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1859 United States House of Representatives election in California

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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
Member Party First elected Results Candidates
California at-large
2 seats on a general ticket
Charles L. Scott Democratic 1856 Incumbent re-elected.
Joseph C. McKibbin Anti-Lecompton Democratic 1856 Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Democratic hold.

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