The 2026 California election results, part of the midterm election 2026, give Democrats the governor’s office and 6 of 8 statewide offices called so far, with Xavier Becerra winning governor, and large Democratic majorities in the State Senate and Assembly. The Associated Press has called 12 of 20 Senate races and 55 of 80 Assembly races for Democrats so far, and many races are still being counted.
Explore the California midterm election results below: start with the statewide races and the governor map by county, then switch to the State Senate and Assembly, zoom into Sacramento, the Bay Area or Los Angeles, and click any district for the candidates, vote totals, how much of the vote is counted and whether AP has called the race. California counts mail ballots for weeks, so lighter colors show who is leading in races AP has not called yet.
Explore the results: governor, statewide offices and districts
California State Senate results
From The Associated Press (AP) · Inksight
Key races
From The Associated Press (AP) · closest and uncalled races first
Statewide offices
California statewide election results 2026
- Governor: Xavier Becerra (D) 65.0% vs. Steve Hilton (R) 35.0%; 9,506,254 votes, 69% counted, AP called.
- Lieutenant Governor: Fiona Ma (D) 64.9% vs. Gloria Romero (R) 35.1%; 9,379,451 votes, 69% counted, AP called.
- Secretary of State: Shirley Weber (D) 65.8% vs. Don Wagner (R) 34.2%; 9,370,404 votes, 69% counted, AP called.
- Attorney General: Rob Bonta (D) 64.9% vs. Michael Gates (R) 35.1%; 9,365,103 votes, 69% counted, AP called.
- Treasurer: Eleni Kounalakis (D) 65.1% vs. Jennifer Hawks (R) 34.9%; 9,311,900 votes, 69% counted, AP called.
- Controller: Malia Cohen (D) 64.9% vs. Herb Morgan (R) 35.1%; 9,314,078 votes, 69% counted, AP called.
- Insurance Commissioner: Jane Kim (D) 52.9% vs. Ben Allen (D) 47.1%; 8,135,961 votes, 69% counted, not yet called.
- Superintendent of Public Instruction: Richard Barrera (nonpartisan) 58.3% vs. Sonja Shaw (nonpartisan) 41.7%; 8,079,997 votes, 69% counted, not yet called.
The governor map shows Secretary of State county results (November 6, 2026, 5:11 p.m.): Democrat Xavier Becerra carried Sacramento County 230,528 to 125,443. Click any county for its numbers.
Sacramento region
Districts that include parts of Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Yolo, Sutter and Yuba counties:
- Senate District 4: Alexandra Duarte (R) 52.5% vs. Jaron Brandon (D) 47.5% · 72% counted · not yet called by AP (Too Early to Call)
- Senate District 6: Roger Niello (R) 51.0% vs. Sean Frame (D) 49.0% · 62% counted · not yet called by AP (Too Early to Call) · incumbent: Roger Niello
- Senate District 8: Angelique Ashby (D) 73.4% vs. Susan Mason (R) 26.6% · 61% counted · called by AP · incumbent: Angelique Ashby
- Assembly District 1: Heather Hadwick (R) 57.5% vs. Dianna James (D) 42.5% · 74% counted · not yet called by AP (Too Early to Call) · incumbent: Heather Hadwick
- Assembly District 3: Dom Belza (R) 56.5% vs. James Johansson (R) 43.5% · 62% counted · not yet called by AP (Too Early to Call)
- Assembly District 4: Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D) 0.0% (unopposed) · 0% counted · called by AP · incumbent: Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
- Assembly District 5: Joe Patterson (R) 56.7% vs. Neva Parker (D) 43.3% · 73% counted · not yet called by AP (Too Early to Call) · incumbent: Joe Patterson
- Assembly District 6: Maggy Krell (D) 83.9% vs. Jagtar Singh (D) 16.1% · 61% counted · called by AP · incumbent: Maggy Krell
- Assembly District 7: Amy Slavensky (D) 53.0% vs. Josh Hoover (R) 47.0% · 57% counted · not yet called by AP (Too Early to Call) · incumbent: Josh Hoover
- Assembly District 9: Heath Flora (R) 56.6% vs. Matthew Adams (D) 43.4% · 69% counted · not yet called by AP (Too Early to Call) · incumbent: Heath Flora
