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2016 United States House of Representatives elections in California

← 2014 November 8, 2016 (2016-11-08) 2018 →

All 53 California seats to the United States House of Representatives
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Last election 39 14
Seats won 39 14
Seat change Steady Steady
Popular vote 8,358,598 4,947,867
Percentage 62.31% 36.89%
Swing Increase 3.40% Decrease 2.60%

The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in California were held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, with a primary election on June 7, 2016. Voters elected the 53 U.S. representatives from the state of California, one from each of the state's 53 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other offices, including a presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections.

All seats in California retained their partisan control from the 2014 house elections.

Overview

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United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2016
Primary election — June 7, 2016
Party Votes Percentage Candidates Advancing to general Seats contesting
Democratic 4,915,447 63.91% 99 60 53
Republican 2,624,761 34.13% 86 44 44
No party preference 122,209 1.59% 19 2 2
Green 14,302 0.19% 2 0 0
Libertarian 8,154 0.11% 2 0 0
Peace and Freedom 6,400 0.08% 1 0 0
Valid votes 7,691,273 89.97%
Invalid votes 857,028 10.03%
Totals 8,548,301 100.00% 209 106
Voter turnout 47.72%
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2016
General election — November 8, 2016
Party Votes Percentage Seats +/–
Democratic 7,417,967 63.49% 39 Steady
Republican 4,172,087 35.71% 14 Steady
No party preference 94,312 0.81% 0 Steady
Valid votes
Invalid votes
Totals 11,684,366 100.00% 53
Voter turnout

Competitive districts

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The following are the predictions for House districts where at least one out of the Cook Political Report, Daily Kos Elections, the Rothenberg Political Report, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and RealClearPolitics did not agree that the district was "safe Democratic" or "safe Republican" (59 races total as of October 27). Incumbent Lois Capps did not seek reelection, signified by parentheses around her name. Note that safeness of a district is not necessarily a prediction as to outcome, nor final margin of victory.

District CPVI Incumbent First
elected
2014
result
Cook
Nov 7,
2016
[1]
DKE
Nov 7,
2016
[2]
Roth.
Nov 3,
2016
[3]
Sab.
Nov 7,
2016
[4]
RCP
Oct 31,
2016
[5]
Winner
California 7 EVEN Ami Bera (D) 2012 50.4% D Leans D Leans D Leans D Leans D Leans D Ami Bera
California 10 R+1 Jeff Denham (R) 2010 56.2% R Toss-up Toss-up Leans R Leans D Leans R Jeff Denham
California 21 D+2 David Valadao (R) 2012 57.8% R Leans R Leans R R Favored Leans R Likely R David Valadao
California 24 D+4 (Lois Capps) (D) 1998 51.9% D Leans D Leans D D Favored Leans D Leans D Salud Carbajal
California 25 R+3 Steve Knight (R) 2014 53.3% R Toss-up Toss-up R Favored Leans D Toss-up Steve Knight
California 49 R+4 Darrell Issa (R) 2000 60.2% R Toss-up Toss-up Tilt R Leans D Toss-up Darrell Issa
California 52 D+2 Scott Peters (D) 2012 51.6% D Solid D Safe D Safe D Safe D Likely D Scott Peters

District 1

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2016 California's 1st congressional district election

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Candidate Doug LaMalfa Jim Reed
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 185,448 128,588
Percentage 59.1% 40.9%

Results by county
LaMalfa:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

U.S. Representative before election

Doug LaMalfa
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

Doug LaMalfa
Republican

The 1st district is based in inland Northern California and includes Chico and Redding. Incumbent Republican Doug LaMalfa, who had represented the 1st district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

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Republican candidates

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  • Gregory Cheadle, real estate broker and candidate for this seat in 2012 & 2014
  • Joe Montes, small businessman
  • Gary Allen Oxley, emergency room nurse
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Democratic candidates

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  • Jim Reed, attorney and nominee for this seat in 2010 & 2012
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  • David Peterson, accountability system developer and candidate for the 12th district in 2012 & 2014

Endorsements

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Jim Reed (D)

Results

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Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Doug LaMalfa (incumbent) 86,136 40.8
Democratic Jim Reed 59,665 28.3
Republican Joe Montes 35,875 17.0
Democratic David Peterson 13,430 6.4
Republican Gary Allen Oxley 6,885 3.3
No party preference Jeff Gerlach 4,958 2.3
Republican Gregory Cheadle 4,217 2.0
Total votes 211,166 100.0

General election

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Endorsements

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Doug LaMalfa (R)

Organizations

  • Campaign for Working Families[10]

Results

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California's 1st congressional district election, 2016[13][14]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Doug LaMalfa (incumbent) 185,448 59.1
Democratic Jim Reed 128,588 40.9
Total votes 314,036 100.0
Republican hold

District 2

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2016 California's 2nd congressional district election

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Nominee Jared Huffman Dale K. Mensing
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 254,194 76,572
Percentage 76.9% 23.1%

U.S. Representative before election

Jared Huffman
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Jared Huffman
Democratic

The 2nd district is based in California's North Coast and includes Marin County and Eureka. Incumbent Democrat Jared Huffman, who had represented the 2nd district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

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Democratic candidates

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  • Erin A. Schrode, social entrepreneur

Republican candidates

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  • Dale K. Mensing, cashier

Independent candidates

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  • Matthew Robert Wookey, middle school teacher

Endorsements

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Jared Huffman (D)

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Results

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Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jared Huffman (incumbent) 157,897 68.3
Republican Dale K. Mensing 36,187 15.7
Democratic Erin A. Schrode 20,998 9.1
No party preference Matthew Robert Wookey 16,092 7.0
Democratic Andrew Augustine Caffrey (write-in) 6 0.0
Total votes 231,180 100.0

General election

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Endorsements

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Results

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California's 2nd congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jared Huffman (incumbent) 254,194 76.9
Republican Dale K. Mensing 76,572 23.1
Total votes 330,766 100.0
Democratic hold

District 3

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2016 California's 3rd congressional district election

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Nominee John Garamendi N. Eugene Cleek
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 152,513 104,453
Percentage 59.4% 40.6%

U.S. Representative before election

John Garamendi
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

John Garamendi
Democratic

The 3rd district is based in north central California and includes Davis, Fairfield, and Yuba City. Incumbent Democrat John Garamendi, who had represented the 3rd district since 2013 and previously represented the 10th district from 2009 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

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Democratic candidates

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Republican candidates

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  • Eugene Cleek, trauma surgeon[17]
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  • Ryan Detert, engineer and entrepreneur

Endorsements

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John Garamendi (D)

Labor unions

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Results

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Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Garamendi (incumbent) 98,430 63.1
Republican N. Eugene Cleek 37,843 24.3
Republican Ryan Detert 19,699 12.7
Total votes 155,972 100.0

General election

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Endorsements

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Results

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California's 3rd congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Garamendi (incumbent) 152,513 59.4
Republican N. Eugene Cleek 104,453 40.6
Total votes 256,966 100.0
Democratic hold

District 4

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2016 California's 4th congressional district election

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Nominee Tom McClintock Robert W. Derlet
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 220,133 130,845
Percentage 62.7% 37.3%

U.S. Representative before election

Tom McClintock
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

Tom McClintock
Republican

The 4th district is based in east central California and includes Lake Tahoe, Roseville, and Yosemite National Park. Incumbent Republican Tom McClintock, who had represented the 4th district since 2009, ran for re-election.

