2022 California State Senate Election
California · State
General Election
November 8, 2022
Contests
20
Candidates
40
Valid votes
5,027,513
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 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 3,201,865 | 63.7% | 15 | 75.0% | −2 |
| Republican | 1,825,648 | 36.3% | 5 | 25.0% | +2 |
| Party | 2020 seats | 2022 seats | Change | 2020 Vote % | 2022 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 17 | 15 | −2 | 66.1% | 63.7% | −2.4 pp |
| Republican | 3 | 5 | +2 | 32.3% | 36.3% | +4.0 pp |
Seat changes by party
20 → 20 seats
| Party | 2016 seats | 2022 seats | Change | 2016 Vote % | 2022 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 16 | 15 | −1 | 67.5% | 63.7% | −3.8 pp |
| Republican | 4 | 5 | +1 | 31.8% | 36.3% | +4.5 pp |
Seat changes by party
20 → 20 seats
| Party | 2018 seats | 2022 seats | Change | 2018 Vote % | 2022 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 14 | 15 | +1 | 64.9% | 63.7% | −1.3 pp |
| Republican | 6 | 5 | −1 | 31.8% | 36.3% | +4.6 pp |
Seat changes by party
20 → 20 seats
| Party | 2020 seats | 2022 seats | Change | 2020 Vote % | 2022 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 17 | 15 | −2 | 66.1% | 63.7% | −2.4 pp |
| Republican | 3 | 5 | +2 | 32.3% | 36.3% | +4.0 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 |
| November 8, 2022 | 15 | 5 |
Democratic Republican
Chart data
| Election | Democratic | Republican |
|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2016 | 16 | 4 |
| November 6, 2018 | 14 | 6 |
| November 3, 2020 | 17 | 3 |
| November 8, 2022 | 15 | 5 |
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% |
| November 8, 2022 | 63.7% | 36.3% |
Source: California Secretary of State
District results
20 contests
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| District | Dem | Rep | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| 283,68973.3% | 73.3% | 103,33326.7% | 26.7% | 387,022 | |
| 260,367100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 260,367 | |
| 160,84644.3% | 44.3% | 202,56955.7% | 55.7% | 363,415 | |
| 229,170100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 229,170 | |
| 214,008100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 214,008 | |
| 89,47131.3% | 31.3% | 196,01768.7% | 68.7% | 285,488 | |
| 90,01656.3% | 56.3% | 69,97043.7% | 43.7% | 159,986 | |
| 68,46050.0% | 50.0% | 68,43850.0% | 50.0% | 136,898 | |
| 115,10359.8% | 59.8% | 77,22340.2% | 40.2% | 192,326 | |
| 151,145100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 151,145 | |
| 110,32758.5% | 58.5% | 78,15641.5% | 41.5% | 188,483 | |
| 248,64267.1% | 67.1% | 121,80932.9% | 32.9% | 370,451 | |
| 155,72782.9% | 82.9% | 32,02217.1% | 17.1% | 187,749 | |
| 195,768100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 195,768 | |
| 129,89061.0% | 61.0% | 83,21439.0% | 39.0% | 213,104 | |
| 112,76338.0% | 38.0% | 184,08662.0% | 62.0% | 296,849 | |
| 96,41958.8% | 58.8% | 67,63341.2% | 41.2% | 164,052 | |
| 149,11443.1% | 43.1% | 196,48856.9% | 56.9% | 345,602 | |
| 190,99252.2% | 52.2% | 174,58147.8% | 47.8% | 365,573 | |