- Assembly District 10: Stephanie Nguyen (D) 73.0% vs. Vinaya Singh (R) 27.0% · 61% counted · called by AP · incumbent: Stephanie Nguyen
- Assembly District 11: Lori Wilson (D) 64.9% vs. Jenny Callison (I) 35.1% · 86% counted · called by AP · incumbent: Lori Wilson
Closest uncalled races
- Senate District 6: Roger Niello (R) 51.0% vs. Sean Frame (D) 49.0% · 62% counted · not yet called by AP (Too Early to Call) · incumbent: Roger Niello
- Senate District 36: Chris Duncan (D) 50.6% vs. Tony Strickland (R) 49.4% · 80% counted · not yet called by AP (Too Early to Call) · incumbent: Tony Strickland
- Assembly District 33: Alexandra Macedo (R) 51.2% vs. Hipolito Cerros (D) 48.8% · 66% counted · not yet called by AP (Too Early to Call) · incumbent: Alexandra Macedo
- Assembly District 34: Charles Hughes (R) 52.3% vs. Randall Putz (D) 47.7% · 73% counted · not yet called by AP (Too Early to Call)
- Assembly District 68: David Penaloza (D) 50.4% vs. Jessie Lopez (D) 49.6% · 79% counted · not yet called by AP (Too Early to Call)
- Assembly District 70: Paula Swift (D) 50.1% vs. Tri Ta (R) 49.9% · 79% counted · not yet called by AP (Too Early to Call) · incumbent: Tri Ta
- Assembly District 72: Gracey Van Der Mark (R) 50.6% vs. Chris Kluwe (D) 49.4% · 80% counted · not yet called by AP (Too Early to Call)
- Assembly District 74: Laurie Davies (R) 50.5% vs. Sergio Farias (D) 49.5% · 72% counted · not yet called by AP (Too Early to Call) · incumbent: Laurie Davies
Seats that changed parties
- None called yet.
What happens next
- Counting continues. Mail ballots postmarked by Election Day count if they arrive within seven days.
- December 4, 2026: counties report final results to the Secretary of State.
- December 11, 2026: the Secretary of State certifies the election.
- Business watch. Inksight will follow how the new Legislature handles small business, tax and housing bills that matter to Sacramento-area owners.
Also see: 2026 midterm election results for the U.S. Senate, House and governors and California propositions results.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 2026 California governor race?
Xavier Becerra (D) leads with 65.0% of the vote and The Associated Press has called the race. Results as of 5:17 PM PT, Nov. 6, 2026.
Which party controls the California Legislature after the 2026 election?
Democrats keep large majorities in both houses. As of 5:17 PM PT, Nov. 6, 2026, AP had called 12 State Senate races and 55 Assembly races for Democrats, with more races still being counted.
How many California State Senate seats were on the 2026 ballot?
Twenty: only even-numbered Senate districts had general elections in 2026. The 20 odd-numbered senators serve until 2028.
When will California election results be final?
Counties must report final official results to the Secretary of State by December 4, 2026, and the Secretary of State certifies the election by December 11, 2026.
Why are so many California races not yet called?
California mails a ballot to every active voter and counts mail ballots that arrive up to seven days after Election Day, so AP waits until the remaining vote can no longer change the outcome.
What does it mean when AP calls a race?
The Associated Press declares a winner when it is certain the trailing candidate has no path to victory. Counting and certification continue afterward.
Sources
- The Associated Press: 2026 California results
- California Secretary of State: Statewide results and governor by county
- California Secretary of State: State Senate and Assembly results
- California Secretary of State: Unprocessed ballots and certification dates
- California State Senate: Senators roster
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2026 county and legislative district boundaries (TIGERweb)
Report by Kevin Phan, Merxco LLC - www.Merxco.com | Info@Merxco.com
