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2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California California legislative no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in California 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in California 2016 All 53 California seats to the United States House of Representatives 2014 11 04 Democratic Party (United States) 38 39 1 4,201,975 58.91% 1.66% Republican Party (United States) 15 14 1 2,816,312 39.49% 2.37% 290px Party gains 290px District results 290px County results 1
Democratic
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#4389e3 60–70%
#1666cb 70–80%
#0645b4 80–90%
#002b84 90–100%
Republican
#e27f90 50–60%
#cc2f4a 60–70%
#D40000 70–80%
#800000 90–100%
Winners
#92C5DE Democratic hold
#0671B0 Democratic gain
#F48882 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.http://vote.sos.ca.gov/returns/us-rep/district/all/ U.S. House of Representatives Results of All Districts 2014-10-19 Secretary of State of California https://web.archive.org/web/20141108045506/http://vote.sos.ca.gov/returns/us-rep/district/all dead 2014-11-08
Almost all seats in California retained their partisan control from the 2012 house elections. The sole exception was California's 31st congressional district, which flipped to the Democratic party. In that race, Pete Aguilar received 51.7% of the vote and defeated Paul Chabot.
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Overview
2014 United States House of Representatives elections in CaliforniaPrimary election — June 3, 2014 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%
2014 United States House of Representatives elections in CaliforniaGeneral election — November 4, 2014 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:Haas Karen L. Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2014 http://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/Election-Statistics/ Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives October 28, 2019 March 9, 2015
DistrictDemocraticRepublicanOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 84,320 38.97% 132,052 61.03% 0 0.00% 216,372 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 2 163,124 74.99% 54,400 25.01% 0 0.00% 217,524 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 3 79,224 52.72% 71,036 47.28% 0 0.00% 150,260 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 4 0 0.00% 211,134 100.00% 0 0.00% 211,134 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 5 129,613 75.73% 0 0.00% 41,535 24.27% 171,148 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 6 97,008 72.69% 36,448 27.31% 0 0.00% 133,456 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 7 92,521 50.40% 91,066 49.60% 0 0.00% 183,587 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 8 37,056 32.35% 77,480 67.65% 0 0.00% 114,536 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 9 63,475 52.37% 57,729 47.63% 0 0.00% 121,204 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 10 55,123 43.85% 70,582 56.15% 0 0.00% 125,705 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 11 117,502 67.27% 57,160 32.73% 0 0.00% 174,662 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 12 160,067 83.25% 32,197 16.75% 0 0.00% 192,264 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 13 168,491 88.48% 21,940 11.52% 0 0.00% 190,431 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 14 114,389 76.70% 34,757 23.30% 0 0.00% 149,146 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 15 99,756 69.81% 43,150 30.19% 0 0.00% 142,906 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 16 46,277 50.73% 44,943 49.27% 0 0.00% 91,220 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 17 134,408 100.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 134,408 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 18 133,060 67.75% 63,326 32.25% 0 0.00% 196,386 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 19 127,788 100.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 127,788 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 20 106,034 75.18% 0 0.00% 35,010 24.82% 141,044 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 21 33,470 42.17% 45,907 57.83% 0 0.00% 79,377 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 22 37,289 27.96% 96,053 72.04% 0 0.00% 133,342 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 23 33,726 25.16% 100,317 74.84% 0 0.00% 134,043 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 24 103,228 51.93% 95,566 48.07% 0 0.00% 198,794 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 25 0 0.00% 114,072 100.00% 0 0.00% 114,072 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 26 87,176 51.33% 82,653 48.67% 0 0.00% 169,829 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 27 75,728 59.36% 51,852 40.64% 0 0.00% 127,580 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 28 91,996 76.50% 0 0.00% 28,268 23.50% 120,264 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 29 50,096 74.61% 17,045 25.39% 0 0.00% 67,141 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 30 86,568 65.64% 45,315 34.36% 0 0.00% 131,883 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 31 51,622 51.73% 48,162 48.27% 0 0.00% 99,784 100.0% Democratic gainDistrict 32 50,353 59.66% 34,053 40.34% 0 0.00% 84,406 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 33 108,331 59.19% 74,700 40.81% 0 0.00% 183,031 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 34 61,621 100.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 61,621 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 35 62,255 100.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 62,255 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 36 72,682 54.18% 61,457 45.82% 0 0.00% 134,139 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 37 96,787 84.28% 18,051 15.72% 0 0.00% 114,838 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 38 58,192 59.09% 40,288 40.91% 0 0.00% 98,480 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 39 41,906 31.46% 91,319 68.54% 0 0.00% 133,225 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 40 49,379 100.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 49,379 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 41 46,948 56.64% 35,936 43.36% 0 0.00% 82,884 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 42 38,850 34.26% 74,540 65.74% 0 0.00% 113,390 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 43 69,681 70.96% 28,521 29.04% 0 0.00% 98,202 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 44 59,670 86.65% 0 0.00% 9,192 13.35% 68,862 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 45 56,819 34.88% 106,083 65.12% 0 0.00% 162,902 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 46 49,738 59.70% 33,577 40.30% 0 0.00% 83,315 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 47 69,091 55.99% 54,309 44.01% 0 0.00% 123,400 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 48 62,713 35.88% 112,082 64.12% 0 0.00% 174,795 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 49 64,981 39.83% 98,161 60.17% 0 0.00% 163,142 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 50 45,302 28.80% 111,997 71.20% 0 0.00% 157,299 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 51 56,373 68.79% 25,577 31.21% 0 0.00% 81,950 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 52 98,826 51.59% 92,746 48.41% 0 0.00% 191,572 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 53 87,104 58.84% 60,940 41.16% 0 0.00% 148,044 100.0% Democratic holdTotal 4,067,737 57.03% 2,950,679 41.37% 114,005 1.60% 7,132,421 100.0%
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This map displays the location of California's congressional districts during this election cycle, allowing the reader to cross-reference the location of each district.
District 1
California's 1st congressional district
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
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Doug LaMalfa, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
Gregory Cheadle, real estate broker and candidate for this seat in 2012
Withdrawn
Dolores Lucero, former Shasta Lake Council member
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Heidi Hall, program manager for the state Department of Water ResourcesJenny Espino Grass Valley woman takes aims at LaMalfa in 2014 https://archive.redding.com/news/politics/grass-valley-woman-takes-aims-at-lamalfa-in-2014-ep-361775509-354048671.html/ archive.redding.com Redding Record Searchlight May 7, 2023 February 1, 2013
Eliminated in primary
Dan Levine, medical cannabis farmer
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Republican Party (United States) Doug LaMalfa (incumbent) 75,317 53.4
Democratic Party (United States) Heidi Hall 42,481 30.1
Republican Party (United States) Gregory Cheadle 13,909 9.8
Democratic Party (United States) Dan Levine 9,213 6.5
140,920 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2014 House Race Ratings for November 3, 2014 http://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report November 3, 2014Safe RNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg2014 House Ratings (October 24, 2014) http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report October 24, 2014Safe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball2014 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2014-house Sabato's Crystal Ball April 10, 2014 April 11, 2014Safe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsDaily Kos Elections House race ratings: Initial ratings for 2014 http://www.dailykos.com/election-outlook/2014-race-ratings#house Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014Safe R November 4, 2014
Results
California's 1st congressional district election, 2014https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/sov/2014-general/pdf/2014-complete-sov.pdf General Election - Statement of Vote, November 4, 2014 California Secretary of State February 4, 2021 Republican Party (United States) Doug LaMalfa (incumbent) 132,052 61.0
Democratic Party (United States) Heidi Hall 84,320 39.0
216,372 100.0
Republican Party (United States)
District 2
California's 2nd congressional district
The 2nd district is based in California's North Coast and includes Eureka, San Rafael, Petaluma, and Ukiah. Incumbent Democrat Jared Huffman, who had represented the 2nd district since 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Jared Huffman, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
Andy Caffrey, sustainability conversion planner
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Dale Mensing, supermarket cashier
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Jared Huffman (incumbent) 99,186 67.9
Republican Party (United States) Dale K. Mensing 32,614 22.3
Democratic Party (United States) Andy Caffrey 14,245 9.8
146,045 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 2nd congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Jared Huffman (incumbent) 163,124 75.0
Republican Party (United States) Dale K. Mensing 54,400 25.0
217,524 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 3
California's 3rd congressional district
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
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
John Garamendi, incumbent U.S. representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Dan Logue, state assembly memberhttp://www.appeal-democrat.com/news/logue-122753-run-look.html Logue says he ‘would take a look’ at run for Congress | logue, run, look Appeal-Democrat 2013-01-21 2013-03-07 2013-02-25 https://web.archive.org/web/20130225035620/http://www.appeal-democrat.com/news/logue-122753-run-look.html dead
Declined
Kim Vann, Colusa County Board of Supervisors member and general election candidate in 2012http://www.appeal-democrat.com/news/garamendi-122726-republicans-district.html Republicans targeting Garamendi in 2014 election | garamendi, republicans, district Appeal-Democrat 2013-01-19 2013-03-07 2013-03-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20130302101844/http://www.appeal-democrat.com/news/garamendi-122726-republicans-district.html dead
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) John Garamendi (incumbent) 54,672 53.5
Republican Party (United States) Dan Logue 47,560 46.5
102,232 100.0
General election
Endorsements
John Garamendi (D) Organizations
Blue Dog CoalitionBlue Dog Membership http://bluedogdems.ngpvanhost.com/content/blue-dog-membership-1 bluedogdems.ngpvanhost.com February 17, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141111144347/http://bluedogdems.ngpvanhost.com/content/blue-dog-membership-1 November 11, 2014
Dan Logue (R) Organizations
BIPAC2014 Election Cycle Supported Candidates http://www.bipac.net/page.asp?content=map&g=ACTION bipac.net February 17, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20150119195004/http://www.bipac.net/page.asp?content=map&g=ACTION January 19, 2015
National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" ProgramYoung Gun candidates http://www.gopyoungguns.com/ gopyoungguns.com February 15, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141104195118/http://www.gopyoungguns.com/ November 4, 2014
Polling
Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnGaramendi (D) DanLogue (R) UndecidedNew York Times/CBS News Battleground TrackerNew York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 292 ± 9.0% 51% 39% 9%Moore Information (R-Logue)Moore Information (R-Logue) September 23–24, 2014 400 ± 5.0% 45% 39% 16%
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPLikely D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsLikely D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 3rd congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) John Garamendi (incumbent) 79,224 52.7
Republican Party (United States) Dan Logue 71,036 47.3
150,260 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 4
California's 4th congressional district
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
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Tom McClintock, incumbent U.S. representative
Art Moore, business executive and management consultantOnishi Norimitsu A Rare G.O.P. Battle Forces an Incumbent to Look Left
The New York Times April 20, 2014 https://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/21/us/politics/mcclintock-faces-bid-from-moderate-art-moore.html?_r=0 March 21, 2017Freking Kevin For Auburn's Art Moore, not voting a matter of principle Auburn Journal - The Associated Press August 14, 2014 http://www.auburnjournal.com/article/8/14/14/auburns-art-moore-not-voting-matter-principle March 21, 2017
Democratic candidates
Withdrawn
Kris Johnson
Independent candidates
Eliminated in primary
Jeffrey Gerlach, information technology analyst
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Republican Party (United States) Tom McClintock (incumbent) 80,999 56.2
Republican Party (United States) Art Moore 32,855 22.8
No party preference Jeffrey D. Gerlach 30,300 21.0
144,154 100.0
General election
Campaign
The first debate in the race took place on October 13, 2014.Pench Randy Rep. Tom McClintock, Art Moore get personal in lone District 4 debate The Sacramento Bee October 14, 2014 https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article2738558.html
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014
Endorsements
Tom McClintock (R)
Organizations
Eagle Forum2014 Candidates Endorsed By Eagle Forum PAC http://www.eagleforum.org/election/endorse.html eagleforum.org February 15, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141013040836/http://www.eagleforum.org/election/endorse.html October 13, 2014 October 10, 2024
Republican Liberty CaucusRLC Federal Endorsements for 2014 http://rlc.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=4 rlc.org February 15, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141029033708/http://rlc.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=4 October 29, 2014
Tea Party Express2014 Tea Party Express Endorsements http://www.teapartyexpress.org/2014-endorsements teapartyexpress.org February 15, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141028155721/http://www.teapartyexpress.org/2014-endorsements October 28, 2014
Results
California's 4th congressional district election, 2014
Republican Party (United States) Tom McClintock (incumbent) 126,784 60.0
Republican Party (United States) Art Moore 84,350 40.0
211,134 100.0
Republican Party (United States)
District 5
California's 5th congressional district
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
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Mike Thompson, incumbent U.S. representative
Republican candidates
Withdrawn
Stewart Cilley, accountant and candidate for this seat in 2012
Independent candidates
Advanced to general
James Hinton, former online poker playerTurbeville Brandon James Hinton: Napa Valley's anti-GMO candidate Napa Valley Register August 28, 2014 http://napavalleyregister.com/news/opinion/mailbag/james-hinton-napa-valley-s-anti-gmo-candidate/article_36c35880-8d32-5779-b0e7-85378b4b46cd.html March 21, 2017Burchyns Tony Former online poker player James Hinton hopes to unseat Democrat Mike Thompson Times-Herald News April 15, 2014 http://www.timesheraldonline.com/general-news/20140415/former-online-poker-player-james-hinton-hopes-to-unseat-democrat-mike-thompson March 21, 2017
Eliminated in primary
Douglas Van Raam, landscaper
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) 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
110,280 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 5th congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Mike Thompson (incumbent) 129,613 75.7
No party preference James Hinton 41,535 24.3
171,148 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 6
California's 6th congressional district
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
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Doris Matsui, incumbent U.S. representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Joseph McCray Sr., retired military officer
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Doris Matsui (incumbent) 62,640 73.6
Republican Party (United States) Joseph McCray Sr. 22,465 26.4
85,105 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 6th congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Doris Matsui (incumbent) 97,008 72.7
Republican Party (United States) Joseph McCray Sr. 36,448 27.3
133,456 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 7
California's 7th congressional district
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
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Ami Bera, incumbent U.S. representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Doug Ose, former U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
Igor Birman, former chief of staff to Congressman Tom McClintockCadelago Christopher http://www.sacbee.com/2013/09/05/5710386/capitol-alert-former-gop-rep-doug.html Third GOP challenger enters congressional race against Ami Bera Sacramento Bee September 5, 2013 May 9, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130906151144/http://www.sacbee.com/2013/09/05/5710386/capitol-alert-former-gop-rep-doug.html September 6, 2013
Elizabeth Emken, businesswoman, former nonprofit executive and candidate for the Senate in 2012
Libertarian candidates
Eliminated in primary
Douglas Tuma, retired civil engineer
Endorsements
Doug Ose (R) Organizations
Folsom Chamber of Commerce
Slavic International Pastors Association
Western Growers Association
Local officials
Eleanor L. Brown, trustee, Area 4, Sacramento County Board of Education
Jeannie Bruins, Citrus Heights Council member
Linda Budge, Rancho Cordova Council member
Ted Costa, people's advocate
Susan Frost, vice mayor of Citrus Heights
Saul Hernandez, Board member, San Juan Unified School District
Pat Hume, Elk Grove Council member
Roberta MacGlashan, Sacramento County supervisor
Larry Maskuoka, board member, San Juan Unified School District
Steve Miklos, Folsom Council member
Steve Miller, Citrus Heights Council member
Andy Morin, Folsom Council member
Greg Paulo, board member, San Juan Unified School District
Susan Peters, Sacramento County supervisor
JoAnne Reinking, board member, Folsom Cordova Unified School District
Dave Sander, Rancho Cordova Council member
Ernie Sheldon, vice mayor of Folsom
Ed Short, board member, Folsom Cordova Unified School District
Dan Skoglund, mayor of Rancho Cordova
Jeff Slowey, Citrus Heights Council member
Sandy Smoley, former Sacramento County supervisor
Teresa Stanley, vice president, Folsom Cordova Unified School District
Jeff Starsky, Folsom Council member
Jim Streng, former Sacramento County supervisor
Robert Trigg, Elk Grove Council member
Mel Turner, mayor of Citrus Heights
Law enforcement individuals
Glen Craig, former Sacramento County sheriff
McGregor W. Scott, former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of California
Jan Scully, Sacramento County district attorney
Sam Spiegel, former Folsom Police chief
Robbie Waters, former Sacramento County sheriff
Law enforcement organizations
California Police Chiefs Association
Folsom Police Officers Association
Peace Officers Research Association of California
Sacramento County Deputy Sheriffs' Association
Igor Birman (R) U.S. senators
Mike Lee, U.S. senator
Rand Paul, U.S. senator
Fred Thompson, former U.S. senator
U.S. representatives
Justin Amash, U.S. representative
Tim Huelskamp, U.S. representative
Jim Jordan, U.S. representative
Raul Labrador, U.S. representative
Thomas Massie, U.S. representative
Tom McClintock, U.S. representative
Mick Mulvaney, U.S. representative
Ron Paul, former U.S. representative
David Schweikert, U.S. representative
State officials
Steve Poizner, former California insurance commissioner
Organizations
California Taxpayer Protection Committee
Citizens United
The Conservative Victory Fund
Eagle Forum
Family Research Council
FreedomWorks
Gun Owners of America
The Madison Project
National Association for Gun Rights
Republican Liberty Caucus
Young Americans for Liberty
Polling
Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror AmiBera (D) IgorBirman (R) ElizabethEmken (R) DougOse (R) UndecidedDCCCDCCC May 1–2, 2014 567 ± 4.1% 47% 17% 7% 22% 7%
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Ami Bera (incumbent) 51,878 46.7
Republican Party (United States) Doug Ose 29,307 26.4
Republican Party (United States) Igor Birman 19,431 17.5
Republican Party (United States) Elizabeth Emken 7,924 7.1
Libertarian Party (United States) Douglas Arthur Tuma 1,629 1.5
No party preference Phill A. Tufi 869 0.8
111,038 100.0
General election
Campaign
More than $13 million from outside groups was spent during the campaign.
