Pluribus AI 2026 Election

2026 Midterms · U.S. House · California Safe

California — 37th District

Portrait of Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Democratic

Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Incumbent

No Republican nominee

California's 37th Congressional District 2026 general election features an all-Democratic matchup between incumbent Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove and challenger Samantha Mota after both advanced from the June 2 top-two primary. The district was impacted by mid-decade redistricting following California voters' approval of Proposition 50 in 2025. Major nonpartisan election handicappers, including Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill, rate the general election as Solid or Safe Democratic.

01

Immigration & Border Security

high salience

Kamlager-Dove relies on her legislative record of opposing GOP border bills and introducing ICE oversight legislation, while Mota names immigration reform as a core motivation for her grassroots campaign.

Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Opposes restrictive border bills, seeks ICE oversight

Kamlager-Dove opposes Republican border enforcement measures and advocates for oversight and humane treatment in detention facilities. She introduced the Stop ICE's Medical Neglect Act of 2026 to create standardized medical reporting and investigation protocols in ICE detention centers.

  • Introduced Stop ICE's Medical Neglect Act of 2026 to establish standardized reporting and mandatory investigation of medical neglect in ICE detention facilities.
  • Demanded proper medical care for ICE-detained constituent Carlitos Ricardo Parias on the House floor.
  • Voted NAY on the SAVE Act (H.R. 22), Laken Riley Act (S. 5), Secure the Border Act (H.R. 2), and the DUI deportation bill (H.R. 875).

“Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) held a press conference to announce the upcoming introduction of her Stop ICE’s Medical Neglect Act of 2026, legislation that creates a standardized system to report medical neglect in ICE detention facilities, requires each complaint to be investigated, and ensures adequate follow-up care.”

No Republican nominee
02

Healthcare

high salience

Both candidates endorse universal healthcare access, with Kamlager-Dove pointing to federal advocacy and Mota framing it as a necessity for abandoned communities.

Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Supports universal healthcare access

Kamlager-Dove supports healthcare expansion, listing 'Health care for all' among her core priorities on her campaign platform.

  • Lists 'Health care for all' as a key campaign focus area.
  • Supported funding for community healthcare and recovery projects in Los Angeles.

“WHAT SYDNEY IS FOCUSED ON: ... Health care for all”

No Republican nominee
03

Economy & Jobs

high salience

Kamlager-Dove emphasizes federal earmarks and job creation initiatives, while Mota views economic stability through the lens of community restoration and anti-corruption.

Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Supports economic justice and job creation

Kamlager-Dove focuses on creating local job opportunities and securing federal investments for small businesses, workforce development, and infrastructure in Los Angeles.

  • Secured federal community funding for a Technology and Entrepreneurship Center and local revitalization projects.
  • Voted YEA on the GENIUS Act (S. 1582) to establish a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins.
  • Voted NAY on the Republican reconciliation bill (H.R. 1) and Limit, Save, Grow Act (H.R. 2811).

“These investments in our Los Angeles community create jobs with better pay, make us safer, and strengthen our communities”

No Republican nominee
04

Housing & Homelessness

medium salience

Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Supports federal housing and homelessness investments

Kamlager-Dove prioritizes innovative housing solutions, securing federal community project funding for permanent supportive housing, youth housing, and homeless relief across CA-37.

  • Secured federal project funding for the Inside Safe Program, Jubilo Village Affordable Housing, Butterfly's Haven Youth Housing, and Prentice Permanent Supportive Housing.
  • Introduced bipartisan legislation to eliminate higher education barriers for homeless and foster youth.

“WHAT SYDNEY IS FOCUSED ON: ... Innovative investment in housing”

No Republican nominee
05

Criminal Justice & Public Safety

medium salience

Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Supports diversion, rehabilitation, and bail reform

Kamlager-Dove advocates criminal justice reform rooted in diversion, rehabilitation, and crime prevention, backing community-based violence intervention programs.

  • Supported California Proposition 25 (2020) to replace cash bail with risk assessments.
  • Secured community funding for anti-recidivism programs, crime reduction advocacy for transition-age youth, and community healing initiatives.

“WHAT SYDNEY IS FOCUSED ON: ... Criminal justice reform focused on diversion, redemption, and rehabilitation”

No Republican nominee
06

Government Reform & Voting Rights

medium salience

Kamlager-Dove focuses on voting rights expansion and Congressional oversight votes, whereas Mota presents her campaign as an anti-corruption challenge against incumbent political structures.

Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Supports expanding voting rights and federal transparency

Kamlager-Dove advocates expanding voting rights and increasing government transparency, voting for sunshine legislation and against strict voting restriction bills.

  • Voted NAY on the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote.
  • Voted YEA on the Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R. 4405) requiring DOJ to publish unclassified investigative records.

“WHAT SYDNEY IS FOCUSED ON: ... Expanding voting rights”

No Republican nominee
07

Environment & Energy

medium salience

Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Supports Green New Deal and climate action

Kamlager-Dove advocates bold climate legislation, green transit, and urban environmental resiliency projects, earning endorsements from major environmental organizations.

  • Endorsed a Green New Deal and immediate climate action on her platform.
  • Voted NAY on the Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1).
  • Endorsed by California Environmental Voters and the Sierra Club Angeles Chapter.

“WHAT SYDNEY IS FOCUSED ON: ... A Green New Deal and immediate climate action”

No Republican nominee
08

Education

low salience

Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Supports education funding and vulnerable student access

Kamlager-Dove prioritizes educational investments, student support services, and removing institutional obstacles for homeless and foster youth.

  • Co-introduced legislation to break down higher education barriers for homeless and foster youth.
  • Voted NAY on the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act (H.R. 28).
  • Endorsed by the California Teachers Association.

“WHAT SYDNEY IS FOCUSED ON: ... Investments in education and the arts”

No Republican nominee
09

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

low salience

Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Supports reproductive justice and abortion access

Kamlager-Dove lists reproductive justice as a core focus of her congressional service and receives backing from reproductive health groups.

  • Lists reproductive justice among her primary campaign themes.
  • Consistently scored 100% on legislative scorecards from Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California during her tenure.

“WHAT SYDNEY IS FOCUSED ON: ... Reproductive justice”

No Republican nominee
10

Family Leave

low salience
Sydney Kamlager-Dove No documented position in our sources
No Republican nominee