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Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Democrat

Incumbent

Sydney Kamlager-Dove

CA-37 primary: first place

$753.00

JUN 6, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

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Overview

Current roleU.S. Representative

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

LocationCalifornia

SourcesShow

congress.gov kamlager-dove.house.gov sydneykamlager.com aplahealth.org waysandmeans.house.gov vargas.house.gov casar.house.gov foxla.com legistorm.com thegrio.com spectrumlocalnews.com democrats-naturalresources.house.gov envirovoters.org giffords.org blumenthal.senate.gov justfacts.votesmart.org progressives.house.gov en.wikipedia.org ballotready.org seattletimes.com washingtonpost.com foxnews.com abcnews.go.com cbsnews.com latimes.com de.wikipedia.org newscms.nbcnews.com static.politico.com hiring.seattletimes.com marketing.x.com history.house.gov clerk.house.gov house.gov youngkim.house.gov ziplook.house.gov democrats-judiciary.house.gov directory.house.gov republicans-cha.house.gov cha.house.gov bioguide.congress.gov es.wikipedia.org docquery.fec.gov

Positions

LiberalConservative

Healthcare

Supports establishing a national Medicare-for-All style program and broader efforts to achieve universal coverage and expanded access to care. Has cosponsored legislation and advocated for policies described as "healthcare for all," including measures to expand Medicare and reduce gaps in coverage.

Immigration & Border

Supports humane, reform-oriented immigration policies that protect immigrant families and asylum seekers while opposing punitive enforcement measures. Has led and co-sponsored legislation and a congressional caucus focused on protecting migrants’ data and advancing long-term, humane solutions to irregular migration. Expressed opposition to proposals imposing draconian mandatory minimums for immigration-related offenses.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Supports broad reproductive rights and access to abortion, opposes state and national laws that impose strict limits or bans, and advocates protections for providers and patients seeking abortion care. Has publicly criticized state-level gestational bans and spoken in favor of preserving abortion rights in the post‑Roe era.

Climate & Energy

Supports federal climate action and clean energy investment, advocates holding oil companies accountable for climate harms, and has sponsored or cosponsored legislation and resolutions addressing climate risks and environmental justice. Serves on the House Natural Resources Committee and has promoted renewable energy and protections for communities affected by fossil fuel pollution.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports policies to prevent gun violence and has advocated for measures to protect communities from firearms-related harm, including protections for domestic-violence survivors and broader gun-violence prevention work. Positions emphasize addressing gun violence and supporting law enforcement and community safety reforms alongside prevention efforts.

Latest Insights

CA-37 primary: first place

Sydney Kamlager-Dove is now the front-runner in CA-37 primary: first place with 98% support and a 97-point lead.

98%

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJun 9, 2026

Sydney Kamlager-Dove has recently been in the news for her 2026 primary questionnaire, where she laid out positions on immigration, voting rights, disaster aid, climate policy, defense spending, and congressional oversight. She said she opposes more Pentagon funding under President Trump, supports stronger climate rules, and backs a ban on insider trading by members of Congress and their families. She also appeared at a Black maternal health panel in California’s 37th District, where the discussion focused on healthcare access, reproductive rights, and federal funding cuts. A later mention tied her to World Cup-related activity in Los Angeles, but that report was mainly about FIFA scrutiny rather than her.

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Articles

SASanta Ana Orange County Register1 month ago