# Elect California Democrats

> Track every competitive 2026 California election — from Governor to Assembly — with live polling, interactive maps, and voter action tools.

## About

This site is a comprehensive voter information resource covering all major California races in the 2026 election cycle. It is designed for voters, volunteers, journalists, and researchers.

## Key Dates

- **Primary Election**: June 2, 2026 (top-two nonpartisan primary)
- **General Election**: November 3, 2026
- **Voter Registration Deadline**: ~15 days before each election (online)
- **Same-Day Registration**: Available at polling locations

## Races Covered

### Governor (1 race)
- Open seat (Newsom term-limited)
- Top-two nonpartisan primary: top 2 vote-getters advance regardless of party
- Leading candidates: Eric Swalwell (D), Rob Bonta (D), Toni Atkins (D), Mark Meuser (R)
- 25% of voters remain undecided

### Statewide Constitutional Offices (7 races)
- Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Controller, Treasurer, Insurance Commissioner, Superintendent of Public Instruction

### US House — California (52 seats)
- Key competitive districts: CA-13, CA-22, CA-27, CA-40, CA-45, CA-47, CA-48, CA-49
- Multiple toss-up and lean-D races critical to House majority

### State Senate (20 seats up in 2026)
- Even-numbered districts on the ballot
- Democrats defending supermajority
- Key races: SD-12, SD-24, SD-36, SD-38

### State Assembly (80 seats)
- All seats on the ballot
- Competitive races in Inland Empire, Central Valley, Orange County
- Key races: AD-36, AD-40, AD-47, AD-70, AD-74

## Polling Data

- **Generic ballot**: Democrats ~52.8%, Republicans ~37.5%, Independent ~9.7%
- **Democratic lead**: +15.3 points
- **Trend**: Stable D advantage since September 2025
- **Sources**: PPIC, UC Berkeley IGS, SurveyUSA, FM3 Research, Emerson College

## Voter Resources

- Check registration: https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov/
- Register to vote: https://registertovote.ca.gov/
- Vote by mail info: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/vote-mail
- Find volunteer events: https://mobilize.us/
- Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/
- Parent organization: https://electdemocrats.com

## Site Features

- Interactive California battleground map with district-level race data
- Generic ballot trend chart (area chart, Sep 2025–Mar 2026)
- Race cards with candidate matchups, poll margins, and ratings (Safe D, Likely D, Lean D, Toss-up, Lean R)
- Election Day countdown timer
- Voter action section: register, volunteer, donate, vote early

## Technical

- Single-page application built with React + TypeScript
- URL: https://electcademocrats.lovable.app/
- Data updated as new polls are released
- Not affiliated with any official party committee

## Contact

- Website: https://electcademocrats.lovable.app/
- Parent site: https://electdemocrats.com