The 2022 California State Senate election was held on Tuesday, November 8, with the primary election having been held on Thursday, June 7. Voters in the 20 even-numbered districts of the

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elected their representatives. The elections coincided with elections for other offices, including the

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. Democrats gained one seat, increasing their supermajority to 32 out of 40 seats, a four-fifths majority.

Predictions

Overview

Summary by State Senate District

† - Incumbent not seeking re-election

Primary elections

General elections

Retiring incumbents

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: Jim Nielsen (R– Red Bluff): Termed out of office #

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Richard Pan Richard Juien-Dah Pan (; born October 28, 1965) is an American Democratic politician and physician who served in the California State Senate from 2014 to 2022, representing the 6th Senate district, which encompassed parts of Sacramento and Yolo ...

(D–

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): Termed out of office # 10th: Bob Wieckowski (D– Fremont): Termed out of office #

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: Andreas Borgeas (R-

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): Retiring # 18th:

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(D–

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): Termed out of office # 20th:

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(D–

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): Termed out of office # 22nd: Connie Leyva (D- Chino): Running for San Bernardino County Supervisor # 28th:

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(D-

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): Running for

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# 32nd: Melissa Melendez (R–

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): Termed out of office # 38th:

Patricia Bates Patricia "Pat" Carmody Bates (born December 15, 1939) is an American Republican politician who served in the California State Senate, representing the 36th Senate district, which encompasses parts of Orange and San Diego counties. She left o ...

(R–

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): Termed out of office

District 2

The 2nd district encompasses most of the

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region, stretching from the

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border to the northern

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to include Del Norte,

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, Mendocino, Sonoma, and Marin Counties. The incumbent was two-term Democrat Mike McGuire of

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, who ran for a third term.

Candidates

Declared

* Mike McGuire (Democratic), incumbent state senator *Gene Yoon (Republican), lawyer

Endorsements

Results

District 4

The new 4th district is located in the northeastern Central Valley, the central

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, and

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, including Stanislaus, Calaveras, Amador,

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, Placer,

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, Tuolumne, Mariposa, Madera,

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, and Inyo counties. The district had no incumbent.

Candidates

Declared

* Marie Alvarado-Gil (Democratic), charter school administrator and former vice president of the

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Democratic Central Committee *Steven Bailey (Republican), former

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judge and runner-up for

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*Jolene Daly (Republican),

marriage and family therapist Family therapy (also referred to as family counseling, family systems therapy, marriage and family therapy, couple and family therapy) is a branch of psychotherapy focused on families and couples in intimate relationships to nurture change and ...

*Michael Gordon (Republican), president of the

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board of trustees *Jack Griffith (Republican), retired combat engineer *Jeff McKay (Republican), Stanislaus Union School Board trustee and former Ceres city councilor *

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(Republican), former

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for (1995–2011) *Tim Robertson (Democratic), director of North Valley Labor Federation

Endorsements

Results

District 6

The 6th district is located in northern and eastern suburbs of the

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, including the

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cities of

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, Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Gold River, Arden-Arcade,

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, Orangevale, Citrus Heights, and

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, and the western

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, Roseville, Rocklin, Loomis, Whitney, and

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. The district had no incumbent.

Candidates

Declared

*Michael Huang (Republican),

family medicine Family medicine is a medical specialty that provides continuing and comprehensive health care for the individual and family across all ages, genders, diseases, and parts of the body. The specialist, who is usually a primary care physician, is ...

physician * Roger Niello (Republican), former state assemblyman from the

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*Paula Villescaz (Democratic), director of legislative advocacy for the County Welfare Directors Association and member and former president of the

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board

Endorsements

Results

District 8

The new 8th district is located in the core of the

, consisting of the state capital of

and surrounding suburbs, including Rio Linda, McClellan Park, North Highlands,

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, and Elk Grove. The incumbent in this area was Democrat

of the former 6th district, who was

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and could not run for re-election.

Candidates

Declared

* Angelique Ashby (Democratic), vice mayor of

*Rafa Garcia (Democratic), union representative and attorney * Dave Jones (Democratic), former

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Withdrawn

*Matt Burgess (Democratic),

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sergeant *Eric Guerra (Democratic),

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''( running for State Assembly)'' *Tecoy Porter (Democratic), community activist ''( running for State Assembly)''

Endorsements

Results

District 10

The 10th district is located in the

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and the northwestern corner of

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, including Fremont, Hayward, Union City, Newark,

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, and Santa Clara. The incumbent was Democrat Bob Wieckowski of Fremont, who was

and could not run for re-election.

