HOUSE
California CA-41 House2026
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
Incumbent running
Linda Sánchez (D)
COOK PARTISAN VOTING INDEX
Last updated : Nov 17, 2025D +50
R +50
D +9
Race summary
Democrats will be able to easily win the new 41st District, which is largely within southeast Los Angeles County. Rep. Linda Sánchez — who currently represents half of the new 41st — has decided to run for reelection here, leaving the 38th District open. She advanced in the June primary with Republican Mitchell Clemmons.Key Dates
Filing Deadline: Mar 6, 2026
Primary Election: Jun 2, 2026
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Full Bio:
SÁNCHEZ, Linda T., (sister of Loretta Sanchez),
a Representative from California; born in Orange, Orange County,
Calif., January 28, 1969; B.A., University of California, Berkeley, Calif.,
1991; J.D., University of California, Los Angeles, Calif., 1995; lawyer,
private practice; executive secretary and treasurer of Orange County, Calif.,
AFL-CIO, 2000-2002; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Eighth and to the
seven succeeding Congresses (January 3, 2003-present).
Source: Bioguide
CANDIDATES
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DISTRICT DATA
California - 41
LA suburbs: Downey, Whittier
Population Breakdown
Source: 2020 Census (VAP) for 2026
Past Presidential Results from this District
2024 Election Results
Source: Dave Leip
2020 Election Results
Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST
RACE ANALYSIS
Race Analysis
Updated: Nov 4, 2025
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