2022 California State Senate election November 8, 2022 (2022-11-08 )
20 seats from even-numbered districts in theCalifornia State Senate 21 seats needed for a majorityResults by gains and holds Results by winning party vote share Results: Democratic hold Democratic gain Republican hold Republican gain No election heldVote share: Democratic: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%Republican: 50–60% 60–70% No election held
The2022 California State Senate election was held on Tuesday, November 8, with the primary election having been held on Thursday, June 7. Voters in the20 even-numbered districts of theCalifornia State Senate elected their representatives. The elections coincided with elections for other offices, including thestate assembly .
Democrats gained one seat, increasing their supermajority to 32 out of 40 seats, a four-fifths majority.[ 1]
† - Incumbent not seeking re-election
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 —
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 1Republican 1,825,644 36.31 9 6 5 8 1Totals 5,027,504 100.00 40 20 20 40 —
Retiring incumbents [ edit ] 1st :Jim Nielsen (R–Red Bluff ):[ o] Termed out of office8th :Richard Pan (D–Sacramento ):[ p] Termed out of office10th :Bob Wieckowski (D–Fremont ): Termed out of office12th :Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno ):[ q] Retiring18th :Ben Hueso (D–San Diego ):[ r] Termed out of office20th :Robert Hertzberg (D–Van Nuys ):[ s] Termed out of office22nd :Connie Leyva (D-Chino ):[ t] Running for San Bernardino County Supervisor28th :Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Los Angeles ):[ u] Running forCalifornia's 37th congressional district 32nd :Melissa Melendez (R–Lake Elsinore ):[ v] Termed out of office38th :Patricia Bates (R–Laguna Niguel ):[ w] Termed out of officeDistrict 2
The 2nd district encompasses most of theNorth Coast region, stretching from theOregon border to the northernBay Area to includeDel Norte ,Humboldt ,Trinity ,Mendocino ,Sonoma , andMarin Counties. The incumbent was two-term DemocratMike McGuire ofHealdsburg , who ran for a third term.
District 4
The new 4th district is located in the northeasternCentral Valley , the centralSierra Nevada , andDeath Valley , includingStanislaus ,Calaveras ,Amador ,El Dorado ,Placer ,Alpine ,Tuolumne ,Mariposa ,Madera ,Mono , andInyo counties. The district had no incumbent.
California's 4th State Senate district, 2022[ 14] [ 15] 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 theSacramento metropolitan area , including theSacramento County cities ofRancho Cordova ,Carmichael ,Fair Oaks ,Gold River ,Arden-Arcade ,Folsom ,Orangevale ,Citrus Heights , andAntelope , and the westernPlacer County exurbs ofGranite Bay ,Roseville ,Rocklin ,Loomis , Whitney, andLincoln . The district had no incumbent.
District 8
The new 8th district is located in the core of theSacramento metropolitan area , consisting of the state capital ofSacramento and surrounding suburbs, includingRio Linda ,McClellan Park ,North Highlands ,Vineyard ,Rosemont ,Florin , andElk Grove . The incumbent in this area was DemocratRichard Pan ofSacramento of the former 6th district, who wasterm-limited and could not run for re-election.
District 10
The 10th district is located in theEast Bay inAlameda County and the northwestern corner ofSilicon Valley inSanta Clara County , includingFremont ,Hayward ,Union City ,Newark ,Milpitas ,Sunnyvale , andSanta Clara . The incumbent was DemocratBob Wieckowski ofFremont , who wasterm-limited and could not run for re-election.
Jaime Raul Zepeda (Democratic), community organizer[ 30] (endorsed Wahab) [ 33] Lily Mei (D)
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Aisha Wahab (D)
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California's 10th State Senate district, 2022[ 14] [ 15] 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 southeasternCentral Valley and the northwestern corner of theMojave Desert , including most ofKern County and the eastern portions ofTulare County andFresno County . It merged the districts of first-term RepublicanShannon Grove ofBakersfield of the former 16th district, who was running for re-election here, and first-term RepublicanAndreas Borgeas of the former 8th district, who decided not to seek reelection.