Candidates

Declared

*Jim Canova (Democratic), member of the Santa Clara Unified School Board *Jamal Khan (Democratic), attorney *Raymond Liu (Democratic), engineer *Lily Mei (Democratic), mayor of Fremont *Paul Pimentel (Republican), telecommunications company owner * Aisha Wahab (Democratic), Hayward city councilor and candidate for in

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*Jaime Raul Zepeda (Democratic), community organizer ''(endorsed Wahab)''

Endorsements

Results

District 12

The new 12th district encompasses the southeastern Central Valley and the northwestern corner of the

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, including most of

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and the eastern portions of

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and

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. It merged the districts of first-term Republican

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of the former 16th district, who was running for re-election here, and first-term Republican Andreas Borgeas of the former 8th district, who decided not to seek reelection.

Candidates

Declared

(Republican), incumbent state senator from the 16th district *Susanne Gundy (Democratic), retired program manager

Endorsements

Results

District 14

The new 14th district is located in the western Central Valley, including

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and western

. The incumbents in this area were first-term Democrat Anna Caballero of

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and the former 12th district, and first-term Democrat Melissa Hurtado of Sanger and the former 14th district. Both incumbents initially were running for re-election in this district, but Hurtado dropped out to run for the 16th district.

Candidates

Declared

* Anna Caballero (Democratic), incumbent state senator from the 12th district *Paulina Miranda (Democratic), perennial candidate *Amnon Shor (Republican), rabbi

Withdrawn

* Melissa Hurtado (Democratic), incumbent state senator from the 14th district ''( running in the 16th district)''

Endorsements

Results

District 16

The new 16th district encompasses the southwestern Central Valley, including

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, western

, and northwestern

. The seat originally had no incumbent, but first-term Democrat Melissa Hurtado of Sanger eventually chose to run for re-election here. On December 14, candidate David Shepard filed for a recount, after the race was certified with Senator Hurtado in the lead by a 20-vote margin. The recount concluded on January 17, with Shepard gaining 11 votes, while Hurtado gained 4.

Candidates

Declared

* Melissa Hurtado (Democratic), incumbent state senator from the 14th district *Bryan Osorio (Democratic), mayor of Delano * Nicole Parra (Democratic), former state assemblywoman from the 30th district *David Shepard (Republican), grape farmer *Gregory Tatum (Republican), pastor

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*Imelda Ceja (Democratic), nurse *Rob Fuentes (Democratic), attorney

Endorsements

Results

District 18

The new 18th district stretches along the

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and includes rural

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and areas of California along the

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, including Needles,

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and

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, but most of the population is in southern

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, including

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, National City, Lincoln Acres, Bonita, the Tijuana River Valley, and the southeast side of

. The incumbent in this area was two-term Democrat

and the former 40th district, who was term-limited and could not seek re-election.

Candidates

Declared

* Alejandro Galicia (Republican), business owner * Steve Padilla (Democratic),

city councilor

Endorsements

Results

District 20

The new 20th district contains most of the

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section of northern

, including

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, Reseda,

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, Tujunga, Sun Valley,

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, Arleta, California, Arleta,

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, Mission Hills,

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, and

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. The incumbent in this area was two-term Democrat

and the former 18th district, who was term-limited and could not seek re-election.

Candidates

Declared

*Ely De La Cruz Ayao (Republican), real estate broker *Daniel Hertzberg (Democratic), business travel sales manager and son of incumbent state senator

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(Democratic), social worker *Seydi Alejandra Morales (Democratic), attorney

Endorsements

Results

District 22

The new 22nd district consists of the eastern

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and the

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, including El Monte,

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, Duarte, Baldwin Park,

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, San Dimas, La Verne, and Pomona, as well as Montclair, Chino, and

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in the southwestern corner of

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. The incumbents in this area were first-term Democrat

Susan Rubio Susan Rubio (born December 25, 1970) is an American politician serving in the California State Senate. She represents the 22nd Senate District in eastern Los Angeles County and is a member of the Democratic Party. Prior to being elected to the Ca ...

