Who won the California House District 42 election 2026?
Robert Garcia (Democratic) won the 2026 California House District 42 election with 60.1% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 4, 2026 at 1:23 AM ET.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Garcia ✓ Winner | Democratic | 123,914 | 60.1% |
| Brian Burley | Republican | 82,151 | 39.9% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 5:10 PM ET, with about 70% 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.