Total			299,035	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 28		Democratic	Member of Congress Judy Chu • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected in a Special Election 14 July 2009 to fill the seat of Member of Congress Hilda L. Solis • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	203,598	65.00%	Member of Congress Judy Chu • FEC H0CA32101; 16 Oct 24; Tot $1,761,853; Dsb $1,509,813
		Republican	109,639	35.00%	Arcadia Mayor April A. Verlato • FEC H4CA28127; 16 Oct 24; Tot $327,466; Dsb $320,635
Total			313,237	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 29 Open		Democratic	Member of Congress Tony Cárdenas • First elected: 2012 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • Open Seat - 20 November 2023: Retiring. "It will be the first time in 28 years that I'm not on the ballot ..."
			Open Seat (no incumbent)
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	145,713	69.82%	state Assembly Member Luz Maria Rivas • FEC H4CA29141; 16 Oct 24; Tot $862,027; Dsb $636,254
		Republican	62,985	30.18%	Benito "Benny" Bernal • FEC H4CA29158; 16 Oct 24; Tot $54,971; Dsb $26,610
Total			208,698	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 30 Open		Democratic	Member of Congress Adam B. Schiff • First elected: 2000 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • Open Seat - 26 January 2023: Candidate for US Senate Class 1 in 2024.
			Open Seat (no incumbent)
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	212,373	68.42%	Assembly Member Laura Friedman • FEC H4CA30149; 16 Oct 24; Tot $1,748,971; Dsb $1,387,195
		Republican	98,019	31.58%	Alex Arto Balekian • FEC H4CA30230; 30 Sep 24; Tot $414,871; Dsb $319,644
Total			310,392	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 31 Open		Democratic	Member of Congress Grace Flores Napolitano • First elected: 1998 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • Open Seat - 9 July 2023: Announced retirement.
			Open Seat (no incumbent)
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	147,516	59.75%	former Member of Congress Gilbert "Gil" Cisneros • First elected: 2018; unsuccessful candidate for reelection: 2020. • FEC H4CA31170; 16 Oct 24; Tot $6,374,805; Dsb $6,303,824
		Republican	99,374	40.25%	Daniel Jose Bocic "Dan" Martinez • FEC H4CA31147
Total			246,890	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 32		Democratic	Member of Congress Brad Sherman • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 1996 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	212,288	66.25%	Member of Congress Brad Sherman • FEC H6CA24113; 16 Oct 24; Tot $1,868,494; Dsb $1,009,149
		Republican	108,164	33.75%	Larry Thompson • FEC H4CA32137; 16 Oct 24; Tot $113,244; Dsb $110,094
Total			320,452	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 33		Democratic	Member of Congress Pete Aguilar • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2014 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	133,243	58.94%	Member of Congress Pete Aguilar • FEC H2CA31125; 16 Oct 24; Tot $5,615,836; Dsb $4,478,156
		Republican	92,812	41.06%	Thomas "Tom" Herman • FEC H4CA33267; 16 Oct 24; Tot $5,733; Dsb $3,842
Total			226,055	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 34		Democratic	Member of Congress Jimmy Gomez • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 6 June 2017 in a Special Election [re: resignation of Member of Congress Xavier Becerra (Democratic)]. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	104,948	55.67%	Member of Congress Jimmy Gomez • FEC H8CA34266; 16 Oct 24; Tot $2,118,316; Dsb $2,311,816
		Democratic	83,578	44.33%	David Kim • FEC H4CA34083; 16 Oct 24; Tot $462,371; Dsb $407,556
Total			188,526	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 35		Democratic	Member of Congress Norma J. Torres • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2014 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	132,988	58.58%	Member of Congress Norma J. Torres • FEC H4CA35031; 16 Oct 24; Tot $894,898; Dsb $891,045
		Republican	94,045	41.42%	Mike Cargile • FEC H0CA35146; 16 Oct 24; Tot $134,062; Dsb $127,300
Total			227,033	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 36		Democratic	Member of Congress Ted W. Lieu • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2014 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	245,097	68.73%	Member of Congress Ted W. Lieu • FEC H4CA33119; 16 Oct 24; Tot $2,377,412; Dsb $2,301,648
		Republican	111,504	31.27%	Leah Melissa "Melissa" Toomim • FEC H2CA00146; 16 Oct 24; Tot $39,773; Dsb $38,154
Total			356,601	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 37		Democratic	Member of Congress Sydney K. Kamlager-Dove • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot - aka Sydney K. Kamlager
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	159,699	78.32%	Member of Congress Sydney K. Kamlager-Dove • FEC H2CA37304; 16 Oct 24; Tot $997,570; Dsb $984,303
		No Party Preference; (Working Class)	44,213	21.68%	Juan Rey • FEC H8CA29118; 16 Oct 24; Tot $9,231; Dsb $5,447
Total			203,912	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 38		Democratic	Member of Congress Linda T. Sánchez • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2002 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	164,358	59.87%	Member of Congress Linda T. Sánchez • FEC H2CA39078; 16 Oct 24; Tot $1,426,021; Dsb $1,344,344
		Republican	110,153	40.13%	Walnut City Council Member Eric J. Ching • FEC H2CA39151; 16 Oct 24; Tot $233,648; Dsb $191,660
Total			274,511	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 39		Democratic	Member of Congress Mark A. Takano • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2012 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	125,568	56.63%	Member of Congress Mark A. Takano • FEC H2CA43245; 16 Oct 24; Tot $1,205,420; Dsb $1,378,653