Endorsements
Ami Bera (D) Organizations
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Frontline" Program2014 Frontline Democrats https://secure.actblue.com/page/frontline2014 actblue.com DCCC April 15, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20150224041329/https://secure.actblue.com/page/frontline2014 February 24, 2015
No LabelsAllie Wright No Labels Urges Voters To Support Problem Solvers On November 4Th http://www.nolabels.org/press-releases/no-labels-urges-voters-support-problem-solvers-november-4th nolabels.org February 15, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20150405232726/http://www.nolabels.org/press-releases/no-labels-urges-voters-support-problem-solvers-november-4th April 5, 2015 October 28, 2014
Doug Ose (R) Organizations
BIPAC
National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program
Debates
Complete video of debate, October 8, 2014
Complete transcript of debate, October 8, 2014
Polling
Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror AmiBera (D) DougOse (R) UndecidedNew York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 404 ± 7.0% 42% 48% 10%Garin-Hart-Yang Research (D-House Majority PAC)Garin-Hart-Yang Research (D-House Majority PAC) September 17–18, 2014 406 ± 4.7% 47% 43% 10%
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossupNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergTossup October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallLean R Flip October 30, 2014RCPTossup November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsTossup November 4, 2014
Results
California's 7th congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Ami Bera (incumbent) 92,521 50.4
Republican Party (United States) Doug Ose 91,066 49.6
183,587 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 8
California's 8th congressional district
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
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Paul Cook, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
Paul Hannosh, teacher and small businessman
Withdrawn
Rodney Lee Conover
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Bob Conaway, attorney
Eliminated in primary
Odessia Lee, retired public employee
Withdrawn
John Pinkerton, president of Victor Valley College Board of Trustees and candidate for this seat in 2012
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Republican Party (United States) Paul Cook (incumbent) 40,007 58.1
Democratic Party (United States) Bob Conaway 12,885 18.7
Republican Party (United States) Paul Hannosh 9,037 13.1
Democratic Party (United States) Odessia D. Lee 6,930 10.1
68,859 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014
Results
California's 8th congressional district election, 2014
Republican Party (United States) Paul Cook (incumbent) 77,480 67.6
Democratic Party (United States) Bob Conaway 37,056 32.4
114,536 100.0
Republican Party (United States)
District 9
California's 9th congressional district
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
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Jerry McNerney, incumbent U.S. representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Antonio Amador, retired U.S. marshal
Eliminated in primary
Steve Colangelo, small business owner
Karen Mathews Davis, retired county clerk
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Jerry McNerney (incumbent) 38,295 49.4
Republican Party (United States) Antonio "Tony" Amador 20,424 26.3
Republican Party (United States) Steve Anthony Colangelo 14,195 18.3
Republican Party (United States) Karen "Mathews" Davis 4,637 6.0
77,551 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPLikely D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 9th congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Jerry McNerney (incumbent) 63,475 52.4
Republican Party (United States) Antonio "Tony" Amador 57,729 47.6
121,204 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 10
California's 10th congressional district
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
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Jeff Denham, incumbent U.S. representative
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Michael Eggman, farmer, small businessman and younger brother of state assembly member Susan Eggman Van Oot Torey CA lawmaker's brother to challenge GOP Rep. Jeff Denham http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2013/04/democrat-michael-eggman-to-challenge-republican-jeff-denham.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130424222541/http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2013/04/democrat-michael-eggman-to-challenge-republican-jeff-denham.html dead April 24, 2013 June 29, 2013 Sacramento Bee April 23, 2013
Eliminated in primary
Michael Barkley, accountant
Declined
José M. Hernández, former NASA astronaut and general election candidate for this seat in 2012Stuart Rothenberg The Best and Worst of the 2012 Campaigns, Part II https://rollcall.com/2012/12/12/the-best-and-worst-of-the-2012-campaigns-part-ii/ rollcall.com Roll Call May 9, 2023 December 12, 2012
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Republican Party (United States) Jeff Denham (incumbent) 44,237 58.9
Democratic Party (United States) Michael Eggman 19,804 26.4
Democratic Party (United States) Michael J. "Mike" Barkley 11,005 14.7
No party preference David Park Christensen (write-in) 2 0.0
75,048 100.0
General election
Endorsements
Jeff Denham (R) Organizations
National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" ProgramCandidates http://www.electgoppatriots.org/ electgoppatriots.org National Republican Congressional Committee May 14, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141219131053/http://www.electgoppatriots.org/ December 19, 2014
No Labels Michael Eggman (D) Organizations
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" ProgramDCCC Chairman Israel Announces First 35 Districts In Red To Blue Program, Historic High For Women http://dccc.org/blog/entry/dccc_chairman_israel_announces_first_35_districts_in_red_to_blue_program_hi/ dccc.org DCCC February 16, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20140611202206/http://dccc.org/blog/entry/dccc_chairman_israel_announces_first_35_districts_in_red_to_blue_program_hi/ June 11, 2014 March 3, 2014
Progressive Change Campaign CommitteeCandidates http://boldprogressives.org/candidates boldprogressives.org Progressive Change Campaign Committee May 17, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141022070259/http://boldprogressives.org/candidates October 22, 2014
Forum
+ 2014 California's 10th congressional district candidate forum No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Republican DemocraticKey:black #90ff90 P Participant black #FFFFDD A Absent black #ff9090 N Not invited black #CCFFCC I Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Jeff Denham Michael Eggman1 Sep. 24, 2014 The Modesto Bee Joe KietaC-SPAN P P
Polling
Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JeffDenham (R) MichaelEggman (D) UndecidedNew York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 202 ± 11% 47% 40% 13%GBA Strategies (D-Eggman)GBA Strategies (D-Eggman) September 18–21, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 49% 41% 10%
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014
Results
California's 10th congressional district election, 2014
Republican Party (United States) Jeff Denham (incumbent) 70,582 56.1
Democratic Party (United States) Michael Eggman 55,123 43.9
125,705 100.0
Republican Party (United States)
District 11
California's 11th congressional district
The 11th district is based in the East Bay and includes Concord and Richmond. Incumbent Democrat George Miller, who had represented the 11th district since 2013 and previously represented the 7th district from 1975 to 2013, retired.http://www.sfgate.com/politics/joegarofoli/article/Possible-contenders-for-Rep-George-Miller-s-seat-5139912.php Many possible contenders for Rep. George Miller's seat January 13, 2014 January 20, 2014 SF Gate Joe Garofoli
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Mark DeSaulnier, state senator and candidate for this seat in 2009
Eliminated in primary
Tony Daysog, Alameda council member, candidate for the state assembly in 2006 and candidate for Mayor of Alameda in 2010http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2014/02/14/ca11-alamedas-tony-daysog-is-considering-a-run/ CA11: Alameda’s Tony Daysog is considering a run February 14, 2014 February 19, 2014 IBA Buzz Josh Richman February 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140215021524/http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2014/02/14/ca11-alamedas-tony-daysog-is-considering-a-run/ dead
Ki Ingersol
Cheryl Sudduth, public policy advocate and candidate for this seat in 2012
Declined
Susan Bonilla, state assembly member
Joan Buchanan, state assembly and candidate for this seat in 2009http://atr.rollcall.com/california-democrat-continues-to-clear-field-in-open-seat-race/ California Democrat Continues to Clear Field in Open Seat Race January 21, 2014 January 22, 2014 Roll Call Emily Cahn January 25, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140125012407/http://atr.rollcall.com/california-democrat-continues-to-clear-field-in-open-seat-race/ dead
John Garamendi, U.S. representative (running for re-election in the 3rd district)http://blog.sfgate.com/nov05election/2014/01/14/rep-john-garamendi-rules-out-run-in-millers-seat-honored-to-continuing-representing-cd-3/ Garamendi rules out run in Miller’s seat January 14, 2014 January 20, 2014 SF Gate Carla Marinucci
John Gioia, member of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors (running for re-election)
Ro Khanna, former deputy assistant secretary in the United States Department of Commerce and candidate for the 12th district in 2004 (running in the 17th district)https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/195266-khanna-campaign-says-he-wont-run-for-george-millers-seat/ Khanna campaign says he won't run for Miller seat January 13, 2014 January 20, 2014 The Hill Cameron Joseph
Kristina Lawson, mayor of Walnut Creekhttp://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2014/01/22/cd11-walnut-creek-mayor-lawson-opts-out-of-congressional-bid/ CD11: Walnut Creek Mayor Lawson opts out of congressional bid January 22, 2014 February 26, 2014 IBA Buzz Lisa Vorderbrueggen February 26, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140226220453/http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2014/01/22/cd11-walnut-creek-mayor-lawson-opts-out-of-congressional-bid/ dead
Gayle McLaughlin, Green Party mayor of Richmond
George Miller, incumbent U.S. representativehttp://blog.sfgate.com/nov05election/2014/01/14/garamendi-not-ruling-out-run-for-millers-seat/ Garamendi not ruling out run for Miller’s seat January 14, 2014 January 20, 2014 SF Gate Joe Garofoli
Kish Rajan, former Walnut Creek council memberhttp://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2014/01/21/cd11-ex-walnut-creek-councilman-kish-rajan-wont-run/ CD11: Ex-Walnut Creek Councilman Kish Rajan won’t run January 21, 2014 February 26, 2014 IBA Buzz Lisa Vorderbrueggen February 26, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140226203548/http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2014/01/21/cd11-ex-walnut-creek-councilman-kish-rajan-wont-run/ dead
Tom Torlakson, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction (running for re-election)
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Tue Phan-Quang, retired immigration judgehttp://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2014/01/17/cd11-retired-danville-judge-announces-candidacy/ CD11: Retired Danville judge announces candidacy January 17, 2014 January 20, 2014 IBA Buzz Lisa Vorderbrueggen February 1, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140201202637/http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2014/01/17/cd11-retired-danville-judge-announces-candidacy/ dead
Declined
Mark Peterson, Contra Costa district attorney
Mary Piepho, member of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Mark DeSaulnier 59,605 58.8
Republican Party (United States) Tue Phan 28,242 27.9
Democratic Party (United States) Cheryl Sudduth 4,913 4.8
Democratic Party (United States) Tony Daysog 3,482 3.4
No party preference Jason Ramey 2,673 2.6
Democratic Party (United States) Ki Ingersol 2,313 2.3
American Independent Party Virginia Fuller (write-in) 140 0.1
101,368 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 11th congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Mark DeSaulnier 117,502 67.3
Republican Party (United States) Tue Phan 57,160 32.7
174,662 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 12
California's 12th congressional district
The 12th district is based in the Bay Area and includes most of San Francisco. House Democratic Leader and former Speaker 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
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Nancy Pelosi, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
David Peterson, accountability system developer and candidate for this seat in 2012
Michael Steger, political organizer
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
John Dennis, real estate developer and general election candidate for this seat in 2012
Green candidates
Eliminated in primary
Barry Hermanson, candidate for this seat in 2012
Independent candidates
Eliminated in primary
Desmond Thorsson, university instructor
Jim Welles, lawyer
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Nancy Pelosi (incumbent) 79,816 73.6
Republican Party (United States) John Dennis 12,922 11.9
Green Party (United States) Barry Hermanson 6,156 5.7
Democratic Party (United States) David Peterson 3,774 3.5
Peace and Freedom Party Frank Lara 2,107 1.9
Democratic Party (United States) 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
108,438 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Endorsements
John Dennis (R) Organizations
Republican Liberty Caucus
Results
California's 12th congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Nancy Pelosi (incumbent) 160,067 83.3
Republican Party (United States) John Dennis 32,197 16.7
192,264 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 13
California's 13th congressional district
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
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Barbara Lee, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
Justin Jelincic, nonprofit finance manager
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Dakin Sundeen, IT system administrator
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Barbara Lee (incumbent) 77,461 82.6
Republican Party (United States) Dakin Sundeen 9,533 10.2
Democratic Party (United States) Justin Jelincic 4,602 4.9
Peace and Freedom Party Lawrence N. Allen 2,190 2.3
93,786 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 13th congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Barbara Lee (incumbent) 168,491 88.5
Republican Party (United States) Dakin Sundeen 21,940 11.5
190,431 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 14
California's 14th congressional district
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.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Jackie Speier, incumbent U.S. representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Robin Chew, business owner and entrepreneur
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Jackie Speier (incumbent) 66,800 77.4
Republican Party (United States) Robin Chew 19,482 22.6
86,282 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 14th congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Jackie Speier (incumbent) 114,389 76.7
Republican Party (United States) Robin Chew 34,757 23.3
149,146 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 15
California's 15th congressional district
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.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Eric Swalwell, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
Ellen Corbett, state senatorJeb Bing State Senator Ellen Corbett to run for Congress in 2014 https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/2012/10/12/state-senator-ellen-corbett-to-run-for-congress-in-2014 pleasantonweekly.com Pleasanton Weekly May 10, 2023 October 12, 2012
Declined
Ro Khanna, former deputy assistant secretary in the United States Department of Commerce and candidate for the 12th district in 2004 (running in the 17th district)Emily Cahn Stark’s Revenge: Bad Blood Lingers With Former Foe https://rollcall.com/2013/11/20/starks-revenge-bad-blood-lingers-with-former-foe/ rollcall.com Roll Call May 10, 2023 November 20, 2013
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Hugh Bussell, technology manager, educator and Alameda County Republican Party vice chair
Endorsements
Ellen Corbett (D) U.S. representatives
Pete Stark, former U.S. representative
Eric Swalwell (D) U.S. executive branch officials
Barack Obama, president of the United StatesJosh Richman CA15: President Obama endorses Eric Swalwell http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2014/03/03/ca15-president-obama-endorses-eric-swalwell/ ibabuzz.com Political Blotter May 15, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20140306151657/http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2014/03/03/ca15-president-obama-endorses-eric-swalwell/ March 6, 2014 March 3, 2014
U.S. senators
Dianne Feinstein, U.S. senator (1992–2023)
U.S. representatives
Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader@ericswalwell Nancy Pelosi endorsement https://twitter.com/ericswalwell/status/333996886929321985 twitter.com May 15, 2023 May 13, 2013
Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Democratic National Committee chair
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Eric Swalwell (incumbent) 42,419 49.1
Republican Party (United States) Hugh Bussell 22,228 25.7
Democratic Party (United States) Ellen Corbett 21,798 25.2
86,445 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Endorsements
Eric Swalwell (D) U.S. executive branch officials
Barack Obama, president of the United States
U.S. senators
Dianne Feinstein, U.S. senator (1992–present)
U.S. representatives
Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader
Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Democratic National Committee chair
Organizations
BIPAC
Results
California's 15th congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Eric Swalwell (incumbent) 99,756 69.8
Republican Party (United States) Hugh Bussell 43,150 30.2
142,906 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 16
California's 16th congressional district
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.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Jim Costa, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
Job Melton, mental health therapist
Withdrawn
Loraine Goodwin, physician, member of the California Democratic State Central Committee and candidate for this seat in 2012
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Johnny Tacherra, farmer and candidate for this seat in 2012
Eliminated in primary
Joanna Botelho, farmer and businesswoman
Steve Crass, attorney
Mel Levey, military officer
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Jim Costa (incumbent) 25,586 44.3
Republican Party (United States) Johnny Tacherra 12,542 21.7
Republican Party (United States) Steve Crass 8,877 15.4
Republican Party (United States) Mel Levey 4,565 7.9
Republican Party (United States) Joanna Garcia-Botelho 3,827 6.6
Democratic Party (United States) Job Melton 2,370 4.1
57,767 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Endorsements
Jim Costa (D) Organizations
Blue Dog Coalition
Results
California's 16th congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Jim Costa (incumbent) 46,277 50.7
Republican Party (United States) Johnny Tacherra 44,943 49.3
91,220 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 17
California's 17th congressional district
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.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Mike Honda, incumbent U.S. representative
Ro Khanna, former deputy assistant secretary in the United States Department of Commerce and candidate for the 12th district in 2004http://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/Rep-Honda-to-face-Ro-Khanna-challenge-4401842.php Rep. Honda to face Ro Khanna challenge April 2, 2013 April 3, 2013 San Francisco Chronicle Carla Marinucci
Republican candidates
Eliminated in primary
Vanila Singh, professor and physician
Joel Vanlandingham, tech recruiting executive
Disqualified
Vinesh Singh Rathore, attorney for Googlehttp://www.mercurynews.com/elections/ci_25300223/two-more-candidates-file-challenge-mike-honda Two more candidates file to challenge Mike Honda San Jose Mercury News March 7, 2014 March 11, 2014
Campaign
A lawsuit was filed before the Sacramento County Superior Court alleging that Khanna had recruited candidates with similar names to enter the race as Republicans to split the Republican vote three ways. On March 28, the court disqualified one of the candidates and ruled that Khanna had no connection with the incident.Indian-American Vinesh Singh Rathore ousted from Congressional race http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/03/indian-american-vinesh-singh-rathore-ousted-from-congressional-race March 29, 2014 IANS news.biharprabha.com
Endorsements
Mike Honda (D) U.S. executive branch officials
Barack Obama, president of the United Stateshttp://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2013/01/28/president-obama-endorses-mike-honda-for-2014/ President Obama endorses Mike Honda for 2014 - Political Blotter - Politics in the Bay Area and beyond Ibabuzz.com 2013-01-28 2013-03-07 2013-03-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20130307080650/http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2013/01/28/president-obama-endorses-mike-honda-for-2014/ dead
Organizations
People for the American WayPFAW's 2014 Federal Candidate Endorsements http://www.pfaw.org/issues/c4/2014-federal-candidate-endorsements pfaw.org People for the American Way July 7, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141021170410/http://www.pfaw.org/issues/c4/2014-federal-candidate-endorsements October 21, 2014
Progressive Change Campaign Committee
Ro Khanna (D) Local officials
Chuck Reed, mayor of San JoseChuck Reed endorses Ro Khanna, mercurynews.com; accessed December 1, 2014.
