California House Races to Watch in Election

Voters across California head to the polls for critical House races that could reshape the national congressional balance. Several districts have swung from solid Republican seats to competitive Democratic battles following recent redistricting efforts.

California Assemblyman James Gallagher addresses the Shasta County Board of Supervisors on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. The Republican lawmaker was seeking the county's support for his proposal to break away from California to form a new state that spans inland California from the Oregon to Mexican borders.

Voters across the United States are watching key congressional contests in California as polls close on Tuesday evening. These battleground races could reshape the nation's legislative balance following last year's Proposition 50 redistricting efforts. Several districts from Northern to Southern California have shifted from solid Republican strongholds into competitive or heavily favored Democratic races.