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2026 Race · California

U.S. House (District 37)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 37) in California is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic) and Samantha Mota (Democratic). The seat is currently held by Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic), who has served since January 2023, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Samantha Mota

Democratic

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Incumbent's record this term

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Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Democratic · Since January 2023

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Foreign Affairs
  • the Judiciary

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9282

    Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act

  • HR.8976

    Women in Criminal Justice Reform Act

2026 California U.S. House (District 37) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 37) in California in 2026?

Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic) and Samantha Mota (Democratic). Sydney Kamlager-Dove is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 California U.S. House (District 37) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by California and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Sydney Kamlager-Dove, a Democratic, currently represents California, serving since January 2023.

What committees does Sydney Kamlager-Dove serve on?

Sydney Kamlager-Dove serves on House Committee on Foreign Affairs and House Committee on the Judiciary. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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