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California · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 37

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Official source: California Secretary of State (Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D.), Elections Division ↗(opens in a new tab) · check the state's own candidate list for the final word

U.S. House · District 37 Vote for one
Sydney Kamlager-Dove Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove seeks re-election to California's 37th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Samantha Mota Democratic Democratic challenger Samantha Mota is running for California's 37th Congressional District in November 2026. Full profile →

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IssueSydney Kamlager-Dove
Democratic
Samantha Mota
Democratic
Economy & jobsPrioritizes affordability; calls for tax relief for working Americans Voted 57 yes · 28 no · 9 missedSupports raising minimum wage and reducing cost of living
HousingSupports expanding LIHTC and federal affordable housing investment Voted 3 yes · 2 no Supports expanding housing supply and public housing
Health careSupports Medicare for All; opposes Medicaid cuts Voted 21 yes · 11 no · 1 missedSupports National Health Insurance and drug price negotiation
ImmigrationSupports pathway to citizenship; opposes immigration enforcement abuses Voted 3 yes · 20 no · 2 missedSupports comprehensive immigration reform with legal pathways
Abortion & reproductive rightsStrongly supports abortion access and reproductive justice Voted 4 no no sourced position
EducationSupports expanding higher education access for homeless and foster youth Voted 10 yes · 18 no · 2 missedSupports tuition-free public college and targeted loan forgiveness
Climate & energySupports strong emissions rules and clean energy transition Voted 31 yes · 81 no · 3 missedSupports stronger emissions regulation, clean energy, and carbon pricing
Crime & public safetySupports community-centered policing and federal accountability reforms Voted 40 yes · 36 no · 2 missedSupports warrant requirements for surveillance data access
Taxes & budgetOpposes tariffs and tax cuts for billionaires; favors working-class relief Voted 21 yes · 36 no · 4 missedSupports tax cuts for working-class individuals and families
GunsSupports federal gun reform including background checks and red-flag laws Voted 8 no no sourced position
Democracy & electionsSupports expanded voting access and Voting Rights Act restoration Voted 3 yes · 13 no Supports strict ban on AI-generated political content
Foreign policy & defenseOpposes expanded executive war powers; requires congressional approval for military action Voted 68 yes · 37 no · 6 missedSupports congressional approval for military action; war as last resort

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