Rivas Hails Democratic Wins in California
California's Assembly Speaker issued a statement after Democrats flipped Congress and won the governor's race in Tuesday's elections.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Elections
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Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas issued a statement on Tuesday's Democratic victories, which included flipping Congress and Xavier Becerra winning the California governor's race. Democrats flipped Congress, and California Democrats will lead the largest Democratic State Assembly caucus in modern history.
Why it matters
The wins follow Proposition 50, which Rivas authored as Assembly Constitutional Amendment 8 in 2025 and which sparked a blue wave across the country. The results shape the balance of power for California and national Democrats.
Democrats flipped Congress and California Democrats will lead the largest Assembly caucus in modern history, according to Rivas's statement. The extraction does not provide exact seat counts, vote margins, or the size of prior caucuses for comparison.
The players
Robert Rivas
Robert Rivas is the Speaker of the California State Assembly and a Democrat who authored Proposition 50 as Assembly Constitutional Amendment 8.
Xavier Becerra
Xavier Becerra is a Democratic politician who previously served as California Attorney General and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and won the California governor's race.
The details
Rivas attributed the blue wave to Proposition 50, starting in California, and said election workers are overseeing the state's elections and ensuring every ballot is counted. Becerra won the governor's race while the statewide count continues under election worker supervision.
Timeline
2025: Rivas authored Assembly Constitutional Amendment 8, which became Proposition 50.
November 3, 2026: Democrats won Tuesday's elections, including flipping Congress.
November 5, 2026: Rivas issued his statement on the Democratic victories from Sacramento.
Political Context
The blue wave that followed Proposition 50, authored by Robert Rivas as Assembly Constitutional Amendment 8 in 2025, is the political precedent behind this statement. Opposition arguments against the measure are not described in the extraction.
Californians will see the Democratic-led Assembly caucus take the largest seats in modern history, which affects how state legislation advances. Voters should watch for the certified count from election workers as ballots are finalized.
The takeaway
The Proposition 50 blue wave shows how a single state constitutional amendment can shape national momentum. Readers tracking California politics should follow the final certified results from election officials.
Further reading
For more background on the November results, see Elections coverage on the state's ballot measures and races.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Gold Rush Cam.
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