November 3, 2026 election: California votes on a new congressional map. People who live in the current 1st District vote in 3 of the new districts:
- District 1: 44% of residents. On the ballot: Mike McGuire (Democratic); James Gallagher (Republican).
- District 2: 31% of residents. On the ballot: Jared Huffman (Democratic); Robin Littau (Republican).
- District 4: 25% of residents. On the ballot: Eric Jones (Democratic); Mike Thompson (Democratic).
Shares are based on 2020 census population. To confirm your own district, use the California voter lookup or enter your street address in the district lookup. The state's lookup is final. The map and ZIP codes on this page show the current 119th Congress district. See the redistricting tracker for what changed in each state.
California’s 1st Congressional District is represented by James Gallagher (R) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district is one of California’s seats in the 435-member House of Representatives. After the 2020 Census, the average congressional district had 761,169 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. California uses new district lines for the November 3, 2026 election (the map voters approved as Proposition 50), so this district’s boundaries change with that election. The redistricting tracker explains what changed.
Congressional representatives serve two-year terms and face election every even-numbered year. The next election for this seat will take place on November 3, 2026.
Population
762,487
Median Household Income
$69,110
Population and income: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2019 to 2023, for district lines in effect on January 1, 2023.
Partisan Lean
R+25
2024 presidential margin (Trump vs Harris). Source: The Downballot.
District boundary, 119th Congress. Boundary data: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Map tiles: OpenStreetMap.
James Gallagher and California's 1st Congressional District
James Gallagher, a member of the Republican Party, represents California's 1st Congressional District and has held the seat since June 10, 2026. The boundary map for the district is above and the ZIP codes it covers are listed further down this page.
Committee assignments: House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
The current term ends January 3, 2027. The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Washington office phone: 202-225-3076. Official site: gallagher.house.gov.
Current Representative
Rep. James Gallagher (R)
119th Congress • Republican • Representing this district since June 10, 2026
James Gallagher currently represents California’s 1st Congressional District as a member of the Republican Party in the United States House of Representatives. The representative’s district office helps constituents with federal casework, such as Social Security claims and veterans’ benefits.
2026 Election
On the ballot November 3, 2026
- Mike McGuire, Democratic
- James Gallagher, Republican Incumbent
This list is for District 1 as drawn for the 2026 election, which has different boundaries from the district map on this page.
Source: California Secretary of State, certified list of candidates, checked September 26, 2026. Write-in candidates are not listed.
Key dates for November 3, 2026
| Register by mail | Monday, October 19 PassedApplication must be postmarked by this date. |
|---|---|
| Register online | Monday, October 19 Passed |
| Register in person | Monday, October 19 Passed |
| Same-day registration | After October 19, you can register and vote at your county elections office or a vote center through Election Day. |
| Early in-person voting | October 5 to November 2 Open nowCounty elections offices open October 5. In Voter's Choice Act counties, vote centers open October 24. In-person voting continues on Election Day. |
| Mail ballot | Every active voter is mailed a ballot. No request is needed. |
| Return a mail ballot | Postmarked by November 3 and received by November 10, or left in a drop box by 8 p.m. on November 3. |
| Election Day | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
Check your registration with the California voter lookup. Dates come from the California election office and were checked September 26, 2026. States can change deadlines, so confirm with your election office before you act.
Polling places in California are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., local time. Confirm your registration and polling place on the official federal voter page for California: vote.gov.
What is on the ballot nationally on November 3, 2026
Contact Your Representative
Washington Office
408 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-3076
Online
Committee Assignments
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs
About This District
The district spans 11 counties in California, including Shasta, Siskiyou, Butte, Modoc, and Lassen, and others. Its largest cities are Chico (about 101,000), Redding (about 94,000), Yuba City (about 70,000), and Oroville (about 20,000).
This page covers California 1st District, including its current U.S. House representative, district map, ZIP codes, and 2026 election details.
Learn more about congressional districts
- What is a congressional district?
- What does a U.S. Representative do?
- What is gerrymandering?
- How congressional redistricting works
Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents California's 1st Congressional District?
James Gallagher (R) represents California's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What political party is James Gallagher a member of?
James Gallagher is a member of the Republican Party.
How can I contact James Gallagher?
You can reach James Gallagher by phone at 202-225-3076 or through their official website at https://gallagher.house.gov/.
When does James Gallagher's current term end?
James Gallagher's current term in the U.S. House of Representatives ends on January 3, 2027.
Where is California's 1st Congressional District?
California's 1st Congressional District is located in the state of California and is one of the 435 voting congressional districts in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What district does James Gallagher represent?
James Gallagher has represented California's 1st Congressional District since June 10, 2026. The boundary map for the district is on this page.
Where can I see a map of James Gallagher's district?
The boundary map for California's 1st Congressional District is on this page. It is drawn from U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb boundary files for the 119th Congress.
What committees is James Gallagher on?
James Gallagher sits on House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Committee assignments come from the Clerk of the House MemberData file.
Is James Gallagher still in Congress?
This site shows James Gallagher holding California's 1st Congressional District, checked against the Clerk of the House member list. All 435 House seats are on the ballot on November 3, 2026, so the answer can change with that election.
Nearby Districts in California
ZIP Codes in California's 1st Congressional District
This congressional district contains 141 ZIP codes. The most common 10 are shown below; expand the full list to see every ZIP in the district.
17 of these ZIP codes also extend into another California district, so a ZIP code here does not always identify a single representative. Examples include 95556 (also in the 2nd), 95626 (also in the 3rd and 6th), 95645 (also in the 4th and 7th), 95668 (also in the 3rd), 95692 (also in the 3rd), 95837 (also in the 6th), 95901 (also in the 3rd), 95903 (also in the 3rd).
- 95556
- 95568
- 95626
- 95645
- 95659
- 95668
- 95674
- 95676
- 95692
- 95837
View all 141 ZIP codes in this district
- 95556
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- 97635
ZIP-to-district boundaries sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024-07-30 Block Equivalency File for the 119th Congress. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) approximate USPS delivery ZIPs.
U.S. Senators for this state: Adam B. Schiff (D), Alex Padilla (D)
Local surveillance camera contracts
Automated license plate reader contracts are approved locally, by city councils and county boards, not by Congress. These places in this district have a contract record documented from public sources:
Records compiled by Who Approved This, an independent public-records project. Approval dates, amounts, and end dates are cited to council agendas, minutes, and signed contracts.
Place list rebuilt from the Who Approved This public export on September 26, 2026.
Last updated September 27, 2026.
Data last checked September 26, 2026.
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