Unofficial returns
Full term beginning 2023
100% reporting
| Candidate | Votes | Pct. |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Padilla (D) | 6,387,699 | 61.3% |
| Mark Meuser (R) | 4,028,863 | 38.7% |
Partial term through 2022
100% reporting
| Candidate | Votes | Pct. |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Padilla (D) | 6,327,240 | 61.2% |
| Mark Meuser (R) | 4,019,416 | 38.8% |