California's 11th Congressional District election, 2026 (June 2 top-two primary)
Nine Democrats and one Republican are running in the top-two primary for California's 11th Congressional District on June 2, 2026. As of March 2026, Saikat Chakrabarti (D), Connie Chan (D), and Scott Wiener (D) led in fundraising, endorsements, and local media attention.[1][2]
Incumbent Nancy Pelosi (D) is not running for re-election. Mission Local's Joe Eskenazi said: "Nobody still in the business has run a real San Francisco congressional race. Pelosi has held this seat since 1987. There hasn’t been a serious and competitive race for two generations."[3] As of March 2026, Pelosi had not endorsed any of the candidates.
Chakrabarti is a former software engineer and staff member for Sen. Bernie Sanders (I) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D). Chakrabarti co-founded Justice Democrats after the 2016 presidential election.[4] In his Candidate Connection survey, Chakrabarti said he was running because "San Franciscans are being crushed by the cost of living and betrayed by leaders who are too comfortable in power to fight for us."[5] Eskenazi said, "Chakrabarti’s lane is narrow...[he is] in the unusual position of appealing to San Francisco voters who gravitate to national left-wing politics without yet having the backing of San Francisco voters who gravitate to San Francisco left-wing politics."[3] Former Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D) endorsed Chakrabarti.[6]
Chan is a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Before her election in 2020, Chan worked in the city government, including as a staffer for then-District Attorney Kamala Harris.[7] Chan says she is running "for all the people who feel like they’re getting priced out of their own city. I’m running for those who are under attack by the Trump Administration."[8] Eskenazi said Chan's potential base of support includes "Asian/Chinese voters, the Westside and then an assortment of Great Highway refuseniks, disgruntled neighborhood dwellers and others who are chafing against what used to be referred to as 'Downtown.'"[3] Sen. Adam Schiff (D) endorsed Chan.[9]
Wiener is a member of the California Senate. Before his election to the Senate in 2016, Wiener served for five years on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.[10] Wiener says he is running "to defend San Francisco, our values, our people, and the Constitution of the United States with everything I have."[11] Eskenazi said Wiener "has a stronghold in District 8, the neighborhood that consistently has the highest voter turnout, and is also the only significant moderate or LGBTQ candidate in the race. It is hard to conceive of him not finishing first in the primary and nigh-impossible to conceive of him not finishing in the all-important top-two."[3] California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) endorsed Wiener.[12]
Also running in the primary are Cole Bettles (D), Omed Hamid (D), Darren Helton (D), Marie Hurabiell (D), Daniel Wheeler (D), Jingchao Xiong (D), and David Ganezer (R).
In a top-two primary, all candidates running for a given office appear on the same primary ballot. The top two finishers—regardless of party affiliation—advance to the general election. The Democratic Party of California endorsed Wiener.[13] As of March 2026, the Republican Party of California had not endorsed any candidate.[14]
As of March 2026, major election forecasters rated the general election Safe/Solid Democratic. In 2024, Pelosi defeated Bruce Lou (R) 81%–19%.
Saikat Chakrabarti (D), Nathan Deer (No party preference), Darren Helton (D), and Jingchao Xiong (D) completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. To read those survey responses, click here.
This page focuses on California's 11th Congressional District's top-two primary. For more in-depth information on the district's general election, see the following page:
Candidates and election results
Note: The following list of candidates is unofficial. The filing deadline for this election has passed, and Ballotpedia is working to update this page with the official candidate list. This note will be removed once the official candidate list has been added.
