California's 6th Congressional District

California's 6th Congressional District is represented by Ami Bera (Democrat), who has served in the House since 2013 and has represented this district since redistricting in 2023. Bera has an overall VoteSee report card grade of D, voted in 99% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 94% of the time. The district includes Sacramento, Arden-Arcade, and Citrus Heights. It covers part of Sacramento County. About 758,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $86,309.

Current Representative

Ami Bera (Democrat) has served in the House since 2013 and has represented California's 6th Congressional District since redistricting in 2023.

VoteSee report card grade: D
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 99% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Democrat majority: 94%

See Ami Bera's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: California 6th District

Winner: Richard Pan.

Incumbent Kevin Kiley 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.

Kevin Kiley (Independent), incumbent: raised $3.7M, $35K cash on hand; VoteSee report card A; 99% attendance; votes with the Republican caucus majority 85% of the time
Richard Pan (Democratic): raised $2.5M, $208K cash on hand

Polls: No public polls

See the full 2026 race →

District Demographics

Population: 757,721
Median household income: $86,309
Median age: 37
Median home value: $485,200
Bachelor's degree or higher: 30.9%

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

How Bera Voted Recently

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
Yea on Ratepayer Protection Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Democrat majority

No on National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (Jul 21, 2026) — Agreed to
Yea on Main Street Act (Jul 21, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026 (May 21, 2026) — Passed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented California's 6th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

Doris Matsui — Democrat (2013–2023)
Lynn Woolsey — Democrat (1993–2013)
Barbara Boxer — Democrat (1983–1993)
Phillip Burton — Democrat (1975–1983)
William Mailliard — Republican (1963–1975)
John Burton — Democrat (1973–1975)
John Baldwin — Republican (1955–1963)
Robert Condon — Democrat (1953–1955)
George Miller — Democrat (1945–1953)
Albert Carter — Republican (1925–1945)
James MacLafferty — Republican (1921–1925)
John Elston — Republican (1915–1923)

Where the District Is

California's 6th Congressional District covers 252 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

Sacramento County (part): 100% of residents

Largest communities

Sacramento (part)
Arden-Arcade (part)
Citrus Heights
Carmichael
Rancho Cordova
North Highlands
Antelope
Foothill Farms