California's 42nd Congressional District, 2026

New district lines

Brian Burley (R) vs. Robert Garcia (D): California's 42nd District election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, part of the 2026 midterm elections.

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Brian Burley
Republican
FEC filing ↗
Robert Garcia, Democratic candidate for U.S. House in California
Robert Garcia
Democratic
U.S. Representative, CA-42, since 2023Voting record →
Campaign money →FEC filing ↗
Election day
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Term
Jan 3, 2027 – Jan 3, 2029

Who is running for California's 42nd Congressional District?

Brian Burley (R) vs. Robert Garcia (D)

New district lines for 2026

Drawn by Proposition 50, approved by voters in November 2025. Source ↗

Sitting members on this ballot

When is the election?

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

This race is for California's 42nd Congressional District (CA-42, District 42). Find your district on the district map.

Candidate list: civicAPI ↗