District 14
The new 14th district is located in the westernCentral Valley , includingMerced County and westernFresno County . The incumbents in this area were first-term DemocratAnna Caballero ofMerced and the former 12th district, and first-term DemocratMelissa Hurtado ofSanger 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.
District 16
The new 16th district encompasses the southwesternCentral Valley , includingKings County , westernTulare County , and northwesternKern County . The seat originally had no incumbent, but first-term DemocratMelissa Hurtado ofSanger 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.[ 46] The recount concluded on January 17, with Shepard gaining 11 votes, while Hurtado gained 4.[ 47]
Imelda Ceja (Democratic), nurse[ 51] Rob Fuentes (Democratic), attorney[ 49] California's 16th State Senate district, 2022[ 14] [ 15] [ 47] 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 theMexico–United States border and includes ruralImperial Valley and areas of California along theColorado River , includingNeedles ,Blythe andIndio , but most of the population is in southernSan Diego County , includingImperial Beach ,Otay Mesa ,Chula Vista ,National City ,Lincoln Acres ,Bonita , theTijuana River Valley , and the southeast side ofSan Diego . The incumbent in this area was two-term DemocratBen Hueso ofSan Diego and the former 40th district, who was term-limited and could not seek re-election.
District 20
The new 20th district contains most of theSan Fernando Valley section of northernLos Angeles , includingBurbank ,Van Nuys ,Reseda ,Canoga Park ,Tujunga ,Sun Valley ,Shadow Hills ,Lake View Terrace ,Arleta ,Panorama City ,Pacoima ,Mission Hills ,San Fernando , andSylmar . The incumbent in this area was two-term DemocratRobert Hertzberg ofVan Nuys and the former 18th district, who was term-limited and could not seek re-election.
Ely De La Cruz Ayao (Republican), real estate broker[ 18] Daniel Hertzberg (Democratic), business travel sales manager and son of incumbent state senatorRobert Hertzberg [ 56] Caroline Menjivar (Democratic), social worker[ 57] Seydi Alejandra Morales (Democratic), attorney[ 18] Daniel Hertzberg (D)
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District 22
The new 22nd district consists of the easternSan Gabriel Valley and thePomona Valley inLos Angeles County , includingEl Monte ,West Covina ,Covina ,Duarte ,Baldwin Park ,Irwindale ,Vincent ,Azusa ,San Dimas ,La Verne , andPomona , as well asMontclair ,Chino , andOntario in the southwestern corner ofSan Bernardino County . The incumbents in this area were first-term DemocratSusan Rubio ofBaldwin Park or the former 22nd district, and second-term DemocratConnie Leyva ofChino or the former 20th district. Rubio ran for re-election, while Leyva ran forSan Bernardino County Supervisor .
District 24
The new 24th district contains theWestside Los Angeles neighborhoods ofVenice ,West Los Angeles ,Pacific Palisades ,Brentwood ,Bel Air ,Century City ,Sunset Strip ,Laurel Canyon ,Hollywood , andMiracle Mile , and theSanta Monica Mountains cities such asHidden Hills ,Calabasas ,Topanga , andMalibu , as well as most of theSouth Bay cities ofLos Angeles County , includingRancho Palos Verdes ,Rolling Hills ,Torrance ,Redondo Beach ,Manhattan Beach ,El Segundo ,Marina Del Rey ,Santa Monica ,Beverly Hills , andWest Hollywood . The incumbent in this area was two-term DemocratBen Allen ofSanta Monica and the former 26th district, who ran for re-election.
Ben Allen (Democratic), incumbent state senator[ 18] Kristina Irwin (Republican), realtor(write-in) [ 64] District 26
The new 26th district is located in the central and easternLos Angeles neighborhoods ofLos 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 , andEl Sereno , along with the adjascent communities ofCity Terrace ,East Los Angeles andVernon . The incumbent in this area was first-term DemocratMaria Elena Durazo ofLos Angeles and the former 24th district, who sought re-election.
