California held its election September 7, 1859. From statehood to 1864, California's members were elected at-large, with the top finishers winning election.
District | Incumbent | This race | |||
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Member | Party | First elected | Results | Candidates | |
California at-large 2 seats on a general ticket |
Charles L. Scott | Democratic | 1856 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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Joseph C. McKibbin | Anti-Lecompton Democratic | 1856 | Incumbent lost re-election. New member elected. Democratic hold. |
See also
edit- 1858 and 1859 United States House of Representatives elections
- List of United States representatives from California