		Republican	96,167	43.37%	David Serpa • FEC H4CA39066; 16 Oct 24; Tot $50,558; Dsb $48,034
Total			221,735	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 40		Republican	Member of Congress Young Kim • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2020 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Republican	209,684	55.27%	Member of Congress Young Kim • FEC H8CA39240; 16 Oct 24; Tot $8,438,947; Dsb $6,015,655
		Democratic	169,680	44.73%	Joseph "Joe" Kerr • FEC H4CA40098; 16 Oct 24; Tot $1,990,823; Dsb $1,603,943
Total			379,364	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 41		Republican	Member of Congress Kenneth S. "Ken" Calvert • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 1992 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Republican	178,985	51.62%	Member of Congress Kenneth S. "Ken" Calvert • FEC H2CA37023; 16 Oct 24; Tot $7,531,776; Dsb $5,849,254
		Democratic	167,743	48.38%	Will Rollins • FEC H2CA42205; 16 Oct 24; Tot $11,510,839; Dsb $9,280,266
Total			346,728	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 42		Democratic	Member of Congress Robert Garcia • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	158,417	68.15%	Member of Congress Robert Garcia • FEC H2CA47188; 16 Oct 24; Tot $1,260,697; Dsb $1,156,525
		Republican	74,040	31.85%	John Briscoe • FEC H4CA42136; 16 Oct 24; Tot $304,830; Dsb $96,270
Total			232,457	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 43		Democratic	Member of Congress Maxine Waters • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 1990 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	159,379	75.08%	Member of Congress Maxine Waters • FEC H4CA23011; 16 Oct 24; Tot $960,186; Dsb $1,037,873
		Republican	52,908	24.92%	Steve Williams • FEC H2CA36504
Total			212,287	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 44		Democratic	Member of Congress Nanette Diaz Barragán • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2016 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	164,130	71.39%	Member of Congress Nanette Diaz Barragán • FEC H6CA44103; 16 Oct 24; Tot $1,184,723; Dsb $1,150,043
		Republican	65,775	28.61%	Roger Groh • FEC H4CA44173
Total			229,905	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 45		Republican	Member of Congress Michelle Park Steel • First elected: 2020 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	155,862	50.06%	Derek Tran • FEC H4CA45170; 16 Oct 24; Tot $5,000,888; Dsb $4,370,651
		Republican	155,465	49.94%	Member of Congress Michelle Park Steel • on General Election ballot • FEC H0CA48198; 16 Oct 24; Tot $9,441,899; Dsb $7,262,324
Total			311,327	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 46		Democratic	Member of Congress Jose Luis "Lou" Correa • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2016 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	131,545	63.41%	Member of Congress Jose Luis "Lou" Correa • FEC H6CA46116; 16 Oct 24; Tot $1,280,915; Dsb $902,622
		Republican	75,891	36.59%	David Pan • FEC H4CA46137; 16 Oct 24; Tot $67,557; Dsb $64,872
Total			207,436	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 47 Open		Democratic	Member of Congress Katherine "Katie" Porter • First elected: 2018 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • Open Seat - 10 January 2023: Candidate for the U.S. Senate Class 1 seat in 2024. 5 March 2024: Did not receive her party's nomination for the U.S. Senate Class 1 seat.
			Open Seat (no incumbent)
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	179,003	51.41%	state Senator Dave Min • FEC H4CA47085; 16 Oct 24; Tot $6,121,731; Dsb $5,606,552
		Republican	169,167	48.59%	former state Assembly Member Scott Baugh • FEC H6CA48245; 16 Oct 24; Tot $4,134,243; Dsb $3,138,443
Total			348,170	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 48		Republican	Member of Congress Darrell Edward Issa • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2000, re-elected 2002-2016; not a candidate for re-election: 2018; re-elected: 2020 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Republican	208,815	59.27%	Member of Congress Darrell Edward Issa • FEC H0CA48024; 16 Oct 24; Tot $1,643,553; Dsb $715,242
		Democratic	143,485	40.73%	former Santee Council Member Stephen William Houlahan • FEC H2CA50174; 16 Oct 24; Tot $29,539; Dsb $30,680
Total			352,300	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 49		Democratic	Member of Congress Mike Levin • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2018 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	193,357	52.23%	Member of Congress Mike Levin • FEC H8CA49058; 16 Oct 24; Tot $5,099,732; Dsb $4,378,277
		Republican	176,859	47.77%	Matt Gunderson • FEC H4CA49149; 16 Oct 24; Tot $4,167,912; Dsb $4,024,412
Total			370,216	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 50		Democratic	Member of Congress Scott Peters • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2012 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	222,815	64.14%	Member of Congress Scott Peters • FEC H2CA52089; 16 Oct 24; Tot $2,196,108; Dsb $1,692,036
		Republican	124,549	35.86%	Peter J. Bono • FEC H4CA50105
Total			347,364	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 51		Democratic	Member of Congress Sara Jacobs • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2020 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	192,317	60.72%	Member of Congress Sara Jacobs • FEC H8CA49074; 16 Oct 24; Tot $1,675,480; Dsb $1,594,010
		Republican	124,409	39.28%	El Cajon Mayor Bill D. Wells • FEC H2CA53038; 16 Oct 24; Tot $758,406; Dsb $742,531
Total			316,726	100.00%