Nonpartisan primary
Nonpartisan primary election for U.S. House California District 11
The following candidates are running in the primary for U.S. House California District 11 on June 2, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| Cole Bettles (D) | ||
 | Saikat Chakrabarti (D)  | |
 | Connie Chan (D) | |
 | Omed Hamid (D) | |
 | Darren Helton (D) | |
 | Marie Hurabiell (D) | |
| Daniel Wheeler (D) | ||
 | Scott Wiener (D) | |
 | Jingchao Xiong (D) | |
| David Ganezer (R) | ||
 | Nathan Deer (No party preference) | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Nancy Pelosi (D)
Voting information
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Candidate profiles
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Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Submitted Biography: "My name is Saikat Chakrabarti, and I’m running for Congress in California’s 11th District. I came to San Francisco in 2009 after studying computer science at Harvard and became an early engineer at Stripe. For the son of Indian immigrants who came to this country through a government program that once actively recruited people to help build America, it felt like the American Dream. But as I watched friends, neighbors, and coworkers struggling harder every year just to make rent or afford childcare, I realized that dream was slipping away for most people. I left tech because I couldn’t ignore the deeper crisis. I wanted to use my skills to fight for an economy and a democracy that actually work for ordinary people. Over the past decade I’ve helped launch some of the biggest progressive campaigns in America: I built organizing tools for Bernie Sanders’ 2016 campaign, co-founded Justice Democrats, recruited and ran campaigns for candidates like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and served as her first Chief of Staff where I helped launch the Green New Deal. After leaving Washington, I started the think tank New Consensus to develop detailed plans for how we can rebuild American industry, create millions of high-wage jobs, and tackle the climate crisis. Now I’m running for Congress because San Franciscans are being crushed by the cost of living and betrayed by leaders who are too comfortable in power to fight for us. We need bold action, and I know how to make it happen."
Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- San Francisco Board of Supervisors District 1 (Assumed office: 2021)
Biography: Chan obtained a bachelor's degree from the University of California – Davis. Before entering elected politics, Chan worked in nonprofit and government positions, including as a staff member for Supervisor Sophie Maxwell, District Attorney Kamala Harris, and Assemblyman Kevin Mullin (D).
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Party: No party preference
Incumbent: No
Submitted Biography: "Scientist. Advocate. San Franciscan. For decades, I've dedicated my life to understanding the complex systems which govern our immune health. As an immunologist, I know that a system is only as strong as its most vulnerable parts. Now, I'm running to be your Representative in Congress in District 11 to apply that same rigorous, evidence-based approach to our most pressing challenges. I understand that policy, must be rooted in data, empathy, and results. I'm Nathan Deer. I was born in Los Angeles, to immigrants from Ukraine, and I moved to San Francisco in 2016. An immunologist, I have a Bachelor’s degree from UCLA with a Master’s from NYU. In an era of misinformation, I'm offering you someone different: a representative who seeks out experts, respects the scientific method, and isn't afraid to pivot when new data is available. I've served on the board of my HOA, and even in a smaller setting, I know how challenging the political process can be. In our building, a mix of fixed income seniors, families, and young professionals, I was able to convince our membership to vote in favor of an additional assessment to fund installation of a solar panel and battery storage system."
Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Submitted Biography: "My name is Darren Helton, and I'm a fourth-generation Californian running for Congress. Working families and the future of our children are being decimated while those in power are too comfortable to care. My great-grandparents came from the East Coast to San Diego in the 1940s to build a better life. From them, I grew up believing in the American dream: work hard enough, and anyone could make it. Even as a foster kid learning to prospect and pan for gold, I held onto that belief: determination and grit could still strike it rich in our state. At eight, I was taken from my mother. The system taught me that those making decisions about our lives often know exactly what harm they're causing, they just don't care enough to stop it. San Francisco changed everything for me. Our city gave me the chance to build a career in tech, to transform my life, to prove that where you start doesn't define where you end up. Now I'm running because I need to give back to the city that shaped me. Sadly, the opportunities that lifted me are vanishing. Families can't make rent. Workers can't afford healthcare. Children can't afford hope. We don't need another politician. We need someone who understands that power breaks when regular people stop fighting each other and start fighting together. San Francisco gave me a chance. Now I'm fighting to make sure others get theirs."
Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- California State Senate District 11 (Assumed office: 2016)
- San Francisco Board of Supervisors District 8 (2011–2016)
Biography: Wiener obtained a bachelor's degree from Duke University and a law degree from Harvard Law School. Before seeking elected office, Wiener worked as an attorney both in private practice and with the San Francisco City Attorney's office.
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Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Submitted Biography: "Social management scientist, founder of Common World, author of Automated Era My qualified is social management scientist. As the founder of social management, I possess the highest level of legislative skills in mankind. I can establish the world peace order , check and balance the power of the President of USA, make America more great. There are another 434 representatives in Congress with different ideology. I will lead the Democrats and persuade the Republicans to institutionalize the Internet society and implement policies in the Professional Era . Let officials and legislators in various places obtain scientific licenses in social management in order to serve people's livelihood. I will build new industries and promote common economics so that there will be no more needy people in the world. Send me to Congress, the per capita income of San Francisco county residents will exceed $1 million/year in three years. My book "AUTOMATED ERA" has discussed the evolution of human beings and planned the common world of Automated Era.Belief in living saints is more realistic than belief in imaginary God. I can bring mankind into a common world that is more equal, free, happy, and materially abundant than heaven!"
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Donald Trump is leading an authoritarian coup, and too many Democrats in Washington are either passive or paralyzed in the face of it. My first priority will be protecting San Franciscans from Trump’s attacks and helping lead a collective resistance. That means building the strongest constituent services program in the country, defending the integrity of our elections, and using my position to pull together institutions like law firms, universities, and communities to fight back against Trump’s assault on democracy.
We need a modern-day New Deal to rebuild the middle class and stop the march of authoritarianism. Over the past 50 years, millions of good jobs have been shipped overseas and wages for the bottom 50% of American workers have stagnated while costs keep rising. This was not an accident. It was the direct result of decades of economic policy that prioritized short-term corporate earnings and sold out the middle class. I’ll fight for a national mobilization like we had during WWII to build clean industries, create millions of high-paying jobs, and prove that democracy can deliver prosperity for everyone.
Nathan Deer (No party preference)
Climate Action Now: The climate crisis is the greatest public health threat of our time. We must transition to 100% renewable energy, while simultaneously expanding mass transit coverage and access.
Housing Equity: The soul of San Francisco is at risk when the people who make the city run, cannot afford to live here. I support massive federal investment in social housing, and stronger protections for renters.
Darren Helton (D)
Every crisis we face was engineered: unaffordable housing keeps people desperate, medical debt keeps them compliant, student loans keep them trapped. I'm not running to fix the system. I'm running to expose it, break it, and build something that actually works for people who work.
Climate chaos, water wars, and resource collapse aren't coming, they're here.
The same people who decided I'd go to foster care knowing it would likely destroy me are about to decide who gets water and who doesn't. We need to build parallel systems now, before those who only care about protecting their own wealth make those choices for the rest of us.
Our real enemy has a name and an address.
Jingchao Xiong (D)
Ensure that every citizen has suitable land in their own
country. There is no need to buy high-priced real estate and cemeteries.
There will be no Homeless.
Social management science:
Ensure that every official and legislator is
qualified and no longer waste the value of people’s labor and taxes.
Human belonging:
Ensure that has a wealthy family, and everyone will
Nathan Deer (No party preference)
Darren Helton (D)
• Making work pay. Your boss's boss makes more daily than you make yearly. We need universal healthcare and real safety nets so workers can walk away from exploitation.
• Climate survival. The rich are building their bunkers and buying water rights. We need neighborhood solar, community water systems, local food networks – now.
• Exposing the game. Housing, healthcare, wages – these aren't separate crises. They're one system extracting from us. I name who profits from our pain and how we stop them together.
Jingchao Xiong (D)
Jingchao Xiong (D)
Jingchao Xiong (D)
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Jingchao Xiong (D)
When people drive small cars, their driver's license requires a Class C. When the driver drives a truck, the driver's license requires Class B or CDL B. When the driver drives a Bus, CDL A is definitely required. Social management science will certify qualified officials and legislators. If
not qualified, they will be interim officers.
