James and Hadwick are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Modoc County election filings.
Dianna Margaret James (Democratic) and Heather Hadwick (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Heather Hadwick is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: Heather Hadwick (REP) 48.7 percent and Dianna Margaret James (DEM) 38.5 percent advanced over Darin Hale (REP) 12.8 percent, per the Secretary of State's Statement of Vote. California's top-two primary decides who prints in November; the field is the Secretary of State's Certified List of Candidates for the General Election (August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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James worked as a Foreign Affairs Officer at the U.S. Department of State and as a field-based aid specialist in Asia and the Middle East, per the campaign site. Per the campaign site, James is a fifth-generation Californian and a resident of Mount Shasta running for Assembly District 1.
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Hadwick is a farmer and small business owner from Dorris in Siskiyou County who operates a family farm in Modoc County with her husband, growing hay, vegetables and pumpkins and raising highland cattle; she previously owned a local newspaper, per the campaign site.
Who is running for California Assembly District 1 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dianna Margaret James and Heather Hadwick. Candidate information follows official Modoc County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the California Assembly District 1 election in California?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for California are on the California election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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