Last updated August 28, 2026

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When is the California's 37th Congressional District election?

The election for U.S. Representative (California, District 37) in California's 37th Congressional District was held on November 3, 2026.

Election day: November 3, 2026
Status: Past
Office: U.S. Representative (California, District 37)
Jurisdiction: California's 37th Congressional District
Population: 747,049 residents
State: California
Branch: Legislative
Seats up: 1 seat

Who is running for U.S. Representative (California, District 37)?

2 candidates ran for U.S. Representative (California, District 37) in the November 3, 2026 election. See results below.

Unofficial — count in progress · 140 of 140 precincts (100%)

Samantha Mota

Community Activist and OrganizerDemocratic Party

Santa Monica, California

About

Samantha Mota is a community activist who previously served as a Commissioner on Santa Monica's Public Safety and Reform Oversight Commission. She has a background in environmental advocacy, working with Climate Action Santa Monica and promoting urban agriculture. In 2021, she received the Premio de Orgullo Award from the City of Santa Monica's Hispanic Heritage Month Committee. She attended Santa Monica College for political science and previously ran for Santa Monica City Council in 2022.