| 149,94846.9% | 46.9% | 170,10953.1% | 53.1% | 320,057 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Mike McGuireDem283,689 votes · 73.3%Runner-upGene YoonRep103,333 votes · 26.7% | Gene YoonRep103,333 votes · 26.7% | 46.6percentage points | |
Marie Alvarado-GilDem137,157 votes · 52.7%Runner-upTim RobertsonDem123,210 votes · 47.3% | Tim RobertsonDem123,210 votes · 47.3% | 5.4percentage points | |
Roger NielloRep202,569 votes · 55.7%Runner-upPaula VillescazDem160,846 votes · 44.3% | Paula VillescazDem160,846 votes · 44.3% | 11.5percentage points | |
Angelique AshbyDem118,135 votes · 51.6%Runner-upDave JonesDem111,035 votes · 48.5% | Dave JonesDem111,035 votes · 48.5% | 3.1percentage points | |
Aisha WahabDem114,997 votes · 53.7%Runner-upLily MeiDem99,011 votes · 46.3% | Lily MeiDem99,011 votes · 46.3% | 7.5percentage points | |
Shannon GroveRep196,017 votes · 68.7%Runner-upSusanne GundyDem89,471 votes · 31.3% | Susanne GundyDem89,471 votes · 31.3% | 37.3percentage points | |
Anna CaballeroDem90,016 votes · 56.3%Runner-upAmnon ShorRep69,970 votes · 43.7% | Amnon ShorRep69,970 votes · 43.7% | 12.5percentage points | |
Melissa HurtadoDem68,460 votes · 50.0%Runner-upDavid ShepardRep68,438 votes · 50.0% | David ShepardRep68,438 votes · 50.0% | 0.0percentage points | |
Steve PadillaDem115,103 votes · 59.9%Runner-upAlejandro GaliciaRep77,223 votes · 40.2% | Alejandro GaliciaRep77,223 votes · 40.2% | 19.7percentage points | |
Caroline MenjivarDem88,358 votes · 58.5%Runner-upDaniel HertzbergDem62,787 votes · 41.5% | Daniel HertzbergDem62,787 votes · 41.5% | 16.9percentage points | |
Susan RubioDem110,327 votes · 58.5%Runner-upVincent TsaiRep78,156 votes · 41.5% | Vincent TsaiRep78,156 votes · 41.5% | 17.1percentage points | |
Ben AllenDem248,642 votes · 67.1%Runner-upKristina IrwinRep121,809 votes · 32.9% | Kristina IrwinRep121,809 votes · 32.9% | 34.2percentage points | |
Maria Elena DurazoDem155,727 votes · 82.9%Runner-upClaudia AgrazRep32,022 votes · 17.1% | Claudia AgrazRep32,022 votes · 17.1% | 65.9percentage points | |
Lola Smallwood-CuevasDem117,315 votes · 59.9%Runner-upCheryl C. TurnerDem78,453 votes · 40.1% | Cheryl C. TurnerDem78,453 votes · 40.1% | 19.9percentage points | |
Bob ArchuletaDem129,890 votes · 61.0%Runner-upMitch ClemmonsRep83,214 votes · 39.1% | Mitch ClemmonsRep83,214 votes · 39.1% | 21.9percentage points | |
Kelly SeyartoRep184,086 votes · 62.0%Runner-upBrian NashDem112,763 votes · 38.0% | Brian NashDem112,763 votes · 38.0% | 24.0percentage points | |
Tom UmbergDem96,419 votes · 58.8%Runner-upRhonda ShaderRep67,633 votes · 41.2% | Rhonda ShaderRep67,633 votes · 41.2% | 17.6percentage points | |
Janet NguyenRep196,488 votes · 56.9%Runner-upKim CarrDem149,114 votes · 43.2% | Kim CarrDem149,114 votes · 43.2% | 13.7percentage points | |
Catherine BlakespearDem190,992 votes · 52.2%Runner-upMatt GundersonRep174,581 votes · 47.8% | Matt GundersonRep174,581 votes · 47.8% | 4.5percentage points | |
Brian W. JonesRep170,109 votes · 53.2%Runner-upJoseph C. RochaDem149,948 votes · 46.9% | Joseph C. RochaDem149,948 votes · 46.9% | 6.3percentage points |