of Baldwin Park or the former 22nd district, and second-term Democrat Connie Leyva of Chino or the former 20th district. Rubio ran for re-election, while Leyva ran for

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Candidates

Declared

*Kimo Mateo (Republican), operations manager *

(Democratic), incumbent state senator *Vincent Tsai (Republican), Los Angeles County Deputy sheriff

Declined

* Connie Leyva, incumbent state senator from the 20th district

Endorsements

Results

District 24

The new 24th district contains the Westside

neighborhoods of

Venice Venice ( ; ; , formerly ) is a city in northeastern Italy and the capital of the Veneto Regions of Italy, region. It is built on a group of 118 islands that are separated by expanses of open water and by canals; portions of the city are li ...

West Los Angeles West Los Angeles is an area within the city of Los Angeles, California, United States. The residential and commercial neighborhood is divided by the Interstate 405 freeway, and each side is sometimes treated as a distinct neighborhood, mapped ...

, Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Bel Air,

Century City Century City is a 176-acre (71.2 ha) neighborhood and business district in Los Angeles, California, United States. Located on the Westside to the south of Santa Monica Boulevard around 10 miles (16 km) west of downtown Los Angeles, Cent ...

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Laurel Canyon Laurel Canyon is a mountainous neighborhood in the Hollywood Hills region of the Santa Monica Mountains, within the Hollywood Hills West district of Los Angeles, California. The main thoroughfare of Laurel Canyon Boulevard connects the neig ...

Hollywood Hollywood usually refers to: * Hollywood, Los Angeles, a neighborhood in California * Hollywood, a metonym for the cinema of the United States Hollywood may also refer to: Places United States * Hollywood District (disambiguation) * Hollywood ...

, and Miracle Mile, and the

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cities such as

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Calabasas Calabasas may refer to: * Calabasas, Arizona, former populated place in what is now Rio Rico, Arizona * Calabasas, California, city in Los Angeles County, California See also * Calabaza Calabaza is the generic name in the Spanish langua ...

Topanga Topanga (Tongva: ''Topaa'nga'') is an unincorporated community in western Los Angeles County, California, United States. Located in the Santa Monica Mountains, the community exists in Topanga Canyon and the surrounding hills. The narrow southern ...

, and Malibu, as well as most of the South Bay cities of

, including

Rancho Palos Verdes Rancho Palos Verdes is a coastal city in southern Los Angeles County, California, United States. Incorporated on September 7, 1973, the city has a population of 42,287 as reported in the 2020 United States census. The city sits atop the bluffs o ...

, Rolling Hills, Torrance,

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, Manhattan Beach, El Segundo,

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Beverly Hills Beverly Hills is a city located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. A notable and historic suburb of Los Angeles, it is located just southwest of the Hollywood Hills, approximately northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Beverly Hil ...

, and

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. The incumbent in this area was two-term Democrat Ben Allen of

and the former 26th district, who ran for re-election.

Candidates

Declared

* Ben Allen (Democratic), incumbent state senator *Kristina Irwin (Republican), realtor ''(write-in)''

Endorsements

Results

District 26

The new 26th district is located in the central and eastern

neighborhoods of

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, East Hollywood, Silver Lake,

Echo Park Echo Park is a neighborhood in the east-Central Los Angeles, central region of Los Angeles, California. Located to the northwest of Downtown Los Angeles, Downtown, it is bordered by Silver Lake, Los Angeles, Silver Lake to the west and Chinato ...

, Cypress Park,

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Wilshire Center Wilshire Center is a neighborhood in the Central region of Los Angeles, California. Geography Wilshire Center is roughly bounded by Melrose Avenue on the north, Virgil Avenue and Hoover Street on the east, Wilton Place and Crenshaw Bouleva ...

, Westlake,

Glassell Park Glassell Park is a neighborhood of Northeast Los Angeles, California, in the San Rafael Hills. Population The 2000 U.S. Census counted 23,469 residents in the 2.75-square-mile Glassell Park neighborhood—or 8,524 people per square mile, an aver ...

Eagle Rock Eagle is the common name for the golden eagle, bald eagle, and other birds of prey in the family of the Accipitridae. Eagles belong to several groups of Genus, genera, some of which are closely related. True eagles comprise the genus ''Aquila ( ...

