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California · California's 6th District · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Richard Pan

DemocraticTop two

Former state senator from the 6th district (2014–2022) and candidate for mayor of Sacramento in 2024 (previously ran in the 3rd district)

2026 race · California's 6th District

86% chance of winning · race rated Likely D

86%14%

81% chance of winning · race rated Likely D

81%19%
● Richard Pan● Kevin Kiley
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Background

Experience
State legislature
Past races on file
5 (5 won)

Links: Wikipedia · FEC filings · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in California, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2018

    State Senate · SD-6 Nov 6, 2018

    D · 69.5% · 212,903 votes

    Won
  2. 2014

    State Senate · SD-6 Nov 4, 2014

    D · 53.8% · 96,688 votes

    Won
  3. 2014

    State Senate · SD-6 primary · Jun 3, 2014

    D · 31.1% · 37,552 votes

    Won
  4. 2012

    State Assembly · AD-9 Nov 6, 2012

    D · 58.9% · 86,092 votes

    Won
  5. 2010

    State Assembly · AD-5 Nov 2, 2010

    D · 49.5% · 78,239 votes

    Won

Fundraising

Raised
$1.1M
From individuals
$769.5K
Spent
$739.2K
Cash on hand
$359.1K

Money: FEC, through Jun 30, 2026.

Opponents in 2026