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November 3, 2026 · General election

U.S. House · California District 42

California District 42 voters choose one U.S. representative. Robert Garcia and Brian Burley advanced from the June primary; the top vote-getter wins. ↗

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California Congressional District 42 boundary

Candidates

The two candidates who advanced

District 42 voters choose between these two candidates on November 3.

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Election at a glance

Stats

Voting information, reported campaign finances and the path from the June top-two primary to November.

Campaign money

Money reported for the general-election field

FEC report totals through October 14, 2026. Independent spending is shown separately. Candidates without a matching FEC record are unknown, not $0.
Money into campaigns—Contributions and campaign loans
Money out of campaigns—Payments and loan principal repaid
Reported independent spending—Paid by groups independent of campaigns

Voting information

Who can vote and how

Who votes
Voters registered in California Congressional District 42 (Los Angeles and Orange counties)
Seat and rule
One seat; Top Vote-Getter Wins
Voting locations
Use your county elections office to find your polling place or vote center and drop-box locations.
Election Day
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · 7 a.m.–8 p.m.

Every active registered voter is mailed a ballot. Voters may return it by mail or drop box, or vote in person.

Voting timeline and election path

Voting timeline

Key voting dates

  1. Ballots begin mailingEvery active registered voter is mailed a ballot.
  2. Registration deadlineLast day to register online or by mail before conditional registration.
  3. Same-day registration beginsConditional registration remains available through Election Day.
  4. Election DayPolling places, vote centers and drop boxes close at 8 p.m.
  5. Mailed-ballot receipt deadlineApplies to ballots postmarked by Election Day.

Election path

From the June primary to a District 42 representative

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June primary

Certified July 10. The top two vote-getters advanced regardless of party.

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Counting

General election

Voters choose one U.S. representative; the top vote-getter wins. Returns are semi-official until certification.

Election geography

District 42 map

The congressional boundary used for the 2026 elections, shown within the surrounding landscape.

Map of California Congressional District 42 and its 2026 election boundary

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The area represented by California Congressional District 42The teal outline marks the district adopted under Proposition 50 for 2026 elections. Confirm your district with your county elections office. Congressional District 42 boundaryU.S. Geological Survey · The National Map

Campaign Finances

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Official record

Sources

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