California's 17th Congressional District (CA-17)

Last updated Oct 1, 2026 · 6 sources

Ro Khanna, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2017.

The district includes parts of Santa Clara and Alameda counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 749,526, a median household income of $182,230, and a median age of 36.9. Of residents 25 and older, 63.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Ro Khanna

U.S. Representative for California's 17th 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-17 uses the new map's CA-17; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Khanna has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 4 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

4 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 CA-17 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for CA-17 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
Candidate	Party	Raised	Cash on hand	Through
Ro Khanna (incumbent)	Democratic	$13,761,491	$16,929,752	Jun 30
Ethan Agarwal	Democratic	$832,856	$270,671	Jun 30
Ritesh Tandon	Republican	$37,653	$891	Jun 30
Mike Katz	Democratic	$10,312	$0	Sep 30