More than 760,000 Los Angeles County residents in Congressional District 42 would see a change in their congressional representation if Proposition 50 passes.
Congressional District 42 has been steadfastly Democratic as represented by Rep. Robert Garcia, a former Long Beach mayor and progressive voice within the Democratic Party.
But if Prop 50 passes, constituents in cities like Downey, Bellflower, Lakewood and Santa Fe Springs would suddenly be led by someone they did not vote for: Republican congressman Ken Calvert.
2024 presidential election results in District 42
According to analyses performed by The Downballot. Zoom out to see other areas in California
Strong lean Trump
Moderate lean Trump
Mild lean Trump
Mild lean Harris
Moderate lean Harris
Strong lean Harris
Current legislative districts
New legislative districts
Source: California State Assembly, The Downballot
Graphic: Tejal Wakchoure
As “Yes” on Prop 50 hopes to redraw the congressional district maps in the state in favor of Democrats for the 2026 midterm elections, Congressional District 41, if Prop 50 passes, would move out the Inland Empire completely and move into the southeast LA County area.
When Gov. Gavin Newsom and California leaders looked to counter Texas’ redistricting efforts, Rep. Calvert’s Congressional District 41, which includes cities like Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert, became among those on the chopper blocks.
2024 presidential election results in District 41
According to analyses performed by The Downballot. Zoom out to see other areas in California
Strong lean Trump
Moderate lean Trump
Mild lean Trump
Mild lean Harris
Moderate lean Harris
Strong lean Harris
Current legislative districts
New legislative districts
Source: California State Assembly, The Downballot
Graphic: Tejal Wakchoure
Calvert, who narrowly won reelection in 2024 with fewer than 10,000 votes, already submitted paperwork to the Federal Election Commission to run for reelection in 2026.
While Calvert has been an influential Republican congressmember for nearly three decades, the 2026 election could be an uphill battle for him if Prop 50 passes.
The area that would become part of Congressional District 41 has been a Democratic stronghold as Rep. Garcia won by nearly 70% of the votes and Kamala Harris won by 58% votes in the 2024 elections.
NBC Los Angeles reached out to Calvert’s office for comments.
Source: NBC Los Angeles
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