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Tip the Scale Blue — election intelligence for 2026 progressives. Poll data from Ballotpedia. Ratings from Cook, Sabato, and Inside Elections.

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California 1st District · House

Mike McGuire (D)vsJames Gallagher (R)

Election Day · Nov 3, 2026

Score updated Aug 29, 2026

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157MONITOR

Priority Score Breakdown

Candidates

Mike McGuire

Democrat

LOCVCPC

James Gallagher

Republican

War Chest (FEC)

McGuire

$153k

Gallagher

$333k

Cash on hand, most recent FEC filing.

Expert Ratings

Cook PoliticalCookSafe D

California house — Score 157 | Tip the Scale Blue