California’s 38th Congressional District is represented by Linda T. Sánchez (D) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district is one of California’s seats in the 435-member House of Representatives. Each congressional district represents roughly 760,000 people based on the 2020 Census, and district boundaries were most recently redrawn during the redistricting cycle following that census.
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
744,868
Median Household Income
$97,406
Partisan Lean
D+16
2024 presidential margin (Trump vs Harris). Source: The Downballot.
District boundary, 119th Congress. Boundary data: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Map tiles: OpenStreetMap.
Linda T. Sánchez and California's 38th Congressional District
Linda T. Sánchez, a member of the Democratic Party, represents California's 38th Congressional District and has held the seat since January 3, 2013. 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 Ways and Means.
The current term ends January 3, 2027. The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Washington office phone: 202-225-6676. Official site: lindasanchez.house.gov.
Current Representative
Rep. Linda T. Sánchez (D)
119th Congress • Democrat • Representing this district since January 3, 2013 • In the House since January 7, 2003
Linda T. Sánchez currently represents California’s 38th Congressional District as a member of the Democratic 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
The Federal Election Commission has 3 candidate filings on record for the 2026 race in this district as of September 16, 2026. A filing stays on record after a candidate withdraws or loses a primary, so some names below will not be on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
- Thomas Michael Adams-Falconer Jr. (Democratic)
- Monica Dr. Sanchez (Democratic)
- Hilda Solis (Democratic)
Source: Federal Election Commission filings, refreshed automatically. The FEC lists everyone who has filed to run; it does not show who won a primary. Voters can confirm registration and polling places through their state's secretary of state website.
On the ballot Tuesday, November 3, 2026
This seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. All 435 seats in the U.S. House are, because House terms run 2 years. The winner takes office on January 3, 2027.
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
2309 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-6676
Online
Committee Assignments
About This District
The district covers parts of Los Angeles and Orange counties in California. Its largest cities are Norwalk (about 103,000), Whittier (about 87,000), La Habra (about 63,000), and Montebello (about 63,000).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents California's 38th Congressional District?
Linda T. Sánchez (D) represents California's 38th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What political party is Linda T. Sánchez a member of?
Linda T. Sánchez is a member of the Democratic Party.
How can I contact Linda T. Sánchez?
You can reach Linda T. Sánchez by phone at 202-225-6676 or through their official website at https://lindasanchez.house.gov.
When does Linda T. Sánchez's current term end?
Linda T. Sánchez's current term in the U.S. House of Representatives ends on January 3, 2027.
Where is California's 38th Congressional District?
California's 38th 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 Linda T. Sánchez represent?
Linda T. Sánchez has represented California's 38th Congressional District since January 3, 2013. The boundary map for the district is on this page.
Where can I see a map of Linda T. Sánchez's district?
The boundary map for California's 38th Congressional District is on this page. It is drawn from U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb boundary files for the 119th Congress.
What committees is Linda T. Sánchez on?
Linda T. Sánchez sits on House Committee on Ways and Means. Committee assignments come from the Clerk of the House MemberData file.
Is Linda T. Sánchez still in Congress?
This site shows Linda T. Sánchez holding California's 38th 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.
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ZIP Codes in California's 38th Congressional District
This congressional district contains 35 ZIP codes. The most common 10 are shown below; expand the full list to see every ZIP in the district.
27 of these ZIP codes also extend into another California district, so a ZIP code here does not always identify a single representative. Examples include 90022 (also in the 28th and 34th and 42nd), 90240 (also in the 42nd), 90241 (also in the 42nd), 90601 (also in the 31st), 90631 (also in the 45th), 90638 (also in the 45th and 46th), 90640 (also in the 28th and 34th and 42nd), 90650 (also in the 42nd and 45th).
- 90022
- 90240
- 90241
- 90601
- 90602
- 90603
- 90604
- 90605
- 90606
- 90631
View all 35 ZIP codes in this district
- 90022
- 90240
- 90241
- 90601
- 90602
- 90603
- 90604
- 90605
- 90606
- 90631
- 90638
- 90639
- 90640
- 90650
- 90660
- 90670
- 90703
- 91709
- 91724
- 91732
- 91733
- 91744
- 91745
- 91746
- 91748
- 91765
- 91766
- 91768
- 91770
- 91789
- 91791
- 91792
- 92821
- 92833
- 92835
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)
Last updated September 3, 2026.
Data last checked September 7, 2026.
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