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State government overview

The governor of California is Gavin Newsom (Democratic), in office since January 2019. In Congress, California is represented by 2 U.S. senators and 52 representatives. The California State Legislature has a 40-seat Senate and an 80-seat Assembly. The next regular legislative election is in 2026.

Governor of California

Gavin Newsom

Democratic · In office since January 2019

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Source: National Governors Association

California in Congress

45 Democrats, 8 Republicans, 1 Independent

U.S. Senate

U.S. House

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California State Legislature

Senate · 40 seats · 39 members listed
29 Democratic, 10 Republican
Assembly · 80 seats · 79 members listed
60 Democratic, 19 Republican
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39,287,377
Population
$99,122
Median income
6.6%
Unemployment
37.9
Median age

Education

High school or higher84.7%
Bachelor's or higher37.1%
Graduate or professional14.4%

Housing

Median home value$734,700
Median rent$2,036
Homeownership rate55.9%
12.0%
Poverty rate
$49,513
Per capita income
63.8%
Labor participation

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 (5-Year Estimates)

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