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Who represents Forbestown

Forbestown is represented in Congress by Senators Alex Padilla and Adam B. Schiff and Representative James Gallagher. Gavin Newsom is governor.

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Election Day31days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
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in Washington and California

What stands out about civic life in Forbestown

Read from the official results and the seats below. Party is shown as the official record.

★ What stands out · In California

Who represents Forbestown in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Forbestown.

Gavin NewsomGovernor of CaliforniaDemocrat · Since 2019Website ↗916-445-2841
State Senate · District 1
Megan DahleState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗530-879-7424Email
State Assembly · District 3

This seat is vacant or its new member isn’t listed yet.

Elections · 2024 general election

How Butte County voted in 2024

Official results for all of Butte County. Forbestown’s own results aren’t published in a form we can match to the town exactly, so these are the county’s.

President94,314 votes
Donald J TrumpRepublican49.9%
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat46.8%
Others3.3%

California: Harris 58.5%, Trump 38.3%

U.S. Senate91,428 votes
Steve GarveyRepublican53.7%
Adam B SchiffDemocrat46.3%

California: Schiff 58.9%, Garvey 41.1%

U.S. House · California's 1st District318,622 votes
Doug LamalfaRepublican65.3%
Rose Penelope YeeDemocrat34.7%

Whole-district result

DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.

On your ballot

Election Day is November 3: 31 days away

What California voters decide this November, and how to take part.

On the November 2026 ballot in California
  • U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now James Gallagher)
  • GovernorNow Gavin Newsom
  • State legislatureThe 1 seat that cover Forbestown are listed below

Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.

How to vote in Forbestown
  • Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
  • Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
  • Bring the ID your state asks for.

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In Washington

Who represents Forbestown in Congress

Two senators for all of California, and one House member for the district.

U.S. Senate Both senators represent all of California
Alex Padilla
Alex PadillaU.S. SenatorDemocrat · Since 2021Website ↗202-224-3553
Adam B. Schiff
Adam B. SchiffU.S. SenatorDemocrat · Since 2024Website ↗202-224-3841
U.S. House · California's 1st District
James GallagherU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2026Website ↗202-225-3076

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Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to Forbestown by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.

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