2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California
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Results: Democratic hold Democratic gain Republican hold |
The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, with a primary election on June 3, 2014. 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 gubernatorial election.
Overview
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2014 Primary election — June 3, 2014 | ||||||
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Party | Votes | Percentage | Candidates | Advancing to general | Seats contesting | |
Democratic | 2,277,962 | 54.87% | 100 | 56 | 51 | |
Republican | 1,731,361 | 41.71% | 90 | 46 | 44 | |
No party preference | 116,429 | 2.80% | 23 | 3 | 3 | |
Green | 9,243 | 0.22% | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
Libertarian | 8,391 | 0.20% | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
Peace and Freedom | 7,889 | 0.19% | 4 | 1 | 1 | |
American Independent | 152 | 0.00% | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
Valid votes | 4,151,424 | 93.05% | — | — | — | |
Invalid votes | 309,922 | 6.95% | — | — | — | |
Totals | 4,461,346 | 100.00% | 227 | 106 | — | |
Voter turnout | 25.17% |
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2014 General election — November 4, 2014 | ||||||
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Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats | +/– | ||
Democratic | 4,201,975 | 58.91% | 39 | 1 | ||
Republican | 2,816,312 | 39.49% | 14 | 1 | ||
No party preference | 104,813 | 1.47% | 0 | |||
Peace and Freedom | 9,192 | 0.13% | 0 | |||
Valid votes | 7,132,292 | 94.92% | — | — | ||
Invalid votes | 381,680 | 5.08% | — | — | ||
Totals | 7,513,972 | 100.00% | 53 | — | ||
Voter turnout | 42.20% |
By district
Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California by district:
District | Democratic | Republican | Others | Total | Result | ||||
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Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
District 1 | 84,320 | 38.97% | 132,052 | 61.03% | 0 | 0.00% | 216,372 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 2 | 163,124 | 74.99% | 54,400 | 25.01% | 0 | 0.00% | 217,524 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 3 | 79,224 | 52.72% | 71,036 | 47.28% | 0 | 0.00% | 150,260 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 4 | 0 | 0.00% | 211,134 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 211,134 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 5 | 129,613 | 75.73% | 0 | 0.00% | 41,535 | 24.27% | 171,148 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 6 | 97,008 | 72.69% | 36,448 | 27.31% | 0 | 0.00% | 133,456 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 7 | 92,521 | 50.40% | 91,066 | 49.60% | 0 | 0.00% | 183,587 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 8 | 37,056 | 32.35% | 77,480 | 67.65% | 0 | 0.00% | 114,536 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 9 | 63,475 | 52.37% | 57,729 | 47.63% | 0 | 0.00% | 121,204 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 10 | 55,123 | 43.85% | 70,582 | 56.15% | 0 | 0.00% | 125,705 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 11 | 117,502 | 67.27% | 57,160 | 32.73% | 0 | 0.00% | 174,662 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 12 | 160,067 | 83.25% | 32,197 | 16.75% | 0 | 0.00% | 192,264 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 13 | 168,491 | 88.48% | 21,940 | 11.52% | 0 | 0.00% | 190,431 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 14 | 114,389 | 76.70% | 34,757 | 23.30% | 0 | 0.00% | 149,146 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 15 | 99,756 | 69.81% | 43,150 | 30.19% | 0 | 0.00% | 142,906 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 16 | 46,277 | 50.73% | 44,943 | 49.27% | 0 | 0.00% | 91,220 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 17 | 134,408 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 134,408 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 18 | 133,060 | 67.75% | 63,326 | 32.25% | 0 | 0.00% | 196,386 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 19 | 127,788 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 127,788 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 20 | 106,034 | 75.18% | 0 | 0.00% | 35,010 | 24.82% | 141,044 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 21 | 33,470 | 42.17% | 45,907 | 57.83% | 0 | 0.00% | 79,377 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 22 | 37,289 | 27.96% | 96,053 | 72.04% | 0 | 0.00% | 133,342 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 23 | 33,726 | 25.16% | 100,317 | 74.84% | 0 | 0.00% | 134,043 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 24 | 103,228 | 51.93% | 95,566 | 48.07% | 0 | 0.00% | 198,794 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 25 | 0 | 0.00% | 114,072 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 114,072 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 26 | 87,176 | 51.33% | 82,653 | 48.67% | 0 | 0.00% | 169,829 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 27 | 75,728 | 59.36% | 51,852 | 40.64% | 0 | 0.00% | 127,580 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 28 | 91,996 | 76.50% | 0 | 0.00% | 28,268 | 23.50% | 120,264 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 29 | 50,096 | 74.61% | 17,045 | 25.39% | 0 | 0.00% | 67,141 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 30 | 86,568 | 65.64% | 45,315 | 34.36% | 0 | 0.00% | 131,883 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 31 | 51,622 | 51.73% | 48,162 | 48.27% | 0 | 0.00% | 99,784 | 100.0% | Democratic gain |
District 32 | 50,353 | 59.66% | 34,053 | 40.34% | 0 | 0.00% | 84,406 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 33 | 108,331 | 59.19% | 74,700 | 40.81% | 0 | 0.00% | 183,031 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 34 | 61,621 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 61,621 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 35 | 62,255 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 62,255 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 36 | 72,682 | 54.18% | 61,457 | 45.82% | 0 | 0.00% | 134,139 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 37 | 96,787 | 84.28% | 18,051 | 15.72% | 0 | 0.00% | 114,838 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 38 | 58,192 | 59.09% | 40,288 | 40.91% | 0 | 0.00% | 98,480 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 39 | 41,906 | 31.46% | 91,319 | 68.54% | 0 | 0.00% | 133,225 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 40 | 49,379 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 49,379 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 41 | 46,948 | 56.64% | 35,936 | 43.36% | 0 | 0.00% | 82,884 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 42 | 38,850 | 34.26% | 74,540 | 65.74% | 0 | 0.00% | 113,390 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 43 | 69,681 | 70.96% | 28,521 | 29.04% | 0 | 0.00% | 98,202 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 44 | 59,670 | 86.65% | 0 | 0.00% | 9,192 | 13.35% | 68,862 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 45 | 56,819 | 34.88% | 106,083 | 65.12% | 0 | 0.00% | 162,902 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 46 | 49,738 | 59.70% | 33,577 | 40.30% | 0 | 0.00% | 83,315 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 47 | 69,091 | 55.99% | 54,309 | 44.01% | 0 | 0.00% | 123,400 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 48 | 62,713 | 35.88% | 112,082 | 64.12% | 0 | 0.00% | 174,795 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 49 | 64,981 | 39.83% | 98,161 | 60.17% | 0 | 0.00% | 163,142 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 50 | 45,302 | 28.80% | 111,997 | 71.20% | 0 | 0.00% | 157,299 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
District 51 | 56,373 | 68.79% | 25,577 | 31.21% | 0 | 0.00% | 81,950 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 52 | 98,826 | 51.59% | 92,746 | 48.41% | 0 | 0.00% | 191,572 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
District 53 | 87,104 | 58.84% | 60,940 | 41.16% | 0 | 0.00% | 148,044 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
Total | 4,067,737 | 57.03% | 2,950,679 | 41.37% | 114,005 | 1.60% | 7,132,421 | 100.0% |
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District 1
The 1st district is based in inland Northern California and includes Chico and Redding. Republican Doug LaMalfa, who has represented the 1st district since 2013, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Doug LaMalfa (incumbent) | 75,317 | 53.4 | |
Democratic | Heidi Hall | 42,481 | 30.1 | |
Republican | Gregory Cheadle | 13,909 | 9.8 | |
Democratic | Dan Levine | 9,213 | 6.5 | |
Total votes | 140,920 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Doug LaMalfa (incumbent) | 132,052 | 61.0 | |
Democratic | Heidi Hall | 84,320 | 39.0 | |
Total votes | 216,372 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 2
The 2nd district is based in California's North Coast and includes Eureka, San Rafael, Petaluma, and Ukiah. Democrat Jared Huffman, who has represented the 2nd district since 2013, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Jared Huffman (incumbent) | 99,186 | 67.9 | |
