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California House District 26
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Patrick Ahrens Democratic · Roster as of Oct 28
Patrick AhrensDemocratic · Incumbent2 years in politicsTim GorsulowskyRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Patrick Ahrens (D) 56.0, Tara Sreekrishnan (D) 44.0
- Last election
- Patrick Ahrens (Democratic) won by 12.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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- 1-0
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- Years in politics
- 2
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Candidates on the ballot
- Patrick AhrensIncumbentDemocraticState Assemblymember
- Tim GorsulowskyRepublicanSmall Business Owner
Source: elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov (PDF), dated Aug 27
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Official results for California
History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 137,199
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
- Source
- California Secretary of State, Statement of Vote, Nov 5 2024 general (summary pages)
California Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrick AhrensWon Democratic 76,80756.0% DemocraticTara Sreekrishnan Democratic 60,39244.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 110,211
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
California Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEvan LowWon(incumbent) Democratic 81,59574.0% RepublicanTim Gorsulowsky Republican 28,61626.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 154,722
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDevon MathisWon(incumbent) Republican 85,00554.9% DemocraticDrew Phelps Democratic 69,71745.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 108,187
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDevon MathisWon(incumbent) Republican 62,62957.9% DemocraticJose Sigala Democratic 45,55842.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 120,494
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDevon MathisWon(incumbent) Republican 76,28963.3% DemocraticRuben Macareno Democratic 44,20536.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 64,674
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDevon MathisWon Republican 34,68353.6% RepublicanRudy Mendoza Republican 29,99146.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 108,440
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanConnie ConwayWon(incumbent) Republican 72,06166.5% DemocraticJonathon Louis Sosa Democratic 36,37933.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 106,400
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill BerryhillWon(incumbent) Republican 64,62560.7% DemocraticTim Weintz Sr. Democratic 41,77539.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 136,560
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill BerryhillWon Republican 70,62051.7% DemocraticJohn Eisenhut Democratic 65,94048.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 93,693
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGreg AghazarianWon(incumbent) Republican 54,70358.4% DemocraticKenneth J. Goeken Democratic 38,99041.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 125,305
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGreg AghazarianWon(incumbent) Republican 78,38162.5% DemocraticTim Weintz Sr. Democratic 46,92437.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 84,609
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGreg AghazarianWon Republican 48,54057.4% DemocraticTom Hallinan Democratic 36,06942.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 102,620
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDennis A. CardozaWon(incumbent) Democratic 67,32665.6% RepublicanMarshall Sanchez Republican 35,29434.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 82,811
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDennis A. CardozaWon(incumbent) Democratic 53,05964.1% RepublicanPatty Hollingsworth Republican 27,84833.6% LibertarianDavid Eaton Libertarian 1,1281.4% IndependentCarl Towe Independent 7760.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 93,210
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDennis A. CardozaWon Democratic 46,64850.0% RepublicanThomas Berryhill Republican 46,56250.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 79,221
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSal CannellaWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,47053.6% RepublicanGreg Thomas Republican 33,00341.7% LibertarianRob Parks Libertarian 3,7484.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 96,005
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSal CannellaWon(incumbent) Democratic 54,55256.8% RepublicanScott Weimer Republican 33,77135.2% LibertarianRob Parks Libertarian 7,6828.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 89,512
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrick JohnstonWon(incumbent) Democratic 59,63266.6% RepublicanBradley J. Keaster Republican 27,40930.6% LibertarianDebra Klohs Libertarian 2,4712.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 110,703
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrick JohnstonWon(incumbent) Democratic 79,68872.0% RepublicanWilliam H. Correll Republican 31,01528.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 85,538
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrick JohnstonWon(incumbent) Democratic 63,38674.1% RepublicanDoug Biggs Republican 22,15225.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 112,879
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrick JohnstonWon(incumbent) Democratic 64,48657.1% RepublicanDoug Wilhoit Republican 48,39342.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 88,263
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
California Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrick JohnstonWon(incumbent) Democratic 57,20564.8% RepublicanDoug Carter Republican 28,56332.4% LibertarianDeborah H. Horner Libertarian 2,4952.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 88,948
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrick JohnstonWon Democratic 42,61647.9% RepublicanAdrian C. Fondse Republican 42,58147.9% LibertarianJ. Martin Brewster Libertarian 3,7514.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 72,219
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarmen PerinoWon(incumbent) Democratic 36,87751.1% RepublicanDoug Carter Republican 35,34248.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 75,575
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarmen PerinoWon(incumbent) Democratic 40,17553.2% RepublicanDoug Carter Republican 35,40046.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 63,562
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarmen PerinoWon Democratic 35,96356.6% RepublicanSam Vandyken Republican 27,59943.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 120,497
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
California Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDixon ArnettWon(incumbent) Republican 84,98770.5% DemocraticBeth A. Labson Democratic 30,87525.6% OtherJoseph D. Cooney Other 4,5983.8% OtherFrank Desio Other 370.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 99,105
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
California Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDixon ArnettWon Republican 56,64757.2% DemocraticArie G. Schoorl Democratic 39,88140.2% OtherJoseph D. Cooney Other 2,5772.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 111,108
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
California Assembly District 26, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarl A. BritichgiWon(incumbent) Republican 74,04766.6% DemocraticMarshall S. Mayer Democratic 37,06133.4%
1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026
The date is for the whole chamber. Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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- October 28, 2026
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- https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Legislative/MapServer
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- October 28, 2026
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- https://github.com/opencivicdata/ocd-division-ids
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- web/data/officials/sld/{st}.json (name, party, district, chamber, openstates_id, official page url). Emails, phones, addresses, biographies discarded.
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- October 28, 2026
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- https://data.openstates.org/people/current/%3Cst%3E.csv
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- October 28, 2026
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District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:ca/sldl:26
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026