Ballotpedia updated entry details Saturday for California’s 14th Congressional District special election scheduled later in 2026 following Rep. Eric Swalwell’s resignation.
Secretary of state offices must certify filing deadlines, voter guides and vote-by-mail timelines for the Bay Area seat.
Democrats historically dominate the district, but crowded primaries could push candidates toward runoff rules under California’s top-two system.
Campaign finance trackers will monitor independent expenditures from tech-industry PACs interested in housing and AI regulation.
County registrars prepare staffing plans because special elections often see lower turnout unless paired with local measures.
Swalwell resigned after winning a separate office, triggering the vacancy midterm.
Alameda County registrars said vote centers will open on college campuses to boost participation among young renters priced out of San Francisco.
Republican strategists privately acknowledged the district’s partisan lean but hope a low-turnout special could yield a symbolic pickup.
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