Republican | Dale K. Mensing | 32,614 | 22.3 | |
Democratic | Andy Caffrey | 14,245 | 9.8 | |
Total votes | 146,045 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Jared Huffman (incumbent) | 163,124 | 75.0 | |
Republican | Dale K. Mensing | 54,400 | 25.0 | |
Total votes | 217,524 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 3
The 3rd district is based in north central California and includes Davis, Fairfield, and Yuba City. Democrat John Garamendi, who has represented the 3rd district since 2013 and previously represented the 10th district from 2009 to 2013, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | John Garamendi (incumbent) | 54,672 | 53.5 | |
Republican | Dan Logue | 47,560 | 46.5 | |
Total votes | 102,232 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | John Garamendi (incumbent) | 79,224 | 52.7 | |
Republican | Dan Logue | 71,036 | 47.3 | |
Total votes | 150,260 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 4
The 4th district is based in east central California and includes Lake Tahoe, Roseville, and Yosemite National Park. The first debate in the race took place on October 13, 2014. Republican Tom McClintock, who has represented the 4th district since 2009, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Tom McClintock (incumbent) | 80,999 | 56.2 | |
Republican | Art Moore | 32,855 | 22.8 | |
No party preference | Jeffrey D. Gerlach | 30,300 | 21.0 | |
Total votes | 144,154 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Tom McClintock (incumbent) | 126,784 | 60.0 | |
Republican | Art Moore | 84,350 | 40.0 | |
Total votes | 211,134 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 5
The 5th district is based in the North Bay and includes Napa, Santa Rosa, and Vallejo. Democrat Mike Thompson, who has represented the 5th district since 2013 and previously represented the 1st district from 1999 to 2013, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Mike Thompson (incumbent) | 88,709 | 80.4 | |
No party preference | James Hinton | 12,292 | 11.1 | |
No party preference | Douglas S. Van Raam | 9,279 | 8.4 | |
Total votes | 110,280 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Mike Thompson (incumbent) | 129,613 | 75.7 | |
No party preference | James Hinton | 41,535 | 24.3 | |
Total votes | 171,148 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 6
The 6th district is based in north central California and includes Sacramento. Democrat Doris Matsui, who has represented the 6th district since 2013 and previously represented the 5th district from 2005 to 2013, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Doris Matsui (incumbent) | 62,640 | 73.6 | |
Republican | Joseph McCray, Sr. | 22,465 | 26.4 | |
Total votes | 85,105 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Doris Matsui (incumbent) | 97,008 | 72.7 | |
Republican | Joseph McCray, Sr. | 36,448 | 27.3 | |
Total votes | 133,456 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 7
The 7th district is based in north central California and includes eastern Sacramento County. Democrat Ami Bera, who has represented the 7th district since 2013, won reelection.
Endorsements
- Community and elected leaders
- Susan Peters, Sacramento County Supervisor
- Roberta MacGlashan, Sacramento County Supervisor
- Sandy Smoley, former Sacramento County Supervisor
- Jim Streng, former Sacramento County Supervisor
- Pat Hume, Elk Grove Council Member
- Robert Trigg, Elk Grove Council Member
- Dan Skoglund, Mayor of Rancho Cordova
- Linda Budge, Rancho Cordova Council Member
- Dave Sander, Rancho Cordova Council Member
- Mel Turner, Mayor of Citrus Heights
- Susan Frost, Vice Mayor of Citrus Heights
- Steve Miller, Citrus Heights Council Member
- Jeannie Bruins, Citrus Heights Council Member
- Jeff Slowey, Citrus Heights Council Member
- Ernie Sheldon, Vice Mayor of Folsom
- Steve Miklos, Folsom Council Member
- Andy Morin, Folsom Council Member
- Jeff Starsky, Folsom Council Member
- Eleanor L. Brown, Trustee, Area 4, Sacramento County Board of Education
- Teresa Stanley, Vice President, Folsom Cordova Unified School District
- Ed Short, Board Member, Folsom Cordova Unified School District
- JoAnne Reinking, Board Member, Folsom Cordova Unified School District
- Saul Hernandez, Board Member, San Juan Unified School District
- Larry Maskuoka, Board Member, San Juan Unified School District
- Greg Paulo, Board Member, San Juan Unified School District
- Ted Costa, People's Advocate
- Law enforcement
- Jan Scully, Sacramento County District Attorney
- Sacramento County Deputy Sheriffs' Association
- Robbie Waters, former Sacramento County Sheriff
- Glen Craig, former Sacramento County Sheriff
- Sam Spiegel, former Folsom Police Chief
- McGregor W. Scott, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California
- California Police Chiefs Association
- Folsom Police Officers Association
- Peace Officers Research Association of California
- Organizations
- Folsom Chamber of Commerce
- Slavic International Pastors Association
- Western Growers Association
- Ron Paul, former U.S. Representative
- Tom McClintock, U.S. Representative
- Rand Paul, U.S. Senator
- Mike Lee, U.S. Senator
- Fred Thompson, former U.S. Senator
- Justin Amash, U.S. Representative
- Thomas Massie, U.S. Representative
- David Schweikert, U.S. Representative
- Raul Labrador, U.S. Representative
- Jim Jordan, U.S. Representative
- Mick Mulvaney, U.S. Representative
- Tim Huelskamp, U.S. Representative
- Steve Poizner, former California Insurance Commissioner
- FreedomWorks
- Young Americans for Liberty
- The Madison Project
- Gun Owners of America
- National Association for Gun Rights
- Citizens United
- Republican Liberty Caucus
- California Taxpayer Protection Committee
- The Conservative Victory Fund
- Family Research Council
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Ami Bera (incumbent) | 51,878 | 46.7 | |
Republican | Doug Ose | 29,307 | 26.4 | |
Republican | Igor Birman | 19,431 | 17.5 | |
Republican | Elizabeth Emken | 7,924 | 7.1 | |
Libertarian | Douglas Arthur Tuma | 1,629 | 1.5 | |
No party preference | Phill A. Tufi | 869 | 0.8 | |
Total votes | 111,038 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Ami Bera (incumbent) | 92,521 | 50.4 | |
Republican | Doug Ose | 91,066 | 49.6 | |
Total votes | 183,587 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Ami Bera (D) |
Doug Ose (R) |
Other | Undecided |
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Garin-Hart-Yang Research | September 17–18, 2014 | 406 | ± 4.7% | 47% | 43% | — | 10% |
District 8
The 8th district is based in the eastern High Desert and includes Victorville and Yucaipa. Republican Paul Cook, who has represented the 8th district since 2013, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Paul Cook (incumbent) | 40,007 | 58.1 | |
Democratic | Bob Conaway | 12,885 | 18.7 | |
Republican | Paul Hannosh | 9,037 | 13.1 | |
Democratic | Odessia D. Lee | 6,930 | 10.1 | |
Total votes | 68,859 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Paul Cook (incumbent) | 77,480 | 67.6 | |
Democratic | Bob Conaway | 37,056 | 32.4 | |
Total votes | 114,536 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 9
The 9th district is based in the Central Valley and includes the San Joaquin Delta and Stockton. Democrat Jerry McNerney, who has represented the 9th district since 2013 and previously represented the 11th district from 2007 to 2013, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Jerry McNerney (incumbent) | 38,295 | 49.4 | |
Republican | Antonio "Tony" Amador | 20,424 | 26.3 | |
Republican | Steve Anthony Colangelo | 14,195 | 18.3 | |
Republican | Karen "Mathews" Davis | 4,637 | 6.0 | |
Total votes | 77,551 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Jerry McNerney (incumbent) | 63,475 | 52.4 | |
Republican | Antonio "Tony" Amador | 57,729 | 47.6 | |
Total votes | 121,204 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 10
The 10th district is based in the Central Valley and includes Modesto and Tracy. Republican Jeff Denham, who has represented the 10th district since 2013 and previously represented the 19th district from 2011 to 2013, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Jeff Denham (incumbent) | 44,237 | 58.9 | |
Democratic | Michael Eggman | 19,804 | 26.4 | |
Democratic | Michael J. "Mike" Barkley | 11,005 | 14.7 | |
No party preference | David Park Christensen (write-in) | 2 | 0.0 | |
Total votes | 75,048 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Jeff Denham (incumbent) | 70,582 | 56.1 | |
Democratic | Michael Eggman | 55,123 | 43.9 | |
Total votes | 125,705 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Jeff Denham (R) |
Michael Eggman (D) |
Other | Undecided |
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GBA Strategies^ | September 18–21, 2014 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 49% | 41% | — | 10% |
- ^ internal poll for Michael Eggman campaign
District 11
The 11th district is based in the East Bay and includes Concord and Richmond. Democrat George Miller, who has represented the 11th district since 2013 and previously represented the 7th district from 1975 to 2013, retired.