Organizations
No Labels
San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of CommerceRichman Josh August 20, 2014 Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce endorses Ro Khanna over Mike Honda San Jose Mercury News http://www.mercurynews.com/nation-world/ci_26373773/silicon-valley-chamber-endorses-ro-khanna-over-mike December 1, 2014
Newspapers
Contra Costa TimesContra Costa Times/Oakland Tribune June 2014 election recommendations from the Contra Costa Times/Oakland Tribune editorial board http://www.contracostatimes.com/endorsements/ci_25746930/2014-election-recommendations-contra-costa-times-editorial-board May 21, 2014 ContraCostaTimes.com May 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140521205320/http://www.contracostatimes.com/endorsements/ci_25746930/2014-election-recommendations-contra-costa-times-editorial-board dead
The Mercury NewsMay 3, 2014 Mercury News editorial: Ro Khanna should replace Mike Honda in Congress http://www.mercurynews.com/opinion/ci_25732079/mercury-news-editorial-ro-khanna-should-replace-mike May 21, 2014 San Jose Mercury News
Oakland TribuneOakland Tribune editorial: Ro Khanna should replace Mike Honda in Congress http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_25746976/oakland-tribune-editorial-ro-khanna-should-replace-mike May 21, 2014 Contra Costa Times May 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140521214102/http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_25746976/oakland-tribune-editorial-ro-khanna-should-replace-mike dead
San Francisco ChronicleMay 4, 2014 Ro Khanna offers upgrade in Congress for Silicon Valley http://www.sfgate.com/opinion/editorials/article/Ro-Khanena-offers-upgrade-in-Congress-for-Silicon-5452296.php May 21, 2014 San Francisco Chronicle
Polling
Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MikeHonda (D) RoKhanna (D) VanilaSingh (R) JoelVanlandingham (R) UndecidedSurveyUSASurveyUSA May 20–22, 2014 825 ± 4.4% 40% 21% 8% 6% 24%Public Policy Polling (D-PCCC)Public Policy Polling (D-PCCC) February 13–16, 2014 270 ± 6% 45% 26% 29% — —
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Mike Honda (incumbent) 43,607 48.2
Democratic Party (United States) Ro Khanna 25,384 28.0
Republican Party (United States) Vanila Singh 15,359 17.0
Republican Party (United States) Joel VanLandingham 6,154 6.8
90,504 100.0
General election
Debates
Complete video of debate, October 6, 2014
Polling
Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MikeHonda (D) RoKhanna (D) UndecidedNew York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 85 ± 16.0% 41% 32% 26%David Binder Research (D-Khanna)David Binder Research (D-Khanna) October 8–9, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 38% 38% 24%Lake Research Partners (D-Honda)Lake Research Partners (D-Honda) October 7–12, 2014 500 ± 4.4% 42% 27% 31%Public Policy Polling (D-Democracy for America)Public Policy Polling (D-Democracy for America) February 13–16, 2014 505 ± 4.4% 61% 39% —Public Policy Polling (D-PCCC)Public Policy Polling (D-PCCC) August 2–4, 2013 806 ± 3.5% 49% 15% 36%
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Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MikeHonda (D) VanilaSingh (R) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling (D-PCCC) February 13–16, 2014 505 ± 4.4% 69% 31% —
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 17th congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Mike Honda (incumbent) 69,561 51.8
Democratic Party (United States) Ro Khanna 64,847 48.2
134,408 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 18
California's 18th congressional district
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.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Anna Eshoo, incumbent U.S. representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Richard Fox, pediatrician and healthcare attorney
Eliminated in primary
Bruce Anderson, high school teacher
Oscar Alejandro Braun, healthcare website publisher
Withdrawn
Wilson Farrar
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Anna Eshoo (incumbent) 81,295 67.6
Republican Party (United States) Richard B. Fox 27,111 22.5
Republican Party (United States) Bruce Anderson 9,644 8.0
Republican Party (United States) Oscar Alejandro Braun 2,190 1.8
120,240 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 18th congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Anna Eshoo (incumbent) 133,060 67.8
Republican Party (United States) Richard B. Fox 63,326 32.2
196,386 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 19
California's 19th congressional district
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.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Zoe Lofgren, incumbent U.S. representative
Robert Murray, businessman
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Zoe Lofgren (incumbent) 63,845 76.0
Democratic Party (United States) Robert Murray 20,132 24.0
83,977 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 19th congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Zoe Lofgren (incumbent) 85,888 67.2
Democratic Party (United States) Robert Murray 41,900 32.8
127,788 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 20
California's 20th congressional district
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, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Sam Farr, incumbent U.S. representative
Independent candidates
Advanced to general
Ronald Paul Kabat, certified public accountant
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Sam Farr (incumbent) 67,528 73.8
No party preference Ronald Paul Kabat 23,590 26.2
91,118 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 20th congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Sam Farr (incumbent) 106,034 75.2
No party preference Ronald Paul Kabat 35,010 24.8
141,044 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 21
California's 21st congressional district
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.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
David Valadao, incumbent U.S. representative
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Amanda Renteria, former chief of staff for Senator Debbie StabenowGonzales Nathan L. Democrats Ready to Land Recruit in Elusive California District http://blogs.rollcall.com/rothenblog/democrats-ready-to-land-recruit-in-elusive-california-district/ September 20, 2013 Roll Call September 18, 2013 September 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060226/http://blogs.rollcall.com/rothenblog/democrats-ready-to-land-recruit-in-elusive-california-district/ dead
Eliminated in primary
John Hernandez, chief executive officer of the Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the general election candidate for this seat in 2012
Polling
Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DavidValadao (R) JohnHernandez (D) AmandaRenteria (D) UndecidedHarper Polling (R-NRCC)Harper Polling (R-NRCC) February 2014 517 ± 4.31% 45% 25% 13% 17%
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Republican Party (United States) David Valadao (incumbent) 28,773 63.0
Democratic Party (United States) Amanda Renteria 11,682 25.6
Democratic Party (United States) John Hernandez 5,232 11.5
45,687 100.0
General election
Endorsements
David Valadao (R) Organizations
BIPAC
National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" Program
Amanda Renteria (D) Organizations
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program
EMILY's ListFEDERAL CANDIDATES http://www.emilyslist.org/candidates/gallery/federal emilyslist.org February 3, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20140930183406/http://www.emilyslist.org/candidates/gallery/federal September 30, 2014
Debates
Complete video of debate, October 8, 2014
Polling
Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DavidValadao (R) AmandaRenteria (D) UndecidedSurveyUSASurveyUSA October 15–20, 2014 554 ± 4.3% 47% 42% 11%SurveyUSASurveyUSA September 3–8, 2014 517 ± 4.7% 56% 37% 7%
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergLikely R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallLikely R October 30, 2014RCPLean R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsLean R November 4, 2014
Results
California's 21st congressional district election, 2014
Republican Party (United States) David Valadao (incumbent) 45,907 57.8
Democratic Party (United States) Amanda Renteria 33,470 42.2
79,377 100.0
Republican Party (United States)
District 22
California's 22nd congressional district
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.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Devin Nunes, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
John Catano
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Suzanna Aguilera-Marreno, retired correctional captain
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Republican Party (United States) Devin Nunes (incumbent) 69,139 72.2
Democratic Party (United States) Suzanna "Sam" Aguilera-Marreno 26,671 27.8
Republican Party (United States) John P. Catano 6,403 7.2
89,100 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014
Endorsements
Suzanna Aguilera-Marreno (D) Organizations
Progressive Democrats of AmericaEndorsed Candidates http://www.pdamerica.org/campaigns/endorsed-candidates pdamerica.org Progressive Democrats of America May 17, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141014212902/http://www.pdamerica.org/campaigns/endorsed-candidates October 14, 2014
Results
California's 22nd congressional district election, 2014
Republican Party (United States) Devin Nunes (incumbent) 96,053 72.0
Democratic Party (United States) Suzanna "Sam" Aguilera-Marreno 37,289 28.0
133,342 100.0
Republican Party (United States)
District 23
California's 23rd congressional district
The 23rd district is based in the southern Central Valley and includes parts of Bakersfield. Republican House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy, who had represented the 23rd district since 2013 and previously represented the 22nd district from 2007 to 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Kevin McCarthy, incumbent U.S. representative
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Raul Garcia, farm worker
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Republican Party (United States) Kevin McCarthy (incumbent) 58,334 99.1
Democratic Party (United States) Raul Garcia (write-in) 313 0.5
Republican Party (United States) Mike Biglay (write-in) 157 0.3
No party preference Ronald L. Porter (write-in) 36 0.1
Libertarian Party (United States) Gail K. Lightfoot (write-in) 31 0.1
Green Party (United States) Noah Calugaru (write-in) 3 0.01
58,871 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014
Results
California's 23rd congressional district election, 2014
Republican Party (United States) Kevin McCarthy (incumbent) 100,317 74.8
Democratic Party (United States) Raul Garcia 33,726 25.2
134,043 100.0
Republican Party (United States)
District 24
California's 24th congressional district
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, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Lois Capps, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
Paul Coyne, businessman and bank managerhttp://www.noozhawk.com/article/politics_congress_2014_election/ Santa Maria Democrat and Businessman Plans Challenge to Lois Capps in 2014 Election February 17, 2013 April 11, 2013 Noozhawk Gina Potthoff
Sandra Marshall, publisher community organizer
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Christopher Mitchum, former actor, businessman and candidate for this seat in 2012
Eliminated in primary
Bradley Allen, pediatric heart surgeon
Justin Donald Fareed, cattle rancher and businessman
Dale Francisco, Santa Barbara City Council member
Alexis Stuart, consultant and author
Independent candidates
Eliminated in primary
Steve Isakson, electronics engineer and businessman
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Lois Capps (incumbent) 58,198 43.7
Republican Party (United States) Christopher Mitchum 21,059 15.8
Republican Party (United States) Justin Donald Fareed 20,445 15.3
Republican Party (United States) Dale Francisco 15,575 11.7
Republican Party (United States) Bradley Allen 9,269 7.0
Democratic Party (United States) Sandra Marshall 4,646 3.5
Democratic Party (United States) Paul H. Coyne Jr. 2,144 1.6
No party preference Steve Isakson 1,249 0.9
Republican Party (United States) Alexis Stuart 678 0.5
133,263 100.0
General election
Endorsements
Lois Capps (D) Organizations
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Frontline" Program
Christopher Mitchum (R) Organizations
Tea Party Express
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergLikely D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallLikely D October 30, 2014RCPLikely D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsLikely D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 24th congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Lois Capps (incumbent) 103,228 51.9
Republican Party (United States) Christopher Mitchum 95,566 48.1
198,794 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 25
California's 25th congressional district
The 25th district is based in northern Los Angeles County and includes Palmdale and Santa Clarita. Incumbent Republican Howard McKeon, who had represented the 25th district since 1993, retired.https://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-buck-mckeon-retire-20140116-story.html California's Rep. McKeon to retire from House January 16, 2014 February 22, 2014 Los Angeles Times Richard Simon
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Steve Knight, state senatorhttp://www.signalscv.com/section/36/article/110016/ Sen. Steve Knight announces 2014 congressional bid December 3, 2013 February 22, 2014 The Santa Clarita Valley Signal Luke Money February 27, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140227050753/http://www.signalscv.com/section/36/article/110016/ dead
Tony Strickland, former state senator and general election candidate for the 26th District in 2012http://atr.rollcall.com/strickland-files-paperwork-to-challenge-mckeon-in-california/ Strickland Switches Races to McKeon’s District in California (Updated) December 2, 2013 February 14, 2014 Roll Call Emily Cahnn December 16, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131216235554/http://atr.rollcall.com/strickland-files-paperwork-to-challenge-mckeon-in-california/ dead
Declined
Peter Foy, chairman of the Ventura County Board of Supervisorshttp://www.flashreport.org/blog/2013/04/11/u-s-rep-mckeon-ca-25-quietly-telling-key-folks-that-he-may-retire/ Jon Fleischman U.S. Rep. McKeon (CA-25) Quietly Telling Key Folks That He May Retire April 11, 2013 February 22, 2014 Flash Report Jon Fleischman
Buck McKeon, incumbent U.S. representative
George Runner, member of the State Board of Equalization and former state senator
Cameron Smyth, former state assembly member and former mayor of Santa Clarita
Scott Wilk, state assembly member
Democratic candidates
Eliminated in primary
J. R. Puentes, Army veteranhttp://www.signalscv.com/archives/107314/ Third Democrat jumps into local congressional race October 22, 2013 February 22, 2014 The Santa Clarita Valley Signal Luke Money February 27, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140227051122/http://www.signalscv.com/archives/107314/ dead
Lee Rogers, podiatrist and general election candidate for this seat in 2012http://www.vcstar.com/news/2013/jul/01/democrat-rogers-to-run-again-for-congress-in/ Simi Valley's Lee Rogers to run as Democrat for House again in 2014 July 1, 2013 February 22, 2014 Ventura County Star Timm Herdt January 26, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140126073843/http://www.vcstar.com/news/2013/jul/01/democrat-rogers-to-run-again-for-congress-in/ dead
Evan Thomas, test pilot and retired Air Force officerhttp://www.signalscv.com/archives/105932/ UPDATE: Lancaster Democrat joins race for 25th Congressional District October 1, 2013 February 22, 2014 The Santa Clarita Valley Signal Luke Money February 27, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140227051229/http://www.signalscv.com/archives/105932/ dead
Endorsements
Steve Knight (R) State officials
Steve Poizner, former California Insurance Commissioner
State legislators
Connie Conway, Minority Leader of the California State Assembly
Jean Fuller, state senator
Sharon Runner, former state senator
Cameron Smyth, former state assembly member
Scott Wilk, state assembly member
Local officials
Michael D. Antonovich, Los Angeles County supervisor
Glenn Becerra, Simi Valley city councilmanhttp://steveknight.org/endorsements/ Endorsements February 22, 2014 Steve Knight for Congress
Laura Bettencourt, Palmdale city councilwoman
TimBen Boydston, Santa Clarita city councilman
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
Steven Hofbauer, Palmdale city councilman
Sandra Johnson, Lancaster city councilwoman
