California's 37th senatorial district is one of 40 California State Senate districts. It is currently represented by of .

District profile The district encompasses central Orange County, centered on the city of Irvine. The district contains a mix of near-coastal cities, suburban sprawl, and the Santa Ana Mountains.

Orange County Aliso Viejo Anaheim Hills Costa Mesa Fullerton Irvine Laguna Niguel Laguna Woods Lake Forest North Tustin Orange Placentia Tustin Villa Park Yorba Linda

Election results from statewide races Year Office Results 2022 Governor Newsom 50.7 – 49.3% Senator Padilla 52.0 - 48.0% 2021 Recall align="right" No 52.5 – 47.5% 2020 President Biden 54.3 – 43.6% 2018 Governor Newsom 50.2 – 49.8% Senator Feinstein 54.1 – 45.9% 2016 President Clinton 50.0 – 44.0% Senator Harris 59.0 – 41.0% 2014 Governor Kashkari 57.7 – 42.3% 2012 President Romney 53.7 – 43.9% Senator Emken 54.6 – 45.4%

List of senators representing the district Due to redistricting, the 37th district has been moved around different parts of the state. The current iteration resulted from the 2021 redistricting by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission.

Senators Party Years served Electoral history Counties representedGeorge SteeleRepublican January 3, 1887 – January 7, 1889Redistricted from the 3rd district and re-elected in 1886. Retired.San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, VenutraE. H. HeacockRepublican January 7, 1889 – January 2, 1893Elected in 1888. John R. MathewsDemocratic January 2, 1893 – January 25, 1896Elected in 1892. Resigned.Los AngelesVacantJanuary 25, 1896 – January 4, 1897Robert N. BullaRepublican January 4, 1897 – January 1, 1901Elected in 1896. Frederick M. SmithRepublican January 1, 1901 – January 2, 1905Elected in 1900. Henry E. CarterRepublican January 2, 1905 – January 4, 1909Elected in 1904. Henry M. HurdRepublican January 4, 1909 – January 6, 1913Elected in 1908. William E. BrownRepublican January 6, 1913 – January 3, 1921Elected in 1912. Re-elected in 1916. Newton M. AllenRepublican January 3, 1921 – January 7, 1929Elected in 1920. Re-elected in 1924. George W. RochesterRepublican January 7, 1929 – January 2, 1933Elected in 1928. Leonard J. DifaniRepublican January 2, 1933 – January 4, 1937Elected in 1932. Lost renomination.RiversideJohn R. PhillipsRepublican January 4, 1937 – November 15, 1942Elected in 1936. Re-elected in 1940. Resigned after election to the U.S. House of Representatives.VacantNovember 15, 1942 – January 8, 1945Nelson S. DilworthRepublican January 8, 1945 – January 2, 1961Elected in 1944. Re-elected in 1948. Re-elected in 1952. Re-elected in 1956. Retired.Lee BackstrandRepublican January 2, 1961 – April 26, 1964Elected in 1960. Won renomination, then died.VacantApril 26, 1964 – January 4, 1965Gordon CologneRepublican January 4, 1965 – January 2, 1967Replaced Backstrand on ballot and elected in 1964. Redistricted to the 36th district.George DeukmejianRepublican January 2, 1967 – November 30, 1976Elected in 1966. Re-elected in 1968. Re-elected in 1972. Redistricted to the 31st district.Los AngelesPaul B. CarpenterDemocratic December 6, 1976 – November 30, 1984Elected in 1976. Re-elected in 1980. Redistricted to the 33rd district.OrangeMarian BergesonRepublican December 3, 1984 – November 30, 1992Elected in 1984. Re-elected in 1988. Redistricted to the 35th district.Imperial, Orange, Riverside, San DiegoDavid G. KelleyRepublican December 7, 1992 – November 30, 2000Elected in 1992. Re-elected in 1992. Retired to run for State Assembly.Imperial, Riverside, San DiegoJim BattinRepublicanDecember 4, 2000 – November 30, 2008Elected in 2000. Re-elected in 2004. Term-limited and retired.RiversideJohn J. BenoitRepublican December 1, 2008 – November 30, 2009Elected in 2008. Resigned after election to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors.VacantNovember 30, 2009 – June 9, 2010Bill EmmersonRepublican June 9, 2010 – November 30, 2012Elected to finish Benoit's term. Redistricted to the 23rd district.Mimi WaltersRepublican December 3, 2012 – January 3, 2015Redistricted from the 33rd district and re-elected in 2012. Retired to run for U.S. House of Representatives.OrangeVacantJanuary 3, 2015 – March 22, 2015John MoorlachRepublican March 22, 2015 – November 30, 2020Elected to finish vacant term. Re-elected in 2016. Lost re-election.Dave MinDemocratic December 7, 2020 – November 30, 2024Elected in 2020. Retired to run for U.S. House of Representatives.Steven ChoiRepublican December 2, 2024 – presentElected in 2024.

Election results (1990-present)

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See also California State Senate California State Senate districts Districts in California

References

External links District map from the California Citizens Redistricting Commission