District 28
The new 28th district containsDowntown Los Angeles and most ofSouth Central Los Angeles , includingPark 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 , andUniversity Park , as well as suburbs ofCulver City ,Ladera Heights , and a small part of theWestside Los Angeles neighborhoods, includingPalms ,Mar Vista andPlaya Vista . The incumbent in this area was first-term DemocratSydney Kamlager-Dove ofLos Angeles and the former 30th district, who left to run for a seat in theUnited States House of Representatives .
Jamaal Gulledge (Democratic), human resources manager[ 65] Joe Lusizzo (Republican), restaurant owner[ 18] Kamilah Victoria Moore (Democratic), attorney[ 18] Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (Democratic), labor advocate[ 66] Cheryl Turner (Democratic), civil rights lawyer[ 66] Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D)
California's 28th State Senate district, 2022[ 14] [ 15] 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 theGateway Cities region of southeasternLos Angeles County , includingDowney ,Norwalk ,Bellflower ,La Mirada ,Santa Fe Springs ,Los Nietos ,Montebello ,Pico Rivera ,Whittier ,Hacienda Heights ,La Puente ,Valinda ,Avocado Heights ,Industry ,Rowland Heights ,Walnut , andDiamond Bar , along withBrea in northeasternOrange County . The incumbent in this area was first-term DemocratBob Archuleta of the former 32nd district, who sought re-election.
District 32
The new 32nd district consists of the southwestern corner of theInland Empire , including theRiverside County communities ofTemecula ,Murrieta ,Wildomar ,Lake Elsinore ,Canyon Lake ,Lakeland Village ,Alberhill ,Menifee ,Sage , andIdyllwild , along withYorba Linda in easternOrange County ,Chino Hills in southwesternSan Bernardino County and the rural, northeastern corner ofSan Diego County . The incumbent in this area, RepublicanMelissa Melendez of the former 28th district, was term-limited and could not seek re-election.
District 34
The 34th district is based in northernOrange County , including most ofSanta Ana ,Anaheim ,Placentia ,Fullerton ,Buena Park ,La Habra , and the west side ofOrange , along with the unincorporated community ofSouth Whittier in Los Angeles County. The incumbent was first-term DemocratTom Umberg ofSanta Ana , who sought re-election.
District 36
The new 36th district encompasses most of coastalOrange County , includingSeal Beach ,Huntington Beach ,Newport Beach ,Emerald Bay ,Laguna Beach , andDana Point , and theLittle Saigon area of northwestern Orange County, includingGarden Grove ,Westminster ,Fountain Valley ,Midway City ,Stanton ,Cypress ,Rossmoor , andLos Alimitos , along withArtesia ,Cerritos , andHawaiian Gardens in southwesternLos Angeles County . The seat had no incumbent.
District 38
The new 38th district encompasses the coastalNorth County San Diego County communities ofLa Jolla ,Del Mar ,Solana Beach ,Cardiff ,Rancho Santa Fe ,Encinitas ,Carlsbad ,Vista ,Oceanside ,San Luis Rey , andCamp Pendleton Marine Corps Base , along with the southern edge ofOrange County , includingSan Clemente ,San Juan Capistrano ,Ladera Ranch ,Las Flores , andRancho Santa Margarita . The incumbent in this area, RepublicanPatricia Bates (R–Laguna Niguel ), was term-limited and could not seek re-election.
District 40
The new 40th district encompasses much of inlandSan Diego County , includingSantee ,Poway ,Alpine ,Pine Valley ,Ramona ,San Marcos ,Escondido ,Hidden Meadows ,Valley Center ,Pauma Valley , andFallbrook , as well as the northeastern parts of the city ofSan Diego . The incumbent in this area was RepublicanBrian Jones ofSantee and the former 38th district, who sought re-election.
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