It is currently represented by Republican Josh Hoover of Folsom.

Before remapping necessitated by the 2020 census, the district encompassed the northern two-thirds of the city of Sacramento and its northern and western suburbs.

The California State Capitol was located in the district.

After remapping, the district has moved to include northeast Sacramento County, including the cities of Folsom, Rancho Cordova, and Citrus Heights, with Sacramento itself moved to the 6th Assembly District.

Due to redistricting, the 7th district has been moved around different parts of the state.