California Congressional Race Remains Competitive as Votes Are Counted

As of June 3, 2026, several key California congressional races remain undecided following Election Day. Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber stated that the situation is normal and urged patience among voters. In the Sixth Congressional District, Democrat Richard Pan is currently in third place, with Republican Kevin Kiley leading the race after renouncing his party affiliation to run as an independent. Kiley has received over 25% of the vote, while Republican Michael Stansfield is in second place, despite not actively campaigning. Pan is closely trailing Stansfield by just one percentage point. The district, which leans Democratic, has seen a split in votes among Democratic candidates, raising concerns that they could be excluded from the general election runoff. The outcome of the race may be influenced by remaining votes from northern Sacramento and surrounding suburbs, which have historically favored Pan. Democratic strategist Steven Maviglio suggested that Pan may still secure a spot in the runoff, but the race is expected to be close.