Voting has ended for the Nov. 3 general election, and although it will take a while for enough ballots to be counted for the outcomes of some races to be determined, one thing we do know is that there will be at least two new faces joining Los Angeles County’s congressional delegation following the election.
There was an open seat in California’s 26th District — which represents Westlake Village, Agoura Hills and Calabasas — because of Rep. Julia Brownley’s upcoming retirement.
And in California’s 38th District — which represents the communities of Montebello, Baldwin Park and Diamond Bar — a seat opened up as a result of redistricting.
Below is a point-in-time summary of House races in L.A. County, based on partial returns from the California secretary of state’s office shortly after voting ended at 8 p.m. Tuesday. The first batch of results reflect only vote-by-mail ballots received before Election Day.
Election offices will continue tabulating votes in the following days.
Election results are not official until they’re certified. Local election officials have until Dec. 3 to certify their county’s results. The California secretary of state then has until Dec. 11 to certify all election results.
23rd Congressional District
Rep. Jay Obernolte, a Republican seeking a fourth term, was slightly ahead of Democrat Tessa Lynn Hodge, a social worker and business owner.
Although the district is mostly in the Inland Empire, it represents a portion of northern L.A. County.
26th Congressional District
Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, a Democrat, had an early lead over Republican Sam Gallucci, a business executive, to see who will replace Brownley, based on early returns from just L.A. County. Ventura County had not yet reported its numbers to the California secretary of state’s office.
The winner will replace outgoing Brownley, who is wrapping up her 14th year in Congress and had endorsed Irwin.
The 26th Congressional District currently covers most of Ventura County and a small portion of northwestern L.A. County, including Westlake Village, Calabasas and Agoura Hills. But because of redistricting, the district will extend east to Quartz Hill in L.A. County’s Antelope Valley starting with the new congressional session that begins in January.
27th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. George Whitesides had a substantial lead over Santa Clarita Councilmember Jason Gibbs, a Republican, early on Tuesday.
This district represents Lancaster, Palmdale and Santa Clarita in the Antelope and Santa Clarita valleys. As a result of redistricting, it lost Acton and Quartz Hill while dropping further south into the San Fernando Valley, picking up neighborhoods such as Reseda and Lake Balboa.
28th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Judy Chu, first elected to Congress in 2009, surged past Arcadia Mayor April Verlato, a Republican and attorney in early returns.
Although CA-28, which spans Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties, retained core constituencies on its western portion – including Pasadena, Monterey Park and Arcadia in the San Gabriel Valley, as well as Wrightwood further east – the district lost other areas to the east, including Claremont.
29th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Luz Rivas, in a quest for a second term, pulled ahead of Angélica Dueñas, a Democratic community organizer and human resources specialist, early returns showed.
This San Fernando Valley district includes Panorama City, Arleta, Van Nuys, Valley Village, Sylmar and San Fernando. As a result of redistricting, this district lost portions of the Kagel and Lopez Canyon areas but extended east along the Foothill 210 freeway toward the border with Sunland.
30th Congressional District
Rep. Laura Friedman, a Democrat hoping for a second term, led Republican Scott Meyers, an attorney and small business owner, in early returns.
This district includes Burbank, Glendale and West Hollywood. It picked up an area north of the San Fernando Valley, including Acton and Agua Dulce, as a result of the mid-cycle redistricting.
31st Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Gil Cisneros, sailed ahead of former Walnut Mayor Eric Ching, a Republican in early returns.
This district represents northeastern L.A. County, and because of redistricting, will also include a part of western San Bernardino County after this year’s midterm elections.
CA-31 includes the San Gabriel Valley cities of Azusa, West Covina, Covina, El Monte and La Verne. It lost part of its northwest corner because of redistricting, though it kept Monrovia and gained some ground above Glendora and a significant portion of Pomona, Chino and Montclair.
32nd Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Brad Sherman, who’s completing his 30th year in office, took an early lead over Republican Larry Thompson, an attorney and talent manager, based on early returns from just L.A. County. Ventura County had not yet reported its numbers to the California secretary of state’s office.
