California's 33rd Congressional District

California's 33rd Congressional District is represented by Pete Aguilar (Democrat), who has served in the House since 2015 and has represented this district since redistricting in 2023. Aguilar has an overall VoteSee report card grade of B, voted in 99% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 96% of the time. The district includes San Bernardino, Rialto, and Fontana. It covers part of San Bernardino County. About 765,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $86,416.

Current Representative

Pete Aguilar (Democrat) has served in the House since 2015 and has represented California's 33rd Congressional District since redistricting in 2023.

VoteSee report card grade: B
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 99% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Democrat majority: 96%

See Pete Aguilar's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: California 33rd District

Winner: Pete Aguilar.

Incumbent Pete Aguilar is running for re-election. 2 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

California uses a top-two primary, so the two November candidates can be from the same party.

Pete Aguilar (Democratic), incumbent: raised $5.7M, $2.7M cash on hand; VoteSee report card B; 99% attendance; votes with the Democratic majority 96% of the time
Stephanie Vargas (Republican): raised $721, $521 cash on hand

Polls: No public polls

See the full 2026 race →

District Demographics

Population: 764,959
Median household income: $86,416
Median age: 34
Median home value: $514,600
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.1%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How Aguilar Voted Recently

No on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1013) to amend the Federal securities laws to enhance 403(b) plans, and for other purposes. (Nov 10, 2026) — Passed
Yea on American Enrichment Deployment Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Democrat majority

No on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 (Jul 15, 2026) — Failed
Yea on Cashless Bail Reporting Act (May 14, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 (May 13, 2026) — Passed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented California's 33rd Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

Ted Lieu — Democrat (2015–2023)
Henry Waxman — Democrat (2013–2015)
Karen Bass — Democrat (2011–2013)
Diane Watson — Democrat (2003–2011)
Lucille Roybal-Allard — Democrat (1993–2003)
David Dreier — Republican (1983–1993)
Wayne Grisham — Republican (1979–1983)
Delwin Clawson — Republican (1975–1979)
Jerry Pettis — Republican (1967–1975)
Kenneth Dyal — Democrat (1965–1967)
Harry Sheppard — Democrat (1963–1965)

Where the District Is

California's 33rd Congressional District covers 189 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

San Bernardino County (part): 100% of residents

Largest communities

San Bernardino (part)
Rialto
Fontana (part)
Rancho Cucamonga (part)
Highland (part)
Colton (part)
Redlands (part)
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