This list is not an endorsement and is not yet complete. Candidates are listed alphabetically by last name, not in ballot order; write-in candidates are listed last. Party labels are shown as the source reported them. As of October 26, 2026, it covers 52 of California’s 52 U.S. House districts.
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U.S. House, District 1
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| James Gallagher | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Mike McGuire | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 2
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Jared Huffman | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Robin Littau | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 3
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Ami Bera | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Robb Tucker | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 4
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Jones | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Mike Thompson | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 5
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Masuda | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Tom McClintock | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 6
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Kiley | No Party Preference | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Richard Pan | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 7
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Doris Matsui | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Mai Vang | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 8
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| John Garamendi | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Rudy Recile | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 9
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Harder | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| John McBride | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 10
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Mark DeSaulnier | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Jeff Frese | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 11
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Connie Chan | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Scott Wiener | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 12
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie Joyce | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Lateefah Simon | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 13
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Gray | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Kevin Lincoln | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 14
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Melissa Hernandez | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Aisha Wahab | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 15
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Hoelter | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Kevin Mullin | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 16
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Liccardo | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Peter Sundin Soulé | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 17
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Ro Khanna | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Ritesh Tandon | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 18
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Shane Lewis | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 19
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Panetta | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Peter Coe Verbica | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 20
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Vince Fong | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Sandra Van Scotter | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 21
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Costa | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Kyle Kirkland | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 22
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| David G. Valadao | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Randy Villegas | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 23
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Tessa Lynn Hodge | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Jay Obernolte | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 24
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Salud Carbajal | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Bob Smith | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 25
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Males | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Raul Ruiz | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 26
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Gallucci | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Jacqui Irwin | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 27
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Gibbs | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| George Whitesides | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 28
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Judy Chu | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| April A. Verlato | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 29
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Angélica María Dueñas | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Luz Maria Rivas | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 30
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Laura Friedman | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Scott Alan Meyers | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 31
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Ching | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Gil Cisneros | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 32
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Sherman | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Larry Thompson | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 33
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Pete Aguilar | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Stephanie M. Vargas | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 34
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Gomez | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Angela Gonzales-Torres | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 35
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Cargile | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Norma J. Torres | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 36
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Brignano | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Ted W. Lieu | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 37
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney Kamlager-Dove | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Samantha Mota | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 38
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Pedro Antonio Casas | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Hilda Solis | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 39
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Manos | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Mark Takano | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 40
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Ken Calvert | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Young Kim | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 41
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Mitch Clemmons | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Linda Sánchez | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 42
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Burley | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Robert Garcia | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 43
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Cristian Morales | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Maxine Waters | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 44
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Genevieve Angel | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Nanette Diaz Barragan | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 45
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Derek Tran | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Chuong V. Vo | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 46
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Lou Correa | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| David Pan | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 47
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Dave Min | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Jenny Rae Le Roux | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 48
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Desmond | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Marni von Wilpert | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 49
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Armen Kurdian | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Mike Levin | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 50
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Cohen | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Scott Peters | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 51
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Ricardo Cabrera | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Sara Jacobs | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
U.S. House, District 52
| Candidate | Party (as reported) | How it was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Belle | Republican | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
| Juan Vargas | Democratic | Other source, still being checked Source: CivicPublic transcription of California SOS August 27 2026 certified candidate list (2026-08-27) |
Source Notes for California
These notes from our research explain what each source above does and does not confirm. They use some election-office shorthand: “SOS” means the Secretary of State, “secondary” means a non-government source, and “pending” means not yet checked.
- California SOS confirms 52 House districts certified August 27; individual candidate names transcribed from independent CivicPublic; primary PDF (14.8 MB) inaccessible for direct row-by-row validation; county ballot verification pending.
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