2022 California midterm election: Live results
We're tracking races across California. Polls closed Tuesday but ballot counting continues. Races are called by the Associated Press using vote returns and other data. However, final results will not be available until all mail-in and conditional ballots are counted. Read more about the races here.
Congressional races
Sen. Alex Padilla, appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom when Kamala Harris left the Senate to become vice president, is facing off against GOP attorney Mark Meuser — twice. He's running to complete Harris' term through Jan. 3, as well as for a full six-year stint. Find out about the California U.S. Senate race here.
U.S. Senate
For remainder of term ending Jan. 3, 2023
For a six-year term ending Jan. 3, 2029
U.S. House
This year, California voters could play a key role in determining the balance of power in the House of Representatives. Find out about the California U.S. House races here.
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Statewide races
After he easily survived a recall attempt last year, Gavin Newsom is running for a second term as governor against Northern California state Sen. Brian Dahle.
Governor
Leader by county
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Attorney General
Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State
Controller
Treasurer
Insurance Commissioner
Superintendent of Public Instruction
California Supreme Court
Voters will decide whether to keep the chief justice and three associate justices of the California Supreme Court. Patricia Guerrero was appointed to the high court in March. If she wins, she will be the first Latina chief justice in California history.
Elect Associate Justice Patricia Guerrero as Chief Justice
Elect Associate Justice Joshua Groban
Elect Associate Justice Martin Jenkins
Elect Associate Justice Goodwin Liu
Statewide Ballot Propositions
The seven statewide ballot measures were placed on the ballot either by politically powerful interest groups or lawmakers. The propositions require approval by a simple majority of voters for passage. Read more about the props here.
Proposition 1: Constitutional Right to Reproductive Freedom
Amend the California Constitution to explicitly protect the right to abortion in the state.
Proposition 26: Sports Wagering on Tribal Lands
Legalize in-person sports betting on tribal lands and at four horse racing tracks. The racetracks would pay taxes on sports-wagering profits, to be used for enforcement and problem-gambling programs.
Proposition 27: Online Sports Wagering
Allow tribes and gambling companies to offer online sports betting. Ten percent of the bets would cover regulatory costs, address homelessness and help people with gambling addiction problems.
Proposition 28: Public School Arts Funding
Provide additional funding for arts and music education in all preschool and K-12 public schools, including charter schools. The funding would come from the state’s general fund.
Proposition 29: Regulates Kidney Dialysis Clinics
Require dialysis clinics to have a physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant on premises during treatment hours. This is the third time the proposition has been on the ballot.
Proposition 30: Wealth Tax for Zero-Emission Vehicle Programs
Require wealthy Californians to pay an additional 1.75% in personal income taxes on annual earnings above $2 million. The revenue would support zero-emission vehicle programs and wildfire response and prevention efforts.
Proposition 31: Prohibition on Sale of Certain Tobacco Products
Ban the sale of most flavored tobacco products in stores and vending machines. The ban was placed on hold after a referendum promoted by the tobacco industry challenged the law.
Board of Equalization
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California Senate
Half of the 40 seats in the California Senate are up for election - due to redistricting, retirement, term limits and some senators running for other offices.
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California Assembly
All 80 seats in the California Assembly are up for election. Republicans and independents would need to gain six seats to prevent Democrats from retaining a supermajority.
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