Linda Sánchez (D) defeated Mitch Clemmons (R) in the general election for U.S. House of Representatives in California's 41st Congressional District on November 3, 2026. Click here for detailed results.

The district was redrawn following California voters' approval of Proposition 50 in November 2025. California was one of 10 states with new congressional district boundaries ahead of the 2026 elections. Inside Elections' Nathaniel Rakich described the new 41st, represented at the time of the election by U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R), as "a D+16 seat in eastern Los Angeles County that would be a near-automatic pickup for Democrats."

Sánchez was first elected to Congress in 2002. She most recently represented the old 38th District. Sánchez earned a bachelor's degree in Spanish literature from the University of California, Berkeley, and a law degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. She worked as a labor and employment attorney and served as executive director of the Orange County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO. Sánchez campaigned on lowering costs, saying in a campaign ad, "Republicans in Congress have done nothing to address rising costs. ... I'm fighting to lower prices and stand up for the hardworking people who keep our communities running."

Clemmons studied aerospace engineering technology at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He worked as a warehouse manager for Lantis Eyewear before starting a plumbing company he has operated since 2002. He previously ran for office in 2022, when he lost 61%-39% in the general election for state Senate District 30. Clemmons' campaign website said his campaign was focused on "addressing everyday concerns that matter most to residents while promoting responsible leadership and clear communication."

The primary was June 2, 2026. The filing deadline was March 6, 2026. The outcome of this race affected the partisan balance of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 120th Congress. All 435 U.S. House districts were up for election.

At the time of the election, Republicans had a 219-214 majority with two vacancies in the U.S. House. To read more about the U.S. House elections that took place in 2026, click here.