2026 Elections in California

Senators

Neither of California's Senate seats is on the ballot in 2026.

• Alex PadillaDemocrat, Senate, Class 3Not on the ballot; the term ends January 3, 2029

  Voted on 118 of 123 deciding roll calls, missed 5, with their party 91% of the time.

  • Alex Padilla (D-CA) voted Yea on S. 4668, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, on September 28, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 250).
  • Alex Padilla (D-CA) voted Yea on H.Con.Res. 89 on September 24, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 244).
  • Alex Padilla (D-CA) voted Yea on H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, on August 8, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 228).
  Every Vote by Alex Padilla →
• Adam B. SchiffDemocrat, Senate, Class 1Not on the ballot; the term ends January 3, 2031

  Voted on 121 of 123 deciding roll calls, missed 2, with their party 91% of the time.

  • Adam B. Schiff (D-CA) voted Nay on S. 4668, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, on September 28, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 250).
  • Adam B. Schiff (D-CA) voted Yea on H.Con.Res. 89 on September 24, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 244).
  • Adam B. Schiff (D-CA) voted Yea on H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, on August 8, 2026 (Senate Roll Call 228).
  Every Vote by Adam B. Schiff →

All 52 House Seats on the Ballot

The member serving now in each district, with their record on the deciding roll calls of the 119th Congress through September 16, 2026. The delegation is 43 Democrats, 8 Republicans and 1 Independent.

District lines are drawn by each state and can change between elections. The districts here are those of the 119th Congress; the state or local election office can tell you which district you vote in.

Election Day Facts

• Election Day is November 3, 2026, set by federal law as the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
• Every House seat is on the ballot every two years; a Senate term lasts six years, and one third of the Senate is up every two years.
• Polling hours, early voting, mail voting and registration deadlines are set by California. Find your state election office on USA.gov.
• Referandom lists who holds each seat now and how they voted. It does not list candidates, polls or forecasts.

Questions About the 2026 Election in California

• When is Election Day 2026 in California?

  Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the Tuesday after the first Monday in November set by federal law (2 U.S.C. 7). Polling hours, early voting and mail voting are set by California; the state or local election office has the details.

• Is there a Senate election in California in 2026?

  No. Neither of California's Senate seats is on the ballot in 2026. Alex Padilla's term ends January 3, 2029, and Adam B. Schiff's term ends January 3, 2031.

• How many House seats does California have?

  California has 52 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, and all 52 are on the ballot in 2026. The members serving now are 43 Democrats, 8 Republicans and 1 Independent.

• Who are the senators from California?

  Alex Padilla (D) and Adam B. Schiff (D). Alex Padilla's term ends January 3, 2029. Adam B. Schiff's term ends January 3, 2031.

• When do the winners take office?

  Members elected to regular terms take office on January 3, 2027, when the 120th Congress first meets.

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