Nine states have at least one uncalled House race, some of which are so close they are headed to a recount. Then there’s California. About half of the yet-to-be-decided House races are in the state, which has only counted about three-quarters of its votes statewide.

Social media rumors that the California governor wanted to secede his state from the Union went viral this week.

Republicans maintained a slim House of Representatives majority in 2025, the Associated Press projected, thanks in part to California GOP incumbents holding onto their seats in close elections.

Vote-by-mail ballot envelopes are checked to ensure they’re signed and the signature matches the signature on file. If a voter’s signature is missing or does not match the signature on file, California law requires elections officials to notify that voter and give them an opportunity to fix the problem, which can also delay the process.

With overall control of the House on the line, David Valadao's victory has moved Republicans to within two wins of retaining the gavel.

Democratic and Republican activists are asking voters to correct technical errors on their ballots in several close races that could determine control of the House.

Vice President Kamala Harris hasn't said what she'll do next, but pollsters find many California voters would support a run for governor.

Nine of the 16 races that will determine which party controls the House of Representatives are in California. No state takes longer to tally votes.

Donald Trump’s win challenges the state’s progressive policies on climate, immigration, abortion and LGBTQ rights. Meanwhile, Gavin Newsom may benefit politically.

Incumbent Republican Rep. Ken Calvert won re-election to California's 41st Congressional District – which was deemed a tossup by observers – against Democratic challenger Will Rollins. The current balance of power in the House of Representatives with Calvert's win is 217 to 207,