2022 United States Senate election in California

The 2022 United States Senate election in California will be held on November 8, 2022, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of California.

2022 United States Senate election in California

November 8, 2022

Incumbent U.S. senator

Alex Padilla
Democratic


Kamala Harris, who was elected in 2016, resigned her seat on January 18, 2021,[1] after she was elected Vice President in the presidential election with Joe Biden. Governor Gavin Newsom appointed California Secretary of State Alex Padilla to succeed her.[2]

Candidates

Declared

Potential

General election

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[7] Solid D January 25, 2021
Sabato's Crystal Ball[8] Safe D January 28, 2021
Inside Elections[9] Solid D January 25, 2021

Notes

    References

    1. "Kamala Harris to resign Senate seat Monday". CNN Politics. CNN. January 17, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
    2. Willon, Phil; McGreevy, Patrick (December 22, 2020). "Alex Padilla becomes California's first Latino U.S. senator, replacing Kamala Harris". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
    3. "Former Inglewood councilman gears up for 2022 Senate race". 2UrbanGirls. November 9, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
    4. "Alex Padilla and Shirley Weber will run in 2022. They'll likely have challengers". SF Gate. December 23, 2020.
    5. Rakich, Nathaniel (December 22, 2020). "California's New Senator Will Make History. But Can He Win A Full Term In 2022?". FiveThirtyEight. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
    6. "London Breed Is On Short List To Take Kamala's Senate Seat". SFist - San Francisco News, Restaurants, Events, & Sports. November 9, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
    7. "2022 Senate Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
    8. "2022 Senate race ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
    9. "2022 Senate Election: A First Look". Inside elections. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
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