The 2024 California State Senate election took place on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, with the primary election being held on March 5, 2024. Voters in the 20 odd-numbered districts of the California State Senate will elect their representatives. The elections coincided with the elections for other offices, including the state assembly.
There were 16 Democratic-held senate seats up for election in 2024, three Republican-held seats, and one open seat with no incumbent. Two Democratic incumbents, Dave Min and Josh Newman, were drawn into the same district during redistricting. In August 2024, Republicans gained one seat due to senator Marie Alvarado-Gil switching parties, increasing the size of their caucus to nine.
Republicans flipped one seat in the general election, doing so for the first time in a presidential election year since 1980.
Outgoing incumbents Democrats 3rd: Bill Dodd was term-limited. 5th: Susan Eggman was term-limited. 7th: Nancy Skinner was term-limited. 9th: Steve Glazer retired. 25th: Anthony Portantino was term-limited and ran for U.S. House. 31st: Richard Roth was term-limited. 35th: Steven Bradford was term-limited. 37th: Dave Min retired to run for U.S. House. 39th: Toni Atkins was term-limited.
Republicans 1st: Brian Dahle was term-limited. 21st: Scott Wilk was term-limited.
Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal Ball | October 23, 2024
Summary by district
† - Incumbent not seeking re-election District Incumbent Party Elected senator Party 1st Brian Dahle† Rep Megan Dahle Rep 3rd Bill Dodd† Dem Christopher Cabaldon Dem 5th Susan Eggman† Dem Jerry McNerney Dem 7th Nancy Skinner† Dem Jesse Arreguín Dem 9th Steve Glazer† DemTim Grayson Dem 11th Scott Wiener Dem Scott Wiener Dem 13th Josh Becker Dem Josh Becker Dem 15th Dave Cortese Dem Dave Cortese Dem 17th John Laird Dem John Laird Dem 19th Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh Rep Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh Rep 21st Monique Limón Dem Monique Limón Dem 23rd Scott Wilk† Rep Suzette Martinez Valladares Rep 25th Anthony Portantino† Dem Sasha Renée Pérez Dem 27th Henry Stern Dem Henry Stern Dem 29th New Seat Eloise Reyes Dem 31st Richard Roth† Dem Sabrina Cervantes Dem 33rd Lena Gonzalez Dem Lena Gonzalez Dem 35th Steven Bradford† Dem Laura Richardson Dem 37th Josh Newman Dem Steven Choi Rep Dave Min† Dem 39th Toni Atkins† Dem Akilah Weber Dem
District 1
The 1st district encompassed most of the Redwood Forest region and northwestern Sierra Nevada to include Siskiyou, Modoc, Lassen, Shasta, Tehama, Plumas, Glenn, Colusa, Butte, Sutter, Yuba, Nevada, and Sierra counties, along with eastern Placer County. The incumbent was Republican Brian Dahle of Bieber, who was term-limited in 2024.
Candidates Megan Dahle (Republican), state assemblywoman for the 1st district (2019–2024) and wife of incumbent Brian Dahle David Fennell (Republican), venture capitalist and candidate for lieutenant governor of California in 2014, 2018, and 2022
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of October 19, 2024CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handMegan Dahle (R)$218,279$226,478$184,328David Fennell (R)–––Source: Secretary of State of California
Results
District 3
Including the eastern California Wine Country and University of California, Davis, the 3rd district consists of Napa, Yolo, and Solano counties. The incumbent was Democrat Bill Dodd of Napa, who was term-limited in 2024.
Candidates Thomas Bogue (Republican), Dixon city councilor Christopher Cabaldon (Democratic), former mayor of West Sacramento (1998–2020) Jackie Elward (Democratic), Rohnert Park city councilor Jimih Jones (Republican), automotive parts advisor and candidate for in 2022 Rozzana Verder-Aliga (Democratic), Vallejo city councilor
Withdrawn Alfredo Pedroza (Democratic), Napa County supervisor (2015–present)
Declined Martha Guerrero (Democratic), mayor of West Sacramento (2020–present) (endorsed Verder-Aliga)
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of October 19, 2024CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handChristopher Cabaldon (D)$640,186$557,115$269,298Thom Bogue (R)–––Source: Secretary of State of California
Results
District 5
The 5th district encompasses the northern Central Valley, containing San Joaquin County and the northeastern portion of Alameda County, including the communities of Midway, Altamont, Ulmar, Livermore, Dublin, Pleasanton, and Sunol. The incumbent was Democrat Susan Eggman of Stockton, who was term-limited in 2024.
Candidates Jerry McNerney (Democratic), former U.S. representative for (2007–2023) Jim Shoemaker (Republican), businessman and candidate for in 2022 Carlos Villapudua (Democratic), state assemblyman for the 13th district
Withdrew Rhodesia Ransom (Democratic), former Tracy city councilor (ran for state assembly) Edith Villapudua (Democratic), realtor and wife of state assemblyman Carlos Villapudua (ran for state assembly) Miguel Villapudua (Democratic), San Joaquin County supervisor and cousin of state assemblyman Carlos Villapudua
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of October 19, 2024CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handJerry McNerney (D)$780,394$820,817$54,228Jim Shoemaker (R)$100,909$77,257$28,409Source: Secretary of State of California
Results
District 7
The East Bay-based 7th district consists of the urban, coastal northwestern portion of Alameda County, including Alameda, Oakland, Piedmont, Emeryville, Berkeley, El Cerrito, and Richmond. The incumbent was Democrat Nancy Skinner of Berkeley, who was term-limited in 2024.
