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California's 27th congressional district

U.S. House district for California

U.S. House district for California

FieldValue
stateCalifornia
district number27
image name{{switcher
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image captionInteractive map of district boundaries
representativeGeorge Whitesides
party
residenceAgua Dulce
population748,971
population year2024
median income$103,643
percent white33.8
percent hispanic42.4
percent black9.8
percent asian9.0
percent more than one race4.0
percent other race1.1
cpviD+3

| |From 2023 to 2027, starting with the 2022 elections | |From 2027, starting with the 2026 elections | percent more than one race = 4.0

California's 27th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of California. The district is currently represented by .

The district includes most of northern Los Angeles County, including the cities of Santa Clarita, Palmdale, and Lancaster, and parts of the northwestern San Fernando Valley in the city of Los Angeles. Prior to redistricting in 2022, the district was located in the San Gabriel Valley.

Recent election results from statewide races

2023–2027 boundaries

YearOfficeResults
2008PresidentObama 52% - 48%
2010GovernorWhitman 52% - 41%
Lt. GovernorMaldonado 46% - 40%
Secretary of StateDunn 50% - 41%
Attorney GeneralCooley 59% - 33%
TreasurerWalters 47% - 46%
ControllerStrickland 50% - 42%
2012PresidentObama 49% - 48%
2014GovernorKashkari 56% - 44%
2016PresidentClinton 52% - 42%
2018GovernorNewsom 53% - 47%
Attorney GeneralBecerra 54% - 46%
2020PresidentBiden 55% - 43%
2022Senate (Reg.)Padilla 51% - 49%
GovernorDahle 51% - 49%
Lt. GovernorUnderwood Jacobs 51% - 49%
Secretary of StateBernosky 50.03% - 49.97%
Attorney GeneralHochman 51% - 49%
TreasurerGuerrero 51% - 49%
ControllerChen 54% - 46%
2024PresidentHarris 50% - 47%
Senate (Reg.)Schiff 51% - 49%

Composition

FIPS County CodeCountySeatPopulation
37Los AngelesLos Angeles9,663,345

Under the 2020 redistricting, California's 27th congressional district is located in Southern California, encompassing most of northern Los Angeles County. It includes the cities of Santa Clarita, Lancaster, and Palmdale; the census-designated places Stevenson Ranch, Val Verde, Hasley Canyon, Castaic, Lake Hughes, Elizabeth Lake, Green Valley, Agua Dulce, Acton, Leona Valley, Quartz Hill, Desert View Highlands, Littlerock, and Sun Village; the neighborhoods of Porter Ranch and Granada Hills in the city of Los Angeles; along with the Sierra Pelona Mountains and the northern slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains.

Cities and census-designated places with 10,000 or more people

  • Los Angeles – 3,820,914
  • Santa Clarita - 228,673
  • Lancaster - 173,516
  • Palmdale - 169,450
  • Stevenson Ranch – 20,178
  • Castaic – 18,937
  • Sun Village – 12,345
  • Quartz Hill – 11,447