Primary election

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Republican candidates

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  • Art Moore, business executive, management consultant and candidate for this seat in 2014

Democratic candidates

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  • Robert Derlet, physician
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  • Sean White, solar instructor and author

Endorsements

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Robert Derlet (D)

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Results

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Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tom McClintock (incumbent) 135,626 61.5
Democratic Robert W. Derlet 60,574 27.5
Democratic Sean White 24,460 11.1
Total votes 220,660 100.0

General election

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Endorsements

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Tom McClintock (R)

Organizations

  • Campaign for Working Families[10]

Results

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California's 4th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tom McClintock (incumbent) 220,133 62.7
Democratic Robert W. Derlet 130,845 37.3
Total votes 350,978 100.0
Republican hold

District 5

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2016 California's 5th congressional district election

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Nominee Mike Thompson Carlos Santamaria
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 224,526 67,565
Percentage 76.9% 23.1%

U.S. Representative before election

Mike Thompson
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Mike Thompson
Democratic

The 5th district is based in the North Bay and includes Napa, Santa Rosa, and Vallejo. Incumbent Democrat Mike Thompson, who had represented the 5th district since 2013 and previously represented the 1st district from 1999 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

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Democratic candidates

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  • Nils Palsson, community builder and educator
  • Alex Poling, systems administrator

Republican candidates

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  • Carlos Santamaria, business owner and consultant

Endorsements

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Mike Thompson (D)

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Results

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Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mike Thompson (incumbent) 124,634 65.7
Republican Carlos Santamaria 36,430 19.2
Democratic Nils Palsson 23,639 12.5
Democratic Alex Poling 4,998 2.6
Total votes 189,701 100.0

General election

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Endorsements

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Results

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California's 5th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mike Thompson (incumbent) 224,526 76.9
Republican Carlos Santamaria 67,565 23.1
Total votes 292,091 100.0
Democratic hold

District 6

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2016 California's 6th congressional district election

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Nominee Doris Matsui Robert Evans
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 177,565 57,848
Percentage 75.4% 24.6%

U.S. Representative before election

Doris Matsui
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Doris Matsui
Democratic

The 6th district is based in north central California and includes Sacramento. Incumbent Democrat Doris Matsui, who had represented the 6th district since 2013 and previously represented the 5th district from 2005 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

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Democratic candidates

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  • Jrmar Jefferson, community volunteer

Republican candidates

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  • Robert Evans, retired government auditor

Independent candidates

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Eliminated in primary
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  • Mario Galván, teacher
  • Yuriy Seretskiy, software engineer

Endorsements

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Doris Matsui (D)

Labor unions

Organizations

Results

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Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Doris Matsui (incumbent) 99,599 70.4
Republican Robert (Bob) Evans 26,000 18.4
Democratic Jrmar Jefferson 7,631 5.4
No party preference Mario Galván 6,354 4.5
No party preference Yuriy Seretskiy 1,930 1.4
Total votes 141,514 100.0

General election

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Endorsements

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Results

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California's 6th congressional district election, 2016 [14]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Doris Matsui (incumbent) 177,565 75.4
Republican Robert (Bob) Evans 57,848 24.6
Total votes 235,413 100.0
Democratic hold

District 7

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2016 California's 7th congressional district election

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Nominee Ami Bera Scott Jones
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 152,133 145,168
Percentage 51.2% 48.8%

U.S. Representative before election

Ami Bera
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Ami Bera
Democratic

The 7th district is based in north central California and includes eastern Sacramento County. Incumbent Democrat Ami Bera, who had represented the 7th district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

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Democratic candidates

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Results

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Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Ami Bera (incumbent) 93,506 54.0
Republican Scott Jones 79,640 46.0
Total votes 173,146 100.0

General election

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Campaign

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On May 10, Bera's father, Bob Bera, pleaded guilty to two felony counts of violating campaign finance laws, having made the maximum allowed contribution to his son's campaign in both the 2010 and 2012 election and then got friends and relatives to do the same.[23][24] Bob Bera would then reimburse them, effectively circumventing campaign finance laws, funnelling $250,000 to the campaign.[25] Ami Bera released a statement claiming to be unaware of his father's activity. He said, "I am incredibly saddened and disappointed in learning what my dad did. While I deeply love my father, it's clear he has made a grave mistake that will have real consequences for him. Neither I, no anyone involved with my campaign, was aware of my father's activities until we learned about them from the U.S. Attorney's Office." Bera also said that he returned the illegal contributions to the U.S. Treasury.

On August 18, Bob Bera was sentenced to a year in prison and fined $100,000. Bera's campaign manager said of the ruling, "This is one of the most difficult experiences of Congressman Bera's and his entire family's lives. Babulal Bera made a grave mistake and he now has to face the consequences of that."[26]

Endorsements

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Scott Jones (R)

Organizations

Debate

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2016 California's 7th congressional district debate
No. Date Host Moderator Link Democratic Republican
Key:
 P  Participant   A  Absent   N  Not invited   I  Invited  W  Withdrawn
Ami Bera Scott Jones
1 October 18, 2016 Capital Public Radio
Folsom Lake College
KVIE
Los Rios Community College District
The Sacramento Bee
Jason Schoultz [31] P P

Polling

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Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin of
error
Ami
Bera (D)
Scott
Jones (R)
Undecided
Tulchin Research (DCCC)[32] October 10–12, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 50% 39% 11%
Public Opinion Strategies (R-Jones/NRCC)[33] October 1–3, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 42% 47% 11%
Public Opinion Strategies (R-Jones)[34] August 14–17, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 46% 45% 9%
NMB Research (R-CLF)[35] August 9–11, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 45% 46% 9%

Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[36] Lean D November 7, 2016
Daily Kos Elections[37] Lean D November 7, 2016
Rothenberg[38] Lean D November 3, 2016
Sabato's Crystal Ball[39] Lean D November 7, 2016
RCP[40] Lean D October 31, 2016

Results

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California's 7th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Ami Bera (incumbent) 152,133 51.2
Republican Scott Jones 145,168 48.8
Total votes 297,301 100.0
Democratic hold

District 8

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2016 California's 8th congressional district election

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Nominee Paul Cook Rita Ramirez
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 136,972 83,035
Percentage 62.3% 37.7%

U.S. Representative before election

Paul Cook
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

Paul Cook
Republican

The 8th district is based in the eastern High Desert and includes Victorville and Yucaipa. Incumbent Republican Paul Cook, who had represented the 8th district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

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Republican candidates

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  • Rita Ramirez, retired college professor
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  • Roger La Plante, retired army sergeant
  • John Pinkerton, Victor Valley community college trustee

Endorsements

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Paul Cook (R)

Labor unions

Results

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Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Paul Cook (incumbent) 50,425 42.0
Democratic Rita Ramirez 26,325 21.9
Republican Tim Donnelly 24,886 20.7
Democratic John Pinkerton 11,780 9.8
Democratic Roger La Plante 6,661 5.5
Total votes 120,077 100.0

General election

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Endorsements

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Results

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California's 8th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Paul Cook (incumbent) 136,972 62.3
Democratic Rita Ramirez 83,035 37.7
Total votes 220,007 100.0
Republican hold

District 9

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2016 California's 9th congressional district election

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Nominee Jerry McNerney Antonio Amador
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 133,163 98,992
Percentage 57.4% 42.6%

U.S. Representative before election

Jerry McNerney
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Jerry McNerney
Democratic

The 9th district is based in the Central Valley and includes the San Joaquin Delta and Stockton. Incumbent Democrat Jerry McNerney, who had represented the 9th district since 2013 and previously represented the 11th district from 2007 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

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Democratic candidates

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Republican candidates

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  • Antonio "Tony" Amador, retired U.S. Marshal and general election candidate for this seat in 2014
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  • Kathryn Nance, Stockton Police Sergeant

Libertarian candidates

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  • Alex Appleby, manager and financial advisor

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Results

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Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jerry McNerney (incumbent) 71,634 55.3
Republican Antonio C. "Tony" Amador 28,161 21.7
Republican Kathryn Nance 24,783 19.1
Libertarian Alex Appleby 5,029 3.9
Total votes 129,607 100.0

General election

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Results

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California's 9th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jerry McNerney (incumbent) 133,163 57.4
Republican Antonio C. "Tony" Amador 98,992 42.6
Total votes 232,155 100.0
Democratic hold

District 10

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2016 California's 10th congressional district election

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Nominee Jeff Denham Michael Eggman
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 124,671 116,470
Percentage 51.7% 48.3%

U.S. Representative before election

Jeff Denham
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

Jeff Denham
Republican

The 10th district is based in the Central Valley and includes Modesto and Tracy. Incumbent Republican Jeff Denham, who had represented the 10th district since 2013 and previously represented the 19th district from 2011 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

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  • Robert Hodges, farmer

Democratic candidates

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  • Michael Eggman, farmer, small businessman and general election candidate for this seat in 2014
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  • Michael J. "Mike" Barkley, accountant and candidate for this seat in 2014