This district includes neighborhoods in western San Fernando Valley, including Woodland Hills, Winnetka and Tarzana, as well as Pacific Palisades, Malibu and other coastal communities. CA-32 also expanded into Ventura County’s Simi Valley as a result of redistricting.
34th Congressional District
Rep. Jimmy Gomez was trailing Angela Gonzales-Torres, a self-described justice advocate who previously worked as an academic counselor at Pasadena City College, helping former inmates transition from prison to higher education, according to early returns.
Both candidates are Democrats.
The winner will represent a district that includes parts of central, eastern and northeastern Los Angeles, including downtown L.A., Koreatown, Pico-Union, Boyle Heights, East L.A., El Sereno, Highland Park and Eagle Rock.
Gomez is seeking a sixth term amid a House ethics investigation into alleged sexual misconduct – a claim which the congressmember denies. He’s admitted to making “personal mistakes” outside of his marriage but said those actions were consensual and did not violate any law or House Ethics rule.
35th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Norma Torres, a member of Congress since 2015, shot past Republican businessman Mike Cargile, according to early returns.
This district represents portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including North Pomona, Claremont, Ontario, Fontana, Chino Hills, Eastvale, Norco and Corona.
36th Congressional District
Rep. Ted Lieu, a Democrat seeking a seventh term, blew past Republican Houston Brignano, a technology executive, early returns showed.
This coastal district stretches from Santa Monica south, past Redondo Beach and Torrance and on to Rancho Palos Verdes. It also includes Beverly Hills.
37th Congressional District
Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, in office since 2023, pulled ahead of fellow Democrat Samantha Mota, a community advocate, according to preliminary returns.
This district includes south and southwest L.A., South Vermont and Culver City. The district’s geographic shape didn’t change much because of redistricting.
38th Congressional District
L.A. County Supervisor Hilda Solis, a Democrat, had the early lead over Pedro Antonio Casis, a forensic psychologist, for this open seat.
This district includes Commerce, El Monte, La Habra Heights and Montebello in L.A. County, and sweeps down to pick up Yorba Linda in Orange County.
CA-38 is a bit of a new district after redistricting and was considered an open seat after Rep. Linda Sánchez opted to run for reelection in a new, nearby area where her home is located.
41st Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Linda Sánchez was ahead of Republican Mitch Clemmons, a plumbing contractor who lives in Santa Monica, according to early returns.
A member of Congress since 2003, Sánchez represents California’s 38th Congressional District. But her home in Whittier was redrawn into the 41st District during redistricting, so she decided to run for reelection here this year.
CA-41 spans several communities in L.A. County — Downey, La Mirada, Lakewood, Santa Fe Springs and Whittier — and covers Brea, La Habra and Los Alamitos in Orange County.
42nd Congressional District
Rep. Robert Garcia, a Democrat seeking a third term, led Brian Burley, a Republican who serves on the Huntington Beach City School District governing board and was also on the ballot for a Huntington Beach City Council seat.
The 42nd District includes L.A. County’s Long Beach. And because of redistricting, Orange County’s more conservative coastal communities of Huntington Beach and part of Newport Beach were redrawn into the district.
43rd Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters, one of the longest-serving members in the House, having first been elected to Congress in 1990, had a commanding lead over Republican Cristian Morales, early Tuesday night.
California’s 43rd Congressional District represents portions of South Los Angeles and the South Bay region of L.A. County, including all or parts of Inglewood, Hawthorne, Gardena, Watts, Compton and Torrance.
44th Congressional District
Rep. Nanette Barragán, a Democrat seeking a sixth term, had a sizable lead over healthcare executive Genevieve Angel, a Republican.
This district runs through parts of South Los Angeles, southeastern L.A. County and the Harbor Area. It includes Vernon, Huntington Park, Florence-Graham, South Gate, Lynwood, Paramount, Carson, Wilmington and San Pedro.
45th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Derek Tran, who’s seeking a second term, led former Cerritos Mayor Chuong Vo, a Republican, according to early returns.
This district includes Buena Park, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove and Westminster in Orange County, as well as Artesia and Cerritos in L.A. County.