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Mark DeSaulnier | 59,605 | 58.8 | |
Republican | Tue Phan | 28,242 | 27.9 | |
Democratic | Cheryl Sudduth | 4,913 | 4.8 | |
Democratic | Tony Daysog | 3,482 | 3.4 | |
No party preference | Jason Ramey | 2,673 | 2.6 | |
Democratic | Ki Ingersol | 2,313 | 2.3 | |
American Independent | Virginia Fuller (write-in) | 140 | 0.1 | |
Total votes | 101,368 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Mark DeSaulnier | 117,502 | 67.3 | |
Republican | Tue Phan | 57,160 | 32.7 | |
Total votes | 174,662 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 12
The 12th district is based in the Bay Area and includes most of San Francisco. House Democratic Leader and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who has represented the 12th district since 2013 and previously represented the 8th district from 1993 to 2013 and the 5th district from 1987 until 1993, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Nancy Pelosi (incumbent) | 79,816 | 73.6 | |
Republican | John Dennis | 12,922 | 11.9 | |
Green | Barry Hermanson | 6,156 | 5.7 | |
Democratic | David Peterson | 3,774 | 3.5 | |
Peace and Freedom | Frank Lara | 2,107 | 1.9 | |
Democratic | Michael Steger | 1,514 | 1.4 | |
No party preference | A.J. "Desmond" Thorsson | 1,270 | 1.2 | |
No party preference | James Welles | 879 | 0.8 | |
Total votes | 108,438 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Nancy Pelosi (incumbent) | 160,067 | 83.3 | |
Republican | John Dennis | 32,197 | 16.7 | |
Total votes | 192,264 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 13
The 13th district is based in the East Bay and includes Berkeley and Oakland. Democrat Barbara Lee, who has represented the 13th district since 2013 and previously represented the 9th district from 1998 to 2013, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Barbara Lee (incumbent) | 77,461 | 82.6 | |
Republican | Dakin Sundeen | 9,533 | 10.2 | |
Democratic | Justin Jelincic | 4,602 | 4.9 | |
Peace and Freedom | Lawrence N. Allen | 2,190 | 2.3 | |
Total votes | 93,786 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Barbara Lee (incumbent) | 168,491 | 88.5 | |
Republican | Dakin Sundeen | 21,940 | 11.5 | |
Total votes | 190,431 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 14
The 14th district is based in the Bay Area and includes most of San Mateo County. Democrat Jackie Speier, who has represented the 14th district since 2013 and previously represented the 12th district from 2008 to 2013, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Jackie Speier (incumbent) | 66,800 | 77.4 | |
Republican | Robin Chew | 19,482 | 22.6 | |
Total votes | 86,282 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Jackie Speier (incumbent) | 114,389 | 76.7 | |
Republican | Robin Chew | 34,757 | 23.3 | |
Total votes | 149,146 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 15
The 15th district is based in the East Bay and includes Hayward and Livermore. Democrat Eric Swalwell, who has represented the 15th district since 2013, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Eric Swalwell (incumbent) | 42,419 | 49.1 | |
Republican | Hugh Bussell | 22,228 | 25.7 | |
Democratic | Ellen Corbett | 21,798 | 25.2 | |
Total votes | 86,445 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Eric Swalwell (incumbent) | 99,756 | 69.8 | |
Republican | Hugh Bussell | 43,150 | 30.2 | |
Total votes | 142,906 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 16
The 16th district is based in the Central Valley and includes Fresno and Merced. Democrat Jim Costa, who has represented the 16th district since 2013 and previously represented the 20th district from 2005 to 2013, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Jim Costa (incumbent) | 25,586 | 44.3 | |
Republican | Johnny Tacherra | 12,542 | 21.7 | |
Republican | Steve Crass | 8,877 | 15.4 | |
Republican | Mel Levey | 4,565 | 7.9 | |
Republican | Joanna Garcia-Botelho | 3,827 | 6.6 | |
Democratic | Job Melton | 2,370 | 4.1 | |
Total votes | 57,767 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Jim Costa (incumbent) | 46,277 | 50.7 | |
Republican | Johnny Tacherra | 44,943 | 49.3 | |
Total votes | 91,220 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 17
The 17th district is based in the Bay Area and includes Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Fremont, and Milpitas. Democrat Mike Honda, who has represented the 17th district since 2013 and previously represented the 15th district from 2001 to 2013, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Mike Honda (incumbent) | 43,607 | 48.2 | |
Democratic | Ro Khanna | 25,384 | 28.0 | |
Republican | Vanila Singh | 15,359 | 17.0 | |
Republican | Joel VanLandingham | 6,154 | 6.8 | |
Total votes | 90,504 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Mike Honda (incumbent) | 69,561 | 51.8 | |
Democratic | Ro Khanna | 64,847 | 48.2 | |
Total votes | 134,408 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Mike Honda (D) |
Ro Khanna (D) |
Vanila Singh (R) |
Undecided |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Public Policy Polling | February 13–16, 2014 | 270 | ± 6% | 45% | 26% | 29% | — |
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Mike Honda (D) |
Ro Khanna (D) |
Undecided |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Public Policy Polling | February 13–16, 2014 | 505 | ± 4.4% | 61% | 39% | — |
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Mike Honda (D) |
Vanila Singh (R) |
Undecided |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Public Policy Polling | February 13–16, 2014 | 505 | ± 4.4% | 69% | 31% | — |
District 18
The 18th district is based in the Bay Area and includes Palo Alto, Redwood City, and Saratoga. Democrat Anna Eshoo, who has represented the 18th district since 2013 and previously represented the 14th district from 1993 to 2013, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Anna Eshoo (incumbent) | 81,295 | 67.6 | |
Republican | Richard B. Fox | 27,111 | 22.5 | |
Republican | Bruce Anderson | 9,644 | 8.0 | |
Republican | Oscar Alejandro Braun | 2,190 | 1.8 | |
Total votes | 120,240 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Anna Eshoo (incumbent) | 133,060 | 67.8 | |
Republican | Richard B. Fox | 63,326 | 32.2 | |
Total votes | 196,386 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 19
The 19th district is based in the South Bay and includes most of San Jose. Democrat Zoe Lofgren, who has represented the 19th district since 2013 and previously represented the 16th district from 1995 to 2013, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Zoe Lofgren (incumbent) | 63,845 | 76.0 | |
Democratic | Robert Murray | 20,132 | 24.0 | |
Total votes | 83,977 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Zoe Lofgren (incumbent) | 85,888 | 67.2 | |
Democratic | Robert Murray | 41,900 | 32.8 | |
Total votes | 127,788 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 20
The 20th district is based in the Central Coast and includes Monterey and Santa Cruz. Democrat Sam Farr, who has represented the 20th district since 2013 and previously represented the 17th district from 1993 to 2013, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Sam Farr (incumbent) | 67,528 | 73.8 | |
No party preference | Ronald Paul Kabat | 23,590 | 26.2 | |
Total votes | 91,118 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Sam Farr (incumbent) | 106,034 | 75.2 | |
No party preference | Ronald Paul Kabat | 35,010 | 24.8 | |
Total votes | 141,044 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 21
The 21st district is based in the Central Valley and includes Hanford and parts of Bakersfield. Republican David Valadao, who has represented the 21st district since 2013, won reelection.
