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California District 36

Congressional District in CA • 1 County

California's 36th congressional district is represented by Ted Lieu, a Democratic U.S. representative. Lieu won the 2024 general election with 68.7% of the vote. The district has 738,907 residents, a median household income of $130,594 and a median age of 40.2, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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Ted Lieu

Representative for California District 36
Democratic11 years in office
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2026 election

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Demographics

738,907

Total Population

$130,594

Median Household Income

40.2

Median Age

38.6%

College Educated

8.9%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

55.8% Whi
4.2% Bla
16.6% His
18.6% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 40.2 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

Median household income: $130,594 | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

Ted Lieu Democratic68.7%
Melissa Toomim Republican31.3%

Ted Lieu won by 37.4%

357,987 total votes cast

Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab (MEDSL)

Employment by Occupation

Civilian employed population 16+ | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Federal Spending

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Quick Facts

Representative

Ted Lieu

Major Counties

Los Angeles

Major Cities

Los Angeles, Torrance, Santa Monica

Neighboring Districts

Sources and method

· ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

congress-legislators, MEDSL: CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication) · All other sources: Public domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) · Method: Data sources → · Campaign finance →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents California District 36?
Ted Lieu (Democrat) currently represents California District 36 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What counties are in California District 36?
California District 36 includes 1 counties: Los Angeles.
What are the major cities in California District 36?
The major cities in this district include Los Angeles, Torrance, Santa Monica.
What is the population of California District 36?
California District 36 has a population of approximately 738,907 residents.