2026 California State Senate election

2026 California State Senate election

November 3, 2026 (2026-11-03)

20 seats from even-numbered districts in the California State Senate
21 seats needed for a majority
 
Leader Mike McGuire
(term-limited)
Brian Jones
(term-limited)
Party Democratic Republican
Leader since February 5, 2024 December 5, 2022
Leader's seat 2ndGeyserville 40thSantee
Current seats 30 10
Seats needed 11

Legend:
     Democratic incumbent retiring      Republican incumbent retiring
     Democratic incumbent      Republican incumbent

Incumbent President pro tempore

Mike McGuire
Democratic



The 2026 California State Senate election will be held on November 3, 2026, with the primary election to be held on June 2. Voters in the 20 even-numbered districts of the California State Senate will elect their representatives to four-year terms. The elections will coincide with elections for other offices, including for governor and the state assembly.