Incumbent
Sydney Kamlager-Dove
Incumbent Democratic candidate for U.S. House in California
CA-37 primary: first place
$821.00
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Sydney Kamlager-Dove is trading at 95% to win the CA-37 primary: first place on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age54 years old (Jul 20, 1972)
GenderFemale
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LocationCalifornia
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationSaint Ignatius College Preparatory School (Chicago, Illinois)
Notable personal detailsSydney Kamlager-Dove is a U.S. Representative for California's 37th congressional district, first elected in 2022 and serving since January 3, 2023. Born in Chicago, she earned a B.A. from the University of Southern California and an M.A. from Carnegie Mellon University. Before Congress, she served in the California State Assembly (2018–2021) and California State Senate (2021–2022), and worked in nonprofit leadership and public affairs roles.
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Political Positions
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.
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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 News
Sydney Kamlager-Dove has recently been in the news for laying out her positions in a 2026 primary questionnaire, where she addressed immigration, voting rights, climate policy, defense spending, and congressional oversight. She said she opposes more Pentagon funding under President Trump, supports stronger climate rules, and wants a ban on insider trading by members of Congress and their families. She also appeared at a Black maternal health panel in California, where the discussion focused on healthcare access, reproductive rights, and federal funding cuts.
Sydney Kamlager-Dove, CA-37 candidate, 2026 primary election questionnaire
Mara Brock Akil And Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove Share How Storytelling Shapes Black Maternal Health
House Democrat Says Trump Sleep Habits Pose Security Threat
Endorsements
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