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
David Valadao (R) |
John Hernandez (D) |
Amanda Renteria (D) |
Undecided |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Harper Polling^ | February 2014 | 517 | ± 4.31% | 45% | 25% | 13% | 17% |
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
David Valadao (R) |
Amanda Renteria (D) |
Undecided |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SurveyUSA | September 2014 | 517 | ± 4.7% | 56% | 37% | 7% |
- ^ Internal poll for the NRCC
Primary election | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | David Valadao (incumbent) | 28,773 | 63.0 | |
Democratic | Amanda Renteria | 11,682 | 25.6 | |
Democratic | John Hernandez | 5,232 | 11.5 | |
Total votes | 45,687 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | David Valadao (incumbent) | 45,907 | 57.8 | |
Democratic | Amanda Renteria | 33,470 | 42.2 | |
Total votes | 79,377 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 22
The 22nd district is based in the Central Valley and includes Clovis, Tulare, and Visalia. Republican Devin Nunes, who has represented the 22nd district since 2013 and previously represented the 21st district from 2003 to 2013, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Devin Nunes (incumbent) | 69,139 | 72.2 | |
Democratic | Suzanna "Sam" Aguilera-Marreno | 26,671 | 27.8 | |
Republican | John P. Catano | 6,403 | 7.2 | |
Total votes | 89,100 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Devin Nunes (incumbent) | 96,053 | 72.0 | |
Democratic | Suzanna "Sam" Aguilera-Marreno | 37,289 | 28.0 | |
Total votes | 133,342 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 23
The 23rd district is based in the southern Central Valley and includes parts of Bakersfield. Republican House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy, who has represented the 23rd district since 2013 and previously represented the 22nd district from 2007 to 2013, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Kevin McCarthy (incumbent) | 58,334 | 99.1 | |
Democratic | Raul Garcia (write-in) | 313 | 0.5 | |
Republican | Mike Biglay (write-in) | 157 | 0.3 | |
No party preference | Ronald L. Porter (write-in) | 36 | 0.1 | |
Libertarian | Gail K. Lightfoot (write-in) | 31 | 0.1 | |
Green | Noah Calugaru (write-in) | 3 | 0.01 | |
Total votes | 58,871 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Kevin McCarthy (incumbent) | 100,317 | 74.8 | |
Democratic | Raul Garcia | 33,726 | 25.2 | |
Total votes | 134,043 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 24
The 24th district is based in the Central Coast and includes San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. Democrat Lois Capps, who has represented the 24th district since 2013 and previously represented the 23rd district from 2003 to 2013 and the 22nd district from 1998 to 2003, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Lois Capps (incumbent) | 58,198 | 43.7 | |
Republican | Christopher Mitchum | 21,059 | 15.8 | |
Republican | Justin Donald Fareed | 20,445 | 15.3 | |
Republican | Dale Francisco | 15,575 | 11.7 | |
Republican | Bradley Allen | 9,269 | 7.0 | |
Democratic | Sandra Marshall | 4,646 | 3.5 | |
Democratic | Paul H. Coyne, Jr. | 2,144 | 1.6 | |
No party preference | Steve Isakson | 1,249 | 0.9 | |
Republican | Alexis Stuart | 678 | 0.5 | |
Total votes | 133,263 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Lois Capps (incumbent) | 103,228 | 51.9 | |
Republican | Christopher Mitchum | 95,566 | 48.1 | |
Total votes | 198,794 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 25
The 25th district is based in northern Los Angeles County and includes Palmdale and Santa Clarita. Republican Howard "Buck" McKeon, who has represented the 25th district since 1993, retired.
Endorsements
- Michael D. Antonovich, Los Angeles County Supervisor
- Glenn Becerra, Simi Valley City Councilman
- Laura Bettencourt, Palmdale City Councilwoman
- TimBen Boydston, Santa Clarita City Councilman
- Connie Conway, Minority Leader of the California State Assembly
- Jim Cox, Mayor of Victorville
- Marvin Crist, Lancaster City Councilman
- Mike Dispenza, Palmdale City Councilman
- Curt Emick, Mayor of Apple Valley
- Peter Foy, Chairman of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors
- Jean Fuller, state senator
- Steven Hofbauer, Palmdale City Councilman
- Sandra Johnson, Lancaster City Councilwoman
- Mike Judge, Simi Valley Councilman
- Tom Lackey, Mayor Pro Tem of Palmdale
- Jim Ledford, Mayor of Palmdale
- Richard Loa, former Palmdale City Councilman
- Ken Mann, Lancaster City Councilman
- Keith Mashburn, Simi Valley City Councilman
- Ryan McEachron, Victorville City Councilman
- Steve Poizner, former California Insurance Commissioner
- George Runner, State Board of Equalization member
- Sharon Runner, former state senator
- Ed Sileo, former Lancaster City Councilman
- Thurston "Smitty" Smith, Mayor Pro Tem of Hesperia
- Cameron Smyth, former state assemblyman
- Steven Sojka, Simi Valley City Councilman
- Barb Stanton, Apple Valley Town Councilwoman
- Andy Visokey, former Lancaster City Councilman
- Laurene Weste, Santa Clarita City Councilwoman
- Scott Wilk, state assemblyman
- Tony Cardenas, U.S. Representative (CA-29)
- Zoe Lofgren, U.S. Representative (CA-19)
- United States Chamber of Commerce
- Mitt Romney, Republican candidate for president in 2012
- Paul Ryan, Republican candidate for vice president in 2012
- Buck McKeon, incumbent U.S. Representative
- Arthur Laffer, economic adviser for President Ronald Reagan
- Bob Huber, Mayor of Simi Valley
- Darrell Issa, U.S. Representative for California's 49th congressional district
- Mac Thornberry, U.S. Congressman from Texas
- Rex Parris, Mayor of Lancaster
- Henry Hearns, former Mayor of Lancaster
- Ron Smith, former Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff and current Lancaster Councilman
- John R. Bolton, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
- Nathan Fletcher, former Democratic California assemblyman
- Tom Del Beccaro, former chairman of the California Republican Party
- American Conservative Union PAC
- Humane Society Legislative Fund
- Young Republicans
- California Republican National Hispanic Assembly
Primary election | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Tony Strickland | 19,090 | 29.6 | |
Republican | Steve Knight | 18,327 | 28.4 | |
Democratic | Lee Rogers | 14,315 | 22.2 | |
Democratic | Evan "Ivan" Thomas | 6,149 | 9.5 | |
Republican | Troy Castagna | 3,805 | 5.9 | |
Libertarian | David Koster Bruce | 1,214 | 1.9 | |
No party preference | Michael Mussack | 933 | 1.4 | |
Republican | Navraj Singh | 699 | 1.1 | |
Total votes | 64,532 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Steve Knight | 60,847 | 53.3 | |
Republican | Tony Strickland | 53,225 | 46.7 | |
Total votes | 114,072 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
- External Links
- Steve Knight campaign website
- Lee Rogers campaign website
- Tony Strickland campaign website
- Evan Thomas campaign website
District 26
