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California's 16th Congressional District (CA-16)

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Sam Liccardo, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2025.

The district includes parts of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 746,476, a median household income of $175,126, and a median age of 40.5. Of residents 25 and older, 63.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Sam Liccardo, U.S. Representative for California's 16th District
Sam Liccardo

U.S. Representative for California's 16th District · Democrat

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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-16 uses the new map's CA-16; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Liccardo has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 3 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

3 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 CA-16 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for CA-16 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Sam Liccardo (incumbent)Democratic$3,489,298$2,152,957Jun 30
Jotham SteinNo party affiliation$72,382$1Sep 24
Peter Sundin SouleRepublican$400$400Jun 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
746,476
Median household income
$175,126
Median age
40.5
Bachelor's degree or higher
63.3%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

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Neighboring districts

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