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California's 19th Congressional District (CA-19)

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Jimmy Panetta, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2023.

The district includes parts of San Luis Obispo, Monterey, Santa Cruz, and Santa Clara counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 745,177, a median household income of $126,610, and a median age of 41.5. Of residents 25 and older, 47.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Jimmy Panetta, U.S. Representative for California's 19th District
Jimmy Panetta

U.S. Representative for California's 19th 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-19 uses the new map's CA-19; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Panetta 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-19 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for CA-19 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Jimmy Panetta (incumbent)Democratic$2,887,610$5,109,558Jun 30
Sean Jacob DoughertyGreen$155,764$627Jun 30
Peter Coe VerbicaRepublican$76,324$24,682Jun 30

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

District profile

Population
745,177
Median household income
$126,610
Median age
41.5
Bachelor's degree or higher
47.9%

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

California senators

Neighboring districts

  • CA-16 · Sam Liccardo (D)
  • CA-18 · Zoe Lofgren (D)
  • CA-22 · David Valadao (R)
  • CA-24 · Salud Carbajal (D)

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