November 3, 2026

Who's running in Hercules?

Hercules's state and federal races are set — they're below. Local seats (city council, mayor, school board) are filed with the city clerk and county, and filing stays open until August 7, so those names are still coming in.

What should whoever wins fix?

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Also on Hercules's ballot

State and federal offices are decided differently: the top two finishers in the June 2, 2026 primary advance to November, whatever their party.

Attorney General

  • Rob BontaIncumbentDemocratic
    56.6% in June
  • Michael E. GatesRepublican
    37.9% in June

Controller

  • Malia M. CohenIncumbentDemocratic
    56.8% in June
  • Herb W MorganRepublican
    37.5% in June

Governor

  • Xavier BecerraDemocratic
    28% in June
  • Steve HiltonRepublican
    24.6% in June

Insurance Commissioner

  • Ben AllenDemocratic
    19.4% in June
  • Jane KimDemocratic
    27.4% in June

Lieutenant Governor

  • Fiona MaDemocratic
    19.1% in June
  • Gloria RomeroRepublican
    17.8% in June

Secretary of State

  • Donald P. (Don) WagnerRepublican
    36.7% in June
  • Shirley N. WeberIncumbentDemocratic
    58.7% in June

Superintendent of Public Instruction

  • Richard BarreraNon-Partisan
    20.3% in June
  • Sonja ShawNon-Partisan
    22.6% in June

Treasurer

  • Jennifer HawksRepublican
    24% in June
  • Eleni KounalakisDemocratic
    36.7% in June

U.S. House of Representatives — District 2

  • Jared HuffmanDemocratic
    56.5% in June
  • Robin LittauRepublican
    11.4% in June

U.S. House of Representatives — District 4

  • Eric JonesDemocratic
    22.2% in June
  • Mike ThompsonDemocratic
    41% in June

U.S. House of Representatives — District 8

  • John GaramendiDemocratic
    54.4% in June
  • Rudy RecileRepublican
    27.8% in June

State Senate — District 2

  • Damon ConnollyDemocratic
    73.4% in June
  • Tief GibbsRepublican
    16.2% in June

State Assembly — District 11

  • Jenny Leilani CallisonNo Party Preference
    23.6% in June
  • Lori D WilsonIncumbentDemocratic
    65.3% in June

State Assembly — District 12

  • Jackie ElwardDemocratic
    22.6% in June
  • Eric LucanDemocratic
    28.3% in June

State Assembly — District 14

  • Mark RendonGreen
    10% in June
  • Buffy WicksIncumbentDemocratic
    81.2% in June

State Assembly — District 15

  • Anamarie Avila FariasIncumbentDemocratic
    69.6% in June
  • Arthur WebbNo Party Preference
    30.4% in June

Board of Equalization — District 1

  • Nelson EsparzaDemocratic
    34% in June
  • Shannon GroveRepublican
    34.5% in June

Board of Equalization — District 2

  • Sally J. LieberIncumbentDemocratic
    56.8% in June
  • John PimentelDemocratic
    15.8% in June

These are the two candidates who advanced from the June 2, 2026 primary. The Secretary of State publishes the certified November ballot in August 2026; candidates may still withdraw before then. Source: California Secretary of State — Statement of Vote, June 2, 2026 Primary . Hercules is split across more than one district, so more than one race is listed for that office — your ballot shows the one covering your address.

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