California's 13th District, encompassing parts of the Central Valley, has historically been a battleground with a slight Democratic tilt.

The Cook Partisan Voting Index (PVI) rates this district as D+2, indicating it leans Democratic by 2 percentage points compared to the national average.

Incumbent Representative Adam Gray, a Democrat, has served since 2022. Before his tenure in Congress, Gray was a member of the California State Assembly, where he focused on water rights and agricultural issues—key concerns for his district. His bipartisan approach has earned him support across party lines, but he faces ongoing challenges in a district where rural and urban interests often collide.

• Partisan Lean: D+2

• Incumbent: Adam Gray (Democrat)

• Key Issues: Water rights, agriculture

California’s 22nd District, covering parts of the San Joaquin Valley, has long been a political battleground.

Though the district leans Republican (PVI R+5), its growing Latino and working-class population makes it a prime opportunity for a Democratic flip.

David Valadao, a long-time Republican incumbent, presents himself as a moderate but consistently votes in lockstep with the GOP’s extremist agenda. While he once broke ranks to impeach Trump, he has since caved to MAGA pressure, voting to restrict reproductive rights, block climate action, and protect tax breaks for billionaires while his district struggles with economic inequality. His support for Big Agriculture over small farmers and farmworkers has left local communities vulnerable to worsening drought conditions, low wages, and economic hardship.

A Democratic challenger in this district can capitalize on Valadao’s hypocrisy and failure to deliver for working families. By emphasizing policies that expand healthcare access, protect immigrant rights, and invest in sustainable water infrastructure, we can flip this seat and bring real leadership to CA-22.

• Partisan Lean: R+5 (but trending Democratic)

• Vulnerabilities: Votes with MAGA Republicans, weak on reproductive rights, favors corporate tax cuts over working families

• Key Democratic Priorities: Expanding healthcare, workers’ rights, immigration reform, water infrastructure

Situated in northern Los Angeles County, the 27th District has a diverse electorate with a slight Democratic preference, indicated by a PVI of D+4.

Democrat George Whitesides, former CEO of Virgin Galactic and NASA Chief of Staff, unseated Republican Mike Garcia in the 2024 elections. Whitesides leveraged his aerospace background to advocate for technological innovation and economic development. His campaign focused on creating jobs, expanding STEM opportunities and addressing climate change, resonating with the district's suburban voters.

• Partisan Lean: D+4

• Incumbent: George Whitesides (Democrat)

• Key Issues: Technological innovation, economic development, climate change

California’s 41st District, covering parts of Riverside County, has historically leaned Republican (PVI R+6), but shifting demographics and suburban voters disillusioned with extremism make this district increasingly competitive.

Ken Calvert, a career politician in Congress since 1993, is the epitome of corrupt, out-of-touch Republican leadership. He has a long history of ethical scandals, from shady real estate deals that personally enriched him to his past anti-LGBTQ+ positions—even as his district now includes Palm Springs, a city with one of the largest LGBTQ+ populations in the country. Despite claiming to be a fiscal conservative, Calvert has voted to explode the national deficit with reckless tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy, all while opposing investments in infrastructure, affordable housing, and climate resiliency that would benefit Riverside County residents.

Calvert is vulnerable. With each election cycle, his margins have shrunk, and Riverside County voters are ready for change. A Democratic challenger who champions reproductive freedom, environmental protection, and economic fairness can finally end Calvert’s three-decade reign and bring a fresh, progressive voice to CA-41.

• Partisan Lean: R+6 (but increasingly competitive)

• Vulnerabilities: Corruption scandals, anti-LGBTQ+ history, votes against infrastructure and climate action

• Key Democratic Priorities: Reproductive rights, environmental protections, affordable housing, defeating GOP corruption

The 45th District, encompassing parts of Orange County, has evolved into a competitive region with a growing Asian American population. The district's PVI stands at D+3, suggesting a slight Democratic edge.

Democrat Derek Tran, an attorney and community activist, won the seat in 2024. Tran's platform centers on healthcare accessibility, education reform, and small business support. As the first Vietnamese American to represent the district, he emphasizes diversity and inclusion, reflecting the community's changing demographics.

• Partisan Lean: D+3

• Incumbent: Derek Tran (Democrat)

• Key Issues: Healthcare, education, small business support

Located in coastal Orange County, the 47th District has a moderate Democratic lean, with a PVI of D+5.

Democrat Dave Min, a former state senator and law professor, secured the congressional seat in 2024. Min's legislative priorities include environmental protection, gun safety, and affordable housing. His background in law and policy informs his approach to crafting legislation that addresses both local and national concerns.

• Partisan Lean: D+5

• Incumbent: Dave Min (Democrat)

• Key Issues: Environmental protection, gun safety, affordable housing