The 26th district is based in the southern Central Coast and includes Oxnard and Thousand Oaks. Democrat Julia Brownley, who has represented the 26th district since 2013, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Julia Brownley (incumbent) | 38,854 | 45.5 | |
Republican | Jeff Gorell | 38,021 | 44.5 | |
Republican | Rafael Alberto Dagnesses | 6,536 | 7.7 | |
Republican | Douglas Kmiec | 1,980 | 2.3 | |
Total votes | 85,391 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Julia Brownley (incumbent) | 87,176 | 51.3 | |
Republican | Jeff Gorell | 82,653 | 48.7 | |
Total votes | 169,829 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 27
The 27th district is based in the San Gabriel Foothills and includes Alhambra and Pasadena. Democrat Judy Chu, who has represented the 27th district since 2013 and previously represented the 32nd district from 2009 to 2013, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Judy Chu (incumbent) | 39,915 | 60.4 | |
Republican | Jack Orswell | 26,205 | 39.6 | |
Total votes | 66,120 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Judy Chu (incumbent) | 75,728 | 59.4 | |
Republican | Jack Orswell | 51,852 | 40.6 | |
Total votes | 127,580 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 28
The 28th district is based in the northern Los Angeles suburbs and includes Burbank and Glendale as well as parts of central Los Angeles. Democrat Adam Schiff, who has represented the 28th district since 2013 and previously represented the 29th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 27th district from 2001 to 2003, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Adam Schiff (incumbent) | 46,004 | 74.5 | |
No party preference | Steve Stokes | 11,078 | 17.9 | |
Democratic | Sal Genovese | 4,643 | 7.5 | |
Republican | Sam Yousuf (write-in) | 38 | 0.1 | |
Total votes | 61,763 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Adam Schiff (incumbent) | 91,996 | 76.5 | |
No party preference | Steve Stokes | 28,268 | 23.5 | |
Total votes | 120,264 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 29
The 29th district is based in the northeastern San Fernando Valley. Democrat Tony Cardenas, who has represented the 29th district since 2013, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Tony Cardenas (incumbent) | 19,566 | 62.8 | |
Republican | William O'Callaghan Leader | 8,025 | 25.8 | |
Democratic | Venice J. Gamble | 3,502 | 11.4 | |
Total votes | 31,093 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Tony Cardenas (incumbent) | 50,096 | 74.6 | |
Republican | William O'Callaghan Leader | 17,045 | 25.6 | |
Total votes | 67,141 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 30
The 30th district is based in the western San Fernando Valley and includes Sherman Oaks. Democrat Brad Sherman, who has represented the 30th district since 2013 and previously represented the 27th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 24th district from 1997 to 2003, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Brad Sherman (incumbent) | 40,787 | 57.9 | |
Republican | Mark S. Reed | 14,129 | 20.1 | |
Republican | Pablo Kleinman | 8,808 | 12.5 | |
Democratic | Marc Litchman | 4,251 | 6.0 | |
Green | Michael W. Powelson | 2,352 | 3.3 | |
No party preference | A. Rab (write-in) | 76 | 0.1 | |
Democratic | Karl Siganporia (write-in) | 0 | 0.0 | |
Total votes | 70,403 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Brad Sherman (incumbent) | 86,568 | 65.6 | |
Republican | Mark S. Reed | 45,315 | 34.4 | |
Total votes | 131,883 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 31
The 31st district is based in the Inland Empire and includes San Bernardino and Rancho Cucamonga. Republican Gary Miller, who has represented the 31st district since 2013 and previously represented the 42nd district from 2003 to 2013 and the 41st district from 1999 to 2003, retired.
Endorsements
- Individuals
- Karen Bass, U.S. Representative (CA-37)
- Julia Brownley, U.S. Representative (CA-26)
- Judy Chu, U.S. Representative (CA-27)
- Dianne Feinstein, U.S. Senator
- Janice Hahn, U.S. Representative (CA-44)
- Zoe Lofgren, U.S. Representative (CA-19)
- Alan Lowenthal, U.S. Representative (CA-47)
- Gloria Negrete McLeod, U.S. Representative (CA-35)
- Gavin Newsom, Lieutenant Governor of California
- Scott Peters, U.S. Representative (CA-52)
- Loretta Sanchez, U.S. Representative (CA-46)
- Adam Schiff, U.S. Representative (CA-28)
- Eric Swalwell, U.S. Representative (CA-15)
- Mark Takano, U.S. Representative (CA-41)
- Henry Waxman, U.S. Representative (CA-33)
- Bob Dutton, former state senator and candidate for the seat in 2012
- Jerry Lewis, former U.S Representative
- Gary Miller, incumbent U.S. Representative
- Gary Ovitt, San Bernardino County Supervisor
- Acquanetta Warren, Mayor of Fontana
- Federal officials
- Xavier Becerra, U.S. Representative (CA-34) and Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus
- Grace Napolitano, U.S. Representative (CA-32)
- Lucille Roybal-Allard, U.S. Representative (CA-40)
- Hilda Solis, former Secretary of Labor, former U.S. Representative (CA-32)
- Jackie Speier, U.S. Representative (CA-14)
- Organizations
- Blue America
- EMILY's List
Primary election | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Paul Chabot | 14,163 | 26.6 | |
Democratic | Pete Aguilar | 9,242 | 17.4 | |
Republican | Lesli Gooch | 9,033 | 17.0 | |
Democratic | Eloise Reyes | 8,461 | 15.9 | |
Democratic | Joe Baca | 5,954 | 11.2 | |
Democratic | Danny Tillman | 4,659 | 8.7 | |
Republican | Ryan Downing | 1,737 | 3.3 | |
Total votes | 53,249 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Pete Aguilar | 51,622 | 51.7 | |
Republican | Paul Chabot | 48,162 | 48.3 | |
Total votes | 99,784 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic gain from Republican |
- External Links
- Pete Aguilar campaign website
- Joe Baca campaign website
- Paul Chabot campaign website
- Lesli Gooch campaign website
- Eloise Gomez Reyes campaign website
- Danny Tillman campaign website
District 32
The 32nd district is based in the San Gabriel Valley and includes El Monte and West Covina. Democrat Grace Napolitano, who has represented the 32nd district since 2013 and previously represented the 38th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 34th district from 1999 to 2003, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Grace Napolitano (incumbent) | 24,639 | 60.0 | |
Republican | Arturo Enrique Alas | 16,459 | 40.0 | |
Total votes | 41,098 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Grace Napolitano (incumbent) | 50,353 | 59.7 | |
Republican | Arturo Enrique Alas | 34,053 | 40.3 | |
Total votes | 84,406 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 33
The 33rd district is based in coastal Los Angeles County and includes Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. Democrat Henry Waxman, who has represented the 33rd district since 2013 and previously represented the 30th district from 2003 to 2013, the 29th district from 1993 to 2003, and the 24th district from 1975 to 1993, retired.