Incumbent - 118th Congress
CD 52		Democratic	Member of Congress Juan Carlos Vargas • Re-elected Tuesday 5 November 2024 • First elected: 2012 • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 5 November 2024 • on General Election ballot
	Candidate list (2) - 119th Congress

		Democratic	166,257	66.42%	Member of Congress Juan Carlos Vargas • FEC H2CA50026; 16 Oct 24; Tot $762,504; Dsb $727,857
		Republican	84,054	33.58%	Justin Lee • FEC H4CA52093
Total			250,311	100.00%

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

		Democratic	Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber • Appointed: 29 January 2021 by Governor Gavin Newsom (Democratic) [re: resignation of Secretary of State Alex Padilla following his appointment to the U.S. Senate]. First elected: 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Secretary of State is unaffected by the State's term limit.

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

		Democratic	Controller Malia M. Cohen • First elected: 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Controller is unaffected by the State's term limit.

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

		Democratic	Treasurer Fiona Ma • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Treasurer is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Seat - At term limit. Candidate for Lieutenant Governor in 2026.
	Candidate list (1)

		Democratic			former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf

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

		Democratic	Attorney General Rob Bonta • Appointed 22 April 2021 [re: ascension of Attorney General Xavier Becerra (Democratic) to the position of Health and Human Services Secretary in the Biden Administration.]. First elected: 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Attorney General is unaffected by the State's term limit.

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

		Democratic	Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Insurance Commissioner is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Seat - At term limit.
	Candidate list (1)

		Democratic			state Senator Mike McGuire

Superintendent of Public Instruction 4 year term, Election Cycle: 2022, 2026. Term Limit: 2 4-year terms

		Democratic	Public Instruction Superintendent Tony K. Thurmond • First elected: 2018; re-elected: 2022. • Seat up for regular election: Tuesday 3 November 2026 • The current Superintendent of Public Instruction is affected by a term limit and cannot run for re-election. • Open Seat - At term limit. 23 September 2023: "I didn't come from money, power, or influence. I'm running for Governor to be a voice for those who need one ...."
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