California's 26th congressional district | |
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![]() California's 26th congressional district - since January 3, 2013.
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Current Representative | Julia Brownley (D–Westlake Village) |
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Cook PVI | D+4 |
California 26th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of California currently represented by Democrat Julia Brownley.
The district is centered on the southern Central Coast and inland, and includes most of Ventura County in Southern California. Cities in the district include Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura, Santa Paula, Thousand Oaks, and Westlake Village.
From 2003 to 2013, the district spanned the foothills of the San Gabriel Valley from La Cañada Flintridge to Rancho Cucamonga. The district lines were drawn in 2000 as part of a statewide re-districting plan. David Dreier, a Republican, represented the district during this period.
Parental notification before termination of minors' pregnancy. Generally regarded as a conservative/Republican ballot measure.
Redistricting according to a panel of retired judges. Endorsed by Schwarzenegger, and is generally considered to be a conservative/Republican ballot measure.
Regulation of electric grids and services through California. Generally regarded as a liberal/Democratic ballot measure.
As of April 2015[update], there are two former members of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 26th congressional district that are currently living.