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Results

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Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jeff Denham (incumbent) 61,290 47.7
Democratic Michael Eggman 35,413 27.4
Democratic Michael J. "Mike" Barkley 18,576 14.5
Republican Robert Hodges 13,130 10.2
Total votes 128,409 100.0

General election

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Endorsements

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Jeff Denham (R)

Polling

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Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin of
error
Jeff
Denham (R)
Michael
Eggman (D)
Undecided
Anzalone Liszt Grove (D-Eggman)[46] October 12–16, 2016 500 ± 4.4% 42% 47% 11%
Clarity Campaign Labs (D-House Majority PAC)[47] October 11–13, 2016 837 ± 3.4% 45% 46% 9%
Public Opinion Strategies (R-Denham/NRCC)[48] August 28–30, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 57% 35% 8%
Latino Decisions (DCCC)[49] August 18–22, 2016 402 ± 4.9% 46% 43% 11%

Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[36] Tossup November 7, 2016
Daily Kos Elections[37] Tossup November 7, 2016
Rothenberg[38] Lean R November 3, 2016
Sabato's Crystal Ball[39] Lean D (flip) November 7, 2016
RCP[40] Lean R October 31, 2016

Results

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California's 10th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jeff Denham (incumbent) 124,671 51.7
Democratic Michael Eggman 116,470 48.3
Total votes 241,141 100
Republican hold

District 11

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2016 California's 11th congressional district election

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Nominee Mark DeSaulnier Roger Allen Petersen
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 214,868 83,341
Percentage 72.1% 27.9%

U.S. Representative before election

Mark DeSaulnier
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Mark DeSaulnier
Democratic

The 11th district is based in the East Bay and includes Concord and Richmond. Incumbent Democrat Mark DeSaulnier, who had represented the 11th district since 2015, ran for re-election.

Primary election

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  • Roger Allen Petersen, retired HR manager

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Mark DeSaulnier

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Results

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Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mark DeSaulnier (incumbent) 133,317 75.3
Republican Roger Allen Petersen 43,654 24.7
Total votes 176,971 100.0

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Results

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California's 11th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mark DeSaulnier (incumbent) 214,868 72.1
Republican Roger Allen Petersen 83,341 27.9
Total votes 298,209 100.0
Democratic hold

District 12

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2016 California's 12th congressional district election

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Nominee Nancy Pelosi Preston Picus
Party Democratic No party preference
Popular vote 274,035 64,810
Percentage 80.9% 19.1%

U.S. Representative before election

Nancy Pelosi
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Nancy Pelosi
Democratic

The 12th district is based in the Bay Area and includes most of San Francisco. Incumbent Democrat Nancy Pelosi, who had represented the 12th district since 2013 and previously represented the 8th district from 1993 to 2013 and the 5th district from 1987 until 1993, ran for re-election.

Primary election

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Democratic candidates

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  • Bob Miller, retired electrician

Green candidates

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  • Barry Hermanson, retired entrepreneur and candidate for this seat in 2012 & 2014

Independent candidates

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  • Preston Picus, teacher, author and coach

Endorsements

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Nancy Pelosi (D)

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Results

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Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Nancy Pelosi (incumbent) 169,537 78.1
No party preference Preston Picus 16,633 7.7
Republican Bob Miller 16,583 7.6
Green Barry Hermanson 14,289 6.6
Total votes 217,042 100.0

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Results

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California's 12th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Nancy Pelosi (incumbent) 274,035 80.9
No party preference Preston Picus 64,810 19.1
Total votes 338,845 100.0
Democratic hold

District 13

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2016 California's 13th congressional district election

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Nominee Barbara Lee Sue Caro
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 192,227 16,818
Percentage 92.0% 8.0%

U.S. Representative before election

Barbara Lee
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Barbara Lee
Democratic

The 13th district is based in the East Bay and includes Berkeley and Oakland. Incumbent Democrat Barbara Lee, who had represented the 13th district since 2013 and previously represented the 9th district from 1998 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

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  • Sue Caro, retired realtor

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Results

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Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Barbara Lee (incumbent) 192,227 92.0
Republican Sue Caro 16,818 8.0
Total votes 209,045 100.0

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California's 13th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Barbara Lee (incumbent) 293,117 90.8
Republican Sue Caro 29,754 9.2
Total votes 322,871 100.0
Democratic hold

District 14

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2016 California's 14th congressional district election

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Nominee Jackie Speier Angel Cardenas
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 231,630 54,817
Percentage 80.9% 19.1%

U.S. Representative before election

Jackie Speier
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Jackie Speier
Democratic

The 14th district is based in the Bay Area and includes most of San Mateo County. Incumbent Democrat Jackie Speier, who had represented the 14th district since 2013 and previously represented the 12th district from 2008 to 2013, ran for re-election.

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Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jackie Speier (incumbent) 144,719 99.0
Republican Angel Cardenas (write-in) 1,400 1.0
Total votes 146,119 100.0

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California's 14th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jackie Speier (incumbent) 231,630 80.9
Republican Angel Cardenas 54,817 19.1
Total votes 286,447 100.0
Democratic hold

District 15

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2016 California's 15th congressional district election

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Nominee Eric Swalwell Danny R. Turner
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 198,578 70,619
Percentage 73.8% 26.8%

U.S. Representative before election

Eric Swalwell
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Eric Swalwell
Democratic

The 15th district is based in the East Bay and includes Hayward and Livermore. Incumbent Democrat Eric Swalwell, who had represented the 15th district since 2013, ran for re-election.

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  • Danny R. Turner, businessman

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Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Eric Swalwell (incumbent) 110,803 76.5
Republican Danny R. Turner 34,032 23.5
Total votes 144,835 100.0

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California's 15th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Eric Swalwell (incumbent) 198,578 73.8
Republican Danny R. Turner 70,619 26.2
Total votes 269,197 100.0
Democratic hold

District 16

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2016 California's 16th congressional district election

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Nominee Jim Costa Johnny Tacherra
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 97,473 70,483
Percentage 58.0% 42.0%

U.S. Representative before election

Jim Costa
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Jim Costa
Democratic

The 16th district is based in the Central Valley and includes Fresno and Merced. Incumbent Democrat Jim Costa, who had represented the 16th district since 2013 and previously represented the 20th district from 2005 to 2013, ran for re-election.

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  • Johnny M. Tacherra, farmer, candidate for this seat in 2012 and general election candidate for this seat in 2014
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Endorsements

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Jim Costa (D)

Results

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Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jim Costa (incumbent) 52,822 55.9
Republican Johnny M. Tacherra 31,028 32.8
Republican David Rogers 10,606 11.2
Green Richard Gomez (write-in) 13 0.0
Total votes 94,469 100.0

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Jim Costa (D)

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California's 16th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jim Costa (incumbent) 97,473 58.0
Republican Johnny M. Tacherra 70,483 42.0
Total votes 167,956 100.0
Democratic hold

District 17

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2016 California's 17th congressional district election

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Nominee Ro Khanna Mike Honda
Party Democratic Democratic
Popular vote 142,268 90,924
Percentage 61.0% 39.0%

U.S. Representative before election

Mike Honda
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Ro Khanna
Democratic

The 17th district is based in the Bay Area and includes Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Fremont, and Milpitas. Incumbent Democrat Mike Honda, who had represented the 17th district since 2013 and previously represented the 15th district from 2001 to 2013, ran for re-election.

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Khanna took no donations from PACs or corporations for his 2016 campaign, raising $480,500 from individuals associated with the securities and investment industries and $170,752 from individuals associated with the electronics manufacturing industry.[52] All these donations were subject to the $2,700 individual contributions cap.

