2022 California State Senate election
Results by gains and holds
Results by winning party vote share Results: Democratic hold Democratic gain Republican hold Republican gain No election heldDemocratic: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Republican: 50–60% 60–70% No election held
The 2022 California State Senate election was held on Tuesday, November 8, with the primary election having been held on Thursday, June 7. Voters in the 20 even-numbered districts of the California State Senate elected their representatives. The elections coincided with elections for other offices, including the state assembly .
Democrats gained one seat, increasing their supermajority to 32 out of 40 seats, a four-fifths majority.[ 1]
Predictions
Overview
† - Incumbent not seeking re-election
Primary elections
2022 California State Senate election Primary election
Party[ 3]
Votes
Percentage
Candidates
Advancing to general
Seats contesting
Democratic
1,857,206
60.5
38
25
20
Republican
1,213,169
39.5
25
15
15
Totals
3,070,375
100.00
63
40
—
General elections
2022 California State Senate election General election – November 8, 2022[ 4]
Party
Votes
%
Before
Up
Won
After
+/–
Democratic
3,201,860
63.69
31
14
15
32
1
Republican
1,825,644
36.31
9
6
5
8
1
Totals
5,027,504
100.00
40
20
20
40
—
Retiring incumbents
1st : Jim Nielsen (R–Red Bluff )[ o] : Termed out of office
8th : Richard Pan (D–Sacramento )[ p] : Termed out of office
10th : Bob Wieckowski (D–Fremont ): Termed out of office
12th : Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno )[ q] : Retiring
18th : Ben Hueso (D–San Diego )[ r] : Termed out of office
20th : Robert Hertzberg (D–Van Nuys )[ s] : Termed out of office
22nd : Connie Leyva (D-Chino )[ t] : Running for San Bernardino County Supervisor
28th : Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Los Angeles )[ u] : Running for California's 37th congressional district
32nd : Melissa Melendez (R–Lake Elsinore )[ v] : Termed out of office
38th : Patricia Bates (R–Laguna Niguel )[ w] : Termed out of office
District 2
The 2nd district encompasses most of the North Coast region, stretching from the Oregon border to the northern Bay Area to include Del Norte , Humboldt , Trinity , Mendocino , Sonoma , and Marin Counties. The incumbent was two-term Democrat Mike McGuire of Healdsburg , who ran for a third term.
Candidates
Declared
Endorsements
Results
District 4
The new 4th district is located in the northeastern Central Valley , the central Sierra Nevada , and Death Valley , including Stanislaus , Calaveras , Amador , El Dorado , Placer , Alpine , Tuolumne , Mariposa , Madera , Mono , and Inyo counties. The district had no incumbent.
Candidates
Declared
Endorsements
Results
California's 4th State Senate district, 2022[ 15] [ 16]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Tim Robertson
48,880
22.1
Democratic
Marie Alvarado-Gil
41,262
18.7
Republican
George Radanovich
37,793
17.1
Republican
Steven Bailey
37,129
16.8
Republican
Jeff McKay
34,773
15.7
Republican
Jack Griffith
10,337
4.7
Republican
Michael Gordon
6,202
2.8
Republican
Jolene Daly
4,652
2.1
Total votes
221,028
100%
General election
Democratic
Marie Alvarado-Gil
137,157
52.7
Democratic
Tim Robertson
123,210
47.3
Total votes
260,367
100%
Democratic win (new seat)
District 6
The 6th district is located in northern and eastern suburbs of the Sacramento metropolitan area , including the Sacramento County cities of Rancho Cordova , Carmichael , Fair Oaks , Gold River , Arden-Arcade , Folsom , Orangevale , Citrus Heights , and Antelope , and the western Placer County exurbs of Granite Bay , Roseville , Rocklin , Loomis , Whitney, and Lincoln . The district had no incumbent.
Candidates
Declared
Endorsements
Results
District 8
The new 8th district is located in the core of the Sacramento metropolitan area , consisting of the state capital of Sacramento and surrounding suburbs, including Rio Linda , McClellan Park , North Highlands , Vineyard , Rosemont , Florin , and Elk Grove . The incumbent in this area was Democrat Richard Pan of Sacramento of the former 6th district, who was term-limited and could not run for re-election.
