2020 California State Senate Election
California · State
General Election
November 3, 2020
Contests
20
Candidates
42
Valid votes
8,770,585
Seats shown are those contested that year, not the full chamber. Alternating districts and boundary changes affect comparisons.
Party results
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 5,796,211 | 66.1% | 17 | 85.0% | +3 |
| Republican | 2,832,038 | 32.3% | 3 | 15.0% | −3 |
| American Independent | 89,080 | 1.0% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Libertarian | 53,256 | 0.6% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Party | 2018 seats | 2020 seats | Change | 2018 Vote % | 2020 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 14 | 17 | +3 | 64.9% | 66.1% | +1.1 pp |
| Republican | 6 | 3 | −3 | 31.8% | 32.3% | +0.5 pp |
Seat changes by party
20 → 20 seats
| Party | 2016 seats | 2020 seats | Change | 2016 Vote % | 2020 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 16 | 17 | +1 | 67.5% | 66.1% | −1.4 pp |
| Republican | 4 | 3 | −1 | 31.8% | 32.3% | +0.5 pp |
Seat changes by party
20 → 20 seats
| Party | 2018 seats | 2020 seats | Change | 2018 Vote % | 2020 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 14 | 17 | +3 | 64.9% | 66.1% | +1.1 pp |
| Republican | 6 | 3 | −3 | 31.8% | 32.3% | +0.5 pp |
Seat changes by party
20 → 20 seats
Historical trends
Democratic Republican
Chart data
| Election | Democratic | Republican |
|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2016 | 16 | 4 |
| November 6, 2018 | 14 | 6 |
| November 3, 2020 | 17 | 3 |
Democratic Republican
Chart data
| Election | Democratic | Republican |
|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2016 | 16 | 4 |
| November 6, 2018 | 14 | 6 |
| November 3, 2020 | 17 | 3 |
Democratic Republican
Chart data
| Election | Democratic | Republican |
|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2016 | 67.5% | 31.8% |
| November 6, 2018 | 64.9% | 31.8% |
| November 3, 2020 | 66.1% | 32.3% |
Source: California Secretary of State
District results
21 contests
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| District | Dem | Rep | American Independent | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | |||
| 336,46766.2% | 66.2% | 171,95233.8% | 33.8% | —— | — | 508,419 | — | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates. Turnout is votes cast / registered voters.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Toni AtkinsDem336,467 votes · 66.2%Runner-upLinda BlankenshipRep171,952 votes · 33.8% | Linda BlankenshipRep171,952 votes · 33.8% | 32.4percentage points |