Tag: California 2026 elections coverage
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Redistricting adds Stockton to CA-13 as Rep. Gray (D) and former mayor Lincoln (R) face off on Nov. 3
Incumbent Adam Gray (D) and Kevin Lincoln II (R) are running in the general election for California's 13th Congressional District on November 3, 2026. FOX26's Liz Gonzalez said, "The 13th Congressional District has been among the most closely watched races across the nation in recent elections—and this year likely won’t be any different. While the…
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U.S. Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA-38) and Mitch Clemmons (R) compete for California's redrawn 41st Congressional District
Linda Sánchez (D) and Mitch Clemmons (R) are running for U.S. House of Representatives in California's 41st Congressional District in the November 3, 2026, general election. The district was redrawn following California voters' approval of Proposition 50 in November 2025, one of ten states with new congressional district boundaries ahead of the 2026 elections. Inside…
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Xavier Becerra (D) and Steve Hilton (R) to run for governor of California on Nov. 3
Xavier Becerra (D) and Steve Hilton (R) are running in the general election for governor of California on Nov. 3. They advanced from the top-two primary on June 2. In the primary, Becerra received 28% of the vote and Hilton received 25%. Incumbent Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is term-limited. AP's Sophie Austin writes, "The race…
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California billionaire’s tax qualifies for the November ballot; competing measures pending signature verification
California voters are set to decide on a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of the state’s billionaires in November. The secretary of state reported on June 17 that at least 980,438 of the more than 1.6 million signatures filed were valid, qualifying the ballot initiative. The SEIU-UHW is sponsoring the initiative. The tax…
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LA Mayor Karen Bass to face Nithya Raman in Nov. 3 general election, becoming first incumbent to face a runoff since 2005
Incumbent Karen Bass and Nithya Raman advanced to the Nov. 3 general election after neither received more than 50% of the vote in the June 2 nonpartisan primary for mayor of Los Angeles, California. Bass is the first incumbent to face a runoff since 2005. Of the 14 candidates who ran in the election, Bass,…
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Incumbents Stephen Sherrill and Alan Wong won the special election for two seats on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors on June 2, 2026
Incumbents Stephen Sherrill and Alan Wong won the special election for two seats on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors on June 2, 2026. Sherrill defeated Lori Brooke and Jeremy Kirshner. Wong defeated Albert Chow, Natalie Gee, Jeremy Greco, and David Lee. As of February 2026, Sherrill and Brooke led in fundraising and local media…
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Ten candidates are running in the top-two primary for California's 40th Congressional District
Ten candidates are running in the top-two primary for California's 40th Congressional District on June 2, 2026. Incumbent Ken Calvert (R), incumbent Young Kim (R), Joe Kerr (D), and Esther Kim Varet (D) lead in campaign fundraising and polling ahead of the election. Currently, Calvert represents California's 41st Congressional District, and Kim represents the 40th…
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Seven candidates are running in the top-two primary for California insurance commissioner on June 2, 2026
Seven candidates are running in the top-two primary for California insurance commissioner on June 2, 2026. Five have led in media attention: Ben Allen (D), Steven Bradford (D), Jane Kim (D), Stacy Korsgaden (R), and Patrick Wolff (D). Incumbent Ricardo Lara (D) is term-limited and is retiring from public office. The Sacramento Bee's Stephen Hobbs…
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Two seats on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors are up for special election on June 2, 2026
Two seats on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors are up for special election on June 2, 2026. Incumbent Stephen Sherrill, Lori Brooke, and Jeremy Kirshner are running in District 2. Incumbent Alan Wong, Albert Chow, Natalie Gee, Jeremy Greco, and David Lee are running in District 4. As of February 2026, Sherrill and Brooke…