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California's 50th Congressional District (CA-50)

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Scott Peters, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2023.

The district includes part of San Diego County.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 754,032, a median household income of $120,202, and a median age of 37.5. Of residents 25 and older, 60.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Scott Peters, U.S. Representative for California's 50th District
Scott Peters

U.S. Representative for California's 50th 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-50 uses the new map's CA-50; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Peters has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 5 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

5 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 CA-50 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for CA-50 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Scott Peters (incumbent)Democratic$1,810,961$2,598,276Jun 30
Jerlilia RyansDemocratic$58,000$18,077Jun 30
Aishwarya MitraDemocratic$16,970$3,347Jun 30
Timothy Daniel M.d. BilashDemocratic$4,704$112Jul 15
Hatim ArnousDemocratic$95$37Jun 30

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

District profile

Population
754,032
Median household income
$120,202
Median age
37.5
Bachelor's degree or higher
60.3%

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

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