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California's 24th Congressional District (CA-24)

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Salud Carbajal, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2017.

The district includes all of Santa Barbara County and parts of San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 757,747, a median household income of $97,920, and a median age of 37.4. Of residents 25 and older, 39.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Salud Carbajal, U.S. Representative for California's 24th District
Salud Carbajal

U.S. Representative for California's 24th 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-24 uses the new map's CA-24; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Carbajal 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-24 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for CA-24 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Salud Carbajal (incumbent)Democratic$1,650,355$3,383,604Jun 30
Robert Bob J. SmithRepublican$203,264$47,128Jun 30
Sarah BaconDemocratic$41,865$5,100Jun 30

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

District profile

Population
757,747
Median household income
$97,920
Median age
37.4
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.2%

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

California senators

Neighboring districts

  • CA-19 · Jimmy Panetta (D)
  • CA-20 · Vince Fong (R)
  • CA-22 · David Valadao (R)
  • CA-26 · Julia Brownley (D)

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