, Garvanza, Lincoln Heights,

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, Little Tokyo,

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, and El Sereno, along with the adjascent communities of

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and Vernon. The incumbent in this area was first-term Democrat Maria Elena Durazo of

and the former 24th district, who sought re-election.

Candidates

Declared

* Maria Elena Durazo (Democratic), incumbent state senator

Endorsements

Results

District 28

The new 28th district contains

Downtown Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) is the central business district of the city of Los Angeles. It is part of the Central Los Angeles region and covers a area. As of 2020, it contains over 500,000 jobs and has a population of roughly 85,000 residents ...

and most of

South Central Los Angeles South Los Angeles, also known as South Central Los Angeles or simply South Central, is a region in southwestern Los Angeles County, California, lying mostly within the city limits of Los Angeles, south of Downtown Los Angeles, downtown. It is de ...

, including Park La Brea,

Pico Union Pico-Union is a neighborhood in Central Los Angeles, California. The name "Pico-Union" refers to the neighborhood that surrounds the intersection of Pico Boulevard and Union Avenue. Located immediately west of Downtown Los Angeles, it is home ...

, Mid City, West Adams, Baldwin Hills, Hyde Park, Nevin,

Leimert Park Leimert Park (; ) is a neighborhood in the South Los Angeles region of Los Angeles, California. Developed in the 1920s as a mainly residential community, it features Spanish Colonial Revival homes and tree-lined streets. The Life Magazine/Leim ...

, Jefferson Park, Crenshaw,

Vermont Square Vermont Square is a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, within the South Los Angeles region. The Vermont Square Branch library, a designated Historic–Cultural Monument, is located in the community. History The name Vermont Square appear ...

, Adams-Normandie,

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, Exposition Park, and University Park, as well as suburbs of

Culver City Culver City is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 40,779. It is mostly surrounded by Los Angeles, but also shares a border with the unincorporated area of Ladera Heights to the ea ...

, Ladera Heights, and a small part of the Westside Los Angeles neighborhoods, including Palms,

Mar Vista Mar Vista is a neighborhood on the Westside Los Angeles, Westside of Los Angeles, California. In 1927, Mar Vista became the 70th community to be annexed to Los Angeles. It was designated as an official city neighborhood in 2006. History Mar Vi ...

and

Playa Vista Playa Vista is a neighborhood in the Westside area of Los Angeles, California, United States. The area was the headquarters of Hughes Aircraft Company from 1941 to 1985 and the site of the construction of the Hughes H-4 Hercules "Spruce Goo ...

. The incumbent in this area was first-term Democrat

and the former 30th district, who left to run for a seat in the

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Candidates

Declared

*Jamaal Gulledge (Democratic), human resources manager *Joe Lusizzo (Republican), restaurant owner *Kamilah Victoria Moore (Democratic), attorney * Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (Democratic), labor advocate *Cheryl Turner (Democratic), civil rights lawyer

Endorsements

Results

District 30

The new 30th district contains the

Gateway Cities The Gateway Cities region, or Southeast Los Angeles County, is an urbanized region located in southeastern Los Angeles County, California, between the City of Los Angeles proper, Orange County, and the Pacific Ocean. The cluster of cities has ...

region of southeastern

, including

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, Norwalk, Bellflower,

La Mirada La Mirada is a city in southeast Los Angeles County, California United States, and is one of the Gateway Cities, on the border with Orange County. The population was 48,008 at the 2020 census. The La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and ...

Santa Fe Springs Santa Fe Springs (''Santa Fe'', Spanish for "Holy Faith") is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is one of the Gateway Cities of southeast Los Angeles County. The population was 19,219 at the 2020 census, up from 16,22 ...

, Los Nietos, Montebello,

Pico Rivera Pico Rivera is a city located in southeastern Los Angeles County, California. The city is situated approximately southeast of downtown Los Angeles, on the eastern edge of the Los Angeles basin, and on the southern edge of the area known as the ...

, Whittier,

Hacienda Heights Hacienda Heights () is an unincorporated suburban community in Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, the community had a total population of 54,191, up from 54,038 at the 2010 census. For statistical purposes, t ...

La Puente La Puente (Spanish for "The Bridge") is a city in east Los Angeles County, California, United States. The city had a population of 39,816 at the 2010 census and is approximately east of downtown Los Angeles. History The original inhabitants ...

