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Sydney
Kamlager-Dove

Democratic U.S. Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove seeks re-election to California's 37th Congressional District in 2026.

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Background

Sydney Kamlager-Dove is the U.S. Representative for California's 37th Congressional District, currently serving her second term. She was born in Chicago and lives in View Park, California. She holds a B.A. in political science from the University of Southern California and an M.A. in Arts Management and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University. 125

Before her election to Congress in 2022, Kamlager-Dove served in the California State Senate (2021–2023) and the California State Assembly (2018–2021), and was a member of the Los Angeles Community College District Board beginning in 2015. 12

Earlier in her career she worked with Rebuild LA, the Los Angeles Festival, and the Social and Public Arts Resource Center (SPARC), and was an advocate for childcare and early education at Crystal Stairs. She also served as district director for then-Assemblywoman and later State Senator Holly Mitchell. 1

In September 2026, Kamlager-Dove announced her intention to run for Co-Chair of the House Democrats' messaging apparatus. She is seeking re-election to CA-37 in the November 3, 2026 general election. 172

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 37, California
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for California's 37th Congressional District
Website
sydneykamlager.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Voting record

How Sydney Kamlager-Dove voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.

roll call votes
1,909
missed
3.5%
with their party’s majority
97%

Recent key votes

  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobs
    Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energy
    Water Resources Development Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energy
    Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safety
    PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safety
    National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
    On Passage · Passed · against their party's majority
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budget
    Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes

Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,909 votes →

Timeline

  1. Oct 11
    news
    Rep. Kamlager-Dove demands care and justice for man shot by ICE

    Kamlager-Dove publicly demanded care and justice for a man who was shot by ICE agents, according to Ground News reporting.

    Rep. Kamlager Dove Demands Care, Justice for Man Shot by ICE · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 10
    news
    Kamlager-Dove joins launch of House caucus focused on entertainment and sports economy

    House lawmakers, including Kamlager-Dove, launched a caucus focused on the movies, music, entertainment, and sports economy, per Ground News reporting.

    Caucus Will Focus on Entertainment, Sports Economy - Ground News · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 7
    news
    Kamlager-Dove and Rep. Meeks push State Department for answers on Brazil visa revocation

    Kamlager-Dove and Rep. Gregory Meeks sent a letter to the State Department seeking an explanation for a Brazil visa revocation, according to a press release from her office.

    Kamlager-Dove, Meeks Push State Department for ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 7
    news
    Kamlager-Dove issues statement on three-year anniversary of October 7 attack

    On the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack, Kamlager-Dove issued a statement condemning antisemitism, mourning those killed in the attack and subsequent war, and calling for a two-state solution.

    Kamlager-Dove Statement on Three Years Since October 7th · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 5
    news
    Kamlager-Dove publishes candidate questionnaire detailing positions on housing, healthcare, Israel policy, and more

    In a questionnaire published by the Southern California News Group, Kamlager-Dove addressed affordability, housing, healthcare, immigration, AI, and foreign policy. She stated she could no longer support unconditional offensive military aid to the Netanyahu government, while still supporting defensive systems like Iron Dome. She noted cosponsoring the Block the Bombs Act and voting for the Massie Amendment.

    Sydney Kamlager-Dove, CA-37 candidate, 2026 election ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Oct 5
    news
    Kamlager-Dove and House Democrats release statement on State Department Venezuela documents

    Kamlager-Dove joined House Democrats in releasing a statement regarding State Department documents related to Venezuela.

    Sydney Kamlager-Dove and House Democrats Release ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Oct 2
    news
    House Democrats, including Kamlager-Dove, issue statement on State Department's partial document production

    Committee Democrats issued a statement regarding the State Department's partial production of documents, with Kamlager-Dove among those involved.

    Committee Democrats Issue Statement on State ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Oct 1
    news
    Kamlager-Dove and Rep. Don Bacon reintroduce bills to expand Medicaid for foster youth

    Kamlager-Dove and Rep. Don Bacon reintroduced bipartisan legislation to expand Medicaid eligibility and dental coverage for foster youth and former foster youth.

    Kamlager-Dove, Bacon Reintroduce Bipartisan Bills to Expand Medicaid Eligibility for Foster Youth · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Sep 16
    news
    Kamlager-Dove launches bipartisan Movies, Music, Entertainment & Sports (MoMEntS) Caucus

    Kamlager-Dove announced the formation of the bipartisan MoMEntS Caucus with Reps. María Elvira Salazar and Troy Carter, focused on the entertainment and sports economy.

    Kamlager-Dove, Salazar and Carter Launch Bipartisan ... · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Sep 14
    endorsement
    Kamlager-Dove endorses Stephanie Loredo alongside Rep. Judy Chu

    Kamlager-Dove and Rep. Judy Chu endorsed Stephanie Loredo, a candidate in a local California race, according to a Patch report.

    Stephanie Loredo Secures Endorsements from Congressmembers Judy Chu and Sydney Kamlager-Dove, and More · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  11. Jul 15
    filing
    Kamlager-Dove Q2 FEC report: $246,400 raised, $394,500 spent, $185,500 cash on hand

    A summary of her Q2 FEC disclosure reported $246,400 raised, $394,500 spent, and $185,500 cash on hand as of the mid-year filing.

