2016 United States House of Representatives elections in California

none February 2026 July 2015 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in California California legislative no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California 2018 All 53 California seats to the United States House of Representatives 2016 11 08 Democratic Party (United States) 39 39 8,358,598 62.31% 3.40% Republican Party (United States) 14 14 4,947,867 36.89% 2.60% 290px Party gains 290px District results 290px County results 1 Democratic #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% #1666cb 70–80% #0645b4 80–90% #002B84 90–100% Republican #e27f90 50–60% #cc2f4a 60–70% #D40000 70–80% Winners #92C5DE Democratic hold #F48882 Republican hold The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in California were held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, with a primary election on June 7, 2016. Voters elected the 53 U.S. representatives from the state of California, one from each of the state's 53 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other offices, including a presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. All seats in California retained their partisan control from the 2014 house elections. yes 2 Overview United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2016Primary election — June 7, 2016 Party Votes Percentage Candidates Advancing to general Seats contesting Democratic 4,915,447 63.91% 99 60 53 Republican 2,624,761 34.13% 86 44 44 No party preference 122,209 1.59% 19 2 2 Green 14,302 0.19% 2 0 0 Libertarian 8,154 0.11% 2 0 0 Peace and Freedom 6,400 0.08% 1 0 0 Valid votes 7,691,273 89.97% — — — Invalid votes 857,028 10.03% — — — Totals 8,548,301 100.00% 209 106 — Voter turnout 47.72% United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2016General election — November 8, 2016 Party Votes Percentage Seats +/– Democratic 7,417,967 63.49% 39 Republican 4,172,087 35.71% 14 No party preference 94,312 0.81% 0 Valid votes — — Invalid votes — — Totals 11,684,366 100.00% 53 — Voter turnout District 1 2016 California's 1st congressional district election California 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 1 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 1 2018 x150px Doug LaMalfa File:Doug LaMalfa 113th Congress official photo (cropped).jpg Republican Party (United States) 185,448 59.1% Jim Reed Democratic Party (United States) File:3x4.svg 128,588 40.9% U.S. Representative Republican Party (United States) Doug LaMalfa Republican Party (United States) Doug LaMalfa 2016 CA-1 Election Results.svg County resultsLaMalfa: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% 200 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. RepresentativeOfficial Certified List of Candidates https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov//statewide-elections/2016-primary/june-2016-abbrev-candidates.pdf elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/ 19 May 2023 1 April 2016 Eliminated in primary Gregory Cheadle, real estate broker and candidate for this seat in 2012 & 2014 Joe Montes, small businessman Gary Allen Oxley, emergency room nurse Withdrawn Doug Wright, attorneyJenny Espino It’s official: Wright will challenge LaMalfa in 2016 House race https://archive.redding.com/news/local/its-official-wright-will-challenge-lamalfa-in-2016-house-race-29c9b45a-aeeb-369d-e053-0100007fb49e-366010051.html/ redding.com Redding Record Searchlight 19 May 2023 20 January 2016Doug Wright drops out of congressional race https://archive.redding.com/news/local/Doug-Wright-suspends-congressional-bid-371085251.html/ redding.com 19 May 2023 4 March 2016 Democratic candidates Advanced to general Jim Reed, attorney and nominee for this seat in 2010 & 2012 Eliminated in primary David Peterson, accountability system developer and candidate for the 12th district in 2012 & 2014 Endorsements Jim Reed (D) Organizations California Democratic PartyCalifornia Democratic Party U.S. Congress Endorsed Candidates https://cadem.org/vote/body/2016-Consent-Calendar-1.pdf cadem.org California Democratic Party 2 August 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20160308015905/https://cadem.org/vote/body/2016-Consent-Calendar-1.pdf 8 March 2016 Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) Doug LaMalfa (incumbent) 86,136 40.8 Democratic Party (United States) Jim Reed 59,665 28.3 Republican Party (United States) Joe Montes 35,875 17.0 Democratic Party (United States) David Peterson 13,430 6.4 Republican Party (United States) Gary Allen Oxley 6,885 3.3 No party preference Jeff Gerlach 4,958 2.3 Republican Party (United States) Gregory Cheadle 4,217 2.0 211,166 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2016 House Race Ratings for November 7, 2016 http://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report November 12, 2016Safe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsDaily Kos Elections House race ratings: Initial ratings for 2016 http://www.dailykos.com/election-outlook/2016-race-ratings#house Daily Kos Elections November 7, 2016Safe RNovember 7, 2016 Rothenberg2016 House Ratings (November 3, 2016) http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report November 3, 2016Safe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal Ball2016 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2016-house Sabato's Crystal Ball November 7, 2016 November 7, 2016Safe RNovember 7, 2016RCPBattle for the House 2016 http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/house/2016_elections_house_map.html Real Clear Politics October 31, 2016Safe ROctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Doug LaMalfa (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families2016 Candidate Endorsements http://www.cwfpac.com/2016-candidate-endorsements cwfpac.com Campaign for Working Families 2 August 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161024184848/http://www.cwfpac.com/2016-candidate-endorsements 24 October 2016 Jim Reed (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO2016 General Election Endorsements http://calaborfed.org/endorsements/2016-general-election-endorsements/ calaborfed.org CA AFL-CIO 1 August 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161020192627/http://calaborfed.org/endorsements/2016-general-election-endorsements/ 20 October 2016 International Brotherhood of BoilermakersElection 2016: Boilermakers recommend candidates https://boilermakers.org/news/leap/election-2016/boilermaker-endorsements boilermakers.org International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 8 April 2023 Results California 1 election, 2016Primary Election - Statement of Vote, June 7, 2016 https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/sov/2016-primary/2016-complete-sov.pdf California Secretary of State May 25, 2022http://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/sov/2016-general/sov/2016-complete-sov.pdf General Election - Statement of Vote, November 8, 2016 California Secretary of State January 4, 2017 Republican Party (United States) Doug LaMalfa (incumbent) 185,448 59.1 Democratic Party (United States) Jim Reed 128,588 40.9 314,036 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 2 2016 California's 2nd congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 2 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 2 2018 x150px File:Jared Huffman official photo (cropped).png Jared Huffman Democratic Party (United States) 254,194 76.9% File:3x4.svg Dale K. Mensing Republican Party (United States) 76,572 23.1% U.S. Representative Jared Huffman Democratic Party (United States) Jared Huffman Democratic Party (United States) California's 2nd congressional district The 2nd district is based in California's North Coast and includes Marin County and Eureka. Incumbent Democrat Jared Huffman, who had represented the 2nd district since 2013, ran for re-election. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Jared Huffman, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Erin A. Schrode, social entrepreneur Republican candidates Advanced to general Dale K. Mensing, cashier Independent candidates Eliminated in primary Matthew Robert Wookey, middle school teacher Endorsements Jared Huffman (D) Labor unions AFL-CIOJune 2016 Primary Endorsements – Vote June 7th! http://calaborfed.org/endorsements/june-2016-primary-endorsements-vote-june-7th/ calaborfed.org CA AFL-CIO 1 August 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20160911221733/http://calaborfed.org/endorsements/june-2016-primary-endorsements-vote-june-7th/ 11 September 2016 Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Jared Huffman (incumbent) 157,897 68.3 Republican Party (United States) Dale K. Mensing 36,187 15.7 Democratic Party (United States) Erin A. Schrode 20,998 9.1 No party preference Matthew Robert Wookey 16,092 7.0 Democratic Party (United States) Andrew Augustine Caffrey (write-in) 6 0.0 231,180 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Jared Huffman (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations Equality California2016 ENDORSEMENTS https://www.eqca.org/2016-endorsements/ eqca.org Equality California 27 September 2023 Results California 2 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Jared Huffman (incumbent) 254,194 76.9 Republican Party (United States) Dale K. Mensing 76,572 23.1 330,766 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 3 2016 California's 3rd congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 3 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 3 2018 x150px File:John Garamendi 113th Congress.jpg John Garamendi Democratic Party (United States) 152,513 59.4% File:3x4.svg N. Eugene Cleek Republican Party (United States) 104,453 40.6% U.S. Representative John Garamendi Democratic Party (United States) John Garamendi Democratic Party (United States) 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 Eugene Cleek, trauma surgeonhttp://www.chicoer.com/government-and-politics/20150530/surgeon-to-statesman-enloe-trauma-director-plans-to-run-for-district-3-congressional-seat Surgeon to statesman: Enloe trauma director plans to run for District 3 Congressional seat Chico Enterprise-Record Gebb Ashley May 30, 2015 June 2, 2015 Eliminated in primary Ryan Detert, engineer and entrepreneur Endorsements John Garamendi (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) John Garamendi (incumbent) 98,430 63.1 Republican Party (United States) N. Eugene Cleek 37,843 24.3 Republican Party (United States) Ryan Detert 19,699 12.7 155,972 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPLikely DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements John Garamendi (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations Equality California Results California 3 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) John Garamendi (incumbent) 152,513 59.4 Republican Party (United States) N. Eugene Cleek 104,453 40.6 256,966 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 4 2016 California's 4th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 4 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 4 2018 x150px File:Tom McClintock, Official Portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).JPG Tom McClintock Republican Party (United States) 220,133 62.7% File:3x4.svg Robert W. Derlet Democratic Party (United States) 130,845 37.3% U.S. Representative Tom McClintock Republican Party (United States) Tom McClintock Republican Party (United States) 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 Withdrawn Art Moore, business executive, management consultant and candidate for this seat in 2014 Democratic candidates Advanced to general Robert Derlet, physician Eliminated in primary Sean White, solar instructor and author Endorsements Robert Derlet (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) Tom McClintock (incumbent) 135,626 61.5 Democratic Party (United States) Robert W. Derlet 60,574 27.5 Democratic Party (United States) Sean White 24,460 11.1 220,660 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Tom McClintock (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families Robert Derlet (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Results California 4 election, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Tom McClintock (incumbent) 220,133 62.7 Democratic Party (United States) Robert W. Derlet 130,845 37.3 350,978 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 5 2016 California's 5th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 5 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 5 2018 x150px File:Mike Thompson, Official Portrait, 109th Congress.jpg Mike Thompson Democratic Party (United States) 224,526 76.9% File:3x4.svg Carlos Santamaria Republican Party (United States) 67,565 23.1% U.S. Representative Mike Thompson Democratic Party (United States) Mike Thompson Democratic Party (United States) 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 Eliminated in primary Nils Palsson, community builder and educator Alex Poling, systems administrator Republican candidates Advanced to general Carlos Santamaria, business owner and consultant Endorsements Mike Thompson (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Mike Thompson (incumbent) 124,634 65.7 Republican Party (United States) Carlos Santamaria 36,430 19.2 Democratic Party (United States) Nils Palsson 23,639 12.5 Democratic Party (United States) Alex Poling 4,998 2.6 189,701 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Mike Thompson (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations Blue Dog CoalitionBlue Dog Membership http://bluedogdems.ngpvanhost.com/content/blue-dog-membership-1 bluedogdems.ngpvanhost.com Blue Dog Coalition 1 August 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20160915200457/http://bluedogdems.ngpvanhost.com/content/blue-dog-membership-1 15 September 2016 Equality California Results California 5 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Mike Thompson (incumbent) 224,526 76.9 Republican Party (United States) Carlos Santamaria 67,565 23.1 292,091 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 6 2016 California's 6th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 6 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 6 2018 x150px File:Doris Matsui Official Photo (cropped).JPG Doris Matsui Democratic Party (United States) 177,565 75.4% File:3x4.svg Robert Evans Republican Party (United States) 57,848 24.6% U.S. Representative Doris Matsui Democratic Party (United States) Doris Matsui Democratic Party (United States) 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 Eliminated in primary Jrmar Jefferson, community volunteer Republican candidates Advanced to general Robert Evans, retired government auditor Independent candidates Eliminated in primary Mario Galván, teacher Yuriy Seretskiy, software engineer Endorsements Doris Matsui (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Doris Matsui (incumbent) 99,599 70.4 Republican Party (United States) Robert (Bob) Evans 26,000 18.4 Democratic Party (United States) Jrmar Jefferson 7,631 5.4 No party preference Mario Galván 6,354 4.5 No party preference Yuriy Seretskiy 1,930 1.4 141,514 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Doris Matsui (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Communications Workers of AmericaOur Candidates https://cwapolitical.org/our-candidates/ January 19, 2023 April 3, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180403144726/http://cwapolitical.org/our-candidates/ dead International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations Equality California Results California 6 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Doris Matsui (incumbent) 177,565 75.4 Republican Party (United States) Robert (Bob) Evans 57,848 24.6 235,413 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 7 2016 California's 7th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 7 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 7 2018 x150px File:Ami Bera, Official Portrait, 115th Congress (cropped).jpg Ami Bera Democratic Party (United States) 152,133 51.2% File:Sheriff Scott Jones (cropped).jpg Scott Jones Republican Party (United States) 145,168 48.8% U.S. Representative Ami Bera Democratic Party (United States) Ami Bera Democratic Party (United States) 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 Scott Jones, Sacramento County SheriffJim Miller Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones plans 2016 challenge of Democratic Rep. Ami Bera https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article44772501.html sacbee.com The Sacramento Bee 19 May 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20151117032808/http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article44772501.