Local Politics
Mike McGuire Wins California's 1st Congressional District Race
Democrat Mike McGuire defeated Republican James Gallagher in California's 1st Congressional District, with the AP calling the race shortly before 9 p.m. on Nov. 3, 2026. McGuire led 58% to 42% with about 43% of votes counted at the time. The district was redrawn during Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting effort to lean more Democratic, extending through Lake County and into Sonoma County. Gallagher, from Yuba City, had campaigned against the new maps and accused McGuire of using his role as Senate president to craft favorable boundaries; both candidates were term-limited state legislators.