    Kamlager-Dove, Salazar and Carter Launch Bipartisan ... · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  12. Jun 2
    filing
    Kamlager-Dove wins CA-37 primary with 55.2%; advances to November general election

    In California's top-two primary, Kamlager-Dove finished first with 55.2%. Democrat Samantha Mota advanced with 11.7%. Both will face off in the November 3 general election.

    CA-37 House race 2026 - Smarter.Vote · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • UAW Region 2B union
    Listed in a third-party voter guide (iVoterGuide) as a 2026 endorser. No specific announcement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organization
    Listed on LCV's 2025–26 endorsements page for Kamlager-Dove in CA-37 for the 2026 general election. No specific announcement date given. lcv.org
  • EMILYs List organization
    Listed in a third-party voter guide (iVoterGuide) as a 2026 endorser. No specific announcement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • California Young Democrats organization
    Listed as an endorser in La Defensa's 2026 primary voter guide. ladefensa.org
  • Sierra Club (National and Angeles) organization
    Listed as endorsing Kamlager-Dove in La Defensa's 2026 primary voter guide. ladefensa.org
  • Los Angeles County Federation of Labor union
    Listed in a third-party voter guide (iVoterGuide) as a 2026 endorser. No specific announcement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Listed as an endorser in La Defensa's 2026 primary voter guide. ladefensa.org
  • Sierra Club Independent Action organization
    Listed in a third-party voter guide (iVoterGuide) as a 2026 endorser. No specific announcement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • California Federation of Labor Unions union
    Listed as an endorser in La Defensa's 2026 primary voter guide. ladefensa.org
  • J Street PAC organization
    Listed in a third-party voter guide (iVoterGuide) as a 2026 endorser. No specific announcement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Democrats for Israel Los Angeles organization
    Listed as 'Strong Support' for Kamlager-Dove in the November 2026 general election on the organization's endorsement page. dfi-la.org · Oct 9, 2026
  • Culver City Democrats United organization
    Announced endorsement for the November 3 election on September 2, 2026, supported by more than 60% of members at the club's August general meeting. culvercitycrossroads.com · Sep 2, 2026
  • The Steady State organization
    Announced endorsement on August 13, 2026. The organization comprises former national-security, intelligence, diplomatic, military, law-enforcement, and homeland-security officials. steadystate1.substack.com · Aug 13, 2026

Past elections

General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2022U.S. House CA-37 · DWon84,33864.0%

Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$1.15M
Spent
$1.03M
Cash on hand
$185K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2CA37304(opens in a new tab)

Sources 23

  1. [1] Rep. Kamlager Dove Demands Care, Justice for Man Shot by ICE(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] Caucus Will Focus on Entertainment, Sports Economy - Ground News(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  3. [3] Election Candidates Endorsed by DFI-Los Angeles(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  4. [4] Sydney Kamlager-Dove - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  5. [5] CA-37 House race 2026 - Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  6. [6] Kamlager-Dove Statement on Three Years Since October 7th(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  7. [7] Kamlager-Dove, Meeks Push State Department for ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  8. [8] Sydney Kamlager-Dove and House Democrats Release ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  9. [9] Sydney Kamlager-Dove, CA-37 candidate, 2026 election ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  10. [10] Committee Democrats Issue Statement on State ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  11. [11] 2026 Primary Voter Guide P1 - La Defensa(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  12. [12] Kamlager-Dove, Bacon Reintroduce Bipartisan Bills to Expand Medicaid Eligibility for Foster Youth(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  13. [13] Kamlager-Dove, Salazar and Carter Launch Bipartisan ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  14. [14] Stephanie Loredo Secures Endorsements from Congressmembers Judy Chu and Sydney Kamlager-Dove, and More(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  15. [15] CC Dems United Post November Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 2, 2026
  16. [16] 2025-2026 Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Aug 28, 2026
  17. [17] THE STEADY STATE ENDORSES SYDNEY KAMLAGER-DOVE FOR CALIFORNIA’S 37TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT(opens in a new tab) Aug 13, 2026
  18. [18] Kamlager-Dove, Murray, and Houchin Introduce Legislation to Break Down Barriers to Higher Education for Homeless and Foster Youth(opens in a new tab) Jul 28, 2026
  19. [19] Kamlager-Dove, Simon, and Pressley Introduce Resolution ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 13, 2026
  20. [20] Sydney Kamlager-Dove, CA-37 candidate, 2026 primary election questionnaire(opens in a new tab) May 5, 2026
  21. [21] Kamlager-Dove Statement on SCOTUS Callais Decision(opens in a new tab) Apr 29, 2026
  22. [22] Kamlager-Dove Statement on Three Years Since the Murder of George Floyd(opens in a new tab) May 25, 2023
  23. [23] Kamlager-Dove Discusses Need to Act on Gun Violence with MSNBC’s Ayman Mohyeldin(opens in a new tab) May 8, 2023
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