Although the general election saw the California Republican Party lose every statewide election (including the gubernatorial race), the party did make gains in both houses of the California State Legislature, with a net gain of four seats in the Assembly and two seats in the Senate.

Incumbent Democratic governor Jerry Brown won re-election to a second consecutive and fourth overall term in office.

[2][3][4] Incumbent Democratic lieutenant governor Gavin Newsom won re-election to a second term in office.

Incumbent Democratic Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones won re-election to a second term in office.

Incumbent Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson won reelection to a second term in office.