Who won the California House District 36 election 2026?
Ted Lieu (Democratic) won the 2026 California House District 36 election with 71.7% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 3, 2026 at 11:40 PM ET.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Lieu ✓ Winner | Democratic | 168,351 | 71.7% |
| Houston Brignano | Republican | 66,445 | 28.3% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 5:10 PM ET, with about 76% 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.