Endorsements
- Executive Branch Officials
- Neel Kashkari, former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Financial Stability
- U.S Ambassadors
- John Bolton, former United States Ambassador to the United Nations
- U.S. Senators
- John McCain, U.S. Senator (R-AZ)
- U.S. Representatives
- Eric Cantor, former U.S. Representative and House Majority Leader (VA-7)
- Paul Cook, U.S. Representative (CA-8)
- Elton Gallegly, former U.S. Representative (CA-24)
- Darrell Issa, U.S. Representative (CA-49)
- Kevin McCarthy, U.S. Representative and House Majority Leader (CA-23)
- Ed Royce, U.S. Representative (CA-39)
- Governors
- Mitt Romney, former Governor of Massachusetts
- Local Officials
- Michael D. Antonovich, member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
- Steve Cooley, former Los Angeles County District Attorney
- Jimmy Delshad, former Mayor of Beverly Hills, California
- Alan Jackson, former Los Angeles County prosecutor
- John A. Mirisch, Mayor of Beverly Hills, California
- Individuals
- Sheldon Adelson, billionaire, business magnate, investor, philanthropist, and political donor
- Dennis Prager, conservative radio talk show host and writer
- Organizations
- Labor Unions
- Los Angeles Association of Deputy District Attorneys
- Los Angeles County Police Chiefs' Association
- Newspaper and Publications
- Federal officials
- Tony Cardenas, U.S. Representative (CA-29)
- Lucille Roybal-Allard, U.S. Representative (CA-40)
- Adam Schiff, U.S. Representative (CA-28)
- State-level officials
- State legislators
- Adrin Nazarian, state assemblyman
- Local elected officials
- Joe Buscaino, Los Angeles City Councilman
- Fred Gaines, Mayor of Calabasas
- Tom LaBonge, Los Angeles City Councilman
- Nury Martinez, Los Angeles City Councilman
- Mary Sue Maurer, Calabasas City Councilman
- Mitch O'Farrell, Los Angeles City Councilman
- Rick Tuttle, former Los Angeles City Controller
- Antonio Villaraigosa, former mayor of Los Angeles
- Herb Wesson, President of the Los Angeles City Council
- Individuals
- Ed Begley, Jr., actor and environmental activist
- Henry Cisneros, former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
- Bettina Duval, President and Founder of CALIFORNIALIST
- Dolores Huerta, labor leader, civil rights activist, and co-founder of the National Farmworkers Association
- Rob Reiner, actor, director, and political activist
- Kathy Spillar, executive vice president of Feminist Majority
- Organizations
- Federal officials
- Karen Bass, U.S. Representative (CA-37)
- Alan Lowenthal, U.S. Representative (CA-47)
- Mark Takano, U.S. Representative (CA-41)
- Maxine Waters, U.S. Representative (CA-43)
- State-level officials
- John Chiang, California State Controller
- Dave Jones, California Insurance Commissioner
- Bill Lockyer, California State Treasurer
- State legislators
- Jim Beall, state senator
- Marty Block, state senator
- Susan Bonilla, state assemblywoman
- Joan Buchanan, state assemblywoman
- Ed Chau, state assemblyman
- Kevin de Leon, state senator
- Noreen Evans, state senator
- Rich Gordon, State Assemblyman and former San Mateo County Supervisor
- Isadore Hall, state assemblyman
- Jerry Hill, state senator
- Ricardo Lara, state senator
- Holly Mitchell, state senator
- Bill Monning, state senator
- Al Muratsuchi, state assemblyman
- John Pérez, Speaker of the California State Assembly
- Anthony Rendon, state assemblyman
- Sebastian Ridley-Thomas, state assemblyman
- Darrell Steinberg, President pro tempore of the California State Senate
- Norma Torres, state senator
- Mariko Yamada, state assemblywoman
- Local elected officials
- Steve Aspel, Mayor of Redondo Beach
- George Bird, Jr., Palos Verdes Estates City Councilman
- Mike Bonin, Los Angeles City Councilman
- Bill Brand, Redondo Beach City Councilman
- Christine Cronin-Hurst, Manhattan Beach School Board member
- Don Dear, West Basin Water District Board Member
- Michael DiVirgilio, Mayor of Hermosa Beach
- Hany Fangary, Hermosa Beach City Council member
- Bill Fournell, Vice President of the Manhattan Beach School Board
- Jim Goodhart, Mayor of Palos Verdes Estates
- Jerome Horton, Chair of the California Board of Equalization
- Kay Jue, Palos Verdes Library Trustee
- Robert Katherman, Water Replenishment District Board member
- Jim Knight, Mayor Pro Tem of Ranchos Palos Verdes
- Paul Koretz, Los Angeles City Councilman
- Carol Kwan, West Basin Municipal Water District Board Member
- Don Lee, Torrance School Board member
- David Lesser, Manhattan Beach Councilman
- Barbara Lucky, Palos Verdes Peninsula School District Board member
- Kevin McKeown, Santa Monica City Council member
- Judy Mitchell, Mayor of Rolling Hills Estates
- Cliff Numark, El Camino Community College District Trustee
- Terry Ragins, Torrance School Board member
- Richard Riordan, former mayor of Los Angeles
- Bill Rosendahl, former Los Angeles City Councilman
- Mark Steffen, President of the Torrance School Board
- Debbie Stegura, Palos Verdes Library District Trustee
- Peter Tucker, Mayor Pro Tem of Hermosa Beach
- Tony Vasquez, Santa Monica City Council member
- Bill Watkins, El Segundo School Board member
- Michael Wermers, Torrance School Board member
- Kurt Weideman, Torrance City Councilman
- Ted Winterer, Santa Monica City Council member
- Hope Witkowsky, former Torrance City Councilman
- Individuals
- Julian Burger, President of the Progressive Democratic Club
- Marta Evry, progressive activist and founder of Venice for Change
- Ilissa Gold, President of the Miracle Mile Democratic Club
- Peter Kelly, former Chair of the California Democratic Party
- Connie Sullivan, President of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Democratic Club
- George Takei, actor and civil rights activist
- Organizations
- Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs
- Beach Cities Democratic Club
- California Democratic Party
- International Longshore and Warehouse Union Locals 13 and 94
- SEIU California
- Torrance Firefighters Association
- Local elected officials
- U.S. Representatives
- Alan Grayson, former U.S. Representative from FL-08 (2009–2011) and FL-09 (2013–2017)
- Dennis Kucinich, former U.S. Representative from OH-10 (1997–2013); former candidate for President in 2004 and 2008
- Keith Ellison, U.S. Representative from MN-05 (2007–2019)
- Governors
- Jennifer Granholm, former Governor of Michigan (2003–2011)
- Jesse Ventura, former Reform Party Governor of Minnesota (1999–2003)
- Party officials
- Eva Longoria, co-chairwoman of Barack Obama's 2012 presidential campaign, actress, and producer
- Individuals
- Van Jones, CNN news commentator, author, and lawyer
- John Gray, author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, lecturer, and relationship counselor
- Alanis Morissette, singer-songwriter, actress, and record producer
- Kim Kardashian, media personality, model, and actress
- Kourtney Kardashian, media personality and model
- Katy Perry, singer-songwriter
- Taylor Schilling, actress
- Nicole Richie, actress and fashion designer
- Alana Stewart, actress, author, and former model (Republican)
- Meredith Scott Lynn, actress, producer, and director
- Selma Blair, actress
- Ed Begley Jr., actor and environmentalist
- Frances Fisher, actress
- Deepak Chopra, author
- Jane Lynch, actress and comedian
- Steven Tyler, singer-songwriter and keyboardist
- Jason Mraz, singer-songwriter and guitarist
- Thom Hartmann, progressive political commentator, author, and former psychotherapist
- Bruce Margolin, executive director of NORML Los Angeles chapter (1973–present); Democratic candidate for Governor in 2003
- Sarah Silverman, stand-up comedian, actress, and writer
- Chaka Khan, singer-songwriter
- Neale Donald Walsch, author, actor, screenwriter, and speaker
- Barbara Marx Hubbard, futurist, author, and public speaker
- Kendra Wilkinson, model and television personality
- Katie Cleary, model and actress
- Andrew Keegan, actor
- Gabrielle Bernstein, author, motivational speaker, life coach, and Kundalini Yoga instructor
- Michael Beckwith, author and founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center
- Jack Canfield, author, motivational speaker, and corporate trainer
- Ben Decker, author, meditation teacher, and public speaker
- Mastin Kipp, author, blogger, and inspirational speaker
- Gurmukh, teacher of Kundalini Yoga
- Seane Corn, yoga teacher, public speaker, and activist
- Greg Louganis, Olympic platform diver, author, and LGBT activist
- Amber Valetta, supermodel and actress
- Marcia Cross, actress
- Laura Dern, actress, director, and producer
- Elizabeth Kucinich, activist and producer; wife of former Rep. Dennis Kucinich
- Diane Ladd, actress
- Brent Roske, film producer; former Independent candidate for U.S. Congress from CA-33 in 2014
- Organizations
- Progressive Leaders for Democratic Action at UCLA
- Americans for Democratic Action, SoCal chapter (previously endorsed Lieu)
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Elan Carr (R) |
Wendy Greuel (D) |
Ted Lieu (D) |
Brent Roske (I) |
Marianne Williamson (I) |
Undecided |
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Benenson Strategy Group^ | February 12–13, 2014 | 500 | ± 4.3% | 19% | 29% | 21% | 1% | 7% | 13% |
- ^ Internal poll for Wendy Greuel Campaign
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Elan Carr | 23,476 | 21.6 | |
Democratic | Ted Lieu | 20,432 | 18.8 | |
