General election
- Democrat Nominee TBD
- Republican Nominee TBD
Other
- James Gallagher Republican
(Republican), representative-elect as of the special election, former Minority Leader of the California Assembly (2022–2025) from the 3rd district (2014–present)
- Mike McGuire Democrat
(Democratic), former president pro tempore of the California State Senate (2024–2025) from the 2nd district (2014–present)
- Audrey Denney Democrat
(Democratic), consultant, runner-up for this seat in 2018 and 2020
- Janice Karrman Democrat
(Democratic), retired wine broker
- Richard T. Minner Independent
(No party preference), software architect
- Timothy Sean Kelly Independent
(No party preference), attorney