, Valinda, Avocado Heights,

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Rowland Heights Rowland Heights is an unincorporated community and census designated place (CDP) in and below the Puente Hills in the San Gabriel Valley, in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 48,231 at the 2020 census. Rowland He ...

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, and

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, along with Brea in northeastern Orange County. The incumbent in this area was first-term Democrat Bob Archuleta of the former 32nd district, who sought re-election.

Candidates

Declared

* Bob Archuleta (Democratic), incumbent state senator from the 32nd district *Henry Bouchot (Democratic), Whittier city councilor *Martha Camacho Rodriguez (Democratic), teacher *Mitch Clemmons (Republican), plumbing business owner

Endorsements

Results

District 32

The new 32nd district consists of the southwestern corner of the

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, including the

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communities of

Temecula Temecula (; , ; Luiseño: ''Temeekunga'') is a city in southwestern Riverside County, California, United States. The city had a population of 110,003 as of the 2020 census and was incorporated on December 1, 1989. The city is a tourist and ...

Murrieta Murrieta is a city in southwestern Riverside County, California, United States. The population of Murrieta was 110,949 as of the 2020 census. Murrieta experienced a 133.7% population increase between 2000 and 2010, making it one of the fastest ...

Wildomar Wildomar is a city in southwest Riverside County, California, United States. The city was incorporated on July 1, 2008. As of the 2020 census, the population was 36,875. The community has grown quickly during the early 21st century; the populatio ...

, Canyon Lake, Lakeland Village,

Alberhill Alberhill (formerly, Alberhil) is an unincorporated community in Riverside County, California. Alberhill is located northwest of Lake Elsinore. It lies at an elevation of 1234 feet (376 m). Alberhill was named after C.H. Albers and James and G ...

, Menifee, Sage, and Idyllwild, along with

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in eastern Orange County,

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in southwestern

and the rural, northeastern corner of

. The incumbent in this area, Republican Melissa Melendez of the former 28th district, was term-limited and could not seek re-election.

Candidates

Declared

*Brian Nash (Democratic), analytics consultant * Kelly Seyarto (Republican), state assemblyman from the 67th district

Endorsements

Results

District 34

The 34th district is based in northern Orange County, including most of Santa Ana,

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, Placentia, Fullerton,

Buena Park Buena Park (''Buena'', Spanish for "Good") is a city in northern Orange County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census its population was 84,034. It is the location of several tourist attractions, including Knott's Berry Farm. It is ...

La Habra La Habra – archaic spelling of – is a city in the northwestern corner of Orange County, California, United States. In the 2010 census, the city had a population of 60,239. History Origin of name The name referred to the "Pass Through ...

, and the west side of

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, along with the unincorporated community of South Whittier in Los Angeles County. The incumbent was first-term Democrat

Tom Umberg Thomas John Umberg (born September 25, 1955) is an American politician currently serving in the California State Senate. A Democrat, he represents the 34th district, which encompasses parts of northern Orange County and a small portion of Lon ...

of Santa Ana, who sought re-election.

Candidates

Declared

*Rhonda Shader (Republican), mayor of Placentia *

(Democratic), incumbent state senator

Endorsements

Results

District 36

The new 36th district encompasses most of coastal Orange County, including Seal Beach,

Huntington Beach Huntington Beach is a seaside city in Orange County, California, United States. The city was originally called Pacific City, but it was changed in 1903 to be named after American businessman Henry E. Huntington. The population was 198,711 as o ...

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Emerald Bay Emerald Bay may refer to: Geography * Emerald Bay, Catalina Island, California * Emerald Bay, Orange County, California * Emerald Bay State Park in El Dorado County, California * Emerald Bay, Lake Arrowhead, California * Emerald Bay, Texas Othe ...

Laguna Beach Laguna Beach (; ''Laguna'', Spanish for "Lagoon") is a city in Orange County, California, United States. Located in Southern California along the Pacific Ocean, this seaside resort city has a mild year-round climate, scenic coves, and environ ...

, and

Dana Point Dana Point () is a city located in southern Orange County, California, United States. The population was 33,107 at the 2020 census. It has one of the few harbors along the Orange County coast; with ready access via State Route 1, it is a popu ...

