California's 53rd congressional district was a congressional district in the U.S. state of California. It was last represented by Sara Jacobs, who succeeded Susan Davis following the 2020 election. It was eliminated following the 2020 United States redistricting cycle. The district was recently in San Diego County. It included eastern portions of Chula Vista, western portions of El Cajon, central and eastern portions of the city of San Diego, as well as eastern suburbs such as Bonita, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and Spring Valley in their entirety.

Competitiveness

In statewide races

Future

The district was abolished following the 2020 United States census. It was the first congressional seat to be lost after a census in California's history.

List of members representing the district

Election results

2002

2004

2006

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020