Jingchao Xiong (D)
Jingchao Xiong (D)
Jingchao Xiong (D)
Jingchao Xiong (D)
Darren Helton (D)
My manager took it. Kept it for himself.
One shift, two lessons: The customer believed hard work was enough. The manager knew an easier way - why work when you can just take?
That's the current America. The myth and the theft, clearing tables side by side.
Jingchao Xiong (D)
Jingchao Xiong (D)
Jingchao Xiong (D)
Jingchao Xiong (D)
Darren Helton (D)
Jingchao Xiong (D)
Darren Helton (D)
Jingchao Xiong (D)
Darren Helton (D)
Jingchao Xiong (D)
to train the next generation. If they contribute, they will be promoted. If they are not capable, they must leave to learn again. Human life is limited. If a person stays in the same position for too long, it will waste the growth of
others and hinder the development of societ
Jingchao Xiong (D)
Jingchao Xiong (D)
Jingchao Xiong (D)
Jingchao Xiong (D)
account the interests of both parties and avoids conflicts. But the ability to compromise and the way to compromise are key, and Common World values allow humans to create standards. A partnership between two parties that can compromise is a partnership. The two parties that cannot compromise will be completely separated and no longer in contact.
Anyone can compromise if they share common values or goals.
Jingchao Xiong (D)
Jingchao Xiong (D)
Jingchao Xiong (D)
Jingchao Xiong (D)
There is a standard for measuring the level of government. There is a clear standard for whether the administration brings damage or development.
Officials cannot praise their perceived achievements.
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Endorsements
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| Top-two primary endorsements | |||
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| Endorser | Saikat Chakrabarti | Connie Chan | Scott Wiener
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Polls
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Race ratings
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Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:
- Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
- Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
- Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[15]
- Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.
Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[16][17][18]
| Race ratings: California's 11th Congressional District election, 2026 | |||||||||
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| Race tracker | Race ratings | ||||||||
| 3/17/2026 | 3/10/2026 | 3/3/2026 | 2/24/2026 | ||||||
| The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter | Solid Democratic | Solid Democratic | Solid Democratic | Solid Democratic | |||||
| Decision Desk HQ and The Hill | Pending | Pending | Pending | Pending | |||||
| Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales | Solid Democratic | Solid Democratic | Solid Democratic | Solid Democratic | |||||
| Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe Democratic | Safe Democratic | Safe Democratic | Safe Democratic | |||||
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Campaign finance
Candidate spending
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Bettles | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Saikat Chakrabarti | Democratic Party | $1,769,248 | $1,656,981 | $112,266 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Connie Chan | Democratic Party | $174,385 | $54,854 | $119,531 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Omed Hamid | Democratic Party | $34,968 | $0 | $34,968 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Darren Helton | Democratic Party | $5,247 | $5,247 | $0 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Marie Hurabiell | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Daniel Wheeler | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Scott Wiener | Democratic Party | $2,785,939 | $511,574 | $2,274,365 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Jingchao Xiong | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| David Ganezer | Republican Party | $59 | $16 | $43 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Nathan Deer | No party preference | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
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Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." |
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Satellite spending
- See also: Satellite spending
Satellite spending describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.[19][20][21]
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District analysis
Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.
- District map - A map of the district before and after redistricting ahead of the 2026 election.
- Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2026 U.S. House elections in the state.
- Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
- State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.
Below is the district map used in the 2024 election next to the map in place for the 2026 election. Click on a map below to enlarge it.
