List of special elections in California to the United States House of Representatives List of special elections List of special elections

| District | Congress | Date_ | Predecessor | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 78th | August 31, 1943 | Harry Englebright ( R ) | Clair Engle ( D ) |
| 5 | 81st | November 8, 1949 | Richard Welch ( R ) | John Shelley ( D ) |
| 24 | 83rd | November 10, 1953 | Norris Poulson ( R ) | Glenard Lipscomb ( R ) |
| 1 | 88th | January 22, 1963 | Clement Miller ( D ) [C ] | Donald Clausen ( R ) |
| 23 | 88th | June 11, 1963 | Clyde Doyle ( D ) | Del Clawson ( R ) |
| 5 | 88th | February 18, 1964 | John Shelley ( D ) | Phillip Burton ( D ) |
| 26 | 89th | December 15, 1965 | James Roosevelt ( D ) | Thomas Rees ( D ) |