Mike Judge, Simi Valley councilmanhttp://steveknight.org/former-lapd-partner-and-simi-valley-councilman-endorses-knight-for-congress/ Former LAPD Partner and Simi Valley Councilman Endorses Knight for Congress January 30, 2014 February 22, 2014 Steve Knight for Congress https://web.archive.org/web/20140220235043/http://steveknight.org/former-lapd-partner-and-simi-valley-councilman-endorses-knight-for-congress/ February 20, 2014 dead
Tom Lackey, mayor pro tem of Palmdalehttp://steveknight.org/unanimous-palmdale-city-council-behind-knight-for-congress/ Unanimous Palmdale City Council Behind Knight for Congress January 21, 2014 February 22, 2014 Steve Knight for Congress https://web.archive.org/web/20140220235048/http://steveknight.org/unanimous-palmdale-city-council-behind-knight-for-congress/ February 20, 2014 dead
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
George Runner, State Board of Equalization memberhttp://steveknight.org/supervisor-peter-foy-endorses-steve-knight-for-congress/ Supervisor Peter Foy Endorses Steve Knight for Congress January 15, 2014 February 22, 2014 Steve Knight for Congress https://web.archive.org/web/20140221000343/http://steveknight.org/supervisor-peter-foy-endorses-steve-knight-for-congress/ February 21, 2014 dead
Ed Sileo, former Lancaster city councilman
Thurston "Smitty" Smith, mayor pro tem of Hesperia
Steven Sojka, Simi Valley city councilman
Barb Stanton, Apple Valley town councilwoman
Andy Visokey, former Lancaster city councilman
Laurene Weste, Santa Clarita city councilwoman
Lee Rogers (D) U.S. representatives
Tony Cardenas, U.S. Representative (CA-29)http://www.leerogersforcongress.com/us_congressman_tony_cardenas_endorses_lee_rogers_for_congress_in_ca_25 U.S. Congressman Tony Cardenas Endorses Lee Rogers For Congress in CA-25 January 21, 2014 December 16, 2014 Lee Rogers for U.S. Congress
Zoe Lofgren, U.S. Representative (CA-19)http://www.leerogersforcongress.com/lee_rogers_secures_endrosement_of_congresswoman_zoe_lofgren_in_2014_race_for_ca_25 Lee Rogers Secures Endrosement of Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren in 2014 Race for CA-25 February 5, 2014 February 22, 2014 Lee Rogers for U.S. Congress
Tony Strickland (R) U.S. representatives
Darrell Issa, U.S. representative for California's 49th congressional districthttp://endeavorcom.com/press/darrell-issa-endorses-tony-strickland-for-congress/ Endeavor Strategic Communications » Darrell Issa Endorses Tony Strickland for Congress September 19, 2014http://www.tonystrickland.com/news/darrell-issa-endorses-tony-strickland-congress Darrell Issa Endorses Tony Strickland for Congress - Tony Strickland For Congress September 19, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140920101313/http://www.tonystrickland.com/news/darrell-issa-endorses-tony-strickland-congress September 20, 2014 dead
Buck McKeon, incumbent U.S. representative
Paul Ryan, Republican candidate for vice president in 2012http://atr.rollcall.com/paul-ryan-endorses-in-california-house-racet/ Paul Ryan to Endorse in California House Race At the Races September 19, 2014 October 18, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141018095826/http://atr.rollcall.com/paul-ryan-endorses-in-california-house-racet/ dead
Mac Thornberry, U.S. congressman from Texashttps://www.facebook.com/tonystrickland/posts/605135879596680 Tony Strickland for Congress www.facebook.com April 3, 2018
State officials
Mitt Romney, Republican candidate for president in 2012http://www.latimes.com/local/political/la-me-pc-strickland-romney-20140423-story.html Mitt Romney endorses Tony Strickland for Congress to help GOP April 23, 2014 Los Angeles Times September 19, 2014
State legislators
Nathan Fletcher, former Democratic California assemblymanhttp://ivn.us/2012/05/31/independent-voters-will-decide-outcome-of-san-diego-mayoral-race/ Independent Voters will Decide Outcome of San Diego Mayoral Race - Independent Voter Network IVN.us September 19, 2014 March 3, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303221711/http://ivn.us/2012/05/31/independent-voters-will-decide-outcome-of-san-diego-mayoral-race/ deadhttp://www.vcstar.com/opinion/stricklands-bipartisanship Strickland's bipartisanship - VC-Star VCS September 19, 2014
Organizations
American Conservative Union PAChttp://www.conservative.org/news/american-conservative-union-pac-endorses-tony-strickland-us-congress American Conservative Union PAC Endorses Tony Strickland for U.S. Congress - American Conservative Union September 19, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140910183558/http://www.conservative.org/news/american-conservative-union-pac-endorses-tony-strickland-us-congress September 10, 2014 dead
California Republican National Hispanic Assemblyhttp://www.tonystrickland.com/news/california-republican-national-hispanic-assembly-endorses-tony-strickland California Republican National Hispanic Assembly Endorses Tony Strickland - Tony Strickland For Congress September 19, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140920101004/http://www.tonystrickland.com/news/california-republican-national-hispanic-assembly-endorses-tony-strickland September 20, 2014 dead
Humane Society Legislative Fundhttp://www.hslf.org/news/press-releases/hslf-endorses-tony-strickland-031114.html Humane Society Legislative Fund Endorses Tony Strickland for U.S. House of Representatives Humane Society Legislative Fund September 19, 2014 October 5, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141005202505/http://www.hslf.org/news/press-releases/hslf-endorses-tony-strickland-031114.html dead
United States Chamber of Commercehttp://tonystrickland.com/news/us-chamber-commerce-endorses-tony-strickland US Chamber of Commerce Endorses Tony Strickland | Tony Strickland for Congress 2014-10-24 https://archive.today/20141024005415/http://tonystrickland.com/news/us-chamber-commerce-endorses-tony-strickland 2014-10-24 dead
Young Republicanshttp://www.tonystrickland.com/news/california-young-republicans-endorse-tony-strickland California Young Republicans Endorse Tony Strickland - Tony Strickland For Congress September 19, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140920101156/http://www.tonystrickland.com/news/california-young-republicans-endorse-tony-strickland September 20, 2014 dead
Local officials
Henry Hearns, former mayor of Lancasterhttp://www.tonystrickland.com/news/antelope-valley-leaders-endorse-tony-strickland-congress-25th-district Antelope Valley Leaders Endorse Tony Strickland for Congress in 25th District - Tony Strickland For Congress September 19, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140920213156/http://www.tonystrickland.com/news/antelope-valley-leaders-endorse-tony-strickland-congress-25th-district September 20, 2014 dead
Bob Huber, mayor of Simi Valleyhttp://www.tonystrickland.com/news/local-mayors-endorse-tony-strickland-congress Local Mayors Endorse Tony Strickland for Congress January 23, 2014 February 22, 2014 Tony Strickland for Congress https://web.archive.org/web/20140221081900/http://www.tonystrickland.com/news/local-mayors-endorse-tony-strickland-congress February 21, 2014 dead
Rex Parris, mayor of Lancaster
Ron Smith, former Los Angeles County deputy sheriff and current Lancaster councilman
Individuals
John Bolton, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nationshttp://www.tonystrickland.com/news/ambassador-john-bolton-endorses-tony-strickland-congress-25th-district Ambassador John Bolton Endorses Tony Strickland for Congress in 25th District - Tony Strickland For Congress September 19, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140920213100/http://www.tonystrickland.com/news/ambassador-john-bolton-endorses-tony-strickland-congress-25th-district September 20, 2014 dead
Tom Del Beccaro, former chairman of the California Republican Partyhttp://www.fillmoregazette.com/politics-government/ventura-county-gop-endorses-tony-strickland Ventura County GOP Endorses Tony Strickland - The Fillmore Gazette September 19, 2014
Arthur Laffer, economic adviser for President Ronald Reaganhttp://www.tonystrickland.com/news/reagan-economic-advisor-endorses-tony-strickland Reagan Economic Advisor Endorses Tony Strickland - Tony Strickland For Congress September 19, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140920081713/http://www.tonystrickland.com/news/reagan-economic-advisor-endorses-tony-strickland September 20, 2014 dead
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Republican Party (United States) Tony Strickland 19,090 29.6
Republican Party (United States) Steve Knight 18,327 28.4
Democratic Party (United States) Lee Rogers 14,315 22.2
Democratic Party (United States) Evan "Ivan" Thomas 6,149 9.5
Republican Party (United States) Troy Castagna 3,805 5.9
Libertarian Party (United States) David Koster Bruce 1,214 1.9
No party preference Michael Mussack 933 1.4
Republican Party (United States) Navraj Singh 699 1.1
64,532 100.0
General election
Endorsements
Steve Knight (R) State officials
Steve Poizner, former California Insurance Commissioner
State legislators
Connie Conway, Minority Leader of the California State Assembly
Jean Fuller, state senator
Sharon Runner, former state senator
Cameron Smyth, former state assembly member
Scott Wilk, state assembly member
Local officials
Michael D. Antonovich, Los Angeles County supervisor
Individuals
Lee Rogers, podiatristEmily Cahn California Democrat Endorses Republican Opponent http://atr.rollcall.com/california-democrat-endorses-republican/?dcz= rollcall.com Roll Call May 15, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20140610084925/http://atr.rollcall.com/california-democrat-endorses-republican/?dcz= June 10, 2014 June 4, 2014
Tony Strickland (R) U.S. representatives
Darrell Issa, U.S. representative for California's 49th congressional district
Buck McKeon, incumbent U.S. representative
Paul Ryan, Republican candidate for vice president in 2012
Mac Thornberry, U.S. congressman from Texas
State officials
Mitt Romney, Republican candidate for president in 2012
State legislators
Nathan Fletcher, former Democratic California assemblyman
Organizations
American Conservative Union
California Republican National Hispanic Assembly
Humane Society Legislative Fund
National Republican Congressional Committee "Contender" Program
United States Chamber of Commerce
Young Republicans
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014
Results
California's 25th congressional district election, 2014
Republican Party (United States) Steve Knight 60,847 53.3
Republican Party (United States) Tony Strickland 53,225 46.7
114,072 100.0
Republican Party (United States)
District 26
California's 26th congressional district
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.
Primary election
Former state senator Tony Strickland, who lost to Brownley in 2012, announced that he would challenge Brownley again, before switching to run in the open 25th instead.http://go.bloomberg.com/political-capital/2013-04-02/california-strickland-seeks-rematch-with-brownley/ California: Strickland Seeks Rematch with Brownley April 2, 2013 April 3, 2013 Bloomberg Gregory Giroux
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Julia Brownley, incumbent U.S. representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Jeff Gorell, state assembly member
Eliminated in primary
Rafael Alberto Dagnesses, business owner and entrepreneur
Withdrawn
Tony Strickland, former state senator and general election candidate for this seat in 2012
Declined
Jeff Suppan, MLB pitcherhttp://www.rollcall.com/news/farm_team_embattled_california_gop_eyes_house_opportunities-223323-1.html Farm Team: Embattled California GOP Eyes House Opportunities March 20, 2013 March 28, 2013 Roll Call Kyle Trygstad
Independent candidates
Eliminated in primary
Douglas Kmiec, professor, author and diplomat
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Julia Brownley (incumbent) 38,854 45.5
Republican Party (United States) Jeff Gorell 38,021 44.5
Republican Party (United States) Rafael Alberto Dagnesses 6,536 7.7
No party preference Douglas Kmiec 1,980 2.3
85,391 100.0
General election
Endorsements
Julia Brownley (D) Organizations
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Frontline" Program
EMILY's List
Jeff Gorell (R) Organizations
BIPAC
National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossupNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergLean D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D October 30, 2014RCPTossup November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsTossup November 4, 2014
Results
California's 26th congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Julia Brownley (incumbent) 87,176 51.3
Republican Party (United States) Jeff Gorell 82,653 48.7
169,829 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 27
California's 27th congressional district
The 27th district is based in the San Gabriel Foothills and includes Alhambra 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.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Judy Chu, incumbent U.S. representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Jack Orswell, small business owner
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Judy Chu (incumbent) 39,915 60.4
Republican Party (United States) Jack Orswell 26,205 39.6
66,120 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 27th congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Judy Chu (incumbent) 75,728 59.4
Republican Party (United States) Jack Orswell 51,852 40.6
127,580 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 28
California's 28th congressional district
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.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Adam Schiff, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
Sal Genovese, community services director and candidate for this seat in 2012
Republican candidates
Eliminated in primary
Sam Yousuf
Independent candidates
Advanced to general
Steve Stokes, real estate broker
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Adam Schiff (incumbent) 46,004 74.5
No party preference Steve Stokes 11,078 17.9
Democratic Party (United States) Sal Genovese 4,643 7.5
Republican Party (United States) Sam Yousuf (write-in) 38 0.1
61,763 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 28th congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Adam Schiff (incumbent) 91,996 76.5
No party preference Steve Stokes 28,268 23.5
120,264 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 29
California's 29th congressional district
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.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
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Tony Cardenas, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
Venice Gamble, consumer advocate paralegal
Republican candidates
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William O'Callaghan Leader, small businessman
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Tony Cardenas (incumbent) 19,566 62.8
Republican Party (United States) William O'Callaghan Leader 8,025 25.8
Democratic Party (United States) Venice J. Gamble 3,502 11.4
31,093 100.0
General election
Endorsements
Tony Cardenas (D) Organizations
No Labels
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 29th congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Tony Cardenas (incumbent) 50,096 74.6
Republican Party (United States) William O'Callaghan Leader 17,045 25.6
67,141 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 30
California's 30th congressional district
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.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
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Brad Sherman, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
Marc Litchman, nonprofit executive director
Republican candidates
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Mark Reed, television journalist and businessman
Eliminated in primary
Pablo Kleinman, businessman
Green candidates
Eliminated in primary
Mike Powelson, professor, activist and candidate for this seat in 2012
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Brad Sherman (incumbent) 40,787 57.9
Republican Party (United States) Mark S. Reed 14,129 20.1
Republican Party (United States) Pablo Kleinman 8,808 12.5
Democratic Party (United States) Marc Litchman 4,251 6.0
Green Party (United States) Michael W. Powelson 2,352 3.3
No party preference A. Rab (write-in) 76 0.1
Democratic Party (United States) Karl Siganporia (write-in) 0 0.0
70,403 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 30th congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Brad Sherman (incumbent) 86,568 65.6
Republican Party (United States) Mark S. Reed 45,315 34.4
131,883 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 31
California's 31st congressional district
The 31st district is based in the Inland Empire and includes San Bernardino and Rancho Cucamonga. Incumbent Republican Gary Miller, who had 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.
