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California's 36th Congressional District (CA-36)

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Ted Lieu, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2023.

The district includes part of Los Angeles County.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 738,907, a median household income of $130,594, and a median age of 40.2. Of residents 25 and older, 67% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Ted Lieu, U.S. Representative for California's 36th District
Ted Lieu

U.S. Representative for California's 36th 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-36 uses the new map's CA-36; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Lieu has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 6 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

6 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 CA-36 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for CA-36 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Ted Lieu (incumbent)Democratic$1,832,769$1,188,399Jun 30
Claire Ragge AndersonNON$39,600$18,414Jun 30
Leah Melissa ToomimRepublican$30,989$3,638Jun 30
Rustin KnudtsonDemocratic$12,500$12,500May 13
Marianne ShammaDemocratic$5,166$675Jun 30
Houston BrignanoRepublican$5,139$801Jun 30

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

District profile

Population
738,907
Median household income
$130,594
Median age
40.2
Bachelor's degree or higher
67%

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

California senators

Neighboring districts

  • CA-30 · Laura Friedman (D)
  • CA-32 · Brad Sherman (D)
  • CA-37 · Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D)
  • CA-43 · Maxine Waters (D)
  • CA-44 · Nanette Barragán (D)

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