California Congressional Delegation: 52 Representatives, 2 Senators
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House Delegation
52
U.S. Representatives
43 Democrats, 8 Republicans, 1 Independent
Senate Delegation
2
U.S. Senators
2 Democrats
Delegation at a Glance
California sends 54 members to Congress: 52 representatives in the House (43 Democrats, 8 Republicans, 1 Independent) and 2 Senators in the Senate (2 Democrats).
- With 52 U.S. Representatives, California has the 1st-largest House delegation among the 50 states.
- Members of California's delegation have served an average of 12 years in Congress.
State Highlights
- Nancy Pelosi is California's longest-serving current member of Congress — in office since 1987 (39 years total).
- In the 2024 presidential election, Harris carried California by 20.0 points.
California has 52 representatives in the U.S. House, making it one of the largest delegations in Congress. California is represented by 2 U.S. Senators: Adam Schiff (Democratic) and Alex Padilla (Democratic). Senators serve 6-year terms and representatives serve 2-year terms — see term end dates and election timing for each seat below.
Learn more about congressional term lengths, the Senate class schedule, or the upcoming 2026 election cycle.
2026 Election Picture for California
California's 2026 primary was held on June 2, 2026. California does not have a U.S. Senate seat up for election in 2026 — its senators' class isn't on this cycle's ballot. All 52 of California's U.S. House seats are on the ballot in 2026, since House terms are two years. The general election is November 3, 2026.
2026 is a midterm election year — it falls in the middle of the presidential term, so there is no presidential race on California's 2026 ballot. Every U.S. House seat nationwide is on the ballot every two years, and roughly a third of U.S. Senate seats — whichever class is next in rotation — are up in every congressional election, midterm or presidential.
Full California 2026 primary details · Election Day countdown · How midterm elections work
Senate Class Breakdown
U.S. Senators serve staggered 6-year terms split into three classes, so a state's two Senate seats usually aren't on the ballot in the same year. California's two Senate seats are staggered across different classes.
The staggered system dates to the Constitution's framers, who wanted the Senate to change gradually rather than all at once — unlike the House, where every seat turns over every two years. Roughly one-third of the Senate's 100 seats (whichever class is next up) is on the ballot in any given election year, which is why only some states have a Senate race in any particular cycle.
- Adam Schiff is Class 1 — next up for election in 2030.
- Alex Padilla is Class 3 — next up for election in 2028.
Learn more about the Senate class schedule.
Senators
Representatives
52 total
How to Contact California's Delegation
Every member of Congress can be reached through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 — ask the operator to connect you to any senator or representative by name, and you will be transferred directly to their office. Each member listed above also has a direct Washington, D.C. office line on their individual page, which staff typically answer during business hours (9am–5pm Eastern).
Congressional staff log the position of every caller, so calling or writing is one of the most direct ways for a constituent to weigh in on legislation before California's delegation votes on it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are California's senators?
As of 2026-09-07, California's U.S. Senators are Adam Schiff (Democratic) and Alex Padilla (Democratic). Party breakdown: 2 Democrats.
How many representatives does California have?
California has 52 representatives in the U.S. House as of 2026-09-07, the 1st-largest House delegation among the 50 states. House seats are reapportioned among the states after each decennial census based on population.
When is California's 2026 primary?
California's 2026 primary was held on June 2, 2026. All 52 of California's U.S. House seats are also up for election in 2026, since House terms are two years.
Is California's congressional delegation Democratic or Republican?
California's delegation is split between parties as of 2026-09-07: House — 43 Democrats, 8 Republicans, 1 Independent; Senate — 2 Democrats.
Who represents California in Congress?
California is represented in Congress by 52 U.S. Representatives in the House (43 Democrats, 8 Republicans, 1 Independent) and 2 U.S. Senators in the Senate. See the full current roster below, including term end dates and contact information.