California's 26th Congressional District

No change since last week
How We Got This
Partisan Lean
how the seat votes compared with the nation
D +16.1
Fundamentals
candidates, fundraising, experts
R +0.5
National Environment
current political climate
D +6.4
Polls
recent state and district polling
Even
Forecasted margin
D +22.0

What Changes the Forecast

Some high quality polling would significantly sharpen this forecast.

Polls

No district-level polling available. Forecast relies on fundamentals and expert ratings.

Forecast Over Time
Forecast Over Time
Dem (blue) and GOP (red) win probability over time.
Dem 97%
GOP 3%
Race Details
Expert ratings
Cook Solid D Inside Elections Solid D Sabato Safe D
District lean
D+18 This district leans strongly Democrat.
Candidates

Democrat Jacqui Irwin

Republican Sam Gallucci

Notes
Top-two primary
Seat context
Open seat. The incumbent is not seeking reelection.