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter 17 November 2015 live 13 November 2015 Declined Roberta MacGlashan, Sacramento County SupervisorChristopher Cadelago Who are national Republicans recruiting to unseat Ami Bera? https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article41975385.html sacbee.com The Sacramento Bee 19 May 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20151121161952/http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article41975385.html 21 November 2015 live 21 November 2015 John McGinness, former Sacramento County Sheriff Roger Niello, former state assembly member Doug Ose, former U.S. Representative Endorsements Ami Bera (D) Labor unions Service Employees International Union2016 SEIU CA ONE VOICE Endorsements https://www.seiu1000.org/sites/main/files/file-attachments/2016_endorsements_v2.pdf seiu1000.org Service Employees International Union 1 August 2023 Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Ami Bera (incumbent) 93,506 54.0 Republican Party (United States) Scott Jones 79,640 46.0 173,146 100.0 General election Campaign On May 10, Bera's father, Bob Bera, pleaded guilty to two felony counts of violating campaign finance laws, having made the maximum allowed contribution to his son's campaign in both the 2010 and 2012 election and then got friends and relatives to do the same.Sarah Heise Rep. Ami Bera's father admits to violating campaign finance rules http://www.kcra.com/news/local-news/news-sacramento/feds-rep-ami-beras-father-violated-campaign-finance-rules/39469764 kcra.com KCRA-TV 2 August 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20160511154503/http://www.kcra.com/news/local-news/news-sacramento/feds-rep-ami-beras-father-violated-campaign-finance-rules/39469764 11 May 2016 10 May 2016https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article76868662.html Babulal Bera's felonies complicate Ami Bera's re-election effort The Sacramento Bee 10 May 2016 12 May 2016 Bob Bera would then reimburse them, effectively circumventing campaign finance laws, funnelling $250,000 to the campaign.John Myers May 1, 2016 'I have, in fact, done the crime': Rep. Ami Bera's father admits illegal campaign contributions Los Angeles Times http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-sac-ami-bera-father-campaign-money-20160510-story.html Ami Bera released a statement claiming to be unaware of his father's activity. He said, "I am incredibly saddened and disappointed in learning what my dad did. While I deeply love my father, it's clear he has made a grave mistake that will have real consequences for him. Neither I, no anyone involved with my campaign, was aware of my father's activities until we learned about them from the U.S. Attorney's Office." Bera also said that he returned the illegal contributions to the U.S. Treasury. On August 18, Bob Bera was sentenced to a year in prison and fined $100,000. Bera's campaign manager said of the ruling, "This is one of the most difficult experiences of Congressman Bera's and his entire family's lives. Babulal Bera made a grave mistake and he now has to face the consequences of that."Sarah Heise Rep. Ami Bera's father sentenced to year in prison http://www.kcra.com/news/local-news/news-sacramento/rep-ami-beras-father-sentenced-to-year-in-prison/41264608 kcra.com KCRA-TV 2 August 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20160819153945/http://www.kcra.com/news/local-news/news-sacramento/rep-ami-beras-father-sentenced-to-year-in-prison/41264608 19 August 2016 18 August 2018 Endorsements Ami Bera (D) Labor unions Service Employees International UnionAll SEIU California Endorsements http://2016.seiuca.org/all-endorsements/ seiuca.org Service Employees International Union 1 August 2023 Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Frontline" ProgramBen Ray Lujan FRONTLINE DEMOCRATS 2015-2016 http://dccc.org/frontline-democrats-2015-2016/ dccc.org DCCC 5 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161024113119/http://dccc.org/frontline-democrats-2015-2016/ 24 October 2016 12 February 2015 End Citizens UnitedEndorsed Candidates http://endcitizensunited.org/endorsed-candidates endcitizensunited.org End Citizens United 2 August 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161102002526/http://endcitizensunited.org/endorsed-candidates 2 November 2016 Equality California Scott Jones (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" ProgramYoung Gun candidates http://www.gopyoungguns.com/ gopyoungguns.com 5 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161029120623/http://www.gopyoungguns.com/ 29 October 2016 Debate + 2016 California's 7th congressional district debate No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Democratic RepublicanKey:black #90ff90  P  Participant  black #FFFFDD  A  Absent  black #ff9090  N  Not invited  black #CCFFCC  I  Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Ami Bera Scott Jones1 October 18, 2016 Capital Public RadioFolsom Lake CollegeKVIELos Rios Community College DistrictThe Sacramento Bee Jason SchoultzC-SPAN P P Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror AmiBera (D) ScottJones (R) UndecidedTulchin Research (DCCC)Tulchin Research (DCCC) October 10–12, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 50% 39% 11%Public Opinion Strategies (R-Jones)/NRCC)Public Opinion Strategies (R-Jones/NRCC) October 1–3, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 42% 47% 11%Public Opinion Strategies (R-Jones)Public Opinion Strategies (R-Jones) August 14–17, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 46% 45% 9%NMB Research (R-CLF)NMB Research (R-CLF) August 9–11, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 45% 46% 9% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2016 House Race Ratings for November 7, 2016 http://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report November 12, 2016Lean DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsDaily Kos Elections House race ratings: Initial ratings for 2016 http://www.dailykos.com/election-outlook/2016-race-ratings#house Daily Kos Elections November 7, 2016Lean DNovember 7, 2016 Rothenberg2016 House Ratings (November 3, 2016) http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report November 3, 2016Lean DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal Ball2016 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2016-house Sabato's Crystal Ball November 7, 2016 November 7, 2016Lean DNovember 7, 2016RCPBattle for the House 2016 http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/house/2016_elections_house_map.html Real Clear Politics October 31, 2016Lean DOctober 31, 2016 Results California 7 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Ami Bera (incumbent) 152,133 51.2 Republican Party (United States) Scott Jones 145,168 48.8 297,301 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 8 2016 California's 8th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 8 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 8 2018 x150px File:Paul Cook, official portrait, 114th Congress (cropped).jpg Paul Cook Republican Party (United States) 136,972 62.3% File:3x4.svg Rita Ramirez Democratic Party (United States) 83,035 37.7% U.S. Representative Paul Cook Republican Party (United States) Paul Cook Republican Party (United States) 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 Tim Donnelly, former state assembly member and candidate for governor in 2014Beau Yarbrough Tim Donnelly announces run against Rep. Cook https://www.sbsun.com/2016/03/11/tim-donnelly-announces-run-against-rep-cook/?can_id&source=email-morning-digest-can-team-blue-retake-the-house-in-2016-only-if-they-completely-run-the-table&email_referrer=morning-digest-can-team-blue-retake-the-house-in-2016-only-if-they-completely-run-the-table&email_subject=morning-digest-can-team-blue-retake-the-house-in-2016-only-if-they-completely-run-the-table&link_id=8 sbsun.com The San Bernardino Sun 26 May 2023 11 March 2016 Democratic candidates Advanced to general Rita Ramirez, retired college professor Eliminated in primary Roger La Plante, retired army sergeant John Pinkerton, Victor Valley community college trustee Endorsements Paul Cook (R) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) Paul Cook (incumbent) 50,425 42.0 Democratic Party (United States) Rita Ramirez 26,325 21.9 Republican Party (United States) Tim Donnelly 24,886 20.7 Democratic Party (United States) John Pinkerton 11,780 9.8 Democratic Party (United States) Roger La Plante 6,661 5.5 120,077 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Paul Cook (R) Labor unions AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Results California 8 election, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Paul Cook (incumbent) 136,972 62.3 Democratic Party (United States) Rita Ramirez 83,035 37.7 220,007 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 9 2016 California's 9th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 9 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 9 2018 x150px File:Jerry McNerney, official portrait, 114th Congress (cropped).jpg Jerry McNerney Democratic Party (United States) 133,163 57.4% File:3x4.svg Antonio Amador Republican Party (United States) 98,992 42.6% U.S. Representative Jerry McNerney Democratic Party (United States) Jerry McNerney Democratic Party (United States) 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 "Tony" Amador, retired U.S. Marshal and general election candidate for this seat in 2014 Eliminated in primary Kathryn Nance, Stockton Police Sergeant Libertarian candidates Eliminated in primary Alex Appleby, manager and financial advisor Endorsements Jerry McNerney (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Service Employees International Union Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Jerry McNerney (incumbent) 71,634 55.3 Republican Party (United States) Antonio