Primary election
Republican candidates
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Eliminated in primary
Ryan Downing, political consultant and businessman
Lesli Gooch, senior policy director for Congressman Gary Miller
Withdrawn
John Valdivia, San Bernardino councilmanhttp://www.sbsun.com/government-and-politics/20140213/san-bernardino-councilman-john-valdivia-announces-bid-for-rep-gary-millers-seat San Bernardino Councilman John Valdivia announces bid for Rep. Gary Miller’s seat February 13, 2014 February 14, 2014 The San Bernardino Sun Joe Nelson
Declined
Bob Dutton, former state senator and general election candidate for this seat in 2012https://twitter.com/InlandED/status/434010517611360256 Just spoke with former California State Senate leader Bob Dutton, who said he's not interested in running for @RepGaryMiller's seat February 13, 2014 February 13, 2014 Twitter Beau Yarbrough
Curt Hagman, state assembly member
Gary Miller, incumbent U.S. representative
Mike Morrell, state assembly memberhttp://www.sbsun.com/government-and-politics/20140212/rep-gary-miller-will-not-seek-re-election Rep. Gary Miller will not seek re-election February 12, 2014 February 13, 2014 The San Bernardino Sun Beau Yarbrough
James Ramos, San Bernardino County supervisor
Michael A. Ramos, San Bernardino County district attorney
Janice Rutherford, San Bernardino County supervisorhttp://www.pe.com/local-news/politics/politics-headlines-index/20140213-congress-who-will-replace-gary-miller-for-gop.ece CONGRESS: Who will replace Gary Miller for GOP? February 13, 2014 February 14, 2014 The Press-Enterprise Jeff Horseman February 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140221212250/http://www.pe.com/local-news/politics/politics-headlines-index/20140213-congress-who-will-replace-gary-miller-for-gop.ece dead
Marc Steinorth, Rancho Cucamonga city councilman
Acquanetta Warren, mayor of Fontana
Democratic candidates
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Pete Aguilar, mayor of Redlands and candidate for this seat in 2012http://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/news/ci_22918664/redlands-mayor-pete-aguilar-announces-another-bid-congress Redlands Mayor Pete Aguilar announces another bid for Congress April 2, 2013 April 3, 2013 Redlands Daily Facts Greg Cappis April 11, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130411234800/http://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/news/ci_22918664/redlands-mayor-pete-aguilar-announces-another-bid-congress dead
Eliminated in primary
Joe Baca, former U.S. representativehttp://www.usatoday.com/story/onpolitics/2013/04/15/joe-baca-congress-guns-bloomberg-pac/2085381/ Pro-gun Dem targeted by Bloomberg runs for Congress April 15, 2013 June 28, 2013 USA Today
Eloise Reyes, attorneyhttp://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/general-news/20130427/a-fourth-democrat-enters-the-31st-congressional-district-race A fourth Democrat enters the 31st Congressional District race April 26, 2013 February 13, 2014 Redlands Daily Facts Greg Cappis
Danny Tillman, San Bernardino School Board memberhttp://blog.pe.com/news/2013/06/03/31st-congressional-district-fourth-democrat-files-candidacy-papers/ 31ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: Fourth Democrat files candidacy papers June 3, 2013 February 13, 2014 The Press-Enterprise Jim Miller February 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140221212911/http://blog.pe.com/news/2013/06/03/31st-congressional-district-fourth-democrat-files-candidacy-papers/ dead
Declined
Josie Gonzales, San Bernardino County supervisorhttps://twitter.com/ImranGhori1/status/319239666396180480 Supervisor Josie Gonzales says she will not run in #ca31, where fellow Dem Pete Aguilar is running, and has no plans for higher office April 2, 2013 February 13, 2014 Twitter Imran Ghori
Endorsements
Pete Aguilar (D) U.S. senators
Dianne Feinstein, U.S. senatorhttp://atr.rollcall.com/feinstein-endorses-in-highly-contested-house-primary/ Feinstein Endorses in Contested House Primary #CA31 Emily Cahn Roll Call July 10, 2013 February 13, 2014 February 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140221190103/http://atr.rollcall.com/feinstein-endorses-in-highly-contested-house-primary/ dead
U.S. representatives
Karen Bass, U.S. representative (CA-37)http://atr.rollcall.com/ten-house-democrats-endorse-pete-aguilar-ca31/ Ten House Democrats Endorse Pete Aguilar #CA31 Emily Cahn Roll Call May 22, 2013 February 13, 2014 February 11, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140211221441/http://atr.rollcall.com/ten-house-democrats-endorse-pete-aguilar-ca31/ dead
Julia Brownley, U.S. representative (CA-26)
Judy Chu, U.S. representative (CA-27)
Janice Hahn, U.S. representative (CA-44)
Zoe Lofgren, U.S. representative (CA-19)http://atr.rollcall.com/gavin-newsom-zoe-lofgren-back-democrat-in-crowded-house-primary/ Gavin Newsom, Zoe Lofgren Take Sides in Crowded House Primary #CA31 Emily Cahn Roll Call August 19, 2013 February 13, 2014 February 12, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140212113105/http://atr.rollcall.com/gavin-newsom-zoe-lofgren-back-democrat-in-crowded-house-primary/ dead
Alan Lowenthal, U.S. representative (CA-47)
Gloria Negrete McLeod, U.S. representative (CA-35)http://atr.rollcall.com/two-house-democrats-back-aguilar-over-baca/ Two House Democrats Back Aguilar Over Baca #CA31 Kyle Trygstad Roll Call May 6, 2013 February 13, 2014 February 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140221190110/http://atr.rollcall.com/two-house-democrats-back-aguilar-over-baca/ dead
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)
State officials
Gavin Newsom, lieutenant governor of California
Organizations
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee2014-01-02 Tillman bucks party establishment in bid for California’s 31st District https://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/government-and-politics/20140102/tillman-bucks-party-establishment-in-bid-for-californias-31st-district/ 2025-12-21 San Bernardino Sun en-US
Joe Baca (D) U.S. representatives
Sanford Bishop, U.S. representative (GA-2)Emily Cahn Ex-Rep. Joe Baca Touts 30 Endorsements From House Democrats #CA31 http://atr.rollcall.com/ex-rep-baca-touts-30-house-dem-endorsements/ rollcall.com Roll Call May 15, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130612103129/http://atr.rollcall.com/ex-rep-baca-touts-30-house-dem-endorsements/ June 12, 2013 May 24, 2013
Tim Bishop, U.S. representative (NY-1)
Bruce Braley, U.S. representative (IA-1)
G. K. Butterfield, U.S. representative (NC-1)
Michael Capuano, U.S. representative (NE-2)
Tony Cárdenas, U.S. representative (CA-29)
André Carson, U.S. representative (IN-7)
William Lacy Clay, U.S. representative (MO-1)
Steve Cohen, U.S. representative (TN-9)
Michael Doyle, U.S. representative (PA-14)
Joe Garcia, U.S. representative (FL-26)
Gene Green, U.S. representative (TX-29)
Ron Kind, U.S. representative (WI-3)
Rick Larsen, U.S. representative (WA-2)
Dave Loebsack, U.S. representative (IA-1)
Ed Pastor, U.S. representative (AZ-7)
Ed Perlmutter, U.S. representative (CO-7)
Jared Polis, U.S. representative (CO-2)
Nick Rahall, U.S. representative (WV-3)
Silvestre Reyes, former U.S. representative (TX-16)
Cedric Richmond, U.S. representative (LA-2)
Bobby Rush, U.S. representative (IL-1)
Tim Ryan, U.S. representative (OH-13)
Kurt Schrader, U.S. representative (OR-5)
Jose E. Serrano, U.S. representative (NY-15)
Albio Sires, U.S. representative (NJ-8)
John Yarmuth, U.S. representative (KY-3)
Paul Chabot (R) U.S. representatives
Jerry Lewis, former U.S. representativehttp://blog.pe.com/political-empire/2014/02/14/congress-paul-chabot-running-for-gary-millers-seat/ CONGRESS: Paul Chabot running for Gary Miller's seat February 14, 2014 February 14, 2014 The Press-Enterprise Jeff Horseman https://web.archive.org/web/20140215005124/http://blog.pe.com/political-empire/2014/02/14/congress-paul-chabot-running-for-gary-millers-seat/ February 15, 2014 dead
State legislators
Bob Dutton, former state senator and candidate for the seat in 2012http://www.sbsun.com/government-and-politics/20140213/san-bernardino-councilman-john-valdivia-announces-bid-for-rep-gary-millers-seat San Bernardino Councilman John Valdivia announces bid for Rep. Gary Miller's seat February 13, 2014 February 17, 2014 The Sun Joe Nelson
Lesli Gooch (R) U.S. representatives
Gary Miller, incumbent U.S. representativehttp://www.sbsun.com/government-and-politics/20140219/aide-to-rep-gary-miller-announces-bid-for-his-congressional-seat Aide to Rep. Gary Miller announces bid for his congressional seat February 19, 2014 February 20, 2014 The San Bernardino Sun Beau Yarbrough
Local officials
Gary Ovitt, San Bernardino County supervisor
Acquanetta Warren, mayor of Fontana
Eloise Reyes (D) Executive branch officials
Hilda Solis, former Secretary of Labor, former U.S. representative (CA-32)Cahn Emily http://atr.rollcall.com/hilda-solis-endorses-in-california-house-primary/ Hilda Solis Endorses in California House Primary Roll Call February 24, 2014 February 24, 2014 March 1, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140301113658/http://atr.rollcall.com/hilda-solis-endorses-in-california-house-primary/ dead
U.S. representatives
Xavier Becerra, U.S. representative (CA-34) and Chairman of the House Democratic Caucushttp://www.latimes.com/local/political/la-me-pc-becerra-reyes-20140221,0,330010.story Rep. Becerra endorses Eloise Gomez Reyes for Congress February 21, 2014 February 22, 2014 Los Angeles Times Jean Merl
Grace Napolitano, U.S. representative (CA-32)http://www.highlandnews.net/articles/2014/03/09/opinion/columns/doc531c8ba3bf7bc313060597.txt Rep. Grace Napolitano Endorses Eloise Gomez Reyes March 9, 2014 March 13, 2014 Highland Community News
Lucille Roybal-Allard, U.S. representative (CA-40)http://www.highlandnews.net/articles/2014/03/03/opinion/columns/doc5314a4023e87c960470449.txt Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard Endorses Eloise Gomez Reyes March 3, 2014 March 13, 2014 Highland Community News
Jackie Speier, U.S. representative (CA-14)http://www.highlandnews.net/articles/2014/03/09/opinion/columns/doc531c8c4cd23ee017929238.txt Rep. Jackie Speier Endorses Eloise Gomez Reyes March 9, 2014 March 13, 2014 Highland Community News
Organizations
Blue Americahttp://digbysblog.blogspot.com/2013/10/blue-america-endorses-eloise-gomez.html Blue America endorses Eloise Gomez Reyes for CA-31 Heather Parton Digby's Hullabaloo October 28, 2013 February 13, 2014
EMILY's Listhttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/158506-emilys-list-rolls-out-first-endorsements-for-2014-election-cycle/ EMILY's List rolls out first endorsements for 2014 election cycle Cameron Joseph The Hill August 6, 2013 February 13, 2014
Polling
Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PeteAguilar (D) JoeBaca (D) PaulChabot (R) RyanDowning (R) LesliGooch (R) Eloise GomezReyes (D) DannyTillman (D) UndecidedTulchin Research (D-DCCC)Tulchin Research (D-DCCC) May 7–8, 201 400 ± 4.9% 15% 13% 23% 7% 6% 13% 6% 18%Tulchin Research (D-DCCC) April 14–17, 2014 600 ± 4.0% 15% 8% 21% 4% 4% 12% 6% 30%
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Republican Party (United States) Paul Chabot 14,163 26.6
Democratic Party (United States) Pete Aguilar 9,242 17.4
Republican Party (United States) Lesli Gooch 9,033 17.0
Democratic Party (United States) Eloise Reyes 8,461 15.9
Democratic Party (United States) Joe Baca 5,954 11.2
Democratic Party (United States) Danny Tillman 4,659 8.7
Republican Party (United States) Ryan Downing 1,737 3.3
53,249 100.0
General election
Endorsements
Paul Chabot (R) U.S. representatives
Jerry Lewis, former U.S. representative
State legislators
Bob Dutton, former state senator and candidate for the seat in 2012
Organizations
National Republican Congressional Committee "On the Radar" Program
Pete Aguilar (D) U.S. senators
Dianne Feinstein, U.S. senator
U.S. representatives
Karen Bass, U.S. representative (CA-37)
Julia Brownley, U.S. representative (CA-26)
Judy Chu, U.S. representative (CA-27)
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)
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)
State officials
Gavin Newsom, lieutenant governor of California
Organizations
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program
People for the American Way
Polling
Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror PaulChabot (R) PeteAguilar (D) UndecidedAmerican Viewpoint (R-American Future Fund)American Viewpoint (R-American Future Fund) October 19–21, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 38% 42% 20%
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean D flipNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergLean D flip October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D flip October 30, 2014RCPLean D flip November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsLean D flip November 4, 2014
Results
California's 31st congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Pete Aguilar 51,622 51.7
Republican Party (United States) Paul Chabot 48,162 48.3
99,784 100.0
Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States)
District 32
California's 32nd congressional district
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.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
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Grace Napolitano, incumbent U.S. representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Arturo Alas, realtor
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Grace Napolitano (incumbent) 24,639 60.0
Republican Party (United States) Arturo Enrique Alas 16,459 40.0
41,098 100.0
General election
Endorsements
Arturo Alas (R) Organizations
Republican Liberty Caucus
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 32nd congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Grace Napolitano (incumbent) 50,353 59.7
Republican Party (United States) Arturo Enrique Alas 34,053 40.3
84,406 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 33
California's 33rd congressional district
The 33rd district is based in coastal Los Angeles County and includes Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. Incumbent Democrat Henry Waxman, who had 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.http://atr.rollcall.com/henry-waxman-announces-retirement/ Henry Waxman Announces Retirement (Updated) (Video) January 30, 2014 January 30, 2014 Roll Call Emily Cahn February 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140203091742/http://atr.rollcall.com/henry-waxman-announces-retirement/ dead
Primary election
Democratic candidates
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Ted Lieu, state senatorhttp://atr.rollcall.com/democrats-begin-to-flood-race-to-replace-waxman/ Democrats Begin to Flood Race to Replace Waxman January 31, 2014 January 31, 2014 Roll Call February 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140203101200/http://atr.rollcall.com/democrats-begin-to-flood-race-to-replace-waxman/ dead
Eliminated in primary
Vincent Flaherty, producer, entrepreneur and historian
Wendy Greuel, former Los Angeles City Controller and candidate for mayor of Los Angeles in 2013http://variety.com/2014/biz/news/former-mayorial-candidate-wendy-greuel-to-run-for-henry-waxmans-seat-1201078916/ Former Mayoral Candidate Wendy Greuel to Run for Henry Waxman’s Seat January 30, 2014 January 31, 2014 Variety
Kristie Holmes, social worker and professor
David Kanuth, defense counsel and entrepreneur
Matt Miller, columnist, radio host, journalist, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, host of Left, Right & Center and former advisor to the Office of Management and Budgethttp://www.latimes.com/local/political/la-me-pc-matt-miller-henry-waxman-seat-20140214,0,4059727.story Radio host, former Clinton aide Matt Miller to run for Waxman seat February 14, 2014 February 14, 2014 Los Angeles Times Merl Jean
Barbara Mulvaney, human rights attorneyhttp://www.latimes.com/local/political/la-me-pc-waxman-successor-20140203,0,6492774.column#axzz2sSoYEgLK Race to succeed Henry Waxman gains candidate, momentum Jean Merl Los Angeles Times February 3, 2014 February 5, 2014
Zein Obagi Jr., educational equality advocate
Michael Shapiro, sports executive and filmmaker
Withdrawn
Derrick Ferree
James Graf, businessman and entrepreneur
Karl Siganporia
Declined
Howard Berman, former U.S. representativehttp://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/politicsnow/la-pn-waxman-replacement-field-crowded-20140130,0,2617511.story Race to replace retiring Rep. Henry Waxman likely to be crowded January 30, 2014 January 31, 2014 The Los Angeles Times
Richard Bloom, state assembly member and former mayor of Santa Monica
Bob Blumenfield, Los Angeles City Council member and former state assembly member
Debra Bowen, Secretary of State of California and candidate for 36th District in 2011http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2014/01/sen-fran-pavley-considering-run-for-henry-waxmans-house-seat.html https://web.archive.org/web/20140201171651/http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2014/01/sen-fran-pavley-considering-run-for-henry-waxmans-house-seat.html dead February 1, 2014 Sen. Fran Pavley considering run for Henry Waxman's House seat January 30, 2014 January 30, 2014 Sacramento Bee Christopher Cadelago
William W. Brien, Beverly Hills Council member and former mayor of Beverly Hillshttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/197020-sandra-fluke-strongly-considering-run-for-waxmans-seat/ Sandra Fluke 'strongly considering' run for Waxman's seat January 30, 2014 January 31, 2014 The Hill
Julia Brownley, U.S. representative (running for re-election in the 26th district)
Betsy Butler, former state assembly member
Sandra Fluke, attorney and women's rights activist (running for state senate)http://www.latimes.com/local/political/la-pc-sandra-fluke-congress-state-senate-20140205,0,7267538.story#axzz2sSoYEgLK Sandra Fluke forgoes congressional bid to run for state Senate February 5, 2014 February 5, 2014 Los Angeles Times Mehta Seema
Paul Koretz, Los Angeles City Councilman and former state assembly member
Sheila Kuehl, former state senator (running for Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors)http://www.scpr.org/news/2014/01/30/41894/rep-henry-waxman-announces-retirement-from-congres/ Rep. Henry Waxman announces retirement from Congress January 30, 2014 January 30, 2014 KPCC
Fran Pavley, state senatorhttp://www.malibutimes.com/news/article_29c19d90-9044-11e3-9b28-001a4bcf887a.html Pavley Rules Out Run For Congress February 7, 2014 February 8, 2014 The Malibu Times Joshua Spidel March 25, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140325005806/http://www.malibutimes.com/news/article_29c19d90-9044-11e3-9b28-001a4bcf887a.html dead
Bobby Shriver, former Santa Monica City Council member (running for Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors)
Maria Shriver, journalist, author and former First Lady of Californiahttp://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2014/01/maria-shriver.html https://web.archive.org/web/20140131082145/http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2014/01/maria-shriver.html dead January 31, 2014 Maria Shriver returns to Sacramento to discuss women and poverty January 30, 2014 February 3, 2014 The Sacramento Bee Alexei Koseff
Richard Simmons, fitness personality and actorhttp://hoh.rollcall.com/richard-simmons-will-not-run-for-waxman-seat/ Richard Simmons Will Not Run for Waxman Seat February 3, 2014 February 4, 2014 Roll Call Abby Livingston February 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140221163925/http://hoh.rollcall.com/richard-simmons-will-not-run-for-waxman-seat/ dead
Antonio Villaraigosa, former mayor of Los Angeleshttps://www.politico.com/tipsheets/morning-score/2014/01/the-race-for-waxmans-seat-beginscandidate-for-radel-seat-releases-super-bowl-related-adpccc-endorses-leach-in-pa-13friday-standingsgop-groups-drop-12-million-in-fl-13-212543 The race for Waxman’s seat begins—Candidate for Radel seat releases Super Bowl-related ad—PCCC endorses Leach in PA-13—Friday standings—GOP groups drop $1.2 million in FL-13 January 31, 2014 February 3, 2014 Politico Emily Schultheis
Henry Waxman, incumbent U.S. representative
Zev Yaroslavsky, Los Angeles County supervisorhttp://www.latimes.com/local/political/la-me-pc-zev-yaroslavsky-henry-waxman-seat-20140207,0,3129469.story Yaroslavsky, Pavley, Bloom say they won't run for Waxman's seat February 7, 2014 February 8, 2014 Los Angeles Times Jean Merl Melanie Mason
Republican candidates
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Elan Carr, Los Angeles County deputy district attorney and Supreme Master of Alpha Epsilon Pihttp://atr.rollcall.com/alpha-epsilon-pi-fraternity-leader-becomes-third-dem-vying-for-waxman-seat/ Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity Leader to Vie for Waxman Seat (Updated) February 10, 2014 February 10, 2014 Roll Call Emily Cahn February 11, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140211231459/http://atr.rollcall.com/alpha-epsilon-pi-fraternity-leader-becomes-third-dem-vying-for-waxman-seat/ dead
Eliminated in primary
Lily Gilani, lawyer
Kevin Mottus, environmental health advocate
Withdrawn
Patrick Kilpatrick, actor, director and producer
Libertarian candidates
Eliminated in primary
Mark Herd, Neighborhood Council board member
Green candidates
Eliminated in primary
Michael Sachs, environmental technician
Independent candidates
Eliminated in primary
Tom Fox, lawyer
Marianne Williamson, author and spiritual teacherhttp://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/14/us/politics/marianne-williamson-new-age-guru-seeks-congressional-seat.html Marianne Williamson, New-Age Guru, Seeks Congressional Seat November 13, 2013 January 30, 2014 The New York Times Ian Lovett
Withdrawn
Brent Roske, television producer and directorhttp://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Congressional-Candidate-Brent-Roske-Announces-Run-In-33rd-District/38210 Congressional Candidate Brent Roske Announces Run In 33rd District August 15, 2013 January 30, 2014 Santa Monica Mirror Brenton GarenMerl Jean 2014-05-09 Brent Roske drops out of Waxman seat race, endorses Williamson https://www.latimes.com/local/political/la-me-pc-roske-williamson-20140509-story.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20140510182642/http://www.latimes.com/local/political/la-me-pc-roske-williamson-20140509-story.html 2014-05-10 2021-02-16 Los Angeles Times en-US
Declined
Bill Bloomfield, businessman and Independent candidate for this seat in 2012http://www.latimes.com/local/political/la-me-pc-bill-bloomfield-henry-waxman-seat-20140210,0,2462564.story#axzz2sx8CgwWH Bill Bloomfield passes on race for Waxman seat; Republican jumps in February 10, 2014 February 10, 2014 Los Angeles Times Merl Jean
Endorsements
Elan Carr (R) Executive branch officials
Neel Kashkari, former assistant secretary of the Treasury for Financial Stability
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)http://www.scpr.org/blogs/politics/2014/04/07/16305/eric-cantor-endorses-gop-candidate-elan-carr-in-cr/ Eric Cantor endorses GOP candidate Elan Carr in crowded Westside race SCPR 2014-06-22
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
U.S. ambassadors
John Bolton, former United States ambassador to the United Nations
Organizations
Republican Jewish Coalition
Labor unions
Los Angeles Association of Deputy District Attorneys
Los Angeles County Police Chiefs' Association
Newspapers and publications
The Beverly Hills Courier
Local officials
Michael D. Antonovich, member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
Steve Cooley, former Los Angeles County District Attorneyhttp://www.latimes.com/local/political/la-me-pc-cooley-20140218,0,6491522.story Former D.A. Cooley backs Republican Carr in race for Waxman seat Los Angeles Times Jean Merl February 18, 2014 February 22, 2014
Jimmy Delshad, former mayor of Beverly Hills, California
Alan Jackson, former Los Angeles County prosecutorElanSCarr Elan Carr 436924628393422848 February 21, 2014 @latimes @ladailynews The momentum continues with an endorsement from former LA County Prosecutor Alan Jackson.
