Samantha Mota
Candidate · U.S. House · California
Democrat · Challenger5%
To win · Kalshi, Oct 27, 2026
Running for
OfficeU.S. House
SeatCalifornia, district 37
ElectionNov 3, 2026 · 7 days
StandingChallenger
BallotDirectory listing
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The district
CA-37 · California
Roster checked Sep 29, 2026. Listed as: Community Activist & '22 City Council Candidate.
The campaign · in their wordsmotaforcongress.com · read Oct 19, 2026 ↗
Plank 1 · campaign site
Foreign Policy
“Because of this, I will advocate and bring forth legislation that prohibits warrantless surveillance of citizens and holds federal officials accountable for violating the law.”
Plank 2 · campaign site
Community-based Projects
“As your congresswoman, I will be a voice for the needs and issues within communities to improve the well-being and quality of life for all.”
Plank 3 · campaign site
Universal Health Care
“As your congresswomen, I will rekindle reform to re-energize efforts in the health care system that have yet to be achieved.”
Page titles and first lines from the campaign's own site, unedited. 21 pages read.
Where They Stand
Statement estimateNo votes yet, so this is read from the campaign’s own words, on the same scale as a member’s record.
Overall
from 8 statements
Left
Issue · by emphasisLeftCenterRightReadTalks about
The race · California House, district 37 · 7 days out
Sydney KamlagerDemocrat · incumbent · Left 30 from statements95%Samantha MotaDemocrat · challenger · Left 31 from statements5%3031
1 points apart · hollow = estimate, solid = record
Money · FEC through Oct 14, 2026
$13k
Raised
$5k
From individuals
Named donors · gifts over $200
$2k
Itemized · 30% of individual
7
Named donors
85%
Itemized from California
By occupation
$500
$250
$250
$250
$250
By state
$1k
$250
The FEC doesn't name donors who give under $200, so their gifts count in Raised but not Itemized.
In their own words
“Ensure humane treatment”
“Raise Corporate Tax Rates”
“Support Raise the Wage Act”
On the ballot with them · California, Nov 3, 2026
CA Governor · open seat
Xavier Becerra (D) · 96%
vs. Steve Hilton (R) · 4%
CA-1
Mike McGuire (D) · 97%
vs. James Gallagher (R) · 6%
CA-2
Jared Huffman (D) · 98%
vs. Robin Littau (R) · <1%
CA-3
Ami Bera (D) · 95%
vs. Robb Tucker (R) · 3%
CA-4
Mike Thompson (D) · 71%
vs. Eric Jones (D) · 32%
CA-5
Tom McClintock (R) · 93%
vs. Michael Masuda (D) · 7%
Statement estimate · odds are a market close, not a poll
Samantha Mota
Candidate · U.S. House · California
Democrat · Challenger5%
To win · Kalshi
Oct 27, 2026 snapshot
7
Days to Nov 3
vs. Kamlager (D), inc.
The campaign · in their wordsRead Oct 19, 2026 ↗
“FIGHTING FOR YOU”
Plank 1
Foreign Policy
“Because of this, I will advocate and bring forth legislation that prohibits warrantless surveillance of citizens and holds federal officials accountable for violating the law.”
Plank 2
Community-based Projects
“As your congresswoman, I will be a voice for the needs and issues within communities to improve the well-being and quality of life for all.”
Plank 3
Universal Health Care
“As your congresswomen, I will rekindle reform to re-energize efforts in the health care system that have yet to be achieved.”
Page titles and first lines from the campaign's site, unedited · motaforcongress.com
Where They Stand
EstimateNo votes yet, so this is read from the campaign’s own words.
Issue · by emphasisRead · talks about
ImmigrationLeft 43
Left, 43 points from center
Budget and taxesLeft 28
Left, 28 points from center
Health careLeft 28
Left, 28 points from center
EducationLeft 33
Left, 33 points from center
Energy and landLeft 28
Left, 28 points from center
Business and laborRight 28
Right, 28 points from center
Foreign policyMixed
Mixed
Civil rightsL-lean 20
L-lean, 20 points from center
TradeL-lean 15
L-lean, 15 points from center
Housing and techLeans left
Leans left
Federal powerMixed
Mixed
The race · CA-37 · 7 days out
Sydney KamlagerDemocrat · incumbent · Left 30 from statements95%Samantha MotaDemocrat · challenger · Left 31 from statements5%3031
Hollow = estimate from statements · solid = voting record
Money · FEC through Oct 14, 2026
Raised, 2026
From individuals
Itemized · 30% of individual
Named donors
The FEC doesn't name donors who give under $200, so their gifts count in Raised but not Itemized.
In their own words
“Ensure humane treatment”
“Raise Corporate Tax Rates”
“Support Raise the Wage Act”
On the ballot with them · California
CA Governor · open seatBecerra (D) vs. Hilton (R)96% · 4%CA-1McGuire (D) vs. Gallagher (R)97% · 6%CA-2Huffman (D) vs. Littau (R)98% · <1%CA-3Bera (D) vs. Tucker (R)95% · 3%CA-4Thompson (D) vs. Jones (D)71% · 32%CA-5McClintock (R) vs. Masuda (D)93% · 7%
All 53 California races →Statement estimate · odds are a market close, not a poll