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administered
Sample
size
Margin of
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Mike
Honda (D)
Ro
Khanna (D)
Pierluigi
Oliverio (D)
Ron
Cohen (R)
Peter
Kuo (R)
Kennita
Watson (L)
Undecided
SurveyUSA[57] May 18–23, 2016 564 ± 4.2% 31% 25% 2% 7% 5% 2% 29%

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Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Ro Khanna 52,059 39.1
Democratic Mike Honda (incumbent) 49,823 37.4
Republican Peter Kuo 12,224 9.2
Republican Ron Cohen 10,448 7.8
Democratic Pierluigi Oliverio 5,533 4.2
Libertarian Kennita Watson 3,125 2.3
Total votes 133,212 100.0

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administered
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size
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Mike
Honda (D)
Ro
Khanna (D)
Undecided
SurveyUSA[58] October 4–7, 2016 550 4.3% 37% 38% 26%

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California's 17th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Ro Khanna 142,268 61.0
Democratic Mike Honda (incumbent) 90,924 39.0
Total votes 233,192 100.0
Democratic hold

District 18

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2016 California's 18th congressional district election

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Nominee Anna Eshoo Richard B. Fox
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote '230,460 93,470
Percentage 71.1% 28.9%

U.S. Representative before election

Anna Eshoo
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Anna Eshoo
Democratic

The 18th district is based in the Bay Area and includes Palo Alto, Redwood City, and Saratoga. Incumbent Democrat Anna Eshoo, who had represented the 18th district since 2013 and previously represented the 14th district from 1993 to 2013, ran for re-election.

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Results

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Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Anna Eshoo (incumbent) 132,726 68.2
Republican Richard B. Fox 47,484 24.4
Democratic Bob Harlow 14,411 7.4
Total votes 194,621 100.0

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California's 18th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Anna Eshoo (incumbent) 230,460 71.1
Republican Richard B. Fox 93,470 28.9
Total votes 323,930 100.0
Democratic hold

District 19

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2016 California's 19th congressional district election

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Nominee Zoe Lofgren G. Burt Lancaster
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 181,802 64,061
Percentage 73.9% 26.1%

U.S. Representative before election

Zoe Lofgren
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Zoe Lofgren
Democratic

The 19th district is based in the South Bay and includes most of San Jose. Incumbent Democrat Zoe Lofgren, who had represented the 19th district since 2013 and previously represented the 16th district from 1995 to 2013, ran for re-election.

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Zoe Lofgren (D)

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Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Zoe Lofgren (incumbent) 107,773 76.1
Republican G. Burt Lancaster 33,889 23.9
Total votes 194,251 100.0

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California's 19th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Zoe Lofgren (incumbent) 181,802 73.9
Republican G. Burt Lancaster 64,061 26.1
Total votes 245,863 100.0
Democratic hold

District 20

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2016 California's 20th congressional district election

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Nominee Jimmy Panetta Casey Lucius
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 180,980 74,811
Percentage 70.8% 29.2%

U.S. Representative before election

Sam Farr
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Jimmy Panetta
Democratic

The 20th district is based in the Central Coast and includes Monterey and Santa Cruz. Incumbent Democrat Sam Farr, who had represented the 20th district since 2013 and previously represented the 17th district from 1993 to 2013, retired.

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  • Jack Digby, ironworker
  • Barbara Honegger, investigative journalist and author
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Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jimmy Panetta 116,826 70.8
Republican Casey Lucius 32,726 19.8
Peace and Freedom Joe Williams 6,400 3.9
No party preference Barbara Honegger 6,054 3.7
No party preference Jack Digby 2,932 1.8
Total votes 164,938 100.0

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California's 20th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jimmy Panetta 180,980 70.8
Republican Casey Lucius 74,811 29.2
Total votes 255,791 100.0
Democratic hold

District 21

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2016 California's 21st congressional district election

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Nominee David Valadao Emilio Huerta
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 75,126 57,282
Percentage 56.7% 43.3%

U.S. Representative before election

David Valadao
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

David Valadao
Republican

The 21st district is based in the Central Valley and includes Hanford and parts of Bakersfield. Incumbent Republican David Valadao, who had represented the 21st district since 2013, ran for re-election.

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  • Daniel Parra, Fowler Mayor Pro Tem and defense analyst[63]
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Emilio Huerta (D)

Labor unions

Daniel Parra (D)

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Party Candidate Votes %
Republican David Valadao (incumbent) 37,367 54.0
Democratic Emilio Huerta 16,743 24.2
Democratic Daniel Parra 15,056 21.8
Total votes 69,166 100.0

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David Valadao (R)

Debate

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2016 California's 21st congressional district debate
No. Date Host Moderator Link Republican Democratic
Key:
 P  Participant   A  Absent   N  Not invited   I  Invited  W  Withdrawn
David Valadao Emilio Huerta
1 October 20, 2016 KGET-TV Evan Onstot
Jim Scott
[68] P P

Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[36] Lean R November 7, 2016
Daily Kos Elections[37] Lean R November 7, 2016
Rothenberg[38] Likely R November 3, 2016
Sabato's Crystal Ball[39] Lean R November 7, 2016
RCP[40] Likely R October 31, 2016

Results

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California's 21st congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican David Valadao (incumbent) 75,126 56.7
Democratic Emilio Huerta 57,282 43.3
Total votes 132,408 100.0
Republican hold

District 22

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2016 California's 22nd congressional district election

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Nominee Devin Nunes Louie Campos
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 158,755 76,211
Percentage 67.6% 32.4%

U.S. Representative before election

Devin Nunes
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

Devin Nunes
Republican

The 22nd district is based in the Central Valley and includes Clovis, Tulare, and Visalia. Incumbent Republican Devin Nunes, who had represented the 22nd district since 2013 and previously represented the 21st district from 2003 to 2013, ran for re-election.

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  • Louie Campos, accelerated instruction tutor

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Louie Campos (D)

Results

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Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Devin Nunes (incumbent) 86,479 63.8
Democratic Louie J. Campos 40,247 29.7
Republican Teresita "Tess" Andres 8,808 6.5
Total votes 135,534 100.0

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Devin Nunes (R)

Organizations

  • Campaign for Working Families[10]

Results

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California's 22nd congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Devin Nunes (incumbent) 158,755 67.6
Democratic Louie J. Campos 76,211 32.4
Total votes 234,966 100.0
Republican hold

District 23

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2016 California's 23rd congressional district election

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Nominee Kevin McCarthy Wendy Reed
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 167,116 74,468
Percentage 69.2% 30.8%

U.S. Representative before election

Kevin McCarthy
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

Kevin McCarthy
Republican

The 23rd district is based in the southern Central Valley and includes parts of Bakersfield. Incumbent Republican House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, who had represented the 23rd district since 2013 and previously represented the 22nd district from 2007 to 2013, ran for re-election.

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  • Gerald Morris, gun room salesman

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  • Wendy Reed, businesswoman and community advocate

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Wendy Reed (D)

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Results

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Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kevin McCarthy (incumbent) 76,166 55.5
Democratic Wendy Reed 37,696 27.4
Republican Ken Mettler 17,738 12.9
Republican Gerald Morris 5,734 4.2
Total votes 137,334 100.0

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Kevin McCarthy (R)

Organizations

  • Campaign for Working Families[10]

Results

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California's 23rd congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kevin McCarthy (incumbent) 167,116 69.2
Democratic Wendy Reed 74,468 30.8
Total votes 241,584 100.0
Republican hold

District 24

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2016 California's 24th congressional district election

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Nominee Salud Carbajal Justin Fareed
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 166,034 144,780
Percentage 53.4% 46.6%

U.S. Representative before election

Lois Capps
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Salud Carbajal
Democratic

The 24th district is based in the Central Coast and includes San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. Incumbent Democrat Lois Capps, who had represented the 24th district since 2013 and previously represented the 23rd district from 2003 to 2013 and the 22nd district from 1998 to 2003, retired.[69]

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  • Justin Fareed, cattle rancher, businessman and candidate for this seat in 2014[75]
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  • Tyler Gross, paralegal
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  • Steve Isakson, electronics engineer and businessman
  • John Uebersax, social scientist and biostatistician

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Salud Carbajal (D)

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Helene Schneider (D)

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Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Salud Carbajal 66,402 31.9
Republican Justin Fareed 42,521 20.5
Republican Katcho Achadjian 37,716 18.1
Democratic Helene Schneider 31,046 14.9
Democratic William "Bill" Ostrander 12,657 6.1
Republican Matt T. Kokkonen 11,636 5.6
No party preference John Uebersax 2,188 1.1
No party preference Steve Isakson 2,172 1.0
Democratic Benjamin Lucas 1,568 0.8
Total votes 207,906 100.0

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Justin Fareed (R)

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Poll source Date(s)
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size
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Salud
Carbajal (D)
Justin
Fareed (R)
Undecided
The Tarrance Group (R-Fareed)[77] September 17–19, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 43% 46% 11%
The Tarrance Group (R-Fareed)[78] July 10–12, 2016 350 ± 4.9% 44% 46% 10%

Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[36] Lean D November 7, 2016
Daily Kos Elections[37] Lean D November 7, 2016
Rothenberg[38] Likely D November 3, 2016
Sabato's Crystal Ball[39] Lean D November 7, 2016
RCP[40] Lean D October 31, 2016

Results

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California's 24th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Salud Carbajal 166,034 53.4
Republican Justin Fareed 144,780 46.6
Total votes 310,814 100.0
Democratic hold

District 25

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2016 California's 25th congressional district election

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Nominee Steve Knight Bryan Caforio
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 138,755 122,406
Percentage 53.1% 46.9%

U.S. Representative before election

Steve Knight
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

Steve Knight
Republican

The 25th district is based in northern Los Angeles County and includes Palmdale and Santa Clarita. Incumbent Republican Steve Knight, who had represented the 25th district since 2015, ran for re-election.

