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California’s Senate seats

Two statewide positions, with different regular election schedules.

SeatOfficeholderParty in sourceRepresents
California · Senate Class 1Adam B. SchiffDemocraticEntire state
California · Senate Class 3Alex PadillaDemocraticEntire state
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