Who's running in South Gate?
South Gate'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 South Gate'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 BontaIncumbentDemocratic56.6% in June
- Michael E. GatesRepublican37.9% in June
Controller
- Malia M. CohenIncumbentDemocratic56.8% in June
- Herb W MorganRepublican37.5% in June
Governor
- Xavier BecerraDemocratic28% in June
- Steve HiltonRepublican24.6% in June
Insurance Commissioner
- Ben AllenDemocratic19.4% in June
- Jane KimDemocratic27.4% in June
Lieutenant Governor
- Fiona MaDemocratic19.1% in June
- Gloria RomeroRepublican17.8% in June
Secretary of State
- Donald P. (Don) WagnerRepublican36.7% in June
- Shirley N. WeberIncumbentDemocratic58.7% in June
Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Richard BarreraNon-Partisan20.3% in June
- Sonja ShawNon-Partisan22.6% in June
Treasurer
- Jennifer HawksRepublican24% in June
- Eleni KounalakisDemocratic36.7% in June
U.S. House of Representatives — District 42
- Brian BurleyRepublican20.6% in June
- Robert GarciaDemocratic56.5% in June
U.S. House of Representatives — District 43
- Cristian MoralesRepublican16.9% in June
- Maxine WatersDemocratic63.8% in June
U.S. House of Representatives — District 44
- Genevieve AngelRepublican23% in June
- Nanette Diaz BarraganDemocratic77% in June
State Senate — District 30
- Bob J. ArchuletaIncumbentDemocratic65.1% in June
- Araceli MartinezRepublican34.9% in June
State Assembly — District 57
- Sade ElhawaryIncumbentDemocratic85.7% in June
- Constance Jewel MenziesRepublican14.3% in June
State Assembly — District 62
- Paul Irving JonesRepublican26.9% in June
- José Luis SolacheIncumbentDemocratic73.1% in June
State Assembly — District 64
- Raul Ortiz Jr.Republican33.5% in June
- Blanca PachecoIncumbentDemocratic66.5% in June
State Assembly — District 65
- Ayanna DavisDemocratic46.3% in June
- Lydia A. GutiérrezRepublican19.2% in June
Board of Equalization — District 3
- Mike GipsonDemocratic27.9% in June
- Samuel P. SukatonDemocratic18.2% 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 . South Gate 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.