2026 California State Senate election – District 36 — Candidates, Dates & Results

Nov 3, 2026

IncumbentTony Strickland Republican

General election

November 3, 2026

Democrat Nominee TBD
Republican Nominee TBD

Primaries

Open primary

Chris Duncan
(Democratic), former mayor of San Clemente and runner-up for California's 74th State Assembly district in 2022 and 2024
Tony Strickland
(Republican), incumbent state senator

Individual election

About 2026 California State Senate election – District 36

2026 California State Senate election – District 36 — 3 candidates tracked, election day November 3, 2026, with primary and general stages, results, and…

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