California's 32nd congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of California based in Los Angeles County. The 32nd district takes in the city of Malibu and the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Pacific Palisades, Beverly Glen, Bel Air, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Woodland Hills, West Hills, Canoga Park, Winnetka, Reseda, Tarzana, Encino, Chatsworth, Northridge, Brentwood, North Hills, as well as the south side of Granada Hills.

The district is currently represented by .

The district was previously represented by Democrat Judy Chu. Following the 2012 elections, due to redistricting, Chu ran for U.S. Representative in the 27th congressional district, while Grace Napolitano ran in the 32nd congressional district, having been displaced from the 38th district. Sherman, the district's current representative, previously sat in the House for California's 30th congressional district.

Recent election results from statewide races 2023–2027 boundaries Year Office Results2008 PresidentObama 68% - 32%2010 GovernorBrown 59% - 38% Lt. GovernorNewsom 59% - 32% Secretary of StateBowen 59% - 33% Attorney GeneralHarris 48% - 45% TreasurerLockyer 63% - 32% ControllerChiang 59% - 33%2012 PresidentObama 67% - 33%2014 GovernorBrown 65% - 35%2016 PresidentClinton 70% - 25%2018 GovernorNewsom 70% - 30% Attorney GeneralBecerra 72% - 28%2020 PresidentBiden 69% - 29%2022 Senate (Reg.)Padilla 69% - 31% GovernorNewsom 66% - 34% Lt. GovernorKounalakis 67% - 33% Secretary of StateWeber 67% - 33% Attorney GeneralBonta 65% - 35% TreasurerMa 65% - 35% ControllerCohen 58% - 42%2024 PresidentHarris 64% - 33% Senate (Reg.)Schiff 65% - 35%

Composition County Code County Seat Population 37 Los Angeles Los Angeles 9,663,345 Under the 2020 redistricting, California's 32nd congressional district is located in Southern California. Half of the district covers the westernmost border of Los Angeles County, while the other half extends to the western areas of the City of Los Angeles.

Los Angeles County is split between this district and the 27th, 29th, 30th and 36th districts. The 32nd and 27th are partitioned by Devonshire St, Blue Creek, Chatsworth St, Balboa Blvd, Kingsbury St, Genesta Ave, Aliso Canyon Wash, and Ronald Reagan Freeway.

The 32nd and 30th are partitioned by Lankershim Blvd, Fredonia Dr, Cahuenga Blvd W, Broadlawn Dr, Multiview Dr, Mulholland Dr, Laurel Canyon Blvd, W Sunset Blvd, Ozeta Ter, and Doheny Rd.

The 32nd and 36th are N Hillcrest Rd/La Collina Dr, N Hillcrest Rd/Sierra Mar Pl, Crescent Dr, Walker Dr/Sunset Pl, Meredith Pl/Castle Pl, Loma Vista Dr, Cherokee Ln, Schuyler Rd, Greystone Park, Readcrest Dr/Miradero Rd, Coldwater Canyon Dr/Lindacrest Dr, Lago Vista Dr, N Beverly Dr, Tower Grove Dr/Tower Rd, W Sunset Blvd, Veteran Ave, Wilshire Blvd, Malcolm Ave, Glendon Ave, Santa Monica Blvd, Pontius Ave, Cotner Ave, Purdue Ave, Butler Ave, Centinela Ave, Centinela Ave/S Carmelina Ave, Montana Ave, 26th St, and Adelaide Dr.

Cities and CDPs with 10,000 or more people Los Angeles – 3,820,914 Bell Gardens – 39,501 Malibu – 10,654

2,500 – 10,000 people

Topanga – 8,560 Pepperdine University – 2,747

Future composition Beginning with the 2026 election, the 32nd district will consist of the following counties:  

Los Angeles (part) Ventura (part)

List of members representing the district Member Party Dates Congress(es) Electoral history Counties District created January 3, 1963 Craig Hosmer Republican January 3, 1963 –December 31, 1974 Redistricted from the and re-elected in 1962.Re-elected in 1964.Re-elected in 1966.Re-elected in 1968.Re-elected in 1970.Re-elected in 1972.Resigned. 1963–1969Los Angeles 1969–1973Los Angeles, Orange 1973–1975Los Angeles Vacant December 31, 1974 –January 3, 1975 Glenn M. Anderson Democratic January 3, 1975 –January 3, 1993 Redistricted from the and re-elected in 1974.Re-elected in 1976.Re-elected in 1978.Re-elected in 1980.Re-elected in 1982.Re-elected in 1984.Re-elected in 1986.Re-elected in 1988.Re-elected in 1990.Retired.1975–1983Los Angeles 1983–1993Los Angeles(Long Beach) Julian C. Dixon Democratic January 3, 1993 –December 8, 2000 Redistricted from the and re-elected in 1992.Re-elected in 1994.Re-elected in 1996.Re-elected in 1998.Re-elected in 2000, but died before his next term began. 1993–2003Los Angeles(Culver City) Vacant December 8, 2000 –June 5, 2001 Diane Watson Democratic June 5, 2001 –January 3, 2003 Elected to finish Dixon's term.Redistricted to the . Hilda Solis Democratic January 3, 2003 –February 24, 2009 Redistricted from the and re-elected in 2002.Re-elected in 2004.Re-elected in 2006.Re-elected in 2008.Resigned to become U.S. Secretary of Labor. 2003–2013Los Angeles (Baldwin Park, Covina) Vacant February 24, 2009 –July 14, 2009 Judy Chu Democratic July 14, 2009 –January 3, 2013 Elected to finish Solis's term.Re-elected in 2010.Redistricted to the . Grace Napolitano Democratic January 3, 2013 –January 3, 2023 Redistricted from the and re-elected in 2012.Re-elected in 2014.Re-elected in 2016.Re-elected in 2018.Re-elected in 2020.Redistricted to the . 2013–2023San Gabriel Valley including El Monte and West Covina Brad Sherman Democratic January 3, 2023 –present Redistricted from the and re-elected in 2022.Re-elected in 2024. 2023–presentWestern San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles County and the eastern Simi Hills of Ventura County

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Historical district boundaries From 2003 through 2013, the district consisted of parts of eastern Los Angeles, including Covina, Baldwin Park and El Monte. Due to redistricting after the 2010 United States census, the district moved slightly south within Los Angeles County but still includes most of the previous areas.

See also List of United States congressional districts California's congressional districts

References

External links GovTrack.us: California's 32nd congressional district RAND California Election Returns: District Definitions California Voter Foundation map - CD32