California held its election September 7, 1859. From statehood to 1864, California's members were elected at-large, with the top finishers winning election.
District Incumbent This race Member Party First elected Results Candidates Charles L. Scott Democratic 1856 Incumbent re-elected. Joseph C. McKibbin Anti-Lecompton Democratic 1856 Incumbent lost re-election.New member elected.Democratic hold.
See also 1858 and 1859 United States House of Representatives elections List of United States representatives from California
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