As Republicans attempt to regain control of Congress, the Congressional races of California are being closely watched, as a preview of what is anticipated to be a turbulent mid-term election across the country. Democrat’s stronghold on California’s congressional delegation has come into question over recent months over issues such as crime and homelessness. Nationally, California serves as one of the few paths House Democrats see toward potentially keeping their majority. 

Key Congressional Races 

  • Senate: Incumbent Senator Alex Padilla was on the ballot twice — once in a special election to fill the remainder of Vice President Harris’ term through early 2023, and once in the primary to run for a full six-year term. He advanced in both races to be on the ballot for the General Election in November. Republican attorney Mark Meuser, whom Padilla defeated in the 2018 Secretary of State race, also advanced to the General Election in both contests. 

 

  • House: Primary Results 

    • District 3: Kermit Jones (D) received 39% and Kevin Kiley (R) received 37% of the vote. 

    • District 6: Ami Bera (D) received 55% and Tamika Hamilton (R) received 16% of the vote. 

    • District 7: Doris Matsui (D) received 65% and Max Semenenko (R) received 28% of the vote. 

    • District 25: Mike Garcia (R) received 49.6% and Christy Smith (D) received 35.4% of the vote. 

    • District 45: Michelle Steel (R) received 49.3% and Jay Chen (D) received 41.2% of the vote.