It is currently represented by Democrat Jesse Arreguín of Berkeley.

After 2020 redistricting, the 7th district moved to cover the westernmost portions of Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

The district includes the cities of Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley, Richmond, and Hercules.

The district encompasses most of Contra Costa County, including Concord, Antioch, Pittsburg, Bay Point, Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Danville, San Ramon, and Orinda; along with Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, and San Leandro in Alameda County.

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