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
Wendy Greuel (D) U.S. representatives
Tony Cardenas, U.S. representative (CA-29)http://www.scpr.org/blogs/politics/2014/02/03/15761/wendy-greuel-touts-congressional-endorsements/ Wendy Greuel touts congressional endorsements Alice Walton KPCC February 3, 2014 February 5, 2014
Lucille Roybal-Allard, U.S. representative (CA-40)
Adam Schiff, U.S. representative (CA-28)http://atr.rollcall.com/third-california-democrat-endorses-wendy-greuel/ Third California Democrat Endorses Wendy Greuel Abby Livingston Roll Call March 13, 2014 March 13, 2014 March 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140314140058/http://atr.rollcall.com/third-california-democrat-endorses-wendy-greuel/ dead
State officials
Kamala Harris, California attorney general
Gavin Newsom, lieutenant governor of Californiahttp://www.latimes.com/local/political/la-me-pc-gavin-newsom-wendy-greuel-20140219,0,4650764.story#axzz2tsqW9COE Gavin Newsom backs Wendy Greuel to succeed Rep. Henry Waxman Merl Jean Los Angeles Times February 19, 2014 February 20, 2014
State legislators
Adrin Nazarian, state assembly memberhttp://www.wendygreuel.org/2014/02/26/assemblyman-adrin-nazarian-endorses-wendy-greuel-c/ Assemblyman Adrin Nazarian Endorses Wendy Greuel for Congress Wendy Greuel for Congress February 26, 2014 February 28, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140307014822/http://www.wendygreuel.org/2014/02/26/assemblyman-adrin-nazarian-endorses-wendy-greuel-c/ March 7, 2014 dead
Organizations
EMILY's Listhttp://atr.rollcall.com/emilys-list-endorses-in-race-to-replace-henry-waxman/ EMILY's List Endorses in Race to Replace Henry Waxman Emily Cahn Roll Call February 7, 2014 February 7, 2014 February 8, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140208000920/http://atr.rollcall.com/emilys-list-endorses-in-race-to-replace-henry-waxman/ dead
Stonewall Young Democratshttps://www.facebook.com/wendygreuel/posts/799546926739548 Thankful that the Stonewall Young Democrats voted for me with 88% of the vote! Your support means so much to me Wendy Greuel Facebook March 10, 2014 March 13, 2014
Local officials
Joe Buscaino, Los Angeles City Councilmanhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10201497785907580 I am supporting Wendy Greuel for Congress! Joe Buscaino Facebook February 5, 2014 February 7, 2014
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 CouncilmanWendy_Greuel Wendy Greuel 435901848520646656 February 18, 2014 Proud to have @MitchOFarrell's support for Congress! #CA33
Rick Tuttle, former Los Angeles City Controller
Antonio Villaraigosa, former mayor of Los Angeleshttp://www.latimes.com/local/political/la-pc-villaraigosa-backs-greuels-congressional-bid-20140204,0,2112779.story#axzz2sSoYEgLK Villaraigosa backs Wendy Greuel's congressional bid Seema Mehta Los Angeles Times February 4, 2014 February 5, 2014
Herb Wesson, president of the Los Angeles City Council
Individuals
Ed Begley Jr., actor and environmental activistWendy_Greuel Wendy Greuel 433791808779214848 February 13, 2014 Actor/Director and renown Environmentalist @edbegleyjr has endorsed my campaign for Congress! #CA33
Henry Cisneros, former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Developmenthttp://www.latimes.com/local/political/la-me-pc-kamala-greuel-20140206,0,732414.story#axzz2se7k01Fj Kamala Harris endorses Wendy Greuel in race for Waxman's House seat Jean Merl Los Angeles Times February 6, 2014 February 7, 2014
Bettina Duval, president and founder of CALIFORNIALISThttp://www.wendygreuel.org/2014/02/04/bettina-duval-endorses-wendy-greuel/ CALIFORNIALIST's Bettina Duval endorses Wendy Greuel for Congress wendygreuel.org February 4, 2014 February 5, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140224054637/http://www.wendygreuel.org/2014/02/04/bettina-duval-endorses-wendy-greuel/ February 24, 2014 dead
Dolores Huerta, labor leader, civil rights activist, and co-founder of the National Farmworkers Association
Rob Reiner, actor, director, and political activisthttp://www.latimes.com/local/political/la-me-pc-greuel-reiner-20140210,0,5236019.story#axzz2tDrEjtrJ Rob Reiner backs Wendy Greuel to succeed Waxman in Congress Jean Merl Los Angeles Times February 10, 2014 February 13, 2014
Kathy Spillar, executive vice president of Feminist Majority
Ted Lieu (D) U.S. representatives
Karen Bass, U.S. representative (CA-37)https://www.facebook.com/tedlieu/posts/583799305040846 Congresswoman Karen Bass endorses Ted Lieu for Congress Ted Lieu Facebook February 3, 2014 February 5, 2014
Alan Lowenthal, U.S. representative (CA-47)
Mark Takano, U.S. representative (CA-41)tedlieu Ted Lieu 439145852343300096 February 27, 2014 More #momentum for my congressional race: honored to be endorsed by Congressmember Mark Takano! #cd33
Maxine Waters, U.S. representative (CA-43)
State officials
John Chiang, California State Controller
Dave Jones, California Insurance Commissioner
Bill Lockyer, California State Treasurer
State legislators
Jim Beall, state senatorhttps://www.facebook.com/tedlieu/posts/585749408179169 Congressional District 33 is a legislative position... Ted Lieu Facebook February 7, 2014 February 8, 2014
Marty Block, state senator
Susan Bonilla, state assembly membertedlieu Ted Lieu 435470252810334209 February 17, 2014 Honored to be endorsed by Assemblymembers Susan Bonilla, Joan Buchanan, Ed Chau, Anthony Rendon, Rich Gordon, Mariko Yamada! #MOMENTUM #cd33
Joan Buchanan, state assembly member
Ed Chau, state assembly member
Kevin de Leon, state assembly member
Noreen Evans, state senator
Rich Gordon, state assembly member and former San Mateo County supervisor
Isadore Hall, state assembly member
Jerry Hill, state senator
Ricardo Lara, state senator
Holly Mitchell, state senator
Bill Monning, state senator
Al Muratsuchi, state assembly memberhttps://www.facebook.com/tedlieu/posts/583302148423895 Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi endorses Ted Lieu for Congress Ted Lieu Facebook February 2, 2014 February 5, 2014
John Pérez, Speaker of the California State Assemblyhttp://www.latimes.com/local/political/la-me-pc-perez-lieu-20140207,0,727867.story Assembly Speaker Perez backs Ted Lieu in race for Congress Jean Merl Los Angeles Times February 7, 2014 February 8, 2014
Anthony Rendon, state assembly member
Sebastian Ridley-Thomas, state assembly member
Darrell Steinberg, President pro tempore of the California State Senate
Norma Torres, state senator
Mariko Yamada, state assembly member
Labor unions
Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffstedlieu Ted Lieu 440564117909561344 March 3, 2014 Major #momentum for my congressional campaign in #cd33. Honored to be endorsed by ILWU Local 13, ILWU Local 94, and ALADS!!!
International Longshore and Warehouse Union Locals 13 and 94
Service Employees International Unionhttp://www.tedlieu.com/seiu_california_endorses_ted_lieu_for_congress https://archive.today/20140313163424/http://www.tedlieu.com/seiu_california_endorses_ted_lieu_for_congress usurped March 13, 2014 SEIU California Endorses Ted Lieu for Congress Ted Lieu for U.S. Congress March 12, 2014 March 13, 2014
Torrance Firefighters Associationhttp://www.tedlieu.com/torrance_firefighters_endorse_lieu_for_congress https://web.archive.org/web/20140321015850/http://www.tedlieu.com/torrance_firefighters_endorse_lieu_for_congress usurped March 21, 2014 Torrance Firefighters Endorse Lieu for Congress Ted Lieu for U.S. Congress March 8, 2014 March 13, 2014
Organizations
Beach Cities Democratic Clubtedlieu Ted Lieu 439447661595222016 February 28, 2014 Local #momentum for #cd33 keeps growing. Honored to be endorsed by Beach Cities Democratic Club, representing Manhattan, Redondo, & Hermosa!
California Democratic Partyhttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/200308-honda-aguilar-lieu-get-ca-dem-party-endorsements/ Honda, Aguilar, Lieu get Calif. Dem Party endorsements Cameron Joseph The Hill March 10, 2014 March 13, 2014
Local officials
Steve Aspel, mayor of Redondo Beachtedlieu Ted Lieu 436280620574994432 February 19, 2014 More local #momentum in #cd33! Honored to be endorsed by Redondo Beach Mayor Steve Aspel & Manhattan Beach Sch Bd Vice Pres Bill Fournell.
George Bird Jr., Palos Verdes Estates city councilmanhttps://www.facebook.com/tedlieu/posts/582304588523651 More than 25 Elected Officials show early support for Lieu Ted Lieu Facebook January 31, 2014 February 5, 2014
Mike Bonin, Los Angeles City Councilman
Bill Brand, Redondo Beach city councilman
Christine Cronin-Hurst, Manhattan Beach School Board membertedlieu Ted Lieu 438010138633326593 February 24, 2014 More local #momentum in #cd33: honored to be endorsed by Manhattan Beach Councilmember David Lesser & Palos Verdes Library Trustee Kay Jue!
Don Dear, West Basin Water District Board memberhttps://www.facebook.com/tedlieu/posts/584292431658200 More local momentum! Ted Lieu Facebook February 4, 2014 February 5, 2014
Michael DiVirgilio, mayor of Hermosa Beach
Hany Fangary, Hermosa Beach city council membertedlieu Ted Lieu 433644256528310272 February 12, 2014 After #CDP win, endorsements keep coming for #CD33! Endorsed by Hermosa Councilmember Hany Fangary & Torrance Sch Bd Mem Don Lee. #Momentum
Bill Fournell, vice president of the Manhattan Beach School Board
Jim Goodhart, mayor of Palos Verdes Estatestedlieu Ted Lieu 432945057075707904 February 10, 2014 Local #momentum keeps rolling for my congressional campaign in #cd33! Honored to be endorsed by Palos Verdes Estates Mayor Jim Goodhart.
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 membertedlieu Ted Lieu 432685276293369856 February 10, 2014 Momentum in #SantaMonica! Honored to be endorsed by Santa Monica Councilmembers Kevin McKeown & Ted Winterer for #cd33.
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 Angeleshttp://www.scpr.org/blogs/politics/2014/03/17/16107/ted-lieu-picks-up-support-from-former-la-mayor-ric/ Ted Lieu picks up support from former LA Mayor Richard Riordan 89.3 KPCC March 17, 2014 March 18, 2014
Bill Rosendahl, former Los Angeles City Councilman
Mark Steffen, president of the Torrance School Boardtedlieu Ted Lieu 431469427075194880 February 6, 2014 My kids go to school in the district. Torrance Sch Bd Pres Mark Steffen just endorsed! He knows I will fight hard for local schools in #cd33
Debbie Stegura, Palos Verdes Library District trustee
Peter Tucker, mayor pro tem of Hermosa Beach
Tony Vasquez, Santa Monica city council memberhttps://twitter.com/tedlieu/status/441294039183544320 https://archive.today/20140306015638/https://twitter.com/tedlieu/status/441294039183544320 dead March 6, 2014 Strength in #SantaMonica: honored to be endorsed by Santa Monica City Councilmembers Kevin McKeown, Tony Vasquez, & Ted Winterer!!! Ted Lieu Twitter March 5, 2014 March 5, 2014
Bill Watkins, El Segundo School Board member
Kurt Weideman, Torrance city councilman
Michael Wermers, Torrance School Board member
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 Changetedlieu Ted Lieu 431136339610701824 February 5, 2014 My local momentum keeps increasing! Honored to be endorsed by Marta Evry, progressive activist & founder of @venice4change. #cd33
Ilissa Gold, president of the Miracle Mile Democratic Clubtedlieu Ted Lieu 434024898931875840 February 13, 2014 Honored to be endorsed by Illisa Gold, Pres, Miracle Mile Dems; Julian Burger, Pres, Progressive Dems; & Connie Sullivan, Pres, PV Dem Club!
