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California's 38th Congressional District (CA-38)

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Linda Sánchez, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2013.

The district includes parts of Los Angeles and Orange counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 740,416, a median household income of $99,648, and a median age of 40.5. Of residents 25 and older, 30.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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Official portrait of Linda Sánchez, U.S. Representative for California's 38th District
Linda Sánchez

U.S. Representative for California's 38th 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-38 uses the new map's CA-38; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Sánchez has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026 in California's 41st District under the state's 2026 map. 3 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

3 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 CA-38 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for CA-38 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Hilda SolisDemocratic$1,049,534$154,503Jun 30
Monica SanchezDemocratic$191,194$0Jun 30
Thomas Michael Adams-Falconer Jr.Democratic$33,529$2,447Dec 31

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

District profile

Population
740,416
Median household income
$99,648
Median age
40.5
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.5%

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

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Neighboring districts

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