2024
2026
Partisan Voter Index
Heading into the 2026 elections, based on results from the 2024 and 2020 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district is D+36. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 36 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made California's 11th the 6th most Democratic district nationally.[22]
2020 presidential election results
The table below shows what the vote in the 2024 presidential election was in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by The Downballot.
| Kamala Harris | Donald Trump  |
|---|---|
| 81.8% | 14.1% |
Presidential voting history
California presidential election results (1900-2024)
- 16 Democratic wins
- 15 Republican wins
- 1 other win
| Year | 1900 | 1904 | 1908 | 1912 | 1916 | 1920 | 1924 | 1928 | 1932 | 1936 | 1940 | 1944 | 1948 | 1952 | 1956 | 1960 | 1964 | 1968 | 1972 | 1976 | 1980 | 1984 | 1988 | 1992 | 1996 | 2000 | 2004 | 2008 | 2012 | 2016 | 2020 | 2024 |
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| Winning Party | R | R | R | P[23] | D | R | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D |
Congressional delegation
The table below displays the partisan composition of California's congressional delegation as of January 2026.
| Congressional Partisan Breakdown from California | |||
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| Party | U.S. Senate | U.S. House | Total |
| Democratic | 2 | 43 | 45 |
| Republican | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vacancies | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 2 | 52 | 54 |
State executive
The table below displays the officeholders in California's top four state executive offices as of October 2025.
| Office | Officeholder |
|---|---|
| Governor | Gavin Newsom |
| Lieutenant Governor | Eleni Kounalakis |
| Secretary of State | Shirley Weber |
| Attorney General | Rob Bonta |
State legislature
California State Senate
| Party | As of October 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 30 | |
| Republican Party | 10 | |
| Other | 0 | |
| Vacancies | 0 | |
| Total | 40 | |
California State Assembly
| Party | As of October 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 60 | |
| Republican Party | 20 | |
| Other | 0 | |
| Vacancies | 0 | |
| Total | 80 | |
Trifecta control
California Party Control: 1992-2025
Twenty years with Democratic trifectas • No Republican trifectas
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| Year | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
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| Governor | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D |
| Senate | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D |
| Assembly | D | D | D | S | R | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D |
District election history
2024
See also: California's 11th Congressional District election, 2024
California's 11th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 top-two primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House California District 11
Incumbent Nancy Pelosi defeated Bruce Lou in the general election for U.S. House California District 11 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Nancy Pelosi (D) | 81.0 | 274,796 |
 | Bruce Lou (R) | 19.0 | 64,315 | |
| Total votes: 339,111 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 11
The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. House California District 11 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nancy Pelosi (D) | 73.3 | 138,285 |
| ✔ | | Bruce Lou (R) | 8.6 | 16,285 |
 | Marjorie Mikels (D) | 5.0 | 9,363 | |
 | Bianca Von Krieg (D) | 4.0 | 7,634 | |
 | Jason Zeng (R) | 3.5 | 6,607 | |
| Jason Boyce (D) | 2.3 | 4,325 | ||
| Larry Nichelson (R) | 1.8 | 3,482 | ||
| Eve Del Castello (R) | 1.5 | 2,751 | ||
| Total votes: 188,732 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
2022
General election
General election for U.S. House California District 11
Incumbent Nancy Pelosi defeated John Dennis in the general election for U.S. House California District 11 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nancy Pelosi (D) | 84.0 | 220,848 |
 | John Dennis (R) | 16.0 | 42,217 | |
| Total votes: 263,065 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 11
The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. House California District 11 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nancy Pelosi (D) | 71.7 | 133,798 |
| ✔ | | John Dennis (R) | 10.7 | 20,054 |
 | Shahid Buttar (D) | 10.4 | 19,471 | |
| Eve Del Castello (R) | 3.9 | 7,319 | ||
 | Jeffrey Phillips (D) | 1.9 | 3,595 | |
| Bianca Von Krieg (D) | 1.3 | 2,499 | |
| Total votes: 186,736 | |||
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2020
General election
General election for U.S. House California District 11
Incumbent Mark DeSaulnier defeated Nisha Sharma in the general election for U.S. House California District 11 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mark DeSaulnier (D) | 73.0 | 271,063 |
 | Nisha Sharma (R) | 27.0 | 100,293 | |
| Total votes: 371,356 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 11
Incumbent Mark DeSaulnier and Nisha Sharma defeated Michael Ernest Kerr in the primary for U.S. House California District 11 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark DeSaulnier (D) | 71.2 | 151,544 |
| ✔ | | Nisha Sharma (R) | 21.4 | 45,606 |
 | Michael Ernest Kerr (G) | 7.4 | 15,697 | |
| Total votes: 212,847 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Matthew Doyle (D)
Earlier results
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2018 General electionGeneral election for U.S. House California District 11Incumbent Mark DeSaulnier defeated John Fitzgerald in the general election for U.S. House California District 11 on November 6, 2018.
