California 36th Congressional District Representatives 2026

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Your U.S. House Representative

Ted Lieu (Democrat)

Cities in California 36th Congressional District

• San Jose
• Santa Clara
• Sunnyvale
• Milpitas
• Morgan Hill

Your U.S. Senators

• Adam Schiff (Democrat)
• Alex Padilla (Democrat)

Your Governor

Eleni Kounalakis (Democratic)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents California District 36 in Congress?

Ted Lieu (Democrat) currently represents California's 36th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Who are the U.S. Senators for California?

California's U.S. Senators are Adam Schiff (Democrat) and Alex Padilla (Democrat). Senators represent the entire state, including District 36.

Who represents San Jose, CA in Congress?

San Jose, CA is within California's 36th Congressional District, represented by Ted Lieu (Democrat). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Who represents Santa Clara, CA in Congress?

Santa Clara, CA is within California's 36th Congressional District, represented by Ted Lieu (Democrat). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Who represents Sunnyvale, CA in Congress?

Sunnyvale, CA is within California's 36th Congressional District, represented by Ted Lieu (Democrat). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Who represents Milpitas, CA in Congress?

Milpitas, CA is within California's 36th Congressional District, represented by Ted Lieu (Democrat). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Who represents Morgan Hill, CA in Congress?

Morgan Hill, CA is within California's 36th Congressional District, represented by Ted Lieu (Democrat). Rate your representative on PowerPlayers.

Can I vote by mail in California?

California mails a ballot to every active registered voter automatically. For drop-box locations and additional resources, visit vote.gov.

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Neighboring Districts

• California 35th Congressional District
• California 37th Congressional District

Key Cities in California 36th

• San Jose
• Santa Clara
• Sunnyvale

Major Institutions and Employers

• Cisco Systems
• San Jose State University

Data Sources

District boundary and city mapping data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and Federal Election Commission (FEC). Representative information reflects the 118th Congress. Challenger data reflects FEC filings as of 2026. Last updated: April 2026.

External references: Ballotpedia — California 36th Congressional District | GovTrack Congress Members