Sydney Kamlager-Dove

In the 2024 House race for CA-37, Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D) defeated Juan Rey (N) 78.3% to 21.7%. Sydney Kamlager-Dove received 160,364 votes compared to 44,450 for Juan Rey, a dominant 56.6-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Sydney Kamlager-Dove benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Democrat column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2022 House race for CA-37, Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D) defeated Jan C. Perry (D) 64.0% to 36.0%. Sydney Kamlager-Dove received 84,338 votes compared to 47,542 for Jan C. Perry, a dominant 27.9-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — Karen Bass (D) previously held the seat. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. As a Democrat, Sydney Kamlager-Dove won despite the historical midterm penalty against the president's party (Democrat Biden was in office). The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Democrat column for the foreseeable future.