Peter Kelly, former chair of the California Democratic Partytedlieu Ted Lieu 434379563154423808 February 14, 2014 Honored to be endorsed by Peter Kelly, former Chair, California Democratic Party! #MOMENTUM #cd33
Connie Sullivan, president of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Democratic Club
George Takei, actor and civil rights activisthttps://www.facebook.com/tedlieu/posts/513384175449898 Actor & Civil Rights Activist George Takei Endorses Ted Lieu for Congress Ted Lieu Facebook February 18, 2014 February 18, 2014
Barbara Mulvaney (D) Local officials
Pat Russell, former president of the Los Angeles City CouncilBarbaraMulvaney Barbara Mulvaney 434083246846914560 February 13, 2014 Pat Russell the first woman Pres of LA City Council has endorsed me for Congress! Very Proud
Marianne Williamson (NPP) U.S. representatives
Keith Ellison, U.S. representative from MN-05 (2007–2019)
Alan Grayson, U.S. representative from FL-08 (2009–2011) and FL-09 (2013–2017)Fuller Jaime There are 16 candidates running to replace Rep. Henry Waxman today. 16! en-US Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2014/06/03/there-are-16-candidates-running-to-replace-rep-henry-waxman-today-heres-a-look-at-every-one-of-them/ 2021-02-16 0190-8286
Dennis Kucinich, former U.S. representative from OH-10 (1997–2013); former candidate for president in 2004 and 2008
Governors
Jennifer Granholm, former governor of Michigan (2003–2011)Fortini Amanda 2014-04-25 Marianne Williamson is Campaigning for a Miracle https://www.elle.com/life-love/society-career/marianne-williamson-profile live https://web.archive.org/web/20140427015426/http://www.elle.com:80/life-love/society-career/marianne-williamson-profile 2014-04-27 2021-02-16 Elle en-US
Jesse Ventura, former Reform Party governor of Minnesota (1999–2003)
Organizations
Americans for Democratic Action, SoCal chapter (previously endorsed Lieu)
Progressive Leaders for Democratic Action at UCLACandidate Marianne Williamson speaks at Ackerman Thursday https://dailybruin.com/2014/05/30/candidate-marianne-williamson-speaks-at-ackerman-thursday/ 2021-02-16 Daily Bruin
Party officials
Eva Longoria, co-chairwoman of Barack Obama's 2012 presidential campaign, actress, and producerBondioli Sara 2014-01-04 Eva Longoria Endorses California Congressional Candidate Marianne Williamson https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/5070084/amp live https://web.archive.org/web/20190111144933/https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/5070084/amp 2019-01-11 2021-02-16 HuffPost
Individuals
Michael Beckwith, author and founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center
Ed Begley Jr., actor and environmentalistFauver Joshua 2014-05-08 Marianne Williamson Wins Endorsement of the SoCal Americans for Democratic Action https://independentpoliticalreport.com/2014/05/marianne-williamson-wins-endorsement-of-the-socal-americans-for-democratic-action/ 2021-02-16 Independent Political Report en-US
Gabrielle Bernstein, author, motivational speaker, life coach, and Kundalini Yoga instructor
Selma Blair, actress
Jack Canfield, author, motivational speaker, and corporate trainer
Deepak Chopra, authorLeiby Richard 2014-03-11 She's served as spiritual sage to Hollywood stars. Can Marianne Williamson heal the rifts in Washington? en-US Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/marianne-williamson-hollywood-self-help-guru-wants-to-heal-washington/2014/03/11/378b0d02-a85f-11e3-b61e-8051b8b52d06_story.html 2021-02-16 0190-8286
Katie Cleary, model and actress
Seane Corn, yoga teacher, public speaker, and activist
Marcia Cross, actress
Ben Decker, author, meditation teacher, and public speaker
Laura Dern, actress, director, and producer
Frances Fisher, actressFisher Frances 2014-05-21 To the Feminists Who Challenge Marianne Williamson on Women's Rights https://www.huffpost.com/entry/to-the-feminists-who-chal_b_5368905 2021-02-16 HuffPost en
John Gray, author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, lecturer, and relationship counselor
Gurmukh, teacher of Kundalini Yoga
Thom Hartmann, progressive political commentator, author, and former psychotherapistCandidate - Thom Hartmann https://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=186429 2021-02-16 Our Campaigns
Barbara Marx Hubbard, futurist, author, and public speaker
Van Jones, CNN news commentator, author, and lawyer
Kim Kardashian, media personality, model, and actressCunningham Erin 2014-04-09 Marianne Williamson Is the Congressional Candidate to the Stars en The Daily Beast https://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/04/09/marianne-williamson-is-the-congressional-candidate-to-the-stars 2021-02-16
Kourtney Kardashian, media personality and model
Andrew Keegan, actor
Chaka Khan, singer-songwriter
Mastin Kipp, author, blogger, and inspirational speaker
Elizabeth Kucinich, activist and producer; wife of former Rep. Dennis Kucinich
Diane Ladd, actress
Greg Louganis, Olympic platform diver, author, and LGBT activist
Jane Lynch, actress and comedian
Meredith Scott Lynn, actress, producer, and directorMilonopoulos Theo 2014-05-30 MUR #6836 https://www.fec.gov/files/legal/murs/current/115537.pdf live https://web.archive.org/web/20170820053900/https://www.fec.gov/files/legal/murs/current/115537.pdf 2017-08-20 Federal Election Commission2014-06-01 33 Celebrity Endorsements That Will Make Marianne Williamson A Contender https://www.presspassla.com/33-celebrity-endorsements-make-marianne-williamson-contender-33rd-district/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20201001155731/https://www.presspassla.com/33-celebrity-endorsements-make-marianne-williamson-contender-33rd-district/ 2020-10-01 2021-02-16 Press Pass LA
Bruce Margolin, executive director of NORML Los Angeles chapter (1973–present); Democratic candidate for governor in 2003Margolin Bruce 2014-05-23 Why I'm Supporting Marianne Williamson for U.S. Congress https://www.huffpost.com/entry/why-im-supporting-mariann_b_5380103 2021-02-16 HuffPost en
Alanis Morissette, singer-songwriter, actress, and record producer
Jason Mraz, singer-songwriter and guitarist
Katy Perry, singer-songwriter
Nicole Richie, actress and fashion designerKleeman Sophie 2014-04-28 These Celebrities Want You to Vote for Marianne Williamson https://6thfloor.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/04/28/these-celebrities-want-you-to-vote-for-marianne-williamson/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20140428200106/http://6thfloor.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/04/28/these-celebrities-want-you-to-vote-for-marianne-williamson/ 2014-04-28 2021-02-16 The New York Times
Brent Roske, film producer; former Independent candidate for U.S. Congress from CA-33 in 2014
Taylor Schilling, actressJordan Jerilyn Why Marianne Williamson won't let the haters stop her from casting her strange magic in America https://www.sacurrent.com/the-daily/archives/2020/10/16/why-marianne-williamson-wont-let-the-haters-stop-her-from-casting-her-strange-magic-in-america live https://web.archive.org/web/20201018221959/https://www.sacurrent.com/the-daily/archives/2020/10/16/why-marianne-williamson-wont-let-the-haters-stop-her-from-casting-her-strange-magic-in-america 2020-10-18 2021-02-16 San Antonio Current en
Sarah Silverman, stand-up comedian, actress, and writerHarel Monica Corcoran 2014-05-27 The New Age of Marianne Williamson https://www.lamag.com/longform/the-new-age-of-marianne-williamson/ 2021-02-16 Los Angeles Magazine en-US
Alana Stewart, actress, author, and former model (Republican)
Steven Tyler, singer-songwriter and keyboardist
Amber Valletta, supermodel and actress
Neale Donald Walsch, author, actor, screenwriter, and speaker
Kendra Wilkinson, model and television personality
Polling
Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ElanCarr (R) WendyGreuel (D) TedLieu (D) BrentRoske (I) MarianneWilliamson (I) UndecidedBenenson Strategy Group^Benenson Strategy Group^ https://web.archive.org/web/20140225104818/http://atr.rollcall.com/internal-poll-wendy-greuel-tops-field-for-house-race-in-california/ 2014-02-25 February 12–13, 2014 500 ± 4.3% 19% 29% 21% 1% 7% 13%
^ Internal poll for Wendy Greuel Campaign
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Republican Party (United States) Elan Carr 23,476 21.6
Democratic Party (United States) Ted Lieu 20,432 18.8
Democratic Party (United States) Wendy Greuel 17,988 16.6
No party preference Marianne Williamson 14,335 13.2
Democratic Party (United States) Matt Miller 13,005 12.0
Republican Party (United States) Lily Gilani 7,673 7.1
Republican Party (United States) Kevin Mottus 2,561 2.4
Democratic Party (United States) Barbara L. Mulvaney 2,516 2.3
Democratic Party (United States) David Kanuth 1,554 1.4
Democratic Party (United States) Kristie Holmes 994 0.9
Libertarian Party (United States) Mark Matthew Herd 883 0.8
Green Party (United States) Michael Ian Sachs 732 0.7
Democratic Party (United States) Michael Shapiro 650 0.6
No party preference Tom Fox 509 0.5
Democratic Party (United States) Zein E. Obagi Jr. 477 0.4
Democratic Party (United States) Vincent Flaherty 345 0.3
Democratic Party (United States) James Graf 327 0.3
No party preference Brent Roske (withdrawn) 188 0.2
No party preference Theo Milonopoulos (write-in) 1 0.0
108,646 100.0
General election
Endorsements
Ted Lieu (D) U.S. representatives
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)
Henry Waxman, U.S. representative (CA-33)Rob Kuznia Rep. Henry Waxman endorses Sen. Ted Lieu in race to succeed him https://www.dailybreeze.com/2014/06/05/rep-henry-waxman-endorses-sen-ted-lieu-in-race-to-succeed-him/ dailybreeze.com Daily Breeze May 15, 2023 June 5, 2014
State 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 assembly member
Joan Buchanan, state assembly member
Ed Chau, state assembly member
Kevin de Leon, state assembly member
Noreen Evans, state senator
Rich Gordon, state assembly member and former San Mateo County Supervisor
Isadore Hall, state assembly member
Jerry Hill, state senator
Ricardo Lara, state senator
Holly Mitchell, state senator
Bill Monning, state senator
Al Muratsuchi, state assembly member
John Pérez, Speaker of the California State Assembly
Anthony Rendon, state assembly member
Sebastian Ridley-Thomas, state assembly member
Darrell Steinberg, President pro tempore of the California State Senate
Norma Torres, state senator
Mariko Yamada, state assembly member
Labor unions
Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs
California School Employees Association
California Teachers Association
International Longshore and Warehouse Union Locals 13 and 94
Service Employees International Union
Torrance Firefighters Association
Organizations
BIPAC
People for the American Way
Progressive Democrats of America
VoteVetsCandidates http://www.votevets.org/candidates votevets.org February 15, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141009101118/http://www.votevets.org/candidates October 9, 2014
Individuals
George Takei, actor and civil rights activist
Elan Carr (R) Executive branch officials
Neel Kashkari, former assistant secretary of the Treasury for Financial Stability
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
U.S. ambassadors
John Bolton, former United States ambassador to the United Nations
Organizations
National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program
Republican Jewish Coalition
Labor unions
Los Angeles Association of Deputy District Attorneys
Los Angeles County Police Chiefs' Association
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
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 33rd congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Ted Lieu 108,331 59.2
Republican Party (United States) Elan Carr 74,700 40.8
183,031 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 34
California's 34th congressional district
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.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Xavier Becerra, incumbent U.S. representative
Adrienne Nicole Edwards, community organizer
Peace and Freedom candidates
Eliminated in primary
Howard Johnson, attorney
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Xavier Becerra (incumbent) 22,878 73.8
Democratic Party (United States) Adrienne Nicole Edwards 4,473 14.4
Peace and Freedom Party Howard Johnson 3,587 11.6
No party preference Jonathan Turner Smith (write-in) 48 0.2
30,986 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 34th congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Xavier Becerra (incumbent) 44,697 72.5
Democratic Party (United States) Adrienne Nicole Edwards 16,924 27.5
61,621 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 35
California's 35th congressional district
The 35th district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Fontana, Ontario, and Pomona. Incumbent Democrat Gloria Negrete McLeod, who had represented the 35th district since 2013, retired.http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2014/02/california-rep-gloria-negrete-mcleod-wont-seek-reelection.html California Rep. Gloria Negrete McLeod won't seek reelection February 18, 2014 February 18, 2014 The Sacramento Bee Jim MillerOctober 2025 medicmedic
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Christina Gagnier, attorneyhttp://www.pe.com/local-news/politics/politics-headlines-index/20140220-two-emerge-as-possibilities-for-open-congressional-seat.ece Two emerge as possibilities for open congressional seat February 20, 2014 February 22, 2014 The Press-Enterprise David Hood February 23, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140223223606/http://www.pe.com/local-news/politics/politics-headlines-index/20140220-two-emerge-as-possibilities-for-open-congressional-seat.ece dead
Norma Torres, state senatorhttp://www.dailybulletin.com/government-and-politics/20140219/norma-torres-announces-run-for-congress Norma Torres announces run for Congress February 19, 2014 February 20, 2014 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Greg Cappis
Eliminated in primary
Scott Heydenfeldt, entrepreneur
Anthony Vieyra, financial analyst
Withdrawn
Paul Vincent Avila, Ontario city councilmanhttp://www.scpr.org/blogs/politics/2014/02/18/15874/rep-negrete-mcleod-to-leave-congress-after-one-ter/ Rep. Negrete McLeod to leave Congress after one term (Updated) February 18, 2014 March 5, 2014 scpr.org Sharon McNary
Declined
Joe Baca, former U.S. representative (running for CA-31)https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/198607-ex-rep-joe-baca-rules-out-run-for-negrete-mcleods-seat/ Ex-Rep. Baca bashes 'bimbo' Negrete McLeod, won't run for seat February 18, 2014 February 18, 2014 The Hill Cameron Joseph
Gloria Negrete McLeod, incumbent U.S. representative (running for San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors)
Republican candidates
Eliminated in primary
Benjamin Lopez
Declined
Gary Ovitt, San Bernardino County supervisorhttps://twitter.com/SupervisorOvitt/status/436882684480999426 Thank you everyone for the encouragement that I have received to urge me to run for Congress. At this time it is not in my plans February 21, 2014 February 22, 2014 Twitter Gary C. Ovitt
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Norma Torres 17,996 65.7
Democratic Party (United States) Christina Gagnier 4,081 14.9
Democratic Party (United States) Scott Heydenfeldt 2,574 9.4
Democratic Party (United States) Anthony Vieyra 2,183 8.0
Republican Party (United States) Benjamin "Ben" Lopez (write-in) 567 2.1
27,401 100.0
General election
Endorsements
Norma Torres (D) Organizations
EMILY's List
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 35th congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Norma Torres 39,502 63.5
Democratic Party (United States) Christina Gagnier 22,753 36.5
62,255 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 36
California's 36th congressional district
The 36th district is based in eastern Riverside County and includes Palm Springs. Democrat Raul Ruiz, who had represented the 36th district since 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Raul Ruiz, incumbent U.S. representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Brian Nestande, state assembly memberhttp://www.mydesert.com/article/20130409/NEWS01/304090006/Nestande-challenge-Ruiz-Congress Brian Nestande says he'll challenge Rep. Raul Ruiz in 2014 April 9, 2013 April 11, 2013 The Desert Sun Barrett Newkirk
Eliminated in primary
Ray Haynes, former state assembly memberhttp://www.mydesert.com/article/20140307/NEWS03/303070003/Ray-Haynes-36th-Congressional-District-race Ray Haynes announces candidacy for 36th Congressional District race March 7, 2014 March 11, 2014 The Desert Sun Erica Felci
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Raul Ruiz (incumbent) 41,443 50.3
Republican Party (United States) Brian Nestande 28,662 34.8
Republican Party (United States) Ray Haynes 12,232 14.9
82,337 100.0
General election
Campaign
Despite being touted as a formidable candidate, Nestande received criticism from other Republicans about his poor fundraising, which left him with only $235,000 in cash on hand after the primary, with Ruiz reporting more than $1.9 million in the bank at the same time.Emily Cahn The ‘Cory Booker of California’ Leaps to Safer Ground http://atr.rollcall.com/house-races-2014-raul-ruiz-california-brian-nestande/ rollcall.com Roll Call May 15, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20140920213232/http://atr.rollcall.com/house-races-2014-raul-ruiz-california-brian-nestande/ September 20, 2014 September 18, 2014
Ruiz received much praise for assisting airline passengers in distress on two separate flights in July and October.
Endorsements
Raul Ruiz (D) Organizations
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Frontline" Program
No Labels
Brian Nestande (R) Organizations
National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program
Debates
Complete video of debate, October 5, 2014
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D October 30, 2014RCPLean D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsLean D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 36th congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Raul Ruiz (incumbent) 72,682 54.2
Republican Party (United States) Brian Nestande 61,457 45.8
134,139 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 37
California's 37th congressional district
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.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Karen Bass, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
Mervin Evans, author and management consultant
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
R. Adam King, entrepreneur
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Karen Bass (incumbent) 47,639 79.6
Republican Party (United States) R. Adam King 8,530 14.3
Democratic Party (United States) Mervin Evans 3,677 6.1
59,846 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 37th congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Karen Bass (incumbent) 96,787 84.3
Republican Party (United States) R. Adam King 18,051 15.7
114,838 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 38
California's 38th congressional district
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.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Linda Sánchez, incumbent U.S. representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Benjamin Campos, accountant
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Linda Sánchez (incumbent) 27,149 57.5
Republican Party (United States) Benjamin Campos 20,046 42.5
47,195 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 38th congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Linda Sánchez (incumbent) 58,192 59.1
Republican Party (United States) Benjamin Campos 40,288 40.9
98,480 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 39
California's 39th congressional district
The 39th district straddles the Los Angeles–Orange 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.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Ed Royce, incumbent U.S. representative
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Peter Anderson, retired software engineer
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Republican Party (United States) Ed Royce (incumbent) 49,071 70.6
Democratic Party (United States) Peter O. Anderson 20,480 29.4
69,551 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014
Results
California's 39th congressional district election, 2014
Republican Party (United States) Ed Royce (incumbent) 91,319 68.5
Democratic Party (United States) Peter O. Anderson 41,906 31.4
133,225 100.0
Republican Party (United States)
District 40
California's 40th congressional district
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.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Lucille Roybal-Allard, incumbent U.S. representative
David Sanchez, retired college professor
Republican candidates
No Republicans filed.
