California Senator and Governor Approval Ratings 2026
Browse citizen ratings and reviews for 72 elected officials in California.
Top Rated Officials in California
- District 28 Representative Judy Chu - 0.3 stars
- District 27 Representative George Whitesides - 0.3 stars
- District 11 Representative Nancy Pelosi - 0.3 stars
- District 23 Representative Jay Obernolte - 0.2 stars
- Senator of CA Alex Padilla - 0.2 stars
- District 1 Representative Doug LaMalfa - 0.2 stars
- Mayor of San Jose Matt Mahan - 0.2 stars
- District 12 Representative Lateefah Simon - 0.2 stars
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- Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis - 0.2 stars
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- District 43 Representative Maxine Waters - 0.2 stars
- District 45 Representative Derek Tran - 0.2 stars
- District 22 Representative David Valadao - 0.2 stars
- Attorney General Rob Bonta - 0.2 stars
- District 29 Representative Luz Rivas - 0.1 stars
- District 5 Representative Tom McClintock - 0.1 stars
- Governor Gavin Newsom - 0.1 stars
- District 18 Representative Zoe Lofgren - 0.1 stars
- Mayor of Los Angeles Karen Bass - 0.1 stars
- Mayor of San Francisco Daniel Lurie - 0.1 stars
- Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber Ph.D. - 0.1 stars
- District 19 Representative Jimmy Panetta - 0.1 stars
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- Senator of CA Adam Schiff - 0.1 stars
- Mayor of San Diego Todd Gloria - 0.1 stars
- District 13 Representative Adam Gray - 0.1 stars
- District 44 Representative Nanette Barragán - 0.1 stars
- District 35 Representative Norma Torres
- District 21 Representative Jim Costa
- District 34 Representative Jimmy Gomez
- District 52 Representative Juan Vargas
- District 37 Representative Sydney Kamlager
- District 42 Representative Robert Garcia
- District 39 Representative Mark Takano
- District 33 Representative Pete Aguilar
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- District 40 Representative Young Kim
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- District 8 Representative John Garamendi
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- District 38 Representative Linda Sánchez
- District 2 Representative Jared Huffman
- District 24 Representative Salud Carbajal
- District 10 Representative Mark DeSaulnier
- District 36 Representative Ted Lieu
- District 4 Representative Mike Thompson
- District 26 Representative Julia Brownley
- District 46 Representative Lou Correa
- District 16 Representative Sam Liccardo
- District 30 Representative Laura Friedman
- District 6 Representative Ami Bera
- District 51 Representative Sara Jacobs
- District 32 Representative Brad Sherman
- District 48 Representative Darrell Issa
- District 47 Representative Dave Min
- District 9 Representative Josh Harder
- District 15 Representative Kevin Mullin
- District 50 Representative Scott Peters
- District 17 Representative Ro Khanna
- District 41 Representative Ken Calvert
- District 7 Representative Doris Matsui
- District 49 Representative Mike Levin
- District 14 Representative Eric Swalwell
- District 25 Representative Raul Ruiz
- District 31 Representative Gil Cisneros
- District 3 Representative Kevin Kiley
- District 20 Representative Vince Fong
Cities with Elected Representatives in California
PowerPlayers tracks officials representing communities including: Arcata, Crescent City, Eureka, Fortuna, Redding, Redwood City, Santa Rosa, Sierra City, Stockton, Vacaville, Alameda, Berkeley, Daly City, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Oakland, Palo Alto, San Leandro, San Mateo, Antioch, Brentwood, Concord, Danville, Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Richmond, Walnut Creek, Bakersfield, Delano, Kernville, Lamont, McFarland, Shafter, Tehachapi, Wasco, Chula Vista, El Cajon, La Mesa, National City.
Frequently Asked Questions about California Officials
Who is the highest-rated senator in California?
As of April 2026, the highest-rated senator in California is Alex Padilla with an average citizen approval rating of 4.0 stars out of 5, based on 4 verified reviews.
How many elected officials are tracked in California?
PowerPlayers currently tracks 72 active federal, state, and local elected officials across California.
What is the approval rating of the Governor of California?
Eleni Kounalakis, the current Governor of California, has a citizen approval rating of 4.0 stars out of 5 based on 3 verified reviews on PowerPlayers.
What is the average approval rating for California officials?
The average citizen approval rating across 28 rated California officials is 3.6 stars out of 5 on PowerPlayers.
When is the 2026 general election in California?
The 2026 general election is November 3, 2026. All 435 U.S. House seats, 33 Senate seats, and numerous state offices are on the ballot. Visit vote.gov for California voter registration deadlines, polling locations, and the most current election rules.
Can I vote by mail in California?
Mail-in voting eligibility in California depends on your specific circumstances. Check your current eligibility and request a ballot at vote.gov. You can also find local polling locations there.