, and the

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area of northwestern Orange County, including Garden Grove,

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, Fountain Valley,

Midway City Midway City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) that forms part of the county land controlled by Orange County, California. The only area in Orange County that incorporates its chamber of commerce and homeowners as ...

, Stanton,

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, Rossmoor, and Los Alimitos, along with Artesia, Cerritos, and

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in southwestern

. The seat had no incumbent.

Candidates

Declared

* Kim Carr (Democratic),

city councilor *

Janet Nguyen Janet Q. Nguyen (born May 1, 1976) is an American politician serving on the Orange County Board of Supervisors, representing the First District, since December 4, 2024. She previously heldthe same office from 2007 to 2014. A Republican, she ser ...

(Republican), state assemblywoman from the 72nd district and former state senator from the 34th district

Endorsements

Results

District 38

The new 38th district encompasses the coastal

North County North County is a region in the northern area of San Diego County, California. It is the second-most populous region in the county (after San Diego), with an estimated population of 869,322. North County is well known for its affluence, especially ...

communities of

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, Del Mar,

Solana Beach Solana Beach (''Solana'', Spanish for "sunny side") is a beach city in San Diego County, California, on the South Coast. Its population was at 12,940 at the 2020 U.S. census, up from 12,867 at the 2010 census. History The area was first set ...

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Rancho Santa Fe Rancho Santa Fe is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Diego County, California, United States, within the San Diego metropolitan area. The population was 3,156 at the 2020 census. The CDP is primarily residential with a few shopping blocks, ...

Encinitas Encinitas (Spanish language, Spanish for "Small Oaks") is a beach city in the North County (San Diego area), North County area of San Diego County, California, United States. Located in Southern California, it is approximately north of San Di ...

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Oceanside Oceanside may refer to: Places United States *Oceanside, California ** Oceanside Transit Center *Oceanside, New York Oceanside is a Hamlet (New York), hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located in the southern part of the town of Hempst ...

, San Luis Rey, and Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base, along with the southern edge of Orange County, including

San Clemente San Clemente (; Spanish for " St. Clement" ) is a coastal city in southern Orange County, California, United States. It was named in 1925 after the Spanish colonial island (which was named after a Pope from the first century). Located in the O ...

San Juan Capistrano San Juan Capistrano (also known colloquially as San Juan or SJC) is a city in southern Orange County, California, United States. The population was 35,253 at the 2020 Census. Named for Saint John of Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano was founded ...

Ladera Ranch Ladera Ranch is a planned community, master-planned community and census-designated place in southern Orange County, California, just outside the city limits of Mission Viejo, California, Mission Viejo. History Ladera Ranch is a planned commu ...

, Las Flores, and

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. The incumbent in this area, Republican

(R–

), was term-limited and could not seek re-election.

Candidates

Declared

* Catherine Blakespear (Democratic), mayor of

and chair of the

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*Matt Gunderson (Republican), automobile dealer *Joe Kerr (Democratic), retired Orange County fire captain

Withdrawn

*Priya Bhat-Patel (Democratic),

city councilor

Declined

* Lisa Bartlett (Republican), Orange County supervisor ''( running for U.S. House)'' *

Bill Brough Bill Brough (, ; born October 15, 1966) is an American politician who served three terms in the California State Assembly. A California Republican Party, Republican, he represented the California's 73rd State Assembly district, 73rd district, en ...

(Republican), former state assemblyman from the 73rd district

Endorsements

Results

District 40

The new 40th district encompasses much of inland

, including Santee,

Poway Poway () is a city in San Diego County, California, United States. Poway's rural roots influenced its motto "The City in the Country". The city had a population of 48,841 as of the 2020 United States census. Poway is part of San Diego's Eas ...

, Pine Valley,

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, San Marcos, Escondido, Hidden Meadows, Valley Center, Pauma Valley, and

Fallbrook Fallbrook is a census-designated place in northern San Diego County, California. It had a population of 32,267 at the 2020 census. Fallbrook is immediately east of the U.S. Marine Corps' Camp Pendleton. It is known for its avocado groves and ca ...

, as well as the northeastern parts of the city of

. The incumbent in this area was Republican

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of Santee and the former 38th district, who sought re-election.

Candidates

Declared

(Republican), incumbent state senator *Joseph Rocha (Democratic), attorney

Endorsements

Results

Notes

References

External links

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