C. "Tony" Amador 28,161 21.7 Republican Party (United States) Kathryn Nance 24,783 19.1 Libertarian Party (United States) Alex Appleby 5,029 3.9 129,607 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Jerry McNerney (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Service Employees International Union Organizations Equality California Results California 9 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Jerry McNerney (incumbent) 133,163 57.4 Republican Party (United States) Antonio C. "Tony" Amador 98,992 42.6 232,155 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 10 2016 California's 10th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 10 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 10 2018 x150px File:Jeff Denham, official portrait, 115th Congress (cropped).jpg Jeff Denham Republican Party (United States) 124,671 51.7% File:3x4.svg Michael Eggman Democratic Party (United States) 116,470 48.3% U.S. Representative Jeff Denham Republican Party (United States) Jeff Denham Republican Party (United States) 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 Eliminated in primary Robert Hodges, farmer Democratic candidates Advanced to general Michael Eggman, farmer, small businessman and general election candidate for this seat in 2014 Eliminated in primary Michael J. "Mike" Barkley, accountant and candidate for this seat in 2014 Endorsements Michael Eggman (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Service Employees International Union Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) Jeff Denham (incumbent) 61,290 47.7 Democratic Party (United States) Michael Eggman 35,413 27.4 Democratic Party (United States) Michael J. "Mike" Barkley 18,576 14.5 Republican Party (United States) Robert Hodges 13,130 10.2 128,409 100.0 General election Endorsements Jeff Denham (R) Organizations BIPAC2016 U.S. House Endorsed Candidates http://www.bipacaction.org/ bipacaction.org BIPAC Action Fund 2 August 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161103031034/http://www.bipacaction.org/ 3 November 2016 National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" ProgramCandidates http://www.electgoppatriots.org/ electgoppatriots.org National Republican Congressional Committee 5 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161001000506/http://www.electgoppatriots.org/ 1 October 2016 Michael Eggman (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Service Employees International UnionARNOLD stars for KASICH -- CD25 game changer? -- SUPER BOWL windfall https://www.politico.com/tipsheets/california-playbook/2016/03/arnold-stars-for-kasich-cd25-game-changer-super-bowl-windfall-213034 politico.com Politico 19 May 2023 4 March 2016 Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" ProgramDCCC 2016 Red to Blue Races https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/2016dcccredtoblue?amount=25&refcode=red2blue16 actblue.com DCCC 5 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20201008000646/https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/2016dcccredtoblue?amount=25&refcode=red2blue16 8 October 2020 End Citizens United Equality California Polling Poll source Date(s)administered SamplesizeMargin oferror JeffDenham (R) MichaelEggman (D) UndecidedAnzalone Liszt Grove (D-Eggman)Anzalone Liszt Grove (D-Eggman) October 12–16, 2016 500 ± 4.4% 42% 47% 11%Clarity Campaign Labs (D-House Majority PAC)Clarity Campaign Labs (D-House Majority PAC) October 11–13, 2016 837 ± 3.4% 45% 46% 9%Public Opinion Strategies (R-Denham)/NRCC)Public Opinion Strategies (R-Denham/NRCC) August 28–30, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 57% 35% 8%Latino Decisions (DCCC)Latino Decisions (DCCC) August 18–22, 2016 402 ± 4.9% 46% 43% 11% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossupNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsTossupNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergLean RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D FlipNovember 7, 2016RCPLean ROctober 31, 2016 Results California 10 election, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Jeff Denham (incumbent) 124,671 51.7 Democratic Party (United States) Michael Eggman 116,470 48.3 241,141 100 Republican Party (United States) District 11 2016 California's 11th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 11 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 11 2018 x150px File:Mark DeSaulnier, Official Portrait, 114th Congress.jpeg Mark DeSaulnier Democratic Party (United States) 214,868 72.1% File:3x4.svg Roger Allen Petersen Republican Party (United States) 83,341 27.9% U.S. Representative Mark DeSaulnier Democratic Party (United States) Mark DeSaulnier Democratic Party (United States) California's 11th congressional district The 11th district is based in the East Bay and includes Concord and Richmond. Incumbent Democrat Mark DeSaulnier, who had represented the 11th district since 2015, ran for re-election. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Mark DeSaulnier, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican candidates Advanced to general Roger Allen Petersen, retired HR manager Endorsements Mark DeSaulnier Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Mark DeSaulnier (incumbent) 133,317 75.3 Republican Party (United States) Roger Allen Petersen 43,654 24.7 176,971 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Mark DeSaulnier (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations Equality California Results California 11 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Mark DeSaulnier (incumbent) 214,868 72.1 Republican Party (United States) Roger Allen Petersen 83,341 27.9 298,209 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 12 2016 California's 12th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 12 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 12 2018 x150px File:Nancy Pelosi 2012 (3x4).jpg Nancy Pelosi Democratic Party (United States) 274,035 80.9% File:3x4.svg Preston Picus No party preference 64,810 19.1% U.S. Representative Nancy Pelosi Democratic Party (United States) Nancy Pelosi Democratic Party (United States) California's 12th congressional district The 12th district is based in the Bay Area and includes most of San Francisco. Incumbent Democrat Nancy Pelosi, who had represented the 12th district since 2013 and previously represented the 8th district from 1993 to 2013 and the 5th district from 1987 until 1993, ran for re-election. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Nancy Pelosi, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican candidates Eliminated in primary Bob Miller, retired electrician Green candidates Eliminated in primary Barry Hermanson, retired entrepreneur and candidate for this seat in 2012 & 2014 Independent candidates Advanced to general Preston Picus, teacher, author and coach Endorsements Nancy Pelosi (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Nancy Pelosi (incumbent) 169,537 78.1 No party preference Preston Picus 16,633 7.7 Republican Party (United States) Bob Miller 16,583 7.6 Green Party (United States) Barry Hermanson 14,289 6.6 217,042 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Nancy Pelosi (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations Equality California Results California 12 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Nancy Pelosi (incumbent) 274,035 80.9 No party preference Preston Picus 64,810 19.1 338,845 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 13 2016 California's 13th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 13 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 13 2018 x150px File:U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee - Official Portrait, 115th Congress.jpg Barbara Lee Democratic Party (United States) 192,227 92.0% File:3x4.svg Sue Caro Republican Party (United States) 16,818 8.0% U.S. Representative Barbara Lee Democratic Party (United States) Barbara Lee Democratic Party (United States) 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 Republican candidates Advanced to general Sue Caro, retired realtor Endorsements Barbara Lee (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Service Employees International Union Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Barbara Lee (incumbent) 192,227 92.0 Republican Party (United States) Sue Caro 16,818 8.0 209,045 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Barbara Lee (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Service Employees International Union Organizations Equality California Progressive Democrats of AmericaBryan Buchan Official PDA Endorsements for 2016 http://www.pdamerica.org/endorsed-candidates pdamerica.org Progressive Democrats of America 2 August 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161018212429/http://www.pdamerica.org/endorsed-candidates 18 October 2016 18 October 2016 Results California 13 