California's 39th senatorial district is one of 40 California State Senate districts. It is currently represented by of .

District profile The district encompasses most of the city of San Diego, along with some of its inner suburbs. It is centered on downtown San Diego and mainly stretches along the city's coastline, including part of San Diego Bay.

San Diego County – 30.0% Coronado Del Mar San Diego – 68.0% Solana Beach

Election results from statewide races Year Office Results 2021 Recall align="right" No 66.5 – 33.5% 2020 President Biden 68.0 – 29.6% 2018 Governor Newsom 64.6 – 35.4% Senator Feinstein 56.5 – 43.5% 2016 President Clinton 65.3 – 30.1% Senator Harris 64.8 – 35.2% 2014 Governor Brown 58.3 – 41.7% 2012 President Obama 58.8 – 38.8% Senator Feinstein 61.0 – 39.0% 2010 Governor Brown 54.6 – 39.7% Senator Boxer 54.7 – 39.5% 2008 President Obama 64.8 – 33.4% 2006 Governor Schwarzenegger 57.0 – 37.9% Senator Feinstein 63.8 – 31.5% 2004 President Kerry 57.6 – 41.3% Senator Boxer 61.2 – 34.1% 2003 Recall No 55.6 – 44.4% Schwarzenegger 50.7 – 30.8% 2002 Governor Davis 49.3 – 42.0% 2000 President Gore 52.0 – 42.3% Senator Feinstein 58.0 – 34.6% 1998 Governor Davis 54.3 – 40.9% Senator Boxer 51.4 – 44.2% 1996 President Clinton 48.8 – 40.5% 1994 Governor Wilson 57.9 – 37.8% Senator Huffington 46.8 – 45.0% 1992 President Clinton 42.7 – 31.7% Senator Boxer 48.7 – 42.0% Senator Feinstein 53.3 – 39.2%

List of senators representing the district Due to redistricting, the 39th 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 representedL. J. Rose Democratic January 3, 1887 – January 7, 1889Elected in 1886. Los AngelesJoseph E. McComasRepublican January 7, 1889 – January 2, 1893Elected in 1888. Retired to run for U.S. House of Representatives.Edwin C. Seymour Republican January 2, 1893 – January 4, 1897Elected in 1892. Orange, San BernardinoThomas J. JonesRepublican January 4, 1897 – January 1, 1901Elected in 1896. Orange, Riverside, San BernardinoAlbert A. CaldwellRepublican January 1, 1901 – January 2, 1905Elected in 1900. John N. AndersonRepublican January 2, 1905 – January 4, 1909Elected in 1904. Orange, Riverside Miguel EstudilloRepublican January 4, 1909 – January 6, 1913Elected in 1908. John N. AndersonRepublican January 6, 1913 – January 8, 1917Elected in 1912. Imperial, Orange, Riverside Samuel C. Evans Jr.Republican January 8, 1917 – January 3, 1921Elected in 1916. Walter EdenRepublican January 3, 1921 – January 7, 1929Elected in 1920. Re-elected in 1924. Nelson T. EdwardsRepublican January 7, 1929 – January 2, 1933Elected in 1928. Redistricted to the 35th district.Ben HulseRepublican January 2, 1933 – January 4, 1937Elected in 1932. Retired.ImperialEdward H. LawDemocratic January 4, 1937 – January 6, 1941Elected in 1936. E. George LuckeyDemocratic January 6, 1941 – January 8, 1945Elected in 1940. Ben HulseRepublican January 8, 1945 – January 7, 1957Elected in 1944. Re-elected in 1948. Re-elected 1952. J. William BeardDemocratic January 7, 1957 – January 2, 1961Elected in 1956. Aaron W. QuickDemocratic January 2, 1961 – January 2, 1967Elected in 1960. Re-elected in 1964. Jack SchradeRepublican January 2, 1967 – November 30, 1976Redistricted from the 40th district and re-elected in 1966. Re-elected in 1968. Re-elected in 1972. Lost re-election.San DiegoBob WilsonDemocratic December 6, 1976 – November 30, 1980Elected in 1976. Retired to run for U.S. House of Representatives.Jim EllisRepublican December 1, 1980 – November 30, 1988Elected in 1980. Re-elected in 1984. Lawrence W. StirlingRepublican December 5, 1988 – September 29, 1989Elected in 1988. Resigned.VacantSeptember 29, 1989 – December 21, 1989Lucy KilleaDemocraticDecember 21, 1989 – November 30, 1992Elected to finish Sterling's term. Re-elected in 1992. Term-limited and retired.IndependentDecember 7, 1992 – November 30, 1996Dede AlpertDemocratic December 2, 1996 – November 30, 2004Elected in 1996. Re-elected in 2000. Term-limited and retired.Christine KehoeDemocratic December 6, 2004 – November 30, 2012Elected in 2004. Re-elected in 2008. Term-limited and retired.Marty BlockDemocratic December 3, 2012 – November 30, 2016Elected in 2012. Retired due to term limits.Toni AtkinsDemocratic December 5, 2016 – November 30, 2024Elected in 2016. Re-elected in 2020. Term-limited and retired.Akilah WeberDemocratic December 2, 2024 – presentElected in 2024.

Election results (1989-present)

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1989 (special)

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

References

External links District map from the California Citizens Redistricting Commission