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Election results / California

November 3, 2026 · U.S. House

U.S. House · District 8

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CA · U.S. House

U.S. House · District 8

Unofficial results

Full contest · Nov 3, 2026

John Garamendi
DEMProjected winner
72.3%111,130 votes
27.7%42,498 votes
Reported vote share153,628 votes

Vote counts: Associated Press, via NBC News. Winner projections: NBC News Decision Desk. These returns are not certified.

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County vote totals and leading choice for U.S. House · District 8
CountyLeading choiceVotes for leaderShare
Contra Costa County John Garamendi45,06185.3%
Sacramento County John Garamendi28154.4%
San Joaquin County Rudy Recile2,85754.4%
Solano County John Garamendi60,49666.2%
Yolo County John Garamendi2,89679.1%