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California schedules CA-1 special general election for June 2, 2026; runoff Aug. 4 if needed

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Official election calendars and state election notices list a Special General Election on June 2, 2026 and a Special Runoff, if necessary, on August 4, 2026 for CA-1.

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California will hold special elections to fill the U.S. House seat for the 1st Congressional District previously held by the late Representative Doug LaMalfa. The Special General Election is scheduled for June 2, 2026, with a Special Runoff on August 4, 2026 if needed. Participating candidates and certain PACs and party committees must file additional FEC reports related to these elections, while monthly filers should maintain their normal schedule. The FEC provides dates, deadlines, and filing guidance via linked resources.
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The statement that California will hold a Special General Election for U.S. House CA-1 on June 2, 2026, with a Special Runoff Election, if necessary, on August 4, 2026, is corroborated by official election guidance. The FEC notes the Special General Election is set for June 2, 2026 and the Special Runoff, if needed, for August 4, 2026. California's Secretary of State calendar also reflects the June 2 primary date and runoff structure for CD-1 in 2026. Together, these primary sources confirm the dates as stated.

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  1. Update · Jan 28, 2026, 09:16 PMTrue
    The statement that California will hold a Special General Election for U.S. House CA-1 on June 2, 2026, with a Special Runoff Election, if necessary, on August 4, 2026, is corroborated by official election guidance. The FEC notes the Special General Election is set for June 2, 2026 and the Special Runoff, if needed, for August 4, 2026. California's Secretary of State calendar also reflects the June 2 primary date and runoff structure for CD-1 in 2026. Together, these primary sources confirm the dates as stated.
  2. Original article · Jan 28, 2026
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