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Demographics and civic data

California Stat Overview

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Summary

Six statewide measures
Population39,355,309July 1, 2025 estimate
Citizen voting-age population26,132,7992020–2024 Census estimate
U.S. House seats522020 Census apportionment
Median household income$99,1222024 dollars
Last general turnout71.43%Registered voters · Nov. 2024
Land area155,858.33square miles · 2020

Government Snapshot

State representation

California’s representation includes statewide offices, federal and state legislative districts, tax districts, and county election systems.

Statewide offices8executive and education offices elected statewide
U.S. House Districts52congressional districts across California
State Senators40legislative districts across California
State Assembly Members80legislative districts across California
Board of Equalization Districts4tax districts with one elected member each
Counties58county election offices and local records

Current elections

November 3rd, 2026 statewide election

Statewide contests

Elections on the November 3rd Ballot

Eight statewide offices
Statewide measures

Propositions on the November 3rd Ballot

14 qualified propositions
Past elections Browse completed California statewide elections

Completed election

June 2, 2026 Primary Election

June 2, 2026 Primary Election: colored cards appeared on this certified ballot. Grey cards were not scheduled for this election.

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June 2, 2026 election

Statewide Offices

12 of 14 offices on this ballot
June 2, 2026 election

Propositions

No statewide propositions
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California counties

County Explorer

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County boundaries are from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2025 Cartographic Boundary Files.

Government structure

Statewide boards and public systems

California also makes policy through governing boards and commissions that oversee public education, utilities, air quality, the coast, and tax administration.

Public education

Statewide education governance

Four governing bodies connect statewide policy with California’s K–12 schools, colleges, and universities.

K–12 policy11members

State Board of Education

Sets policy for standards, curriculum, instructional materials, assessments, and accountability across public schools.

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Public research10campuses

University of California

A 26-member Board of Regents governs the state’s public research university system.

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State universities22universities

California State University

A 25-member Board of Trustees sets policy for the statewide university system.

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Community colleges116colleges

California Community Colleges

The Board of Governors sets policy and provides guidance for colleges organized into 73 districts.

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Selected statewide bodies

Boards and commissions

These high-impact bodies have statewide jurisdiction. They are not an exhaustive directory of every California board or commission.

Tax administration4districts

Board of Equalization

Four district-elected members and the State Controller carry out the board’s statewide tax duties.

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Utility regulation5commissioners

Public Utilities Commission

Governor-appointed and Senate-confirmed commissioners regulate privately owned utility and transportation services.

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Air quality14voting members

Air Resources Board

The voting board sets statewide air-quality and climate policy. Two legislators also serve as nonvoting members.

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Coastal policy12voting members

Coastal Commission

Voting commissioners oversee coastal planning and development. Three state officials serve as nonvoting members.

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Statewide reporting

California government in the news

Recent independent reporting on state government, public agencies, and decisions that affect Californians.

Coverage and sources

Building California county by county

The statewide county boundary layer is complete. Full county profiles are published as local sources, districts, elections, and relationships are verified.

Current assessment Statewide foundation complete

All 58 county boundaries and statewide source relationships are available. Eight full county profiles are published; local-source intake continues for the remaining counties.

Assessed August 12, 2026
Sources used on this page11 source organizations
U.S. Census Bureau
California Secretary of State
California Legislature

One official record provides the state legislative representation totals used on this page.

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California State Board of Equalization

One official record provides the Board of Equalization representation total used on this page.

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California State Board of Education
University of California Board of Regents

One official record provides the University of California governance and campus totals used on this page.

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California State University

One official record provides the California State University governance and university totals used on this page.

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California Community Colleges Board of Governors

One official record provides the community college and district totals used on this page.

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California Public Utilities Commission

One official record provides the commission structure used on this page.

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California Air Resources Board
California Coastal Commission