Who's In The Race

Voters in California's 37th District will not see a Republican on their U.S. House ballot this fall. The state's top-two primary sent two Democrats to the general election in the district, which spans parts of downtown Los Angeles, Culver City and the Florence neighborhood, according to LA Public Press.

Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA), first elected in 2022, is seeking a third term. She won this year's June 2 primary with 55.2% of the vote. Samantha Mota, who describes her campaign as a grassroots effort, finished second in this year's primary with 11.7%.

What They Stand For

Kamlager-Dove's campaign lists voting rights, reproductive justice, health care for all and criminal justice reform focused on diversion and rehabilitation among her priorities. In July, she announced the Stop ICE's Medical Neglect Act, which would let people held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confidentially report medical neglect and require doctors to review each complaint. "Our humanity does not end at the doors of an ICE detention center," she said.

Mota's campaign website lists universal health care, Housing for All and immigration reform among her top issues. It also names student loan forgiveness, education costs and democracy reform. In a Ballotpedia candidate survey, she added family leave and economic stability to her main focus areas.

The Money Behind The Race

Outside groups have reported spending $133,030 to support Kamlager-Dove through Sept. 21, according to Federal Election Commission filings. Courage California Super PAC accounts for most of it, at $111,370. The Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project Los Angeles County Action Fund reported $11,660, and Sierra Club Independent Action reported $10,000.

Race Outlook: Ratings And Betting Markets

The Cook Political Report rates the race Solid Democratic as of Sept. 25, and Inside Elections gave it the same rating as of Sept. 17. Sabato's Crystal Ball calls it Safe Democratic as of Sept. 22. With no Republican on the ballot, those ratings confirm which party keeps the seat, not which Democrat wins it.

Polymarket traders answer that question, favoring Kamlager-Dove around 98% as of 5 p.m. ET Wednesday, Sept. 30. She won her 2024 race with 78.3% of the vote, and Kamala Harris carried California with 58.5% that year.

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