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  • Jeffrey Moffatt, tax attorney[79]

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  • Bryan Caforio, attorney[80]
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  • Evan Thomas, test pilot, retired Air Force officer and candidate for this seat in 2014

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Lou Vince (D)

Results

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Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Steve Knight (incumbent) 63,769 48.3
Democratic Bryan Caforio 38,382 29.0
Democratic Lou Vince 20,327 15.4
Republican Jeffrey Moffatt 9,620 7.3
No party preference Jeff Bomberger (write-in) 44 0.0
Total votes 132,142 100.0

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Organizations

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source
Date(s)
administered
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size
Margin of
error
Steve
Knight (R)
Bryan
Caforio (D)
Undecided
Tulchin Research (D)[84] October 14–18, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 46% 44% 10%
DCCC[85] July 30, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 46% 40% 14%

Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[36] Tossup November 7, 2016
Daily Kos Elections[37] Tossup November 7, 2016
Rothenberg[38] Likely R November 3, 2016
Sabato's Crystal Ball[39] Lean D (flip) November 7, 2016
RCP[40] Tossup October 31, 2016

Results

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California's 25th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Steve Knight (incumbent) 138,755 53.1
Democratic Bryan Caforio 122,406 46.9
Total votes 261,161 100.0
Republican hold

District 26

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2016 California's 26th congressional district election

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Nominee Julia Brownley Rafael Dagnesses
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 169,248 111,059
Percentage 60.4% 39.6%

U.S. Representative before election

Julia Brownley
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Julia Brownley
Democratic

The 26th district is based in the southern Central Coast and includes Oxnard and Thousand Oaks. Incumbent Democrat Julia Brownley, who had represented the 26th district since 2013, ran for re-election.

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  • Rafael Dagnesses, business owner, entrepreneur and candidate for this seat in 2014

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Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Julia Brownley (incumbent) 108,937 64.0
Republican Rafael A. Dagnesses 61,219 36.0
Total votes 170,156 100.0

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California's 26th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Julia Brownley (incumbent) 169,248 60.4
Republican Rafael A. Dagnesses 111,059 39.6
Total votes 280,307 100.0
Democratic hold

District 27

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2016 California's 27th congressional district election

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Nominee Judy Chu Jack Orswell
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 168,977 81,655
Percentage 67.4% 32.6%

U.S. Representative before election

Judy Chu
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Judy Chu
Democratic

The 27th district is based in the San Gabriel Foothills and includes Alhambra, Glendora and Pasadena. Incumbent Democrat Judy Chu, who had represented the 27th district since 2013 and previously represented the 32nd district from 2009 to 2013, ran for re-election.

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  • Jack Orswell, businessman and environmental consultant

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  • Tim Sweeney, business consultant and attorney

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Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Judy Chu (incumbent) 93,204 66.2
Republican Jack Orswell 39,574 28.1
No party preference Tim Sweeney 8,063 5.7
Total votes 133,581 100.0

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California's 27th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Judy Chu (incumbent) 168,977 67.4
Republican Jack Orswell 81,655 32.6
Total votes 250,632 100.0
Democratic hold

District 28

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2016 California's 28th congressional district election

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Nominee Adam Schiff Lenore Solis
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 210,883 59,526
Percentage 78.0% 22.0%

U.S. Representative before election

Adam Schiff
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Adam Schiff
Democratic

The 28th district is based in the northern Los Angeles suburbs and includes Burbank and Glendale as well as parts of central Los Angeles. Incumbent Democrat Adam Schiff, who had represented the 28th district since 2013 and previously represented the 29th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 27th district from 2001 to 2003, ran for re-election.

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  • Sal Genovese, community services director and candidate for this seat in 2012 & 2014

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  • Lenore Solis, business owner
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  • Casey Gray

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Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Adam Schiff (incumbent) 111,766 70.2
Republican Lenore Solis 29,336 18.4
Democratic Sal Genovese 18,026 11.3
Total votes 159,128 100.0

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California's 28th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Adam Schiff (incumbent) 210,883 78.0
Republican Lenore Solis 59,526 22.0
Total votes 270,409 100.0
Democratic hold

District 29

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2016 California's 29th congressional district election

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Nominee Tony Cardenas Richard Alarcon
Party Democratic Democratic
Popular vote 128,407 43,417
Percentage 74.7% 25.3%

U.S. Representative before election

Tony Cardenas
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Tony Cardenas
Democratic

The 29th district is based in the northeastern San Fernando Valley. Incumbent Democrat Tony Cardenas, who had represented the 29th district since 2013, ran for re-election.

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  • David Guzman, TV director's assistant
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Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Tony Cardenas (incumbent) 58,616 61.4
Democratic Richard Alarcon 12,397 13.0
Democratic Joseph "Joe" Shammas 10,847 11.4
Democratic Benny "Benito" Bernal 10,006 10.5
Democratic David Z. Guzman 3,654 3.8
Total votes 95,520 100.0

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California's 29th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Tony Cardenas (incumbent) 128,407 74.7
Democratic Richard Alarcon 43,417 25.3
Total votes 171,824 100.0
Democratic hold

District 30

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2016 California's 30th congressional district election

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Nominee Brad Sherman Mark Reed
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 205,279 77,325
Percentage 72.6% 27.4%

U.S. Representative before election

Brad Sherman
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Brad Sherman
Democratic

The 30th district is based in the western San Fernando Valley and includes Sherman Oaks. Incumbent Democrat Brad Sherman, who had represented the 30th district since 2013 and previously represented the 27th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 24th district from 1997 to 2003, ran for re-election.

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  • Luke Davis, business owner
  • Patrea Patrick, documentary producer and author
  • Raji Rab, aviator and educator

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  • Mark Reed, television journalist, businessman and general election candidate for this seat in 2014
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  • Chris Townsend, marketing sales advisor

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Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Brad Sherman (incumbent) 92,448 60.1
Republican Mark Reed 21,458 14.0
Democratic Patrea Patrick 14,628 9.5
Democratic A. (Raji) Rab 8,847 5.8
Republican Navraj Singh 6,517 4.2
Democratic Luke Davis 5,150 3.3
Republican Christopher David Townsend 4,741 3.1
Total votes 153,789 100.0

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California's 30th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Brad Sherman (incumbent) 205,279 72.6
Republican Mark Reed 77,325 27.4
Total votes 282,604 100.0
Democratic hold

District 31

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2016 California's 31st congressional district election

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Nominee Pete Aguilar Paul Chabot
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 121,070 94,866
Percentage 56.1% 43.9%

U.S. Representative before election

Pete Aguilar
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Pete Aguilar
Democratic

The 31st district is based in the Inland Empire and includes San Bernardino and Rancho Cucamonga. Incumbent Democrat Pete Aguilar, who had represented the 31st district since 2015, ran for re-election.

