California's 7th congressional district explained
| State: | California |
| District Number: | 7 |
| Image Caption: | Interactive map of district boundaries since 2023 (Used in the 2022 elections) |
| Representative: | Doris Matsui |
| Party: | Democratic |
| Residence: | Sacramento |
| Population: | 763,060 |
| Population Year: | 2022 |
| Median Income: | $85,158[1] |
| Percent White: | 31.4 |
| Percent Hispanic: | 26.7 |
| Percent Black: | 10.1 |
| Percent Asian: | 23.1 |
| Percent Native Hawaiian: | 1.6 |
| Percent More Than One Race: | 6.1 |
| Percent Other Race: | 1.1 |
| Cpvi: | D+17[2] |
California's 7th congressional district is a United States congressional district in California. Doris Matsui, a Democrat, has represented the district since January 2023.
Currently, it encompasses southern Sacramento County, part of Yolo County, and a tiny portion of Solano County. It includes all of Sacramento south of the American River, including Downtown Sacramento, and its suburbs of West Sacramento, Elk Grove, and Galt. It is a heavily Democratic district.[3] Prior to redistricting in 2021, it was entirely in Sacramento County and included the eastern and southern suburbs of Sacramento.
Competitiveness
Containing most of the state capital of Sacramento, the 7th is currently a solidly Democratic district with a D+17 rating from the Cook Partisan Voting Index.
Voter registration
Registered voter statistics comes from the California Secretary of State:
| Political Party | Registered Voter Percentage |
|---|
| American Independent | 3.20 |
| Democratic | 38.99 |
| Green | 0.43 |
| Libertarian | 0.95 |
| No Party Preference | 22.33 |
| Other | 0.18 |
| Peace and Freedom | 0.47 |
| Republican | 33.45 | |
Election results from statewide races
Composition
As of 2023, California's 7th congressional district is located in the Sacramento Valley, and encompasses most of
Sacramento County and parts of
Yolo.
Sacramento County is split between this district and both the 3rd district and 6th district. The 7th and 3rd districts are partitioned by Latrobe Rd. The 7th and 6th districts are partitioned by the Sacramento River, American River, Fair Oaks Blvd, Watt Ave, Kiefer Blvd, Highway 16, Bradshaw Rd, Highway E2, and Stonehouse Dr. The 7th district takes in the south side of the city of Sacramento, the cities of Galt and Elk Grove, and the census-designated places Florin and Parkway.
Yolo County is split between this district and 4th district. They are partitioned by Highway 84 and Elkhorn Slough on the southern border, and by County Rd 126, Tule Canal, Toe Drain Canal, Highway 84, Babel Slough Rd, and Pumphouse Rd. The 7th district takes in the city of West Sacramento, and most of Ryer Island.
Cities & CDP with 10,000 or more people
List of representatives
| Representative | Party | Dates | Cong
ress(es) | Notes | width=250px | Counties |
|---|
| District created March 4, 1893 |
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William W. Bowers
| | Republican | March 4, 1893 –
March 3, 1897 | | Redistricted from the and re-elected in 1892.
Re-elected in 1894.
Lost re-election. | Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, Orange, Riverside, San Benito, San Bernardino, San Diego, Stanislaus, Tulare |
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Curtis H. Castle
| | Populist | March 4, 1897 –
March 3, 1899 | | Elected in 1896.
Lost re-election. |
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James C. Needham
| | Republican | March 4, 1899 –
March 3, 1903 | | Elected in 1898.
Re-elected in 1900.
Redistricted to the . |
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James McLachlan
| | Republican | March 4, 1903 –
March 3, 1911 | | Redistricted from the and re-elected in 1902.
Re-elected in 1904.
Re-elected in 1906.
Re-elected in 1908.
Lost renomination. | Los Angeles |
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William Stephens
| | Republican | March 4, 1911 –
March 3, 1913 | | Elected in 1910.
Redistricted to the . |
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Denver S. Church
| | Democratic | March 4, 1913 –
March 3, 1919 | | Elected in 1912.
Re-elected in 1914.
Re-elected in 1916.
Retired. | Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, Stanislaus, Tulare |
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Henry E. Barbour
| | Republican | March 4, 1919 –
March 3, 1933 | | Elected in 1918.
Re-elected in 1920.
Re-elected in 1922.
Re-elected in 1924.