2,500 – 10,000 people

  • Acton – 7,431
  • Agua Dulce – 3,451
  • Desert View Highlands – 2,676

List of members representing the district

MemberPartyDatesCong
ress(es)Electoral historyCounties
District created January 3, 1953
[[File:Harry R. Sheppard, 1961.jpg100px]]
Harry R. Sheppard
(Yucaipa)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 1953 –
January 3, 1963Redistricted from the and re-elected in 1952.
Re-elected in 1954.
Re-elected in 1956.
Re-elected in 1958.
Re-elected in 1960.
Redistricted to the .1953–1963
San Bernardino
[[File:Everett G. Burkhalter, 1963.jpg100px]]
Everett G. Burkhalter
(Los Angeles)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 1963 –
January 3, 1965Elected in 1962.
Retired.1963–1969
Los Angeles
[[File:Edwin Reinecke.jpg100px]]
Edwin Reinecke
(Tujunga)RepublicanJanuary 3, 1965 –
January 21, 1969Elected in 1964.
Re-elected in 1966.
Re-elected in 1968.
Resigned to become Lieutenant Governor of California.
1969–1973
Los Angeles
VacantnowrapJanuary 21, 1969 –
April 29, 1969
[[File:Barrygoldwaterjr.jpg100px]]
Barry Goldwater Jr
(Burbank)RepublicanApril 29, 1969 –
January 3, 1975Elected to finish Reinecke's term.
Re-elected in 1970.
Re-elected in 1972.
Redistricted to the .
1973–1975
Los Angeles, Southern Ventura
[[File:Alphonzo E. Bell Jr., 1974.jpg100px]]
Alphonzo E. Bell Jr.
(Los Angeles)RepublicannowrapJanuary 3, 1975 –
January 3, 1977Redistricted from the and re-elected in 1974.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.1975–1983
Los Angeles
[[File:RobertDornan.jpg100px]]
Bob Dornan
(Los Angeles)RepublicannowrapJanuary 3, 1977 –
January 3, 1983Elected in 1976.
Re-elected in 1978.
Re-elected in 1980.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.
[[File:Mel Levine.png100px]]
Mel Levine
(Los Angeles)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 1983 –
January 3, 1993Elected in 1982.
Re-elected in 1984.
Re-elected in 1986.
Re-elected in 1988.
Re-elected in 1990.
Retired.1983–1993
Western Los Angeles (Manhattan/Redondo Beach, Santa Monica)
[[File:Carlos Moorhead.jpg100px]]
Carlos Moorhead
(Glendale)RepublicannowrapJanuary 3, 1993 –
January 3, 1997Redistricted from the and re-elected in 1992.
Re-elected in 1994.
Retired.1993–2003
Los Angeles (Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena)
[[File:Jimrogan.jpg100px]]
Jim Rogan
(Glendale)RepublicannowrapJanuary 3, 1997 –
January 3, 2001Elected in 1996.
Re-elected in 1998.
Lost re-election.
[[File:Adam Schiff official photo.jpg100px]]
Adam Schiff
(Burbank)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 2001 –
January 3, 2003Elected in 2000.
Redistricted to the .
[[File:Brad Sherman official photo.jpg100px]]
Brad Sherman
(Los Angeles)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 2003 –
January 3, 2013Redistricted from the and re-elected in 2002.
Re-elected in 2004.
Re-elected in 2006.
Re-elected in 2008.
Re-elected in 2010.
Redistricted to the .2003–2013
[[File:CA-27th.png300px]]
Parts of Western Los Angeles County including Northridge and Reseda
[[File:Judy Chu 2019-05-02.jpg100px]]
Judy Chu
(Monterey Park)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 2013 –
January 3, 2023Redistricted from the and re-elected in 2012.
Re-elected in 2014.
Re-elected in 2016.
Re-elected in 2018.
Re-elected in 2020.
Redistricted to the .2013–2023
[[File:California US Congressional District 27 (since 2013).tif300px]]
San Gabriel Foothills including Alhambra and Pasadena
[[File:Mike Garcia, official portrait, 116th Congress (cropped1).jpg100px]]
Mike Garcia
(Santa Clarita)RepublicannowrapJanuary 3, 2023 –
January 3, 2025Redistricted from the and re-elected in 2022.
Lost re-election.2023–present
[[File:California's 27th congressional district (since 2023) (new version).svg300px]]
Most of northern Los Angeles County including the cities of Santa Clarita & Lancaster
[[File:Rep. George Whitesides Official Portrait.jpg100px]]
George Whitesides
(Agua Dulce)DemocraticJanuary 3, 2025 –
presentElected in 2024.

Election results

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1956

1958

1960

1962

1964

1966

1968

1969 (Special)

1970

1972

1974

1976

1978

1980

1982

1984

1986

1988

1990

1992

1994

1996

1998

2000

2002

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020

2022

2024

References

References

  1. [https://www.census.gov/mycd/?st=06&cd=27 US Census]
  2. "2025 Cook PVI℠: District Map and List (119th Congress)".
  3. (2021-12-21). "California has new congressional districts. Find yours here". [[Los Angeles Times]].
  4. https://davesredistricting.org/maps#viewmap::fc9d2d06-7c7f-451c-92cb-122127a79c29
  5. https://substack.com/@drewsavicki/p-47092588
  6. (8 November 2022). "Supplement to Statement of Vote".
  7. (5 November 2024). "Supplement to Statement of Vote".
  8. "California FIPS Codes". National Weather Service.
  9. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1952election.pdf 1952 election results]
  10. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1954election.pdf 1954 election results]
  11. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1956election.pdf 1956 election results]
  12. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1958election.pdf 1958 election results]
  13. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1960election.pdf 1960 election results]
  14. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1962election.pdf 1962 election results]
  15. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1964election.pdf 1964 election results]
  16. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1966election.pdf 1966 election results]
  17. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1968election.pdf 1968 election results]
  18. [https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=101587 1969 special election results]
  19. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1970election.pdf 1970 election results]
  20. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1972election.pdf 1972 election results]
  21. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1974election.pdf 1974 election results]
  22. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1976election.pdf 1976 election results]
  23. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1978election.pdf 1978 election results]
  24. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1980election.pdf 1980 election results]
  25. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1982election.pdf 1982 election results]
  26. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1984election.pdf 1984 election results]
  27. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1986election.pdf 1986 election results]
  28. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1988election.pdf 1988 election results]
  29. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1990election.pdf 1990 election results]
  30. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1992election.pdf 1992 election results]
  31. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1994election.pdf 1994 election results]
  32. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1996election.pdf 1996 election results]
  33. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1998election.pdf 1998 election results]
  34. [http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2000election.pdf 2000 election results]
  35. [https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/sov/2002-general/congress.pdf 2002 election results]
  36. [https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/sov/2004-general/us-reps-all-formatted.pdf 2004 election results]
  37. [https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/sov/2006-general/congress.pdf 2006 election results]
  38. [https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/sov/2008-general/23_34_us_reps.pdf 2008 election results]
  39. [https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/sov/2010-general/58-united-states-representative.pdf 2010 election results]
  40. [https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/sov/2012-general/12-us-reps.pdf 2012 election results]
  41. [https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/sov/2014-general/pdf/43-congress.pdf 2014 election results]
  42. [https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/sov/2016-general/sov/26-us-reps-formatted.pdf 2016 election results]
  43. [https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/sov/2018-general/sov/48-congress.pdf 2018 election results]
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