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Barbara Lee (incumbent) 293,117 90.8 Republican Party (United States) Sue Caro 29,754 9.2 322,871 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 14 2016 California's 14th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 14 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 14 2018 x150px File:Jackie Speier, Official Portrait, 115th Congress (cropped).jpg Jackie Speier Democratic Party (United States) 231,630 80.9% File:3x4.svg Angel Cardenas Republican Party (United States) 54,817 19.1% U.S. Representative Jackie Speier Democratic Party (United States) Jackie Speier Democratic Party (United States) 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 Angel Cardenas Endorsements Jackie Speier (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Service Employees International Union Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Jackie Speier (incumbent) 144,719 99.0 Republican Party (United States) Angel Cardenas (write-in) 1,400 1.0 146,119 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Jackie Speier (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations Equality California Results California 14 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Jackie Speier (incumbent) 231,630 80.9 Republican Party (United States) Angel Cardenas 54,817 19.1 286,447 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 15 2016 California's 15th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 15 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 15 2018 x150px File:Eric Swalwell 114th official photo (cropped 2).jpg Eric Swalwell Democratic Party (United States) 198,578 73.8% File:3x4.svg Danny R. Turner Republican Party (United States) 70,619 26.8% U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell Democratic Party (United States) Eric Swalwell Democratic Party (United States) 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 Republican candidates Advanced to general Danny R. Turner, businessman Endorsements Eric Swalwell (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Eric Swalwell (incumbent) 110,803 76.5 Republican Party (United States) Danny R. Turner 34,032 23.5 144,835 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Eric Swalwell (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations End Citizens United Equality California Results California 15 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Eric Swalwell (incumbent) 198,578 73.8 Republican Party (United States) Danny R. Turner 70,619 26.2 269,197 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 16 2016 California's 16th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 16 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 16 2018 x150px File:Jim Costa 113th Congress.jpg Jim Costa Democratic Party (United States) 97,473 58.0% File:3x4.svg Johnny Tacherra Republican Party (United States) 70,483 42.0% U.S. Representative Jim Costa Democratic Party (United States) Jim Costa Democratic Party (United States) 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 Republican candidates Advanced to general Johnny M. Tacherra, farmer, candidate for this seat in 2012 and general election candidate for this seat in 2014 Eliminated in primary David Rogers, small businessman Green candidates Eliminated in primary Richard Gomez Endorsements Jim Costa (D) Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Jim Costa (incumbent) 52,822 55.9 Republican Party (United States) Johnny M. Tacherra 31,028 32.8 Republican Party (United States) David Rogers 10,606 11.2 Green Party of the United States Richard Gomez (write-in) 13 0.0 94,469 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPLikely DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Jim Costa (D) Organizations Blue Dog Coalition End Citizens United Results California 16 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Jim Costa (incumbent) 97,473 58.0 Republican Party (United States) Johnny M. Tacherra 70,483 42.0 167,956 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 17 2016 California's 17th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 17 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 17 2018 x150px File:Ro Khanna, official portrait, 115th Congress (crop).jpg Ro Khanna Democratic Party (United States) 142,268 61.0% File:Mike Honda, Official Portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Mike Honda Democratic Party (United States) 90,924 39.0% U.S. Representative Mike Honda Democratic Party (United States) Ro Khanna Democratic Party (United States) 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, candidate for the 12th district in 2004 and general election candidate for this seat in 2014Karerat Raif June 2, 2015 Ro Khanna launches his 3rd bid to become a Congressman and unseat 'the dozer' Mike Honda http://www.americanbazaaronline.com/2015/06/02/ro-khanna-launches-his-3rd-bid-to-become-a-congressman-and-unseat-the-dozer-mike-honda February 16, 2016 The American Bazaar Eliminated in primary Pierluigi Oliverio, San Jose City Council member Republican candidates Eliminated in primary Ron Cohen, certified public accountant Peter Kuo, small business owner Libertarian candidates Eliminated in primary Kennita Watson, retired quality engineer Campaign Khanna took no donations from PACs or corporations for his 2016 campaign, raising $480,500 from individuals associated with the securities and investment industries and $170,752 from individuals associated with the electronics manufacturing industry.June 1, 2016 Wall Street's fab five: House members, candidates most reliant on funding from finance industry http://www.opensecrets.org/news/2016/06/wall-streets-fab-five-the-house-candidates-most-dependent-on-the-finance-industry June 15, 2016 OpenSecrets Blog en-US All these donations were subject to the $2,700 individual contributions cap. Endorsements Mike Honda (D) U.S. Senators Barbara Boxer, U.S. Senator (D-CA)Christine Mai-Duc Essential Politics: Sen. Barbara Boxer endorses Mike Honda for Congress, California Republicans in a tough spot with Trump tape http://www.latimes.com/politics/essential/la-pol-sac-essential-politics-updates-upping-the-ante-ro-khanna-announces-1476129425-htmlstory.html latimes.com Los Angeles Times 2 August 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161011090629/http://www.latimes.com/politics/essential/la-pol-sac-essential-politics-updates-upping-the-ante-ro-khanna-announces-1476129425-htmlstory.html 11 October 2016 10 October 2015 Dianne Feinstein, U.S. Senator (D-CA) U.S. Representatives Ami Bera, U.S. Representative (CA-7) Jared Huffman, U.S. Representative (CA-2) Barbara Lee, U.S. Representative (CA-13) Zoe Lofgren, U.S. Representative (CA-19) Jerry McNerney, U.S. Representative (CA-9) Nancy Pelosi, U.S. Representative (CA-12) and former Speaker of the HouseJosh Richman CA17: Honda endorsed by prominent Democrats http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2015/10/28/ca17-honda-endorsed-by-prominent-democrats/ ibabuzz.com MediaNews Group 2 August 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20151029151932/http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2015/10/28/ca17-honda-endorsed-by-prominent-democrats/ 29 October 2015 28 October 2015 State officials John Chiang, State Treasurer Kamala Harris, State Attorney General Dave Jones, Insurance Commissioner of California Tom Torlakson, Superintendent of Public Instruction Betty Yee, California State Controller Labor unions AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Service Employees International Union Organizations California Democratic Party Equality California Progressive Change Campaign CommitteeCandidates http://boldprogressives.org/candidates boldprogressives.org Progressive Change Campaign Committee PAC 2 August 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20160930111718/http://boldprogressives.org/candidates 30 September 2016 Ro Khanna (D) U.S. Executive Branch officials Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States State officials Gavin Newsom, Lieutenant Governor of California Alex Padilla, Secretary of State of California State legislators Kevin de León, President pro tempore of the California State Senate Labor unions Laborers' International Union of North AmericaJosh Richman CA17: Union flips support from Honda to Khanna http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2016/01/06/ca17-union-flips-support-from-honda-to-khanna/ ibabuzz.com MediaNews Group 2 August 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20160111024409/http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2016/01/06/ca17-union-flips-support-from-honda-to-khanna/ 11 January 2016 6 January 2016 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MikeHonda (D) RoKhanna (D) PierluigiOliverio (D) RonCohen (R) PeterKuo (R) KennitaWatson (L) UndecidedSurveyUSASurveyUSA May 18–23, 2016 564 ± 4.2% 31% 25% 2% 7% 5% 2% 29% Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Ro Khanna 52,059 39.1 Democratic Party (United States) Mike Honda (incumbent) 49,823 37.4 Republican Party (United States) Peter Kuo 12,224 9.2 Republican Party (United States) Ron Cohen 10,448 7.8 Democratic Party (United States) Pierluigi Oliverio 5,533 4.2 Libertarian Party (United States) Kennita Watson 3,125 2.3 133,212 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MikeHonda (D) RoKhanna (D) UndecidedSurveyUSASurveyUSA October 4–7, 2016 550 4.3% 37% 38% 26% Results California 17 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Ro Khanna 142,268 61.0 Democratic Party (United States) Mike Honda (incumbent) 90,924 39.0 233,192 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 18 2016 California's 18th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 18 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 18 2018 x150px File:Anna Eshoo official photo (cropped).jpg Anna Eshoo Democratic Party (United States) 230,460 71.1% File:3x4.svg Richard B. Fox Republican Party (United States) 93,470 28.9% U.S. Representative Anna Eshoo Democratic Party (United States) Anna Eshoo Democratic Party (United States) 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 Eliminated in primary Bob Harlow Republican candidates Advanced to general Richard B. Fox, physician and attorney Endorsements Anna Eshoo (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Anna Eshoo (incumbent) 132,726 68.2 Republican Party (United States) Richard B. Fox 47,484 24.4 Democratic Party (United States) Bob Harlow 14,411 7.4 194,621 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Anna Eshoo (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations Equality California Results California 18 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Anna Eshoo (incumbent) 230,460 71.1 Republican Party (United States) Richard B. Fox 93,470 28.9 323,930 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 19 2016 California's 19th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 19 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 19 2018 x150px File:Zoe Lofgren, 114th Congress.jpg Zoe Lofgren Democratic Party (United States) 181,802 73.9% File:3x4.svg G. Burt Lancaster Republican Party (United States) 64,061 26.1% U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren Democratic Party (United States) Zoe Lofgren Democratic Party (United States) 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 Republican candidates Advanced to general G. Burt Lancaster, economic technology consultant Endorsements Zoe Lofgren (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Zoe Lofgren (incumbent) 107,773 76.1 Republican Party (United States) G. Burt Lancaster 33,889 23.9 194,251 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Zoe Lofgren (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations Equality California Results California 19 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Zoe Lofgren (incumbent) 181,802 73.9 Republican Party (United States) G. Burt Lancaster 64,061 26.1 245,863 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 20 2016 California's 20th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 20 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 20 2018 x150px File:JP2016.jpg Jimmy Panetta Democratic Party (United States) 180,980 70.8% File:3x4.svg Casey Lucius Republican Party (United States) 74,811 29.2% U.S. Representative Sam Farr Democratic Party (United States) Jimmy Panetta Democratic Party (United States) 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, retired. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Jimmy Panetta, Monterey County Deputy District Attorney and son of Leon Panettahttp://www.ksbw.com/news/its-official-jimmy-panetta-running-for-congress/36479476 It's official: Jimmy Panetta running for Congress KSBW 2015-11-17 2015-11-17 Declined Sam Farr, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican candidates Advanced to general Casey Lucius, Pacific Grove Council member and national security professorhttp://www.montereyherald.com/government-and-politics/20150225/pacific-groves-casey-lucius-exploring-run-against-rep-sam-farr Pacific Grove’s Casey Lucius exploring run against Rep. Sam Farr The Monterey County Herald Molnar Phillip February 25, 2015 June 4, 2015 Peace and Freedom candidates Eliminated in primary Joe Williams, hospital laboratory technician Independent candidates Eliminated in primary Jack Digby, ironworker Barbara Honegger, investigative journalist and author Withdrawn Matt Bruner Endorsements Jimmy Panetta (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Service Employees International Union Organizations California Democratic Party Equality California Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Jimmy Panetta 116,826 70.8 Republican Party (United States) Casey Lucius 32,726 19.8 Peace and Freedom Party Joe Williams 6,400 3.9 No party preference Barbara Honegger 6,054 3.7 No party preference Jack Digby 2,932 1.8 164,938 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Jimmy Panetta (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Service Employees International Union Organizations Equality California VoteVetsFederal Offices http://www.votevets.org/candidates votevets.org VoteVets PAC 2 August 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161025134601/http://www.votevets.org/candidates 25 October 2016 Results California 20 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Jimmy Panetta 180,980 70.8 Republican Party (United States) Casey Lucius 74,811 29.2 255,791 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 21 2016 California's 21st congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 21 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 21 2018 x150px File:David Valadao, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg David Valadao Republican Party (United States) 75,126 56.7% File:3x4.svg Emilio Huerta Democratic Party (United States) 57,282 43.3% U.S. Representative David Valadao Republican Party (United States) David Valadao Republican Party (United States) 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 Emilio Huerta, civil rights attorney and son of Dolores Huertahttp://www.bakersfield.com/news/2016/01/04/huerta-brings-name-recognition-to-21st-district-race.html Huerta brings name recognition to 21st District race The Bakersfield Californian Burger James January 4, 2016 January 5, 2016 Eliminated in primary Daniel Parra, Fowler Mayor Pro Tem and defense analysthttp://atr.rollcall.com/david-valadao-challenger-daniel-parra-announces-california/ Democrat Announces Bid Against Valadao in California Roll Call Emily Cahn April 6, 2015 April 6, 2015 November 7, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151107083113/http://atr.rollcall.com/david-valadao-challenger-daniel-parra-announces-california/ dead Withdrawn Connie Perez, accountantChristine Bedell James Burger Bakersfield accountant announces bid for Congress https://www.bakersfield.com/archives/bakersfield-accountant-announces-bid-for-congress/article_1fc4e848-211f-5e6d-84a5-cc5a0cd88648.html bakersfield.com The Bakersfield Californian 1 June 2023 9 October 2015James Burger Connie Perez ends fledgling congressional campaign https://www.bakersfield.com/news/connie-perez-ends-fledgling-congressional-campaign/article_73c1a8f3-0b41-544b-b317-8fe2e12bec74.html bakersfield.com The Bakersfield Californian 1 June 2023 3 November 2015 Declined Amanda Renteria, former chief of staff for Senator Debbie Stabenow and general election candidate for this seat in 2014http://atr.rollcall.com/amanda-renteria-hillary-clinton-campaign/ Ex-House Candidate Will Take Top Role in Likely Clinton Campaign Roll Call Emily Cahn February 26, 2015 June 13, 2015 July 7, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150707180938/http://atr.rollcall.com/amanda-renteria-hillary-clinton-campaign/ deadhttp://www.latinpost.com/articles/48207/20150416/hillary-clinton-2016-campaign-staff-amanda-renteria-officially-becomes-national.htm Hillary Clinton 2016 Campaign Staff: Amanda Renteria Officially Becomes National Political Director for Clinton Campaign Latin Post Michael Oleaga April 16, 2015 June 13, 2015 Endorsements Emilio Huerta (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO (joint with Parra) Daniel Parra (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO (joint with Huerta) Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) David Valadao (incumbent) 37,367 54.0 Democratic Party (United States) Emilio Huerta 16,743 24.2 Democratic Party (United States) Daniel Parra 15,056 21.8 69,166 100.0 General election Endorsements David Valadao (R) Organizations BIPAC National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" Program Emilio Huerta (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Service Employees International