About This Election
The 2026 United States midterm elections will be held on November 3, 2026. All 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives and 33 of the 100 seats in the United States Senate will be contested. These elections will determine the composition of the 120th United States Congress.
Races & Contests
5 contests on the ballot
U.S. Senate - California
Federal- Jane Smith (D)
- Robert Chen (R)
- Maria Lopez (I)
U.S. House - CA District 11
Federal- Mark Johnson (D)
- Sarah Williams (R)
U.S. House - CA District 12
Federal- David Lee (D)
- Patricia Brown (R)
- James Rivera (G)
Governor - California
State- Emily Davis (D)
- Michael Turner (R)
State Assembly - District 17
State- Carlos Mendoza (D)
- Amy Foster (R)
Ballot Measures
3 propositions and measures
Infrastructure Investment Bond
Authorizes $15 billion in state bonds for transportation, water, broadband, and school infrastructure improvements.
Renewable Energy Standards
Requires 80% of electricity sold by utilities to come from renewable sources by 2035.
Criminal Justice Reform
Amends sentencing guidelines for non-violent offenses and expands community-based rehabilitation programs.
Key Dates
Important deadlines and dates
Registration Deadline
October 19, 2026
Early Voting Begins
October 19, 2026
Mail Ballot Deadline
October 20, 2026
Election Day
November 3, 2026