Overview
Candidate Rakhi Israni introduces address-based lookup tool to simplify the 2026 redistricting and election process.
The Rakhi Israni for Congress campaign announced the launch of CA14election.org today, according to a press release. The new digital tool serves as a free, nonpartisan voter-resource hub designed to help residents navigate what is expected to be a procedurally complex election cycle in California’s 14th Congressional District.
In 2026, residents in the district may receive as many as four ballots due to the simultaneous implementation of two congressional maps. The special-election map, based on 2021 California Citizens Redistricting Commission lines, governs the special primary on June 16 and a potential runoff on August 18 to fill the remainder of the term previously held by former Rep. Eric Swalwell. Meanwhile, a regular-election map redrawn under Proposition 50 will dictate the regular primary on June 2 and the general election on November 3.
Because an address may fall into different maps, both, or neither, the new website allows residents to enter their address to determine which ballots they will receive and which candidates will appear before them.
Addressing Election Complexity in the East Bay
The initiative aims to provide clarity for the South Asian diaspora and the broader community residing in the Alameda County-based district, which includes parts of the East and South Bay, as well as the Tri-Valley region of Dublin, Livermore, and Pleasanton.
“Every voter in CA-14 deserves to know exactly what is happening, when it is happening, and who is asking for their vote,” said Rakhi Israni, candidate for Congress in CA-14. “This process should not feel complicated. CA14election.org exists because an informed district makes better choices, and because no voter should have to assemble that picture from a dozen different government websites.”
The press release notes that the site is intended to be candidate-neutral, listing every declared candidate in the various races alongside links to their official campaign websites and stated positions.
Features of the Digital Resource
The hub includes several interactive tools to assist voters through the 2026 cycle. An address-based lookup displays relevant district maps side by side, while a unified calendar tracks registration deadlines, vote-by-mail windows, and the various primary and general election dates.
Additionally, the site offers an interactive district map that allows users to toggle between the special-election and Prop 50 maps. A plain-language FAQ section addresses common concerns regarding how runoffs work and how to confirm voter registration.
Rakhi Israni, an attorney, educator, and business owner, is seeking to represent the district that spans a significant portion of the Bay Area. Voters and community organizations can access the resource hub at CA14election.org.
This text was edited with the assistance of an AI tool and has been reviewed and edited for accuracy and clarity by India Currents.