IncumbentDoug LaMalfa Republican
ElectedJames Gallagher Republican
2026 California's 1st congressional district special election
(Republican), former Minority Leader of the California Assembly (2022–2025) from the 3rd district (2014–present)
- Audrey Denney Democrat
(Democratic), nonprofit consultant and food security activist; runner-up for this seat in 2018 and 2020
- Mike McGuire Democrat
(Democratic), former president pro tempore of the California State Senate (2024–2025) from the 2nd district (2014–present)
- Jot Thiara Republican
(Republican), businessman
- Richard Montgomery Independent
(Independent), retired nurse
