Defense contracts in Los Angeles County congressional districts

Most US congressional districts in Los Angeles County saw an astonishing rise in defense contract dollars between 2015 and 2025. They’re also among the most liberal districts in the country.

Count includes every contract a district received, including outside Los Angeles County. Percent change adjusted for inflation.
Chart: John Osborn D'Agostino, CalMattersSource: USAspending, The Downballot