California's 49th Congressional District (CA-49)
Last updated · 6 sources
Mike Levin, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2019.
The district includes parts of San Diego and Orange counties.
According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 754,648, a median household income of $121,073, and a median age of 39.5. Of residents 25 and older, 49.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Representative

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-49 uses the new map's CA-49; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).
2026 election
Levin 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-49 race to the FEC.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Levin (incumbent) | Democratic | $3,164,023 | $1,418,237 | Jun 30 |
| Armen Kurdian | Republican | $58,784 | $17,916 | Jun 30 |
| Julian Arellano | Democratic | $3,262 | $250 | Dec 31 |
Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page
District profile
- Population
- 754,648
- Median household income
- $121,073
- Median age
- 39.5
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.4%
Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
California senators
Adam SchiffU.S. Senator for California · Democrat
Alex PadillaU.S. Senator for California · Democrat
Neighboring districts
Sources
- District boundaries (Census Bureau cartographic boundary file, 119th Congress) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Counties by district (Census Bureau relationship file) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- District profile (Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- 2026 congressional map
- Candidates and totals (Federal Election Commission) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026