2026 midterms · California · November 3
California’s 1st District race 2026
Who’s running for U.S. House in California’s 1st District on November 3, 2026: Mike McGuire (D) and James Gallagher (R, incumbent). Now held by James Gallagher (R). Forecasters: Solid D (average of 5).
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| Race | Rating | Democrats | Republicans | Others on the ballot | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California 1 | Solid D Average of 5; all agree Each forecaster for California 1
|  Mike McGuire | James Gallagher (inc.) | No one else listed | Top-two |
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Questions and answers
Who is running for U.S. House in California’s 1st District in 2026?
On the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mike McGuire (D) and James Gallagher (R, incumbent).
When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in California’s 1st District?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The two leaders of the primary advanced, whatever their party.
Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in California’s 1st District?
The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Solid D on average (5 forecasters; they all agree). These are their ratings, not our prediction.
How do I vote in California?
Check your registration on California’s election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.
Where this comes from
Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.
Photos of members of Congress: official portraits (public domain). Other photos: Mike McGuire: State of California (photo of Mike McGuire), Public domain.