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  • Sean Flynn, economist, businessman and educator

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Pete Aguilar (D)

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Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Pete Aguilar (incumbent) 48,518 43.1
Republican Paul Chabot 25,534 22.7
Republican Joe Baca 14,020 12.4
Democratic Kaisar Ahmed 12,418 11.0
Republican Sean Flynn 12,130 10.8
Total votes 112,620 100.0

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California's 31st congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Pete Aguilar (incumbent) 121,070 56.1
Republican Paul Chabot 94,866 43.9
Total votes 215,936 100.0
Democratic hold

District 32

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2016 California's 32nd congressional district election

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Nominee Grace Napolitano Roger Hernández
Party Democratic Democratic
Popular vote 114,926 71,720
Percentage 61.6% 38.4%

U.S. Representative before election

Grace Napolitano
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Grace Napolitano
Democratic

The 32nd district is based in the San Gabriel Valley and includes El Monte and West Covina. Incumbent Democrat Grace Napolitano, who had represented the 32nd district since 2013 and previously represented the 38th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 34th district from 1999 to 2003, ran for re-election.

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Roger Hernández (D)
Grace Napolitano (D)

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Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Grace Napolitano (incumbent) 54,987 51.4
Democratic Roger Hernández 26,386 24.7
Republican Gordon E. Fisher 25,594 23.9
Total votes 106,967 100.0

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Grace Napolitano (D)

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California's 32nd congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Grace Napolitano (incumbent) 114,926 61.6
Democratic Roger Hernández 71,720 38.4
Total votes 186,646 100.0
Democratic hold

District 33

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2016 California's 33rd congressional district election

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Nominee Ted Lieu Kenneth Wright
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 219,397 110,822
Percentage 66.4% 33.6%

U.S. Representative before election

Ted Lieu
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Ted Lieu
Democratic

The 33rd district is based in coastal Los Angeles County and includes Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. Incumbent Democrat Ted Lieu, who had represented the 33rd district since 2015, ran for re-election.

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Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Ted Lieu (incumbent) 127,733 69.2
Republican Kenneth W. Wright 56,976 30.8
Total votes 184,709 100.0

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California's 33rd congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Ted Lieu (incumbent) 219,397 66.4
Republican Kenneth W. Wright 110,822 33.6
Total votes 330,219 100.0
Democratic hold

District 34

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2016 California's 34th congressional district election

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Nominee Xavier Becerra Adrienne Nicole Edwards
Party Democratic Democratic
Popular vote 122,842 36,314
Percentage 77.2% 22.8%

U.S. Representative before election

Xavier Becerra
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Xavier Becerra
Democratic

The 34th district is based in central Los Angeles and includes Chinatown and Downtown Los Angeles. Incumbent Democrat Xavier Becerra, who had represented the 34th district since 2013 and previously represented the 31st district from 2003 to 2013 and the 30th district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election.

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  • Xavier Becerra, incumbent U.S. Representative
  • Adrienne Nicole Edwards, housing counselor and candidate for this seat in 2014
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Xavier Becerra (D)

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Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Xavier Becerra (incumbent) 71,982 77.6
Democratic Adrienne Nicole Edwards 19,624 21.2
Democratic Kenneth Mejia (write-in) 1,177 1.3
Total votes 92,783 100.0

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California's 34th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Xavier Becerra (incumbent) 122,842 77.2
Democratic Adrienne Nicole Edwards 36,314 22.8
Total votes 159,156 100.0
Democratic hold

District 35

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2016 California's 35th congressional district election

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Nominee Norma Torres Tyler Fischella
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 124,044 47,309
Percentage 72.4% 27.6%

U.S. Representative before election

Norma Torres
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Norma Torres
Democratic

The 35th district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Fontana, Ontario, and Pomona. Incumbent Democrat Norma Torres, who had represented the 35th district since 2015, ran for re-election.

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  • Tyler Fischella, business development associate

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Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Norma Torres (incumbent) 65,226 75.6
Republican Tyler Fischella 21,089 24.4
Total votes 86,315 100.0

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California's 35th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Norma Torres (incumbent) 124,044 72.4
Republican Tyler Fischella 47,309 27.6
Total votes 171,353 100.0
Democratic hold

District 36

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2016 California's 36th congressional district election

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Nominee Raul Ruiz Jeff Stone
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 144,348 88,269
Percentage 62.1% 37.9%

U.S. Representative before election

Raul Ruiz
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Raul Ruiz
Democratic

The 36th district is based in eastern Riverside County and includes Palm Springs. Incumbent Democrat Raul Ruiz, who had represented the 36th district since 2013, ran for re-election.

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  • Lupe Ramos Watson, Mayor of Indio[95][96]

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Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Raul Ruiz (incumbent) 76,213 58.5
Republican Jeff Stone 41,190 31.6
Republican Stephan "Steven" Wolkowicz 12,923 9.9
Total votes 130,326 100.0

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California's 36th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Raul Ruiz (incumbent) 144,348 62.1
Republican Jeff Stone 88,269 37.9
Total votes 232,617 100.0
Democratic hold

District 37

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2016 California's 37th congressional district election

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Nominee Karen Bass Chris Blake Wiggins
Party Democratic Democratic
Popular vote 192,490 44,782
Percentage 81.1% 18.9%

U.S. Representative before election

Karen Bass
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Karen Bass
Democratic

The 37th district is based in West Los Angeles and includes Crenshaw and Culver City. Incumbent Democrat Karen Bass, who had represented the 37th district since 2013 and previously represented the 33rd district from 2011 to 2013, ran for re-election.

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  • Shariff A. Hasan, social entrepreneur

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Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Karen Bass (incumbent) 115,597 80.2
Democratic Chris Blake Wiggins 15,362 10.7
Republican Shariff A. Hasan 13,158 9.1
Total votes 144,117 100.0

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California's 37th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Karen Bass (incumbent) 192,490 81.1
Democratic Chris Blake Wiggins 44,782 18.9
Total votes 237,272 100.0
Democratic hold

District 38

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2016 California's 38th congressional district election

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Nominee Linda Sánchez Ryan Downing
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 163,590 68,524
Percentage 70.5% 29.5%

U.S. Representative before election

Linda Sánchez
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Linda Sánchez
Democratic

The 38th district is based in the eastern Los Angeles suburbs and includes Norwalk and Whittier. Incumbent Democrat Linda Sánchez, who had represented the 38th district since 2013 and previously represented the 39th district from 2003 to 2013, ran for re-election.

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  • Ryan Downing, evangelist and community organizer

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Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Linda Sánchez (incumbent) 86,396 70.0
Republican Ryan Downing 25,801 20.9
No party preference Scott Michael Adams 11,189 9.1
Total votes 123,386 100.0

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California's 38th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Linda Sánchez (incumbent) 163,590 70.5
Republican Ryan Downing 68,524 29.5
Total votes 232,114 100.0
Democratic hold

District 39

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2016 California's 39th congressional district election

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Nominee Ed Royce Brett Murdock
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 150,777 112,679
Percentage 57.6% 42.4%

U.S. Representative before election

Ed Royce
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

Ed Royce
Republican

The 39th district straddles the Los AngelesOrange county border and includes Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, and Fullerton. Incumbent Republican Ed Royce, who had represented the 39th district since 2013 and previously represented the 40th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 39th district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election.

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Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ed Royce (incumbent) 85,035 60.5
Democratic Brett Murdock 55,520 39.5
Total votes 140,555 100.0

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  • Campaign for Working Families[10]

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California's 39th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ed Royce (incumbent) 150,777 57.6
Democratic Brett Murdock 112,679 42.4
Total votes 263,456 100.0
Republican hold

District 40

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2016 California's 40th congressional district election

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Nominee Lucille Roybal-Allard Roman Gabriel Gonzalez
Party Democratic No party preference
Popular vote 106,554 42,743
Percentage 71.4% 28.6%

U.S. Representative before election

Lucille Roybal-Allard
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Lucille Roybal-Allard
Democratic

The 40th district is based in central Los Angeles County and includes Downey and East Los Angeles. Incumbent Democrat Lucille Roybal-Allard, who had represented the 40th district since 2013 and previously represented the 34th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 33rd district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election.

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  • Roman Gabriel Gonzalez, medical technician

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Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Lucille Roybal-Allard (incumbent) 60,691 76.3
No party preference Roman Gabriel Gonzalez 18,844 23.7
Democratic J. Cesar Flores (write-in) 6 0.0
Total votes 79,541 100.0

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California's 40th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Lucille Roybal-Allard (incumbent) 106,554 71.4
No party preference Roman Gabriel Gonzalez 42,743 28.6
Total votes 149,297 100.0
Democratic hold

District 41

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2016 California's 41st congressional district election

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Nominee Mark Takano Doug Shepherd
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 128,164 69,159
Percentage 65.0% 35.0%

U.S. Representative before election

Mark Takano
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Mark Takano
Democratic

The 41st district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Moreno Valley, Perris, and Riverside. Incumbent Democrat Mark Takano, who had represented the 41st district since 2013, ran for re-election.