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Lucille Roybal-Allard (incumbent) 13,745 66.4
Democratic Party (United States) David Sanchez 6,968 33.6
20,713 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 40th congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Lucille Roybal-Allard (incumbent) 30,208 61.2
Democratic Party (United States) David Sanchez 19,171 38.8
49,379 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 41
California's 41st congressional district
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.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Mark Takano, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
Veronica Franco, healthcare administrator
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Steve Adams, Riverside City Council member
Eliminated in primary
Yvonne Terrell Girard, judicial assistant
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Mark Takano (incumbent) 19,648 44.7
Republican Party (United States) Steve Adams 16,264 37.0
Democratic Party (United States) Veronica Franco 4,509 10.2
Republican Party (United States) Yvonne Terrell Girard 3,581 8.1
44,002 100.0
General election
Endorsements
Mark Takano (D) Organizations
People for the American Way
Progressive Change Campaign Committee
Polling
Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MarkTakano (D) SteveAdams (R) UndecidedWenzel StrategiesWenzel Strategies February 28–March 3, 2014 618 ± 3.92% 42% 42% 16%
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 41st congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Mark Takano (incumbent) 46,948 56.6
Republican Party (United States) Steve Adams 35,936 43.4
82,884 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 42
California's 42nd congressional district
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.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Ken Calvert, incumbent U.S. representative
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Tim Sheridan, national field representative
Eliminated in primary
Kerri Condley, businesswoman and delegate for the California Democratic Party
Chris Marquez, retired Marine sergeant
Withdrawn
Boyd Roberts
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Republican Party (United States) Ken Calvert (incumbent) 37,506 67.5
Democratic Party (United States) Tim Sheridan 8,788 15.8
Democratic Party (United States) Chris Marquez 6,118 11.0
Democratic Party (United States) Kerri Condley 3,150 5.7
Republican Party (United States) Floyd Harvey (write-in) 8 0.0
55,570 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014
Results
California's 42nd congressional district election, 2014
Republican Party (United States) Ken Calvert (incumbent) 74,540 65.7
Democratic Party (United States) Tim Sheridan 38,850 34.3
113,390 100.0
Republican Party (United States)
District 43
California's 43rd congressional district
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.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Maxine Waters, incumbent U.S. representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
John Wood Jr., political writer and analyst
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Maxine Waters (incumbent) 33,746 67.2
Republican Party (United States) John Wood Jr. 16,440 32.8
American Independent Party Brandon M. Cook (write-in) 12 0.0
50,198 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 43rd congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Maxine Waters (incumbent) 69,681 71.0
Republican Party (United States) John Wood Jr. 28,521 29.0
98,202 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 44
California's 44th congressional district
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, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Janice Hahn, incumbent U.S. representative
Republican candidates
No Republicans filed.
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Janice Hahn (incumbent) 25,641 100.0
Peace and Freedom Party Adam Shbeita (write-in) 5 0.0
24,656 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 44th congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Janice Hahn (incumbent) 59,670 86.7
Peace and Freedom Party Adam Shbeita 9,192 13.3
68,862 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 45
California's 45th congressional district
The 45th district is based in inland Orange County and includes Irvine and Mission Viejo. Incumbent Republican John Campbell, who had represented the 45th district since 2013 and previously represented the 48th district from 2005 to 2013, retired. Simon Richard O.C. Congressman Campbell announces he'll retire at end of term http://www.latimes.com/news/local/political/la-me-ln-oc-congressman-campbell-to-retire-20130627,0,4369899.story June 28, 2013 Los Angeles Times June 27, 2013
Primary election
John Moorlach withdrew from the race in March 2014, citing poor fundraising and his opponents' negative campaigns.Jill Cowan Moorlach drops out of congressional race http://www.coastlinepilot.com/tn-dpt-me-0312-moorlach-dropping-bid-20140311,0,5895910.story March 12, 2014 Laguna Beach Coastline Pilot March 11, 2014
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Mimi Walters, state senator Fleischman Jon CA45: Rep. Campbell’s Retirement Announcement Sets Off Political Jockeying http://www.flashreport.org/blog/2013/06/28/ca45-rep-campbells-retirement-announcement-sets-off-political-jockeying/ Flash Report June 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130703155956/http://www.flashreport.org/blog/2013/06/28/ca45-rep-campbells-retirement-announcement-sets-off-political-jockeying/ July 3, 2013
Eliminated in primary
Greg Raths, veteran and former commercial airline pilot
Withdrawn
Pat Maciariello, investorEmily Cahn GOP Primary Field Grows to Replace Campbell http://atr.rollcall.com/gop-primary-field-grows-to-replace-campbell-ca45/ rollcall.com Roll Call May 12, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130914220457/http://atr.rollcall.com/gop-primary-field-grows-to-replace-campbell-ca45/ September 14, 2013 September 5, 2013
John Moorlach, Orange County supervisor
Declined
Dick Ackerman, former Minority Leader of the California Senate
Patricia Bates, state assembly member
Bill Campbell, former chair of the Orange County Board of Supervisors
John Campbell, incumbent U.S. representative
Steven Choi, Mayor of Irvine
Christopher Cox, former U.S. representative
Diane Harkey, state assembly member
Neel Kashkari, former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs
Jeff Lalloway, Irvine Council member
Phil Liberatore, accountant and candidate for the 8th District in 2012
Allan Mansoor, state assembly member
Gary Miller, incumbent U.S. representative from the 45th District
Kris Murray, Anaheim Council member
Christina Shea, Irvine Council member
Harry Sidhu, Anaheim Council member
Todd Spitzer, Orange County Supervisor
Michelle Steel, member of the California State Board of Equalization
Tom Tait, mayor of Anaheim
Gaddi Vasquez, United States Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture
Donald P. Wagner, state assembly member
Fred Whitaker, Orange Council member
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Drew Leavens, businessman
Declined
Larry Agran, Irvine Council member
Sukhee Kang, mayor of Irvine and general election candidate for this seat in 2012
Beth Krom, Irvine Council member and nominee for this seat in 2010
Teresa “Tita” Smith, mayor of Orange
Steve Young, attorney
Polling
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Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BethKrom (D) GaryMiller (R) MimiWalters (R) UndecidedLewis Consulting GroupLewis Consulting Group June 28–30, 2013 300 ± 4.8% 21% 21% 25% 33%
Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BethKrom (D) EdRoyce (R) MimiWalters (R) UndecidedLewis Consulting Group June 28–30, 2013 300 ± 4.8% 22% 26% 20% 32%
Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BethKrom (D) ToddSpitzer (R) MimiWalters (R) UndecidedLewis Consulting Group June 28–30, 2013 300 ± 4.8% 22% 29% 20% 29%
Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BethKrom (D) DonWagner (R) MimiWalters (R) UndecidedLewis Consulting Group June 28–30, 2013 300 ± 4.8% 23% 16% 27% 35%
Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SukheeKang (D) BethKrom (D) MimiWalters (R) SteveYoung (D) UndecidedLewis Consulting Group June 28–30, 2013 300 ± 4.8% 7% 10% 41% 9% 33%
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Republican Party (United States) Mimi Walters 39,631 45.1
Democratic Party (United States) Drew E. Leavens 24,721 28.1
Republican Party (United States) Greg Raths 21,284 24.2
No party preference Al Salehi 2,317 2.6
87,953 100.0
General election
Endorsements
Mimi Walters (R) U.S. representatives
Ed Royce, U.S. representative (CA-39)
Organizations
Maggie's List
National Republican Congressional Committee "Vanguard" Program
Susan B. Anthony List2014 Endorsed Candidates http://www.sba-list.org/endorsed-candidates sba-list.org Susan B. Anthony List May 17, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141103003321/http://www.sba-list.org/endorsed-candidates November 3, 2014
Local officials
Sandra Hutchens, sheriff-coroner of Orange County
Tony Rackauckas, Orange County district attorney
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014
Results
California's 45th congressional district election, 2014
Republican Party (United States) Mimi Walters 106,083 65.1
Democratic Party (United States) Drew E. Leavens 56,819 34.9
162,902 100.0
Republican Party (United States)
District 46
California's 46th congressional district
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, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Loretta Sanchez, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
Ehab Atalla, businessman
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Adam Nick, accountant, auditor and businessman
Eliminated in primary
John J. Cullum, business owner and accountant
Carlos Vazquez, business owner and educator
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Loretta Sanchez (incumbent) 20,172 50.6
Republican Party (United States) Adam Nick 7,234 18.1
Republican Party (United States) John J. Cullum 5,666 14.2
Republican Party (United States) Carlos Vazquez 4,969 12.5
Democratic Party (United States) Ehab Atalla 1,835 4.6
39,876 100.0
General election
Endorsements
Loretta Sanchez (D) Organizations
Blue Dog Coalition
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 46th congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Loretta Sanchez (incumbent) 49,738 59.7
Republican Party (United States) Adam Nick 33,577 40.3
83,315 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 47
California's 47th congressional district
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.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Alan Lowenthal, incumbent U.S. representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Andy Whallon, engineer and entrepreneur
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Alan Lowenthal (incumbent) 44,019 57.1
Republican Party (United States) Andy Whallon 33,093 42.9
Republican Party (United States) George Brogan (write-in) 3 0.0
77,115 100.0
General election
Endorsements
Alan Lowenthal (D) Organizations
No Labels
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 47th congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Alan Lowenthal (incumbent) 69,061 56.0
Republican Party (United States) Andy Whallon 54,309 44.0
123,370 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 48
California's 48th congressional district
The 48th district is based in coastal Orange County and includes Huntington 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.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Dana Rohrabacher, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
Wendy Leece, Costa Mesa Council member
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Sue Savary, business owner and educator
Eliminated in primary
Robert John Banuelos, congressional community liaison
David Burns, lawyer
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Republican Party (United States) Dana Rohrabacher (incumbent) 52,431 56.1
Democratic Party (United States) Suzanne Joyce Savary 18,242 19.5
Republican Party (United States) Wendy Brooks Leece 11,082 11.9
Democratic Party (United States) David Burns 6,142 6.6
Democratic Party (United States) Robert John Banuelos 5,591 6.0
93,488 100.0
General election
Endorsements
Dana Rohrabacher (R) Organizations
Republican Liberty Caucus
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014
Results
California's 48th congressional district election, 2014
Republican Party (United States) Dana Rohrabacher (incumbent) 112,082 64.1
Democratic Party (United States) Suzanne Joyce Savary 62,713 35.9
174,795 100.0
Republican Party (United States)
District 49
California's 49th congressional district
The 49th district is based in northern San Diego County and includes Carlsbad and Oceanside. Incumbent Republican Darrell Issa, who had represented the 49th district since 2003 and the 48th district from 2001 to 2003, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Darrell Issa, incumbent U.S. representative
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Dave Peiser, local business owner
Eliminated in primary
Noboru Isagawa, retired instructor
Withdrawn
Johnny Moore, counsellor
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Republican Party (United States) Darrell Issa (incumbent) 56,558 61.9
Democratic Party (United States) Dave Peiser 25,946 28.4
Democratic Party (United States) Noboru Isagawa 8,887 9.7
Democratic Party (United States) Johnny Moore (write-in) 16 0.0
91,407 100.0
General election
Endorsements
Dave Peiser (D) Organizations
Progressive Democrats of America
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014
Results
California's 49th congressional district election, 2014
Republican Party (United States) Darrell Issa (incumbent) 98,161 60.2
Democratic Party (United States) Dave Peiser 64,981 39.8
163,142 100.0
Republican Party (United States)
District 50
California's 50th congressional district
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.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Duncan D. Hunter, incumbent U.S. representative
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
James Kimber, physician's assistanthttp://blog.pe.com/political-empire/2013/04/07/congress-kimber-challenging-hunter-in-50th-district/ CONGRESS: Kimber challenging Hunter in 50th district April 7, 2013 April 11, 2013 The Press-Enterprise Jeff Horseman April 10, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130410002729/http://blog.pe.com/political-empire/2013/04/07/congress-kimber-challenging-hunter-in-50th-district/ dead
Libertarian candidates
Eliminated in primary
Michael Benoit, retired business owner
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Republican Party (United States) Duncan D. Hunter (incumbent) 62,371 70.4
Democratic Party (United States) James H. Kimber 21,552 24.3
Libertarian Party (United States) Michael Benoit 4,634 5.2
88,557 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014
Results
California's 50th congressional district election, 2014
Republican Party (United States) Duncan D. Hunter (incumbent) 111,997 71.2
Democratic Party (United States) James H. Kimber 45,302 28.8
157,299 100.0
Republican Party (United States)
District 51
California's 51st congressional district
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
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Juan Vargas, incumbent U.S. representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Stephen Meade, self-employed broker
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Juan Vargas (incumbent) 35,812 68.3
Republican Party (United States) Stephen Meade 16,403 31.3
Republican Party (United States) Ernest Griffes (write-in) 184 0.4
52,216 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 51st congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Juan Vargas (incumbent) 56,373 68.8
Republican Party (United States) Stephen Meade 25,577 32.2
81,950 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 52
California's 52nd congressional district
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
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Scott Peters, incumbent U.S. representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city council member and nominee for mayor of San Diego in 2012http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/09/03/carl-demaio-wont-run-for-mayor-of-san-diego Carl DeMaio won’t run for mayor of San Diego September 3, 2013 The Washington Post September 3, 2013
Eliminated in primary
Kirk Jorgensen, military officer and businessman
Fred J. Simon Jr., trauma surgeon and businessman
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Scott Peters (incumbent) 53,926 42.3
Republican Party (United States) Carl DeMaio 44,954 35.3
Republican Party (United States) Kirk Jorgensen 23,588 18.5
Republican Party (United States) Fred J. Simon Jr. 5,040 4.0
127,508 100.0
General election
Campaign
DeMaio faced sexual harassment charges from former campaign staffer Todd Bosnich; however, no charges were ever filed.Chris Frates Scott Zamost Gay Republican congressional candidate accused of sexual harassment https://edition.cnn.com/2014/10/10/politics/carl-demaio-sexul-harrassment-allegations/index.html cnn.com CNN May 15, 2023 October 10, 2014
Endorsements
Scott Peters (D) Organizations
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Frontline" Program
No Labels
United States Chamber of CommerceClaire Trageser U.S. Chamber Endorses Scott Peters In San Diego's 52nd Congressional Race https://www.kpbs.org/news/politics/2014/09/03/us-chamber-endorses-scott-peters-san-diegos-52nd-c kpbs.org KPBS May 15, 2023 September 3, 2014
Carl DeMaio (R) Organizations
BIPAC
National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program
Debates
Complete video of debate, September 23, 2014
Polling
Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ScottPeters (D) CarlDeMaio (R) UndecidedSurveyUSASurveyUSA October 27–30, 2014 551 ± 4.3% 44% 45% 11%New York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 460 ± 7.0% 40% 49% 11%SurveyUSASurveyUSA October 17–20, 2014 608 ± 4.1% 45% 46% 10%SurveyUSASurveyUSA October 2–6, 2014 542 ± 4.3% 45% 48% 6%SurveyUSASurveyUSA September 11–15, 2014 559 ± 4.2% 47% 46% 7%GBA Strategies (D-House Majority PAC)GBA Strategies (D-House Majority PAC) https://web.archive.org/web/20141004101614/http://atr.rollcall.com/dem-poll-carl-demaio-scott-peters-california-2014/ 2014-10-04 July 20–22, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 48% 43% 8%SurveyUSASurveyUSA June 11–12, 2014 554 ± 4.2% 44% 51% 6%SurveyUSASurveyUSA June 10–12, 2013 500 ± 4.5% 39% 48% 13%
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossupNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergTossup October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D October 30, 2014RCPTossup November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsTossup November 4, 2014
Results
California's 52nd congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Scott Peters (incumbent) 98,826 51.6
Republican Party (United States) Carl DeMaio 92,746 48.4
191,572 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
District 53
California's 53rd congressional district
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 2013 and previously represented the 49th district from 2001 to 2003, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Susan Davis, incumbent U.S. representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Larry Wilske, retired Navy SEAL
Eliminated in primary
John Edwards, retired aerospace engineer
Joel Marchese, teacher
Jim Stieringer, school board member
Wayne True, family physician
Results
Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Democratic Party (United States) Susan Davis (incumbent) 50,041 56.3
Republican Party (United States) Larry A. Wilske 18,384 20.7
Republican Party (United States) Wayne S. True 9,182 10.3
Republican Party (United States) John R. Edwards 3,986 4.5
Republican Party (United States) Joel Marchese 2,729 3.1
Republican Party (United States) Jim Stieringer 2,106 2.4
No party preference John W. Campbell 1,596 1.8
No party preference Christina Bobb 929 1.0
88,953 100.0
General election
Predictions
SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014
Results
California's 53rd congressional district election, 2014
Democratic Party (United States) Susan Davis (incumbent) 87,104 58.8
Republican Party (United States) Larry A. Wilske 60,940 41.2
148,044 100.0
Democratic Party (United States)
See also
California United States Politics
2014 United States House of Representatives elections
2014 United States elections
References
External links
U.S. House elections in California, 2014 at Ballotpedia
Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets
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Official campaign websites
District 25
Steve Knight campaign website
Lee Rogers campaign website
Tony Strickland campaign website
Evan Thomas campaign website
District 31
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 33
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 35
Christina Gagnier campaign website
Norma Torres campaign website
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