Candidates Jesse Arreguín (Democratic), mayor of Berkeley (2016–2024) Jovanka Beckles (Democratic), member of the AC Transit Board of Directors and former Richmond city councilor Dan Kalb (Democratic), Oakland city councilor (2013–present) Kathryn Lybarger (Democratic), president of California Labor Federation Jeanne Solnordal (Republican), broker Sandré Swanson (Democratic), former state assemblyman (2006–2012) and runner-up for this district in 2016
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of October 19, 2024CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handJesse Arreguín (D)$986,310$1,144,295$139,291Jovanka Beckles (D)$249,263$210,079$49,520Source: Secretary of State of California
Results
District 9
The 9th district encompasses most of Contra Costa County, including Concord, Antioch, Pittsburg, Bay Point, Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Danville, San Ramon, and Orinda, along with Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, and San Leandro in Alameda County. The incumbent was Democrat Steve Glazer of Orinda, who was not seeking reelection in 2024.
Candidates Tim Grayson (Democratic), state assemblyman for the 15th district Joseph Grcar (Republican), computational scientist and perennial candidate (write-in) David Minor (Republican) (write-in) Marisol Rubio (Democratic), San Ramon city councilor and candidate for this district in 2020
Declined Steve Glazer (Democratic), incumbent state senator
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of October 19, 2024CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handTim Grayson (D)$853,398$1,249,759$309,960Marisol Rubio (D)$168,224$211,649$21,091Source: Secretary of State of California
Results
District 11
The 11th district consists of San Francisco County and Daly City at the northern tip of San Mateo County. The incumbent was Democrat Scott Wiener of San Francisco, who was up for reelection in 2024.
Candidates Yvette Corkrean (Republican), nurse Cynthia Cravens (Democratic), community volunteer Scott Wiener (Democratic), incumbent state senator Jing Chao Xiong (no party preference/Independent), delivery driver
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of October 19, 2024CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handScott Wiener (D)$785,804$977,047$356,623Yvette Corkrean (R)$87,270$88,580$24,817Source: Secretary of State of California
Results
District 13
The 13th district encompassed the southern Bay Area to take in most of San Mateo County, including the communities of South San Francisco, Pacifica, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, San Mateo, Foster City, El Granada, Half Moon Bay, San Carlos, Redwood City, Woodside, and Menlo Park, along with the western Santa Clara County communities of Palo Alto, Stanford, Mountain View, Cupertino, Saratoga, and Los Gatos. The incumbent was first-term Democrat Josh Becker of Menlo Park, who was up for reelection in 2024.
Candidates Josh Becker (Democratic), incumbent state senator Alexander Glew (Republican), engineer Christina Laskowski (Republican), investment banker
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of October 19, 2024CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handJosh Becker (D)$367,910$710,048$143,117Alexander Glew (R)$100$1,184$104Source: Secretary of State of California
Results
District 15
The 15th district encompassed central and eastern Santa Clara County. Most of the district's population lived in San Jose, but it also included some outlying areas like Mount Hamilton, Coyote, Sveadal, Morgan Hill, and Gilroy. The incumbent was first-term Democrat Dave Cortese of San Jose, who was up for reelection in 2024.
Candidates Dave Cortese (Democratic), incumbent state senator Robert Howell (Republican), president of Exatron and runner-up for California insurance commissioner in 2022 Tony Loaiza (Republican), software executive
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of October 19, 2024CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handDave Cortese (D)$535,030$458,412$421,155Robert Paul Howell (R)$0$2,210$4,269Source: Secretary of State of California
Results
District 17
The 17th district consisted of the Big Sur section of the Central Coast, including Santa Cruz. San Benito, and Monterey counties, along with northern San Luis Obispo County. The incumbent was Democrat John Laird of Santa Cruz, who was up for reelection in 2024.
Candidates John Laird (Democratic), incumbent state senator Michael Oxford (Libertarian), AV technician Eric Tao (Republican), Cal State Monterey Bay computer science professor Tony Virrueta (Republican), veterans' advocate
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of October 19, 2024CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handJohn Laird (D)$309,878$518,379$982,351Tony Virrueta (R)$17,241$9,604$2,291Source: Secretary of State of California
Results
District 19
The 19th district encompassed much of the Mojave Desert as well as most of the Inland Empire's land area. It includes the central San Bernardino County communities of Barstow, Hodge, Apple Valley, Crestline, Big Bear City, Grand Terrace, Loma Linda, Redlands, Yucaipa, Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, and Twentynine Palms, and the central Riverside County communities of Beaumont, Banning, Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, and La Quinta. The incumbent was first-term Republican Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh of Yucaipa and the former 23rd district, who was up for reelection in 2024.
Candidates Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (Republican), incumbent state senator Lisa Middleton (Democratic), Palm Springs city councilor
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of October 19, 2024CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handRosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R)$1,295,116$1,112,390$792,798Lisa Middleton (D)$1,493,738$1,578,113$78,142Source: Secretary of State of California
Results
District 21
The 21st district consisted of Santa Barbara County and southern San Luis Obispo County, along with the northern and western portions of Ventura County, including Ojai, Fillmore, Santa Paula, Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Port Hueneme. The incumbent was first-term Democrat Monique Limón of Santa Barbara and the former 19th district, who was up for reelection in 2024.
Candidates Monique Limón (Democratic), incumbent state senator Elijah Mack (Republican), college student
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of October 19, 2024CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handMonique Limón (D)$523,339$505,941$870,800Elijah Mack (R)–––Source: Secretary of State of California
Results
District 23