Candidates
Declared
Withdrawn
Endorsements
Results
District 10
The 10th district is located in the East Bay in Alameda County and the northwestern corner of Silicon Valley in Santa Clara County , including Fremont , Hayward , Union City , Newark , Milpitas , Sunnyvale , and Santa Clara . The incumbent was Democrat Bob Wieckowski of Fremont , who was term-limited and could not run for re-election.
Candidates
Declared
Withdrawn
Jaime Raul Zepeda (Democratic), community organizer[ 31] (endorsed Wahab) [ 35]
Endorsements
Lily Mei (D)
Federal officials
Local officials
Aisha Wahab (D)
U.S. Executive Branch officials
Statewide officials
State legislators
Organizations
Results
California's 10th State Senate district, 2022[ 15] [ 16]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Lily Mei
47,149
33.1
Democratic
Aisha Wahab
42,731
30.0
Republican
Paul J. Pimentel
30,742
21.6
Democratic
Jamal Khan
10,424
7.3
Democratic
Raymond Liu
6,932
4.9
Democratic
Jim Canova
4,391
3.1
Total votes
142,369
100%
General election
Democratic
Aisha Wahab
114,997
53.7
Democratic
Lily Mei
99,011
46.3
Total votes
214,008
100%
Democratic hold
District 12
The new 12th district encompasses the southeastern Central Valley and the northwestern corner of the Mojave Desert , including most of Kern County and the eastern portions of Tulare County and Fresno County . It merged the districts of first-term Republican Shannon Grove of Bakersfield of the former 16th district, who was running for re-election here, and first-term Republican Andreas Borgeas of the former 8th district, who decided not to seek reelection.
Candidates
Declared
Endorsements
Results
District 14
The new 14th district is located in the western Central Valley , including Merced County and western Fresno County . The incumbents in this area were first-term Democrat Anna Caballero of Merced and the former 12th district, and first-term Democrat Melissa Hurtado of Sanger and the former 14th district. Both incumbents initially were running for re-election in this district, but Hurtado dropped out to run for the 16th district.
Candidates
Declared
Withdrawn
Endorsements
Anna Caballero (D)
Individuals
Organizations
Results
District 16
The new 16th district encompasses the southwestern Central Valley , including Kings County , western Tulare County , and northwestern Kern County . The seat originally had no incumbent, but first-term Democrat Melissa Hurtado of Sanger eventually chose to run for re-election here. On December 14, candidate David Shepard filed for a recount, after the race was certified with Senator Hurtado in the lead by a 20-vote margin.[ 48] The recount concluded on January 17, with Shepard gaining 11 votes, while Hurtado gained 4.[ 49]
Candidates
Declared
Withdrawn
Imelda Ceja (Democratic), nurse[ 53]
Rob Fuentes (Democratic), attorney[ 51]
Endorsements
Bryan Osorio (D)
Individuals
Organizations
Results
California's 16th State Senate district, 2022[ 15] [ 16] [ 49]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
David Shepard
32,579
43.4
Democratic
Melissa Hurtado (incumbent)
22,162
29.6
Democratic
Nicole Parra
9,921
13.2
Republican
Gregory Tatum
6,016
8.0
Democratic
Bryan Osorio
4,344
5.8
Total votes
75,022
100%
General election
Democratic
Melissa Hurtado (incumbent)
68,461
50.005
Republican
David Shepard
68,448
49.995
Total votes
136,909
100%
Democratic hold
District 18
The new 18th district stretches along the Mexico–United States border and includes rural Imperial Valley and areas of California along the Colorado River , including Needles , Blythe and Indio , but most of the population is in southern San Diego County , including Imperial Beach , Otay Mesa , Chula Vista , National City , Lincoln Acres , Bonita , the Tijuana River Valley , and the southeast side of San Diego . The incumbent in this area was two-term Democrat Ben Hueso of San Diego and the former 40th district, who was term-limited and could not seek re-election.
