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California's 42nd Congressional District (CA-42)

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Robert Garcia, 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 736,570, a median household income of $81,436, and a median age of 36.1. Of residents 25 and older, 26% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Robert Garcia, U.S. Representative for California's 42nd District
Robert Garcia

U.S. Representative for California's 42nd 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-42 uses the new map's CA-42; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Garcia 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-42 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for CA-42 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Robert Garcia (incumbent)Democratic$2,615,120$1,381,467Jun 30
Brian J. BurleyRepublican$231,371$5,509Jun 30
Noah BlomRepublican$162,638$0Sep 2

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

District profile

Population
736,570
Median household income
$81,436
Median age
36.1
Bachelor's degree or higher
26%

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

California senators

Neighboring districts

  • CA-34 · Jimmy Gomez (D)
  • CA-37 · Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D)
  • CA-38 · Linda Sánchez (D)
  • CA-43 · Maxine Waters (D)
  • CA-44 · Nanette Barragán (D)
  • CA-45 · Derek Tran (D)
  • CA-47 · Dave Min (D)

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