2026 California's 14th congressional district special election
Summary
The 2026 California's 14th congressional district special election will be held on June 16, 2026, to fill the vacant seat in California's 14th congressional district left by Eric Swalwell, who resigned in April after facing allegations of sexual misconduct. The primary election will be held on June 16, 2026. If one of the candidates receives a majority of the vote, they will serve in the United States House of Representatives for the remainder of the 119th United States Congress. Otherwise, a runoff between the top-two finishers will be held on August 18.
Originally created by Oudomo
4/13/2026, 9:31:33 PM
Modified
6/5/2026, 8:16:46 AM
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Info about the regular election doesn't belong here as it's already linked, other special election pages don't have it, and it only creates confusion for a reader.
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No need to mention the party someone ran for if it's the same party, and specified who is running in the regular primary and who isn't
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