Candidates
Declared
Endorsements
Results
District 20
The new 20th district contains most of the San Fernando Valley section of northern Los Angeles , including Burbank , Van Nuys , Reseda , Canoga Park , Tujunga , Sun Valley , Shadow Hills , Lake View Terrace , Arleta , Panorama City , Pacoima , Mission Hills , San Fernando , and Sylmar . The incumbent in this area was two-term Democrat Robert Hertzberg of Van Nuys and the former 18th district, who was term-limited and could not seek re-election.
Candidates
Declared
Endorsements
Daniel Hertzberg (D)
Federal officials
State legislators
Organizations
Results
District 22
The new 22nd district consists of the eastern San Gabriel Valley and the Pomona Valley in Los Angeles County , including El Monte , West Covina , Covina , Duarte , Baldwin Park , Irwindale , Vincent , Azusa , San Dimas , La Verne , and Pomona , as well as Montclair , Chino , and Ontario in the southwestern corner of San Bernardino County . The incumbents in this area were first-term Democrat Susan Rubio of Baldwin Park or the former 22nd district, and second-term Democrat Connie Leyva of Chino or the former 20th district. Rubio ran for re-election, while Leyva ran for San Bernardino County Supervisor .
Candidates
Declared
Declined
Endorsements
Results
District 24
The new 24th district contains the Westside Los Angeles neighborhoods of Venice , West Los Angeles , Pacific Palisades , Brentwood , Bel Air , Century City , Sunset Strip , Laurel Canyon , Hollywood , and Miracle Mile , and the Santa Monica Mountains cities such as Hidden Hills , Calabasas , Topanga , and Malibu , as well as most of the South Bay cities of Los Angeles County , including Rancho Palos Verdes , Rolling Hills , Torrance , Redondo Beach , Manhattan Beach , El Segundo , Marina Del Rey , Santa Monica , Beverly Hills , and West Hollywood . The incumbent in this area was two-term Democrat Ben Allen of Santa Monica and the former 26th district, who ran for re-election.
Candidates
Declared
Ben Allen (Democratic), incumbent state senator[ 19]
Kristina Irwin (Republican), realtor (write-in) [ 66]
Endorsements
Results
District 26
The new 26th district is located in the central and eastern Los Angeles neighborhoods of Los Feliz , East Hollywood , Silver Lake , Echo Park , Cypress Park , Koreatown , Wilshire Center , Westlake , Glassell Park , Eagle Rock , Garvanza , Lincoln Heights , Hermon , Little Tokyo , Chinatown , Boyle Heights , and El Sereno , along with the adjascent communities of City Terrace , East Los Angeles and Vernon . The incumbent in this area was first-term Democrat Maria Elena Durazo of Los Angeles and the former 24th district, who sought re-election.
Candidates
Declared
Endorsements
Results
District 28
The new 28th district contains Downtown Los Angeles and most of South Central Los Angeles , including Park La Brea , Pico Union , Mid City , West Adams , Baldwin Hills , Hyde Park , Nevin , Leimert Park , Jefferson Park , Crenshaw , Vermont Square , Adams-Normandie , Florence , Exposition Park , and University Park , as well as suburbs of Culver City , Ladera Heights , and a small part of the Westside Los Angeles neighborhoods, including Palms , Mar Vista and Playa Vista . The incumbent in this area was first-term Democrat Sydney Kamlager-Dove of Los Angeles and the former 30th district, who left to run for a seat in the United States House of Representatives .
Candidates
Declared
Jamaal Gulledge (Democratic), human resources manager[ 67]
Joe Lusizzo (Republican), restaurant owner[ 19]
Kamilah Victoria Moore (Democratic), attorney and activist[ 19]
Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (Democratic), labor advocate[ 68]
Cheryl Turner (Democratic), civil rights lawyer[ 68]
Endorsements
Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D)
Results
California's 28th State Senate district, 2022[ 15] [ 16]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Lola Smallwood-Cuevas
63,211
44.8
Democratic
Cheryl Turner
42,728
30.3
Republican
Joe Lusizzo
20,785
14.7
Democratic
Kamilah Victoria Moore
9,162
6.5
Democratic
Jamaal Gulledge
5,267
3.7
Total votes
141,153
100%
General election
Democratic
Lola Smallwood-Cuevas
117,315
59.9
Democratic
Cheryl Turner
78,453
40.1
Total votes
195,768
100%
Democratic hold
District 30
The new 30th district contains the Gateway Cities region of southeastern Los Angeles County , including Downey , Norwalk , Bellflower , La Mirada , Santa Fe Springs , Los Nietos , Montebello , Pico Rivera , Whittier , Hacienda Heights , La Puente , Valinda , Avocado Heights , Industry , Rowland Heights , Walnut , and Diamond Bar , along with Brea in northeastern Orange County . The incumbent in this area was first-term Democrat Bob Archuleta of the former 32nd district, who sought re-election.
