Who won the California House District 16 election 2026?
Sam Liccardo (Democratic) won the 2026 California House District 16 election with 76% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 4, 2026 at 12:36 AM ET.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Liccardo ✓ Winner | Democratic | 112,647 | 76% |
| Peter Soulé | Republican | 35,604 | 24% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 5:10 PM ET, with about 48% of the expected vote counted. Totals can change until the state certifies the result.
Sources
- Race call and vote counts: The Associated Press, via the Guardian's published AP results data.
- Certified results are published by the California state election office.