What to know about California’s 2026 elections and key dates

Prop 50 maps shift House races and districts statewide. Primary June 2 and general Nov 3 check your district register and vote early.

California urges Supreme Court to allow new congressional map

California officials told the Supreme Court on Thursday the state should be able to use its new congressional map in this fall's elections.

Crypto Billionaires Try to Build a Moderate ‘Counterforce’ in California Politics

Chris Larsen and Tim Draper, two outspoken Silicon Valley leaders, are planning to spend tens of millions of dollars to elect moderate state lawmakers this year.

Special election to fill late California Rep. Doug LaMalfa's seat to be held in August

A special election will be held in August to fill California's 1st Congressional District, left vacant following the death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa​.

GOP rails against Newsom's late date for special election to fill Rep. Doug LaMalfa's seat

Newsom sets last possible day for special election to fill Rep. Doug LaMalfa's seat after death
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California’s Gubernatorial Debate To Be Hosted By FOX 11 On Feb. 3

FOX 11 and KTVU FOX 2 will air the 2026 California gubernatorial debate live Feb. 3 from San Francisco ahead of the primary election.

California Republicans ask Supreme Court to block new congressional map

California Republicans filed an emergency appeal to the U.S.

California Governor Election 2026: Latest Polls

The open all-party primary will be held on June 2.

Special election date set to fill LaMalfa's seat

A special election will be held to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa

Trump lawyers urge Supreme Court to block California's new election map while upholding Texas'

Texas hopes to elect five more Republicans to Congress, while California would like five more Democrats.