Democratic | Wendy Greuel | 17,988 | 16.6 | |
No party preference | Marianne Williamson | 14,335 | 13.2 | |
Democratic | Matt Miller | 13,005 | 12.0 | |
Republican | Lily Gilani | 7,673 | 7.1 | |
Republican | Kevin Mottus | 2,561 | 2.4 | |
Democratic | Barbara L. Mulvaney | 2,516 | 2.3 | |
Democratic | David Kanuth | 1,554 | 1.4 | |
Democratic | Kristie Holmes | 994 | 0.9 | |
Libertarian | Mark Matthew Herd | 883 | 0.8 | |
Green | Michael Ian Sachs | 732 | 0.7 | |
Democratic | Michael Shapiro | 650 | 0.6 | |
No party preference | Tom Fox | 509 | 0.5 | |
Democratic | Zein E. Obagi, Jr. | 477 | 0.4 | |
Democratic | Vince Flaherty | 345 | 0.3 | |
Democratic | James Graf | 327 | 0.3 | |
No party preference | Brent C. Roske | 188 | 0.2 | |
No party preference | Theo Milonopoulos (write-in) | 1 | 0.0 | |
Total votes | 108,646 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Ted Lieu | 108,331 | 59.2 | |
Republican | Elan Carr | 74,700 | 40.8 | |
Total votes | 183,031 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
- External Links
- Elan Carr campaign website
- Wendy Greuel campaign website
- Ted Lieu campaign website
- David Kanuth campaign website
- Matt Miller campaign website
- Barbara Mulvaney campaign website
- Brent Roske campaign website
- Marianne Williamson campaign website
District 34
The 34th district is based in central Los Angeles and includes Chinatown and Downtown Los Angeles. Democrat Xavier Becerra, who has represented the 34th district since 2013 and previously represented the 31st district from 2003 to 2013 and the 30th district from 1993 to 2003, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Xavier Becerra (incumbent) | 22,878 | 73.8 | |
Democratic | Adrienne Nicole Edwards | 4,473 | 14.4 | |
Peace and Freedom | Howard Johnson | 3,587 | 11.6 | |
No party preference | Jonathan Turner Smith (write-in) | 48 | 0.2 | |
Total votes | 30,986 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Xavier Becerra (incumbent) | 44,697 | 72.5 | |
Democratic | Adrienne Nicole Edwards | 16,924 | 27.5 | |
Total votes | 61,621 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 35
The 35th district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Fontana, Ontario, and Pomona. Democrat Gloria Negrete McLeod, who has represented the 35th district since 2013, retired.
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Norma Torres | 17,996 | 65.7 | |
Democratic | Christina Gagnier | 4,081 | 14.9 | |
Democratic | Scott Heydenfeldt | 2,574 | 9.4 | |
Democratic | Anthony Vieyra | 2,183 | 8.0 | |
Republican | Benjamin "Ben" Lopez (write-in) | 567 | 2.1 | |
Total votes | 27,401 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Norma Torres | 39,502 | 63.5 | |
Democratic | Christina Gagnier | 22,753 | 36.5 | |
Total votes | 62,255 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
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District 36
The 36th district is based in eastern Riverside County and includes Palm Springs. Democrat Raul Ruiz, who has represented the 36th district since 2013, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Raul Ruiz (incumbent) | 41,443 | 50.3 | |
Republican | Brian Nestande | 28,662 | 34.8 | |
Republican | Ray Haynes | 12,232 | 14.9 | |
Total votes | 82,337 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Raul Ruiz (incumbent) | 72,682 | 54.2 | |
Republican | Brian Nestande | 61,457 | 45.8 | |
Total votes | 134,139 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 37
The 37th district is based in West Los Angeles and includes Crenshaw and Culver City. Democrat Karen Bass, who has represented the 37th district since 2013 and previously represented the 33rd district from 2011 to 2013, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Karen Bass (incumbent) | 47,639 | 79.6 | |
Republican | R. Adam King | 8,530 | 14.3 | |
Democratic | Mervin Evans | 3,677 | 6.1 | |
Total votes | 59,846 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Karen Bass (incumbent) | 96,787 | 84.3 | |
Republican | R. Adam King | 18,051 | 15.7 | |
Total votes | 114,838 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 38
The 38th district is based in the eastern Los Angeles suburbs and includes Norwalk and Whittier. Democrat Linda Sánchez, who has represented the 38th district since 2013 and previously represented the 39th district from 2003 to 2013, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Linda Sánchez (incumbent) | 27,149 | 57.5 | |
Republican | Benjamin Campos | 20,046 | 42.5 | |
Total votes | 47,195 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Linda Sánchez (incumbent) | 58,192 | 59.1 | |
Republican | Benjamin Campos | 40,288 | 40.9 | |
Total votes | 98,480 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 39
The 39th district straddles the Los Angeles–Orange county border and includes Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, and Fullerton. Republican Ed Royce, who has represented the 39th district since 2013 and previously represented the 40th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 39th district from 1993 to 2003, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Ed Royce (incumbent) | 49,071 | 70.6 | |
Democratic | Peter O. Anderson | 20,480 | 29.4 | |
Total votes | 69,551 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Ed Royce (incumbent) | 91,319 | 68.5 | |
Democratic | Peter O. Anderson | 41,906 | 31.4 | |
Total votes | 133,225 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 40
The 40th district is based in central Los Angeles County and includes Downey and East Los Angeles. Democrat Lucille Roybal-Allard, who has represented the 40th district since 2013 and previously represented the 34th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 33rd district from 1993 to 2003, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Lucille Roybal-Allard (incumbent) | 13,745 | 66.4 | |
Democratic | David Sanchez | 6,968 | 33.6 | |
Total votes | 20,713 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Lucille Roybal-Allard (incumbent) | 30,208 | 61.2 | |
Democratic | David Sanchez | 19,171 | 38.8 | |
Total votes | 49,379 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 41
The 41st district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Moreno Valley, Perris, and Riverside. Democrat Mark Takano, who has represented the 41st district since 2013, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Mark Takano (incumbent) | 19,648 | 44.7 | |
Republican | Steve Adams | 16,264 | 37.0 | |
Democratic | Veronica Franco | 4,509 | 10.2 | |
Republican | Yvonne Terrell Girard | 3,581 | 8.1 | |
Total votes | 44,002 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Mark Takano (incumbent) | 46,948 | 56.6 | |
Republican | Steve Adams | 35,936 | 43.4 | |
Total votes | 82,884 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Mark Takano (D) |
Steve Adams (R) |
Undecided |
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Wenzel Strategies | February 28–March 3, 2014 | 618 | ± 3.92% | 42% | 42% | 16% |
District 42
The 42nd district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Corona and Murrieta. Republican Ken Calvert, who has represented the 42nd district since 2013 and previously represented the 44th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 43rd district from 1993 to 2003, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Ken Calvert (incumbent) | 37,506 | 67.5 | |
Democratic | Tim Sheridan | 8,788 | 15.8 | |
Democratic | Chris Marquez | 6,118 | 11.0 | |
Democratic | Kerri Condley | 3,150 | 5.7 | |
Republican | Floyd Harvey (write-in) | 8 | 0.0 | |
Total votes | 55,570 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Ken Calvert (incumbent) | 74,540 | 65.7 | |
Democratic | Tim Sheridan | 38,850 | 34.3 | |
Total votes | 113,390 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 43
The 43rd district is based in South Los Angeles and includes Hawthorne and Inglewood. Democrat Maxine Waters, who has represented the 43rd district since 2013 and previously represented the 35th district from 1993 to 2013 and the 29th district from 1991 to 1993, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Maxine Waters (incumbent) | 33,746 | 67.2 | |
Republican | John Wood, Jr. | 16,440 | 32.8 | |
American Independent | Brandon M. Cook (write-in) | 12 | 0.0 | |
Total votes | 50,198 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Maxine Waters (incumbent) | 69,681 | 71.0 | |
Republican | John Wood, Jr. | 28,521 | 29.0 | |
Total votes | 98,202 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 44
The 44th district is based in south Los Angeles County and includes Carson, Compton, and San Pedro. Democrat Janice Hahn, who has represented the 44th district since 2013 and previously represented the 36th district from 2011 to 2013, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Janice Hahn (incumbent) | 25,641 | 100.0 | |
Peace and Freedom | Adam Shbeita (write-in) | 5 | 0.0 | |
Total votes | 24,656 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Janice Hahn (incumbent) | 59,670 | 86.7 | |
Peace and Freedom | Adam Shbeita | 9,192 | 13.3 | |
Total votes | 68,862 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 45
The 45th district is based in inland Orange County and includes Irvine and Mission Viejo. Republican John Campbell, who has represented the 45th district since 2013 and previously represented the 48th district from 2005 to 2013, retired.
