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California's 16th Congressional District
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Sam Liccardo (Democrat) was re-elected in California's 16th Congressional District in 2026, defeating Peter Soulé 76.8% to 23.2%.
| Representative-elect | Sam Liccardo (D), re-elected |
|---|---|
| Current representative | Sam T. Liccardo (D), through January 3, 2027 |
| District lines | Unchanged for 2026 |
| Partisan lean (PVI) | D+25 |
| PoliGov final forecast | Safe D · Sam Liccardo >99%, Peter Soulé <1% |
2026 results
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Liccardo (D) | 76.8% | 141,302 |
| Peter Soulé (R) | 23.2% | 42,651 |
68% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
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Results and race calls: civicAPI, updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.