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California District 8

Congressional District in CA • 2 Counties

California's 8th congressional district is represented by John Garamendi, a Democratic U.S. representative. Garamendi won the 2024 general election with 74.0% of the vote. The district has 752,539 residents, a median household income of $97,897 and a median age of 38.9, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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John Garamendi

Representative for California District 8
Democratic17 years in office
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2026 election

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District Boundaries

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Demographics

752,539

Total Population

$97,897

Median Household Income

38.9

Median Age

20.1%

College Educated

11.0%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

27.5% Whi
13.9% Bla
36.4% His
18.4% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 38.9 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

Median household income: $97,897 | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

John Garamendi Democratic74.0%
Rudy Recile Republican26.0%

John Garamendi won by 47.9%

273,030 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

John Garamendi

Major Counties

Contra Costa, Solano

Major Cities

Vallejo, Fairfield, Richmond

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 8?
John Garamendi (Democrat) currently represents California District 8 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What counties are in California District 8?
California District 8 includes 2 counties: Contra Costa, Solano.
What are the major cities in California District 8?
The major cities in this district include Vallejo, Fairfield, Richmond.
What is the population of California District 8?
California District 8 has a population of approximately 752,539 residents.