Primary election | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Mimi Walters | 39,631 | 45.1 | |
Democratic | Drew E. Leavens | 24,721 | 28.1 | |
Republican | Greg Raths | 21,284 | 24.2 | |
No party preference | Al Salehi | 2,317 | 2.6 | |
Total votes | 87,953 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Mimi Walters | 106,083 | 65.1 | |
Democratic | Drew E. Leavens | 56,819 | 34.9 | |
Total votes | 162,902 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 46
The 46th district is based in central Orange County and includes Anaheim and Santa Ana. Democrat Loretta Sanchez, who has represented the 46th district since 2013 and previously represented the 47th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 46th district from 1997 to 2003, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Loretta Sanchez (incumbent) | 20,172 | 50.6 | |
Republican | Adam Nick | 7,234 | 18.1 | |
Republican | John J. Cullum | 5,666 | 14.2 | |
Republican | Carlos Vazquez | 4,969 | 12.5 | |
Democratic | Ehab Atalla | 1,835 | 4.6 | |
Total votes | 39,876 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Loretta Sanchez (incumbent) | 49,738 | 59.7 | |
Republican | Adam Nick | 33,577 | 40.3 | |
Total votes | 83,315 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 47
The 47th district includes Long Beach and parts of Orange County. Democrat Alan Lowenthal, who has represented the 47th district since 2013, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Alan Lowenthal (incumbent) | 44,019 | 57.1 | |
Republican | Andy Whallon | 33,093 | 42.9 | |
Republican | George Brogan (write-in) | 3 | 0.0 | |
Total votes | 77,115 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Alan Lowenthal (incumbent) | 69,061 | 56.0 | |
Republican | Andy Whallon | 54,309 | 44.0 | |
Total votes | 123,370 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 48
The 48th district is based in coastal Orange County and includes Huntington Beach. Republican Dana Rohrabacher, who has 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, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Dana Rohrabacher (incumbent) | 52,431 | 56.1 | |
Democratic | Suzanne Joyce Savary | 18,242 | 19.5 | |
Republican | Wendy Brooks Leece | 11,082 | 11.9 | |
Democratic | David Burns | 6,142 | 6.6 | |
Democratic | Robert John Banuelos | 5,591 | 6.0 | |
Total votes | 93,488 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Dana Rohrabacher (incumbent) | 112,082 | 64.1 | |
Democratic | Suzanne Joyce Savary | 62,713 | 35.9 | |
Total votes | 174,795 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 49
The 49th district is based in northern San Diego County and includes Carlsbad and Oceanside. Republican Darrell Issa, who has represented the 49th district since 2003 and the 48th district from 2001 to 2003, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Darrell Issa (incumbent) | 56,558 | 61.9 | |
Democratic | Dave Peiser | 25,946 | 28.4 | |
Democratic | Noboru Isagawa | 8,887 | 9.7 | |
Democratic | Johnny Moore (write-in) | 16 | 0.0 | |
Total votes | 91,407 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Darrell Issa (incumbent) | 98,161 | 60.2 | |
Democratic | Dave Peiser | 64,981 | 39.8 | |
Total votes | 163,142 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 50
The 50th district is based in inland San Diego County and includes Escondido and Santee. Republican Duncan D. Hunter, who has represented the 50th district since 2013 and previously represented the 52nd district from 2009 to 2013, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Duncan D. Hunter (incumbent) | 62,371 | 70.4 | |
Democratic | James H. Kimber | 21,552 | 24.3 | |
Libertarian | Michael Benoit | 4,634 | 5.2 | |
Total votes | 88,557 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Duncan D. Hunter (incumbent) | 111,997 | 71.2 | |
Democratic | James H. Kimber | 45,302 | 28.8 | |
Total votes | 157,299 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
District 51
The new 51st district runs along the border with Mexico and includes Imperial County and San Diego. Juan Vargas, who has represented the 51st district since 2013, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Juan Vargas (incumbent) | 35,812 | 68.3 | |
Republican | Stephen Meade | 16,403 | 31.3 | |
Republican | Ernest Griffes (write-in) | 184 | 0.4 | |
Total votes | 52,216 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Juan Vargas (incumbent) | 56,373 | 68.8 | |
Republican | Stephen Meade | 25,577 | 32.2 | |
Total votes | 81,950 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
District 52
The 52nd district is based in coastal San Diego and includes La Jolla and Poway. Democrat Scott Peters, who has represented the 52nd district since 2013, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Scott Peters (incumbent) | 53,926 | 42.3 | |
Republican | Carl DeMaio | 44,954 | 35.3 | |
Republican | Kirk Jorgensen | 23,588 | 18.5 | |
Republican | Fred J. Simon, Jr. | 5,040 | 4.0 | |
Total votes | 127,508 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Scott Peters (incumbent) | 98,826 | 51.6 | |
Republican | Carl DeMaio | 92,746 | 48.4 | |
Total votes | 191,572 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Scott Peters (D) |
Carl DeMaio (R) |
Other | Undecided |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SurveyUSA | September 11–15, 2014 | 559 | ± 4.2% | 47% | 46% | — | 7% |
GBA Strategies | July 20–22, 2014 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 48% | 43% | — | 8% |
SurveyUSA | June 11–12, 2014 | 554 | ± 4.2% | 44% | 51% | — | 6% |
SurveyUSA | June 10–12, 2013 | 500 | ± 4.5% | 39% | 48% | — | 13% |
District 53
The 53rd district is based in Central San Diego and includes La Mesa and Lemon Grove. Democrat Susan Davis, who has represented the 53rd district since 2013 and previously represented the 49th district from 2001 to 2003, won reelection.
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Susan Davis (incumbent) | 50,041 | 56.3 | |
Republican | Larry A. Wilske | 18,384 | 20.7 | |
Republican | Wayne S. True | 9,182 | 10.3 | |
Republican | John R. Edwards | 3,986 | 4.5 | |
Republican | Joel Marchese | 2,729 | 3.1 | |
Republican | Jim Stieringer | 2,106 | 2.4 | |
No party preference | John W. Campbell | 1,596 | 1.8 | |
No party preference | Christina Bobb | 929 | 1.0 | |
Total votes | 88,953 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Susan Davis (incumbent) | 87,104 | 58.8 | |
Republican | Larry A. Wilske | 60,940 | 41.2 | |
Total votes | 148,044 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |