California’s 38th congressional district features a June 2, 2026, top-two primary for a newly drawn seat created under Proposition 50 redistricting that strengthens Democratic positioning in the Los Angeles area. Hilda Solis, a longtime county supervisor and former U.S. representative, entered the race early and secured the state Democratic Party endorsement, positioning her as a frontrunner among several Democratic contenders including Erik Lutz and Monica Sanchez. A Republican candidate, Pedro Casas, is also on the ballot in the heavily Democratic district. With the filing deadline passed and the primary less than two weeks away, candidate endorsements, local turnout efforts, and any late shifts in voter attention ahead of election day represent the main factors that could determine which two candidates advance to the November general election.