California
While solidly blue statewide, California offers three competitive pickup opportunities in the House, all of which are critical for winning back the House majority. In addition, we must defend our vulnerable incumbents in the state, especially those who won their seats in 2024.
General Election: November 3, 2026
Early Voting: Varies by county, October 6 – November 2, 2026
Contact our California Action Team Leader: CATeam@crimsongoesblue.org
Races We’re Targeting in California
U.S. House
District: CA-13
Our Candidate: Adam Gray (D)
Opponent: TBD
Key Communities: Fresno, Merced, and Stanislaus Counties
Forecaster Rating: Toss-Up
2024 Results
Adam Gray (D) - 50.04%
John Duarte (R) - 49.96%
Margin of Victory: 187 votes
District: CA-22
Our Candidate: TBD
Incumbent: David Valadao (R)
Key Communities: Kern, Kings, and Tulare Counties
Forecaster Rating: Lean Republican
2024 Results
David Valadao (R) - 53.4%
Rudy Salas (D) - 46.6%
Margin of Victory: 11,461 votes
District: CA-27
Our Candidate: George Whitesides (D)
Opponent: TBD
Key Communities: Antelope Valley, North San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita
Forecaster Rating: Lean Democrat
2024 Results
George Whitesides (D) 51.3%
Mike Garcia (R) 48.7%
Margin of Victory: 7,990 votes
District: CA-41
Our Candidate: TBD
Incumbent: Ken Calvert (R)
Key Communities: Southwest Riverside County, Coachella Valley
Forecaster Rating: Lean Republican
2024 Results
Ken Calvert (R) 51.7%
Will Rollins (D) 48.3%
Margin of Victory: 11,987 votes
District: CA-45
Our Candidate: Derek Tran (D)
Opponent: TBD
Key Communities: Central & North Orange County
Forecaster Rating: Toss-Up
2024 Results
Derek Tran (D) 50.1%%
Michelle Steel (R) 49.9%
Margin of Victory: 653 votes
District: CA-47
Our Candidate: Dave Min (D)
Opponent: TBD
Incumbent: Open, formerly Katie Porter (D)
Key Communities: Coastal Orange County
Forecaster Rating: Lean Democrat
2024 Results
Dave Min (D) 51.4%
Scott Baugh (R) 48.6%
Margin of Victory: 10,170 votes
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