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  • Doug Shepherd, realtor[98]
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  • Cody Ryan, fitness entrepreneur and investor

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Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mark Takano (incumbent) 63,706 64.5
Republican Doug Shepherd 17,255 17.5
Republican Randy Fox 14,844 15.0
Republican Cody Ryan 2,893 2.9
Total votes 98,698 100.0

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California's 41st congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mark Takano (incumbent) 128,164 65.0
Republican Doug Shepherd 69,159 35.0
Total votes 197,323 100.0
Democratic hold

District 42

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2016 California's 42nd congressional district election

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Nominee Ken Calvert Tim Sheridan
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 149,547 104,689
Percentage 58.8% 41.2%

U.S. Representative before election

Ken Calvert
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

Ken Calvert
Republican

The 42nd district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Corona and Murrieta. Incumbent Republican Ken Calvert, who had represented the 42nd district since 2013 and previously represented the 44th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 43rd district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election.

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  • Tim Sheridan, attorney and general election candidate for this seat in 2014

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  • Kerri Condley, businesswomen, former delegate for the California Democratic Party and Democratic candidate for this seat in 2014[99]

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Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ken Calvert (incumbent) 66,418 54.9
Democratic Tim Sheridan 45,389 37.5
No party preference Kerri Condley 9,076 7.5
Total votes 120,883 100.0

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  • Campaign for Working Families[10]

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California's 42nd congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ken Calvert (incumbent) 149,547 58.8
Democratic Tim Sheridan 104,689 41.2
Total votes 254,236 100.0
Republican hold

District 43

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2016 California's 43rd congressional district election

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Nominee Maxine Waters Omar Navarro
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 167,017 29,152
Percentage 76.1% 23.9%

U.S. Representative before election

Maxine Waters
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Maxine Waters
Democratic

The 43rd district is based in South Los Angeles and includes Hawthorne and Inglewood. Incumbent Democrat Maxine Waters, who had represented the 43rd district since 2013 and previously represented the 35th district from 1993 to 2013 and the 29th district from 1991 to 1993, ran for re-election.

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Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Maxine Waters (incumbent) 92,909 76.1
Republican Omar Navarro 29,152 23.9
Total votes 122,061 100.0

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California's 43rd congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Maxine Waters (incumbent) 167,017 76.1
Republican Omar Navarro 52,499 23.9
Total votes 219,516 100.0
Democratic hold

District 44

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2016 California's 44th congressional district election

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Nominee Nanette Barragán Isadore Hall, III
Party Democratic Democratic
Popular vote 93,124 85,289
Percentage 52.2% 47.8%

U.S. Representative before election

Janice Hahn
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Nanette Barragán
Democratic

The 44th district is based in south Los Angeles County and includes Carson, Compton, and San Pedro. Incumbent Democrat Janice Hahn, who had represented the 44th district since 2013 and previously represented the 36th district from 2011 to 2013, retired to run for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.[100]

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  • Martha DelGadillo
  • Morris Griffin, Los Angeles County maintenance worker
  • Marcus Musante, lawyer
  • Sylvia Ortiz, business owner
  • Armando Sotomayor, community volunteer
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  • Christopher Castillo, clerk and carpenter
  • Ronald Siegel, small business owner

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  • Belen Bernal, South Gate Council member
  • Maria Davila, South Gate Council member
  • Bill De Witt, South Gate Council member
  • Henry Gonzalez, former South Gate Mayor
  • Janice Schaffer, Carson Commissioner

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Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Isadore Hall, III 40,200 40.1
Democratic Nanette Barragán 22,031 22.0
Democratic Armando Sotomayor 10,087 10.1
Democratic Silvia Ortiz 6,062 6.0
Democratic Martha C. Delgadillo 5,771 5.8
Republican Ronald Siegel 5,565 5.5
Republican Christopher Castillo 3,651 3.6
Democratic Morris F. Griffin 3,624 3.6
Democratic Marcus C. Musante 2,366 2.4
No party preference Michael De Mauricio 919 0.9
Total votes 100,276 100.0

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California's 44th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Nanette Barragán 93,124 52.2
Democratic Isadore Hall, III 85,289 47.8
Total votes 178,413 100.0
Democratic hold

District 45

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2016 California's 45th congressional district election

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Nominee Mimi Walters Ron Varasteh
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 182,618 129,231
Percentage 58.6% 41.4%

U.S. Representative before election

Mimi Walters
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

Mimi Walters
Republican

The 45th district is based in inland Orange County and includes Irvine and Mission Viejo. Incumbent Republican Mimi Walters, who had represented the 45th district since 2015, ran for re-election.

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  • Greg Raths, retired Marine colonel

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  • Ron Varasteh, scientist, engineer and businessman
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  • Max Gouron, physician anesthesiologist

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Ron Varasteh (D)

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Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mimi Walters (incumbent) 65,773 40.9
Democratic Ron Varasteh 44,449 27.6
Republican Greg Raths 30,961 19.2
Democratic Max Gouron 19,716 12.3
Total votes 160,899 100.0

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Ron Varasteh (D)

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California's 45th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mimi Walters (incumbent) 182,618 58.6
Democratic Ron Varasteh 129,231 41.4
Total votes 311,849 100.0
Republican hold

District 46

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2016 California's 46th congressional district election

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Nominee Lou Correa Bao Nguyen
Party Democratic Democratic
Popular vote 115,248 49,345
Percentage 70.0% 30.0%

U.S. Representative before election

Loretta Sanchez
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Lou Correa
Democratic

The 46th district is based in central Orange County and includes Anaheim and Santa Ana. Incumbent Democrat Loretta Sanchez, who had represented the 46th district since 2013 and previously represented the 47th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 46th district from 1997 to 2003, retired to run for the United States Senate.[112]

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  • Heberto Sanchez, manager with the Los Angeles County Department of Health (withdrew October 2015)[118][119]
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  • Louie Contreras, businessman and realtor
  • Rodolfo Rudy Gaona, small business owner
  • Bob Peterson, Orange County sheriff's commander
  • Lynn Schott, educator, business owner and Irvine Council member

Endorsements

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Joe Dunn (D)

Labor unions

Bao Nguyen (D)

Results

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Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Lou Correa 40,880 43.7
Democratic Bao Nguyen 13,625 14.6
Republican Bob Peterson 11,781 12.6
Democratic Joe Dunn 11,596 12.4
Republican Lynn Schott 7,373 7.9
Republican Louie A. Contreras 3,441 3.7
No party preference Nancy Trinidad Marin 3,306 3.5
Republican Rodolfo Rudy Gaona 1,567 1.7
Total votes 93,569 100.0

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California's 46th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Lou Correa 115,248 70.0
Democratic Bao Nguyen 49,345 30.0
Total votes 164,593 100.0
Democratic hold

District 47

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2016 California's 47th congressional district election

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Nominee Alan Lowenthal Andy Whallon
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 154,759 88,109
Percentage 63.7% 36.3%

U.S. Representative before election

Alan Lowenthal
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Alan Lowenthal
Democratic

The 47th district includes Long Beach and parts of Orange County. Incumbent Democrat Alan Lowenthal, who had represented the 47th district since 2013, ran for re-election.

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  • Andy Whallon, engineer and entrepreneur
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  • Sanford Kahn, small business owner

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Alan Lowenthal (D)

Labor unions

Organizations

Results

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Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Alan Lowenthal (incumbent) 90,595 66.1
Republican Andy Whallon 30,054 21.9
Republican Sanford W. Kahn 16,364 11.9
No party preference Rich Camp (write-in) 9
Total votes 137,022 100.0

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California's 47th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Alan Lowenthal (incumbent) 154,759 63.7
Republican Andy Whallon 88,109 36.3
Total votes 242,868 100.0
Democratic hold

District 48

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2016 California's 48th congressional district election

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Nominee Dana Rohrabacher Suzanne Savary
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 178,701 127,715
Percentage 58.5% 41.5%

U.S. Representative before election

Dana Rohrabacher
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

Dana Rohrabacher
Republican

The 48th district is based in coastal Orange County and includes Huntington Beach and Newport Beach. Incumbent Republican Dana Rohrabacher, who had represented the 48th district since 2013 and previously represented the 46th district from 2003 to 2013, the 45th district from 1993 to 2003, and the 42nd district from 1989 to 1993, ran for re-election.