Candidates
Declared
Endorsements
Results
District 32
The new 32nd district consists of the southwestern corner of the Inland Empire , including the Riverside County communities of Temecula , Murrieta , Wildomar , Lake Elsinore , Canyon Lake , Lakeland Village , Alberhill , Menifee , Sage , and Idyllwild , along with Yorba Linda in eastern Orange County , Chino Hills in southwestern San Bernardino County and the rural, northeastern corner of San Diego County . The incumbent in this area, Republican Melissa Melendez of the former 28th district, was term-limited and could not seek re-election.
Candidates
Declared
Endorsements
Results
District 34
The 34th district is based in northern Orange County , including most of Santa Ana , Anaheim , Placentia , Fullerton , Buena Park , La Habra , and the west side of Orange , along with the unincorporated community of South Whittier in Los Angeles County. The incumbent was first-term Democrat Tom Umberg of Santa Ana , who sought re-election.
Candidates
Declared
Endorsements
Results
District 36
The new 36th district encompasses most of coastal Orange County , including Seal Beach , Huntington Beach , Newport Beach , Emerald Bay , Laguna Beach , and Dana Point , and the Little Saigon area of northwestern Orange County, including Garden Grove , Westminster , Fountain Valley , Midway City , Stanton , Cypress , Rossmoor , and Los Alimitos , along with Artesia , Cerritos , and Hawaiian Gardens in southwestern Los Angeles County . The seat had no incumbent.
Candidates
Declared
Endorsements
Results
District 38
The new 38th district encompasses the coastal North County San Diego County communities of La Jolla , Del Mar , Solana Beach , Cardiff , Rancho Santa Fe , Encinitas , Carlsbad , Vista , Oceanside , San Luis Rey , and Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base , along with the southern edge of Orange County , including San Clemente , San Juan Capistrano , Ladera Ranch , Las Flores , and Rancho Santa Margarita . The incumbent in this area, Republican Patricia Bates (R–Laguna Niguel ), was term-limited and could not seek re-election.
Candidates
Declared
Withdrawn
Declined
Endorsements
Results
District 40
The new 40th district encompasses much of inland San Diego County , including Santee , Poway , Alpine , Pine Valley , Ramona , San Marcos , Escondido , Hidden Meadows , Valley Center , Pauma Valley , and Fallbrook , as well as the northeastern parts of the city of San Diego . The incumbent in this area was Republican Brian Jones of Santee and the former 38th district, who sought re-election.
Candidates
Declared
Endorsements
Results
See also
Notes
^ Redistricted from the 6th district.
^ Redistricted from the 16th district.
^ Redistricted from the 8th district.
^ Redistricted from the 12th district.
^ Redistricted from the 14th district.
^ Redistricted from the 40th district.
^ Redistricted from the 18th district.
^ Redistricted from the 20th district.
^ Redistricted from the 26th district.
^ Redistricted from the 24th district.
^ Redistricted from the 30th district.
^ Redistricted from the 32nd district.
^ Redistricted from the 28th district.
^ Redistricted from the 38th district.
^ Redistricted from the 4th district.
^ Redistricted from the 6th district.
^ Redistricted from the 8th district.
^ Redistricted from the 40th district.
^ Redistricted from the 18th district.
^ Redistricted from the 20th district.
^ Redistricted from the 30th district.
^ Redistricted from the 28th district.
^ Redistricted from the 36th district.
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^ "LGBTQ Victory Fund Endorses 80 More LGBTQ Candidates, Including Robert Zimmerman for U.S. Congress" . www.victoryfund.org . LGBTQ Victory Fund . Retrieved February 25, 2022 .
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