Nonpartisan primary electionNonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 11Incumbent Mark DeSaulnier and John Fitzgerald defeated Dennis Lytton and Chris Wood in the primary for U.S. House California District 11 on June 5, 2018.
2016 Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Mark DeSaulnier (D) defeated Roger Allen Petersen (R) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Both candidates advanced past the top-two primary on June 7, 2016, by default.[24][25]
2014 The 11th Congressional District of California held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Mark DeSaulnier (D) defeated Tue Phan-Quang (R) in the general election.
2012 The 11th Congressional District of California held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2012. The incumbent from the 7th District, George Miller, won the election in the district.[26]
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Ballot access requirements
The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in California in the 2026 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in California, click here.
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| California | U.S. House | All candidates | 40-60 | $1,740 | 3/6/2026 | Source |
2026 battleground elections
- See also: Battlegrounds
This is a battleground election. Other 2026 battleground elections include:
- Georgia lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026 (May 19 Republican primary)
- Michigan State Senate District 35 special election, 2026
- Texas' 23rd Congressional District election, 2026 (March 3 Republican primary)
See also
- California's 11th Congressional District election, 2026
- United States House elections in California, 2026 (June 2 top-two primaries)
- United States House Democratic Party primaries, 2026
- United States House Republican Party primaries, 2026
- United States House of Representatives elections, 2026
- U.S. House battlegrounds, 2026
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ San Francisco Examiner, "Word on the Street: A 'once-in-a-generation' race for SF voters," January 8, 2026
- ↑ Mission Local, "And then there were three: The race to succeed Nancy Pelosi takes shape," November 24, 2025
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedMLJan8 - ↑ Saikat Chakrabarti campaign website, "About me," accessed March 3, 2026
- ↑ Candidate Connection survey submitted to Ballotpedia on November 14, 2025.
- ↑ Saikat Chakrabarti campaign website, "Home page," accessed March 5, 2026
- ↑ Connie Chan campaign website, "Meet Connie," accessed March 3, 2026
- ↑ Connie Chan campaign website, "Home page," accessed March 3, 2026
- ↑ Instagram, "Connie Chan on March 4, 2026," accessed March 5, 2026
- ↑ Scott Wiener campaign website, "Meet Scott," accessed March 3, 2026
- ↑ Scott Wiener campaign website, "Home page," accessed March 3, 2026
- ↑ Scott Wiener campaign website, "Endorsements," accessed March 5, 2026
- ↑ Democratic Party of California, "2026 Primary Election Endorsements," February 22, 2026
- ↑ Republican Party of California, "2026 Endorsements," accessed March 3, 2026
- ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," December 12, 2021
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "2025 Cook PVI℠: District Map and List (119th Congress)," accessed July 1, 2025
- ↑ Progressive Party
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Candidates for Voter-Nominated Offices June 7, 2016, Presidential Primary Election," accessed April 4, 2016
- ↑ The New York Times, "California Primary Results," June 7, 2016
- ↑ Politico, "2012 Election Map, California," accessed August 15, 2012
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 2002," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2000," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 3, 1998," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 1996," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 8, 1994," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 3, 1992," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 6, 1990," accessed March 28, 2013
