California's 7th senatorial district is one of 40

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. It is currently represented by Democrat Jesse Arreguín of Berkeley.

District profile

2020s

After 2020 redistricting, the 7th district moved to cover the westernmost portions of Alameda and Contra Costa counties. The district includes the cities of

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, Alameda, Berkeley, Richmond, and

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2010s

The district encompasses most of

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, including Concord,

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, Pittsburg, Bay Point, Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Danville, San Ramon, and Orinda; along with

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, San Lorenzo, and San Leandro in Alameda County.

Election results from statewide races

List of senators

Due to redistricting, the 7th district has been moved around different parts of the state. The current iteration resulted from the 2011 redistricting by the

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Election results (1992–present)

2020

2016

2015 (special)

2012

2008

2004

2000

1996

1992

References

External links

District map
from the

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