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  • Suzanne Savary, retired business educator
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  • Robert John Banuelos, congressional case worker

Endorsements

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Suzanne Savary (D)

Labor unions

Organizations

Results

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Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Dana Rohrabacher (incumbent) 92,815 56.6
Democratic Suzanne Savary 47,395 28.9
Democratic Robert John Banuelos 23,867 14.5
Total votes 164,077 100.0

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Dana Rohrabacher (R)

Organizations

  • Campaign for Working Families[10]
Suzanne Savary (D)

Labor unions

Results

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California's 48th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Dana Rohrabacher (incumbent) 178,701 58.5
Democratic Suzanne Savary 127,715 41.5
Total votes 306,416 100.0
Republican hold

District 49

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2016 California's 49th congressional district election

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Nominee Darrell Issa Doug Applegate
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 155,888 154,267
Percentage 50.3% 49.7%

U.S. Representative before election

Darrell Issa
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

Darrell Issa
Republican

The 49th district is based in northern San Diego County and parts of southern Orange County. It includes the cities of Carlsbad, Oceanside, and San Clemente. Incumbent Republican Darrell Issa, who had represented the 49th district since 2003 and the 48th district from 2001 to 2003, ran for re-election and won by a margin of 0.52%, making this the closest House race in 2016.

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  • Ryan Glenn Wingo

Endorsements

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Doug Applegate (D)

Labor unions

Organizations

Results

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Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Darrell Issa (incumbent) 84,626 50.8
Democratic Doug Applegate 75,806 45.5
No party preference Ryan Glenn Wingo 6,087 3.7
Total votes 166,521 100.0

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Polling

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Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin of
error
Darrell
Issa (R)
Doug
Applegate (D)
Undecided
Public Opinion Strategies (R-Issa)[121] October 4–6, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 48% 39% 13%
Tulchin Research (D-DCCC)[122] September 28–30, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 42% 46% 12%
DCCC[123] September 24–25, 2016 504 ± 4.5% 48% 46% 6%
Public Opinion Strategies (R-Issa)[124] September 6–8, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 52% 38% 10%

Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[36] Tossup November 7, 2016
Daily Kos Elections[37] Tossup November 7, 2016
Rothenberg[38] Tilt R November 3, 2016
Sabato's Crystal Ball[39] Lean D (flip) November 7, 2016
RCP[40] Tossup October 31, 2016

Results

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California's 49th congressional district election, 2016 [125]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Darrell Issa (incumbent) 155,888 50.3
Democratic Doug Applegate 154,267 49.7
Total votes 310,155 100.0
Republican hold

District 50

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2016 California's 50th congressional district election

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Nominee Duncan D. Hunter Patrick Malloy
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 179,937 103,646
Percentage 63.5% 36.5%

U.S. Representative before election

Duncan D. Hunter
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

Duncan D. Hunter
Republican

The 50th district is based in inland San Diego County and includes Escondido and Santee. Incumbent Republican Duncan D. Hunter, who had represented the 50th district since 2013 and previously represented the 52nd district from 2009 to 2013, ran for re-election.

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  • Scott Meisterlin, businessman

Democratic candidates

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  • Patrick Malloy, business owner and realtor
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  • David Secor

Independent candidates

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  • H. Fuji Shioura, pastor

Endorsements

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Patrick Malloy (D)

Results

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Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Duncan D. Hunter (incumbent) 86,534 56.5
Democratic Patrick Malloy 33,348 21.8
Democratic David Secor 17,590 11.5
Republican Scott C. Meisterlin 10,458 6.8
No party preference H. Fuji Shioura 5,359 3.5
Total votes 153,289 100.0

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Endorsements

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Duncan Hunter (R)

Organizations

Patrick Malloy (D)

Results

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California's 50th congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Duncan D. Hunter (incumbent) 179,937 63.5
Democratic Patrick Malloy 103,646 36.5
Total votes 283,583 100.0
Republican hold

District 51

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2016 California's 51st congressional district election

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Nominee Juan Vargas Juan M. Hidalgo, Jr.
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 145,162 54,362
Percentage 72.2% 27.8%

U.S. Representative before election

Juan Vargas
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Juan Vargas
Democratic

The new 51st district runs along the border with Mexico and includes Imperial County and San Diego. Incumbent Democrat Juan Vargas, who had represented the 51st district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

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  • Juan Mercado-Flores, deputy sheriff

Republican candidates

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  • Juan M. Hidalgo Jr., retired U.S. Marine
Eliminated in primary
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  • Carlos J. Sanchez, pediatrician

Endorsements

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Juan Vargas (D)

Labor unions

Organizations

Results

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Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Juan Vargas (incumbent) 69,522 66.8
Republican Juan M. Hidalgo, Jr. 16,053 15.4
Democratic Juan "Charly" Mercado-Flores 9,781 9.4
Republican Carlos J. Sanchez 8,681 8.3
Total votes 104,037 100.0

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Results

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California's 51st congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Juan Vargas (incumbent) 145,162 72.2
Republican Juan M. Hidalgo, Jr. 54,362 27.8
Total votes 199,524 100.0
Democratic hold

District 52

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2016 California's 52nd congressional district election

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Nominee Scott Peters Denise Gitsham
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 181,253 139,403
Percentage 56.5% 43.5%

U.S. Representative before election

Scott Peters
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Scott Peters
Democratic

The 52nd district is based in coastal San Diego and includes La Jolla and Poway. Incumbent Democrat Scott Peters, who had represented the 52nd district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

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  • Terry Reagan Allvord, small business owner
  • Jacquie Atkinson, Marine Corps veteran[128]
  • Kenneth Canada, university professor
  • John Horst, planning group leader

Endorsements

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Scott Peters (D)

Results

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Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Scott Peters (incumbent) 108,020 58.9
Republican Denise Gitsham 29,658 18.2
Republican Jacquie Atkinson 23,927 13.0
Republican Kenneth "Mike" Canada 8,268 4.5
Republican Terry Reagan Allvord 8,194 4.5
Republican John Horst 5,435 3.0
Total votes 183,502 100.0

General election

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Endorsements

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Denise Gitsham (R)

Organizations

Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[36] Safe D November 7, 2016
Daily Kos Elections[37] Safe D November 7, 2016
Rothenberg[38] Safe D November 3, 2016
Sabato's Crystal Ball[39] Safe D November 7, 2016
RCP[40] Likely D October 31, 2016

Results

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California's 52nd congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Scott Peters (incumbent) 181,253 56.5
Republican Denise Gitsham 139,403 43.5
Total votes 320,656 100.0
Democratic hold

District 53

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2016 California's 53rd congressional district election

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Nominee Susan Davis James Veltmeyer
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 198,988 97,968
Percentage 67.0% 33.0%

U.S. Representative before election

Susan Davis
Democratic

Elected U.S. Representative

Susan Davis
Democratic

The 53rd district is based in Central San Diego and includes La Mesa and Lemon Grove. Incumbent Democrat Susan Davis, who had represented the 53rd district since 2003 and previously represented the 49th district from 2001 to 2003, ran for re-election.

Primary election

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  • Nicholas Walpert, business executive

Republican candidates

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[edit]
  • James Veltmeyer, physician
Eliminated in primary
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  • Jim Ash, small business owner

Endorsements

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Susan Davis (D)

Results

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Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Susan Davis (incumbent) 110,831 65.5
Republican James Veltmeyer 25,656 15.2
Republican Jim Ash 25,410 15.0
Democratic Nicholas "Nick" Walpert 7,363 4.4
Total votes 169,260 100.0

General election

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Endorsements

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Susan Davis (D)

Organizations

Results

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California's 53rd congressional district election, 2016
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Susan Davis (incumbent) 198,988 67.0
Republican James Veltmeyer 97,968 33.0
Total votes 296,956 100.0
Democratic hold

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