California's 1st Congressional District (CA-1)
Last updated · 6 sources
James Gallagher, a Republican, has represented the district since 2026.
The district includes all or part of 10 counties (1 in part).
According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 760,971, a median household income of $70,421, and a median age of 38.2. Of residents 25 and older, 23.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Representative
U.S. Representative for California's 1st District · Republican
2026 redistricting
California uses a new congressional map in 2026: AB 604 (Proposition 50), approved by voters Nov 4, 2025.
The 2026 election for CA-1 uses the new map's CA-1; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).
2026 election
Gallagher has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 6 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.
6 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 CA-1 race to the FEC.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike McGuire | Democratic | $1,827,711 | $152,606 | Jun 30 |
| James Gallagher | Republican | $1,488,906 | $332,899 | Jun 30 |
| Audrey Denney | Democratic | $904,202 | $8,665 | Jun 30 |
| Doug Lamalfa (incumbent) | Republican | $770,764 | $719,957 | Jun 30 |
| James Salegui | Democratic | $8,824 | $5,307 | Jun 30 |
| Kyle Wilson | Democratic | $5,428 | $0 | May 5 |
Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page
District profile
- Population
- 760,971
- Median household income
- $70,421
- Median age
- 38.2
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.6%
Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
California senators
Adam SchiffU.S. Senator for California · Democrat
Alex PadillaU.S. Senator for California · Democrat
Neighboring districts
Sources
- District boundaries (Census Bureau cartographic boundary file, 119th Congress) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Counties by district (Census Bureau relationship file) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- District profile (Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- 2026 congressional map
- Candidates and totals (Federal Election Commission) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026