California elections, 2022
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This page provides information on the 2022 elections in California, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
Election dates
Statewide election dates in California are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.
Statewide election dates
June 7, 2022: Primary
November 8, 2022: General election
Offices on the ballot
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| Office | Elections? | More information |
| U.S. Senate | ✓ | Click here |
| U.S. House | ✓ | Click here |
| Congress special election | ✓ | Click here |
| Governor | ✓ | Click here |
| Other state executive | ✓ | Click here |
| State Senate | ✓ | Click here |
| State House | ✓ | Click here |
| Special state legislative | ✓ | Click here |
| State Supreme Court | ✓ | Click here |
| Intermediate appellate courts | ✓ | Click here |
| School boards | ✓ | Click here |
| Municipal government | ✓ | Click here |
| Recalls | ✓ | Click here |
| Ballot measures | ✓ | Click here |
| Local ballot measures | ✓ | Click here |
Legend: ✓ election(s) / — no elections
Subject to Ballotpedia's scope
Noteworthy elections
Below is a list of races in this state that received in-depth coverage on Ballotpedia. Click the link below to learn about that race.
- California Attorney General election, 2022 (June 7 top-two primary)
- California Controller election, 2022
- California's 22nd Congressional District election, 2022
- California's 22nd Congressional District special election, 2022
- California's 22nd Congressional District special election, 2022 (April 5 top-two primary)
- California's 27th Congressional District election, 2022
- California's 27th Congressional District election, 2022 (June 7 top-two primary)
- Chesa Boudin recall, San Francisco, California (2021-2022)
- Mayoral election in Los Angeles, California (2022)
- Mayoral election in Los Angeles, California (June 7, 2022 primary election)
- San Francisco Unified School District recall, California (2021-2022)
Statewide ballot measures
- See also: California 2022 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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| Proposition 1 | Provide a state constitutional right to reproductive freedom, defined to include abortion and contraceptives |
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7,176,883 (67%) |
3,553,561 (33%) |
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| Proposition 26 | Legalize sports betting at American Indian gaming casinos and licensed racetracks in California |
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3,514,593 (33%) |
7,129,122 (67%) |
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| Proposition 27 | Legalize online and mobile sports betting in California |
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1,906,339 (18%) |
8,849,200 (82%) |
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| Proposition 28 | Require funding for K-12 art and music education |
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6,924,613 (64%) |
3,827,967 (36%) |
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| Proposition 29 | Enact staffing requirements, reporting requirements, ownership disclosure, and closing requirements for chronic dialysis clinics |
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3,364,404 (32%) |
7,281,196 (68%) |
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| Proposition 30 | Create a 1.75% tax on personal income above $2 million and allocate revenue for zero-emissions vehicle and wildfire programs |
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4,560,483 (42%) |
6,203,806 (58%) |
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| Proposition 31 | Uphold a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products |
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6,803,424 (63%) |
3,923,383 (37%) |
What's on your ballot?
- See also: Sample Ballot Lookup
Voting information
- See also: Voting in California
General election
Primary election
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Redistricting following the 2020 census
Congressional map comparison
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California Congressional Districts
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California Congressional Districts
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State Senate map
Below is the state Senate map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.
California State Senate Districts
before 2020 redistricting cycle
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California State Senate Districts
after 2020 redistricting cycle
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State House map
Below is the state House map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.
California State House Districts
until December 4, 2022
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California State House Districts
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Footnotes
