HOUSE

California CA-01 House2026

RACE AT A GLANCE

RACE TYPE

Incumbent running

James Gallagher (R)

RACE RATING

Last updated : Nov 5, 2025

Solid R

Solid D

COOK PARTISAN VOTING INDEX

Last updated : Nov 17, 2025

D +50

R +50

Race summary

A special election for the vacant 1st District was won by state Assemblymember James Gallagher, giving Republicans some extra breathing room in the House. But he can’t get too comfortable: Gallagher is running for a full term under the more Democratic-friendly lines adopted following Proposition 50, which he is almost certain to lose to state Sen. Mike McGuire.

Key Dates

Filing Deadline: Mar 6, 2026

Primary Election: Jun 2, 2026

INCUMBENT

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CANDIDATES

Democrats

DISTRICT DATA RACE ANALYSIS

DISTRICT DATA

California - 01

North State and Santa Rosa

Population Breakdown

Source: 2020 Census (VAP) for 2026

Past Presidential Results from this District

2024 Election Results

Source: Dave Leip

2020 Election Results

Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST

RACE ANALYSIS

Race Analysis

Updated: Jun 3, 2026

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