Union Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program Equality California Progressive Democrats of America Debate + 2016 California's 21st congressional district debate 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 David Valadao Emilio Huerta1 October 20, 2016 KGET-TV Evan OnstotJim ScottC-SPAN P P Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsLean RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergLikely RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallLean RNovember 7, 2016RCPLikely ROctober 31, 2016 Results California 21 election, 2016 Republican Party (United States) David Valadao (incumbent) 75,126 56.7 Democratic Party (United States) Emilio Huerta 57,282 43.3 132,408 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 22 2016 California's 22nd congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 22 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 22 2018 x150px File:Devin Nunes, official portrait, 112th Congress.jpg Devin Nunes Republican Party (United States) 158,755 67.6% File:3x4.svg Louie Campos Democratic Party (United States) 76,211 32.4% U.S. Representative Devin Nunes Republican Party (United States) Devin Nunes Republican Party (United States) 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 Teresita Andres, retired business owner Democratic candidates Advanced to general Louie Campos, accelerated instruction tutor Endorsements Louie Campos (D) Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) Devin Nunes (incumbent) 86,479 63.8 Democratic Party (United States) Louie J. Campos 40,247 29.7 Republican Party (United States) Teresita "Tess" Andres 8,808 6.5 135,534 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Devin Nunes (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families Louie Campos (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Results California 22 election, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Devin Nunes (incumbent) 158,755 67.6 Democratic Party (United States) Louie J. Campos 76,211 32.4 234,966 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 23 2016 California's 23rd congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 23 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 23 2018 x150px File:Kevin McCarthy, official portrait, 115th Congress (cropped).jpg Kevin McCarthy Republican Party (United States) 167,116 69.2% File:3x4.svg Wendy Reed Democratic Party (United States) 74,468 30.8% U.S. Representative Kevin McCarthy Republican Party (United States) Kevin McCarthy Republican Party (United States) California's 23rd congressional district The 23rd district is based in the southern Central Valley and includes parts of Bakersfield. Incumbent Republican House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, who had represented the 23rd district since 2013 and previously represented the 22nd district from 2007 to 2013, ran for re-election. Primary election Republican candidates Advanced to general Kevin McCarthy, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Ken Mettler, independent businessman Gerald Morris, gun room salesman Democratic candidates Advanced to general Wendy Reed, businesswoman and community advocate Endorsements Wendy Reed (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) Kevin McCarthy (incumbent) 76,166 55.5 Democratic Party (United States) Wendy Reed 37,696 27.4 Republican Party (United States) Ken Mettler 17,738 12.9 Republican Party (United States) Gerald Morris 5,734 4.2 137,334 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Kevin McCarthy (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families Wendy Reed (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations Progressive Democrats of America Results California 23 election, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Kevin McCarthy (incumbent) 167,116 69.2 Democratic Party (United States) Wendy Reed 74,468 30.8 241,584 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 24 2016 California's 24th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 24 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 24 2018 x150px File:Salud Carbajal official photo (cropped).jpg Salud Carbajal Democratic Party (United States) 166,034 53.4% File:3x4.svg Justin Fareed Republican Party (United States) 144,780 46.6% U.S. Representative Lois Capps Democratic Party (United States) Salud Carbajal Democratic Party (United States) 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, retired.http://atr.rollcall.com/lois-capps-to-retire/ Lois Capps To Retire Emily Cahn Roll Call April 8, 2015 April 8, 2015 April 12, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150412024016/http://atr.rollcall.com/lois-capps-to-retire/ dead Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Salud Carbajal, Santa Barbara County Supervisorhttp://www.independent.com/news/2015/apr/09/supervisor-salud-carbajal-announces-run-congress/ Supervisor Salud Carbajal Announces Run for Congress Santa Barbara Independent April 9, 2015 April 29, 2015 Eliminated in primary Bernjamin Lucas, design consultant William Ostrander, farmer and non-profit directorhttp://www.sanluisobispo.com/2015/02/20/3500168_ostrander-cunningham-2016-campaign.html?rh=1 Newcomers announce bids for seats held by Capps, Achadjian Nick Wilson The Tribune February 20, 2015 April 8, 2015 Helene Schneider, Mayor of Santa Barbarahttp://www.independent.com/news/2015/apr/08/mayor-helene-schneider-announces-run-congress/ Mayor Helene Schneider Announces Run for Congress Santa Barbara Independent April 8, 2015 April 8, 2015 Declined Laura Capps, political operative and daughter of Lois Cappshttp://www.vcstar.com/news/elections/laura-capps-wont-seek-mothers-seat-in-california Laura Capps won't seek mother's seat in California Ventura County Star April 27, 2015 April 29, 2015 July 13, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150713223620/http://www.vcstar.com/news/elections/laura-capps-wont-seek-mothers-seat-in-california dead Lois Capps, incumbent U.S. Representative Das Williams, state assembly memberhttp://www.independent.com/news/2015/apr/13/das-williams-announces-run-county-supervisor/ Das Williams Announces Run for County Supervisor Kelsey Brugger Santa Barbara Independent April 13, 2015 April 29, 2015 Republican candidates Advanced to general Justin Fareed, cattle rancher, businessman and candidate for this seat in 2014http://www.independent.com/news/2015/apr/08/justin-fareed-announces-run-congress/ Justin Fareed Announces Run for Congress Santa Barbara Independent April 8, 2015 April 9, 2015 Eliminated in primary Katcho Achadjian, state assembly memberhttp://www.independent.com/news/2015/apr/18/katcho-achadjian-announces-congress-bid/ Katcho Achadjian Announces Congress Bid Kelsey Brugger Santa Barbara Independent April 18, 2015 April 29, 2015 Matt Kokkonen, financial planner and businessman Withdrawn Tyler Gross, paralegal Declined Christopher Mitchum, former actor, businessman, candidate for this seat in 2012 and general election candidate in 2014 (endorsed Achadjian) Independent candidates Eliminated in primary Steve Isakson, electronics engineer and businessman John Uebersax, social scientist and biostatistician Endorsements Salud Carbajal (D) U.S. Representatives Lois Capps, U.S. Representative (CA-24) Nancy Pelosi, U.S. Representative (CA-12) and former Speaker of the House State officials Kamala Harris, State Attorney General Labor unions AFL-CIO California Federation of Teachers Service Employees International Union Organizations California Democratic Party VoteVets Helene Schneider (D) State officials Gavin Newsom, Lieutenant Governor of California State legislators Hannah-Beth Jackson, state senator Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Salud Carbajal 66,402 31.9 Republican Party (United States) Justin Fareed 42,521 20.5 Republican Party (United States) Katcho Achadjian 37,716 18.1 Democratic Party (United States) Helene Schneider 31,046 14.9 Democratic Party (United States) William "Bill" Ostrander 12,657 6.1 Republican Party (United States) Matt T. Kokkonen 11,636 5.6 No party preference John Uebersax 2,188 1.1 No party preference Steve Isakson 2,172 1.0 Democratic Party (United States) Benjamin Lucas 1,568 0.8 207,906 100.0 General election Endorsements Salud Carbajal (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Service Employees International Union Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program End Citizens United Equality California VoteVets Justin Fareed (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SaludCarbajal (D) JustinFareed (R) UndecidedThe Tarrance Group (R-Fareed)The Tarrance Group (R-Fareed) September 17–19, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 43% 46% 11%The Tarrance Group (R-Fareed)The Tarrance Group (R-Fareed) July 10–12, 2016 350 ± 4.9% 44% 46% 10% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsLean DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergLikely DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallLean DNovember 7, 2016RCPLean DOctober 31, 2016 Results California 24 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Salud Carbajal 166,034 53.4 Republican Party (United States) Justin Fareed 144,780 46.6 310,814 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 25 2016 California's 25th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 25 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 25 2018 x150px File:Steve Knight official congressional photo (cropped 2).jpeg Steve Knight Republican Party (United States) 138,755 53.1% File:Bryan Caforio (2015) (cropped).jpg Bryan Caforio Democratic Party (United States) 122,406 46.9% U.S. Representative Steve Knight Republican Party (United States) Steve Knight Republican Party (United States) California's 25th congressional district The 25th district is based in northern Los Angeles County and includes Palmdale and Santa Clarita. Incumbent Republican Steve Knight, who had represented the 25th district since 2015, ran for re-election. Primary election Republican candidates Advanced to general Steve Knight, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Jeffrey Moffatt, tax attorneyDeck shuffled for SCV June primary https://web.archive.org/web/20160403054430/http://www.signalscv.com/m/section/36/article/149847/ April 3, 2016 Santa Clarita Valley News, March 13, 2016 Democratic candidates Advanced to general Bryan Caforio, attorneyDemocratic lawyer announcing challenge to GOP Rep. Steve Knight Los Angeles Times, December 10, 2015 Eliminated in primary Lou Vince, Agua Dulce Town Council memberhttp://www.latimes.com/local/political/la-me-pc-knight-challenger-20150430-story.html Democrat Lou Vince says he will challenge Rep. Stephen Knight Jean Merl Los Angeles Times April 30, 2015 May 1, 2015 Withdrawn Maria Gutzeit, Santa Clarita Water Board member (withdrew in January 2016)http://www.latimes.com/local/political/la-me-pc-gutzeit-congress-20150506-story.html Santa Clarita Democrat says she will challenge Rep. Stephen Knight Los Angeles Times Merl Jean May 7, 2015 May 8, 2015Gutzeit drops out of congressional race https://web.archive.org/web/20160403042618/http://www.signalscv.com/m/section/36/article/147629/ April 3, 2016 Santa Clarita Valley News, January 21, 2016 Evan Thomas, test pilot, retired Air Force officer and candidate for this seat in 2014 Endorsements Bryan Caforio (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Service Employees International Union Lou Vince (D) Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) Steve Knight (incumbent) 63,769 48.3 Democratic Party (United States) Bryan Caforio 38,382 29.0 Democratic Party (United States) Lou Vince 20,327 15.4 Republican Party (United States) Jeffrey Moffatt 9,620 7.3 No party preference Jeff Bomberger (write-in) 44 0.0 132,142 100.0 General election Endorsements Steve Knight (R) Organizations BIPAC Campaign for Working Families National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" Program Bryan Caforio (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Service Employees International Union Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program End Citizens United Equality California Polling Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SteveKnight (R) BryanCaforio (D) UndecidedTulchin Research (D)Tulchin Research (D) October 14–18, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 46% 44% 10%DCCCDCCC July 30, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 46% 40% 14% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossupNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsTossupNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergLikely RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D FlipNovember 7, 2016RCPTossupOctober 31, 2016 Results California 25 election, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Steve Knight (incumbent) 138,755 53.1 Democratic Party (United States) Bryan Caforio 122,406 46.9 261,161 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 26 2016 California's 26th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 26 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 26 2018 x150px File:Julia Brownley official photo (cropped).jpg Julia Brownley Democratic Party (United States) 169,248 60.4% File:3x4.svg Rafael Dagnesses Republican Party (United States) 111,059 39.6% U.S. Representative Julia Brownley Democratic Party (United States) Julia Brownley Democratic Party (United States) 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 Democratic candidates Advanced to general Julia Brownley, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican candidates Advanced to general Rafael Dagnesses, business owner, entrepreneur and candidate for this seat in 2014 Endorsements Julia Brownley (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Service Employees International Union Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Julia Brownley (incumbent) 108,937 64.0 Republican Party (United States) Rafael A. Dagnesses 61,219 36.0 170,156 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Julia Brownley (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Service Employees International Union Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Frontline" Program EMILY's ListU.S. HOUSE CANDIDATES http://www.emilyslist.org/candidates/gallery/house emilyslist.org 3 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161012054633/http://www.emilyslist.org/candidates/gallery/house 12 October 2016 End Citizens United Equality California Results California 26 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Julia Brownley (incumbent) 169,248 60.4 Republican Party (United States) Rafael A. Dagnesses 111,059 39.6 280,307 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 27 2016 California's 27th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 27 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 27 2018 x150px File:Judy Chu official photo (cropped).jpg Judy Chu Democratic Party (United States) 168,977 67.4% File:3x4.svg Jack Orswell Republican Party (United States) 81,655 32.6% U.S. Representative Judy Chu Democratic Party (United States) Judy Chu Democratic Party (United States) California's 27th congressional district The 27th district is based in the San Gabriel Foothills and includes Alhambra, Glendora and Pasadena. Incumbent Democrat Judy Chu, who had represented the 27th district since 2013 and previously represented the 32nd district from 2009 to 2013, ran for re-election. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Judy Chu, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican candidates Advanced to general Jack Orswell, businessman and environmental consultant Independent candidates Eliminated in primary Tim Sweeney, business consultant and attorney Endorsements Judy Chu (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Judy Chu (incumbent) 93,204 66.2 Republican Party (United States) Jack Orswell 39,574 28.1 No party preference Tim Sweeney 8,063 5.7 133,581 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Judy Chu (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations Equality California Results California 27 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Judy Chu (incumbent) 168,977 67.4 Republican Party (United States) Jack Orswell 81,655 32.6 250,632 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 28 2016 California's 28th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 28 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 28 2018 x150px File:Adam Schiff official portrait (cropped).jpg Adam Schiff Democratic Party (United States) 210,883 78.0% File:3x4.svg Lenore Solis Republican Party (United States) 59,526 22.0% U.S. Representative Adam Schiff Democratic Party (United States) Adam Schiff Democratic Party (United States) 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 & 2014 Republican candidates Advanced to general Lenore Solis, business owner Withdrawn Casey Gray Endorsements Adam Schiff (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Adam Schiff (incumbent) 111,766 70.2 Republican Party (United States) Lenore Solis 29,336 18.4 Democratic Party (United States) Sal Genovese 18,026 11.3 159,128 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Adam Schiff (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations Equality California Results California 28 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Adam Schiff (incumbent) 210,883 78.0 Republican Party (United States) Lenore Solis 59,526 22.0 270,409 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 29 2016 California's 29th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 29 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 29 2018 x150px File:Tony Cárdenas 114th Congress (cropped).jpg Tony Cardenas Democratic Party (United States) 128,407 74.7% File:Richard Alarcon, 2009 (3x4).jