Skip to main content

Search

Search people, articles, bills, and more

CA-41

California — U.S. House District 41

Nov 6, 2018California2 candidates

Challengers

2
MT
Mark Takano
(D)Won

Democratic representative for California's 39th district; the first openly gay person of Asian descent elected to Congress.

Vote share65.1%
View Profile
AS
Aja Smith
(R)Lost
Vote share34.9%
View Profile
Campaign finance data not yet available for this race.

Recent Coverage

5

Lawmakers subpoena Oracle executives after they skip hearing on $27 billion VA computer system tested in Spokane

The Spokesman ReviewSep 15, 2026
positive

Lisa Rinna & Harry Hamlin snag Pelosi LGBTQ+ Ally Award. They warn of ‘authoritarian takeover’

Advocate.comApr 15, 2026
positive

VA's failure to use its new authority to boost pay for doctors draws bipartisan criticism

Government ExecutiveApr 9, 2026
mixed

HRC holds retirement ceremony for ousted transgender servicemembers 

Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay NewsJan 12, 2026
positive

Mark Takano blasts Republicans for cruelly blaming shutdown on trans people

LGBTQ NationOct 31, 2025
mixed

Election History

2026
2024
Ken Calvert(R)51.7%
Will Rollins(D)48.3%
2022
Ken Calvert(R)52.3%
Will Rollins(D)47.7%
2020
Mark Takano(D)64.0%
Robert Smith(R)36.0%
2018
Mark Takano(D)65.1%
Aja Smith(R)34.9%

Campaign finance data sourced from FEC filings. Election results from MIT Election Lab. ChamberLight is not an official government source.