California's 26th Congressional District (CA-26)

Last updated Oct 1, 2026 · 6 sources

Julia Brownley, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2013.

The district includes parts of Ventura and Los Angeles counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 751,824, a median household income of $115,527, and a median age of 39.4. Of residents 25 and older, 37.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Julia Brownley

U.S. Representative for California's 26th District · Democrat

Profile Schedule this week

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-26 uses the new map's CA-26; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Brownley is not seeking re-election in 2026 (announced Jan 8, 2026).

6 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 CA-26 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for CA-26 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
Candidate	Party	Raised	Cash on hand	Through
Jacqui Irwin V	Democratic	$822,382	$295,478	Jun 30
Samuel Gallucci	Republican	$377,078	$33,681	Jun 30
Chris Espinosa	Democratic	$131,351	$0	Aug 19
Michael S. Koslow	Republican	$87,669	$0	Jun 24
Sonia Devgan-Kacker	Democratic	$74,378	-$16,663	Jun 30
William Scott	Republican	$25,891	-$34	Jun 30