Re-elected in 1926.
Re-elected in 1928.
Re-elected in 1930.
Lost re-election. |
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Ralph R. Eltse
| | Republican | March 4, 1933 –
January 3, 1935 | | Elected in 1932.
Lost re-election. | Alameda, Contra Costa |
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John H. Tolan
| Democratic | January 3, 1935 –
January 3, 1947 | | Elected in 1934.
Re-elected in 1936.
Re-elected in 1938.
Re-elected in 1940.
Re-elected in 1942.
Re-elected in 1944.
Retired. |
| Alameda (Oakland) |
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John J. Allen Jr.
| | Republican | January 3, 1947 –
January 3, 1959 | | Elected in 1946.
Re-elected in 1948.
Re-elected in 1950.
Re-elected in 1952.
Re-elected in 1954.
Re-elected in 1956.
Lost re-election. |
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Jeffery Cohelan
| | Democratic | January 3, 1959 –
January 3, 1971 | | Elected in 1958.
Re-elected in 1960.
Re-elected in 1962.
Re-elected in 1964.
Re-elected in 1966.
Re-elected in 1968.
Lost re-nomination. |
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Ron Dellums
| | Democratic | January 3, 1971 –
January 3, 1975 | | Elected in 1970.
Re-elected in 1972.
Redistricted to the . |
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George Miller
| Democratic | January 3, 1975 –
January 3, 2013 | | Elected in 1974.
Re-elected in 1976.
Re-elected in 1978.
Re-elected in 1980.
Re-elected in 1982.
Re-elected in 1984.
Re-elected in 1986.
Re-elected in 1988.
Re-elected in 1990.
Re-elected in 1992.
Re-elected in 1994.
Re-elected in 1996.
Re-elected in 1998.
Re-elected in 2000.
Re-elected in 2002.
Re-elected in 2004
Re-elected in 2006.
Re-elected in 2008.
Re-elected in 2010.
Redistricted to the . | Contra Costa |
| Most of Contra Costa |
| Northwest Contra Costa, southwest Solano |
2003–2013
Northern Contra Costa, western Solano |
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Ami Bera
| | Democratic | January 3, 2013 –
January 3, 2023 | | Elected in 2012.
Re-elected in 2014.
Re-elected in 2016.
Re-elected in 2018.
Re-elected in 2020.
Redistricted to the . | 2013–2023
Eastern Sacramento |
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Doris Matsui
| | Democratic | nowrap | January 3, 2023 –
present | | Redistricted from the and re-elected in 2022. | 2023–present
Sacramento County, parts of Yolo County and Solano County | |
Election results for representatives
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2022
Historical district boundaries
See also
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: My Congressional District: Congressional District 7 (118th Congress), California . United States Census Bureau.
- Web site: 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI) District Map . Cook PVI . July 12, 2022 . 8 January 2023.
- Web site: CA 2022 Congressional. Dave's Redistricting. 2022-01-04. 2022-11-11.
- http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2000_general/ssov/cong_dis.pdf Statement of Vote (2000 President)
- http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2000_general/ssov/us_senate_cong_dis.pdf Statement of Vote (2000 Senator)
- http://sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2002_general/ssov/gov_cong.pdf Statement of Vote (2002 Governor)
- http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2003_special/ssov/recall_ques_cd.pdf Statement of Vote (2003 Recall Question)
- http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2003_special/ssov/gov_cd.pdf Statement of Vote (2003 Governor)
- http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2004_general/ssov/pres_general_ssov_congressional.pdf Statement of Vote (2004 President)
- http://sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2004_general/ssov/us_senate_ssov_congressional.pdf Statement of Vote (2004 Senator)
- http://sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/ssov/gov_by_cd.pdf Statement of Vote (2006 Governor)
- http://sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2006_general/ssov/us_sen_by_cd.pdf Statement of Vote (2006 Senator)
- http://www.2008racetracker.com/page/CA-07 (2008 President)
- Web site: Daily Kos Elections' presidential results by congressional district for 2020, 2016, and 2012 . David . Nir . November 19, 2020 . Daily Kos.
- Web site: September 14, 2021 . Counties by Congressional District for Recall Question . May 2, 2022 . sos.ca.gov.
- Web site: November 8, 2022 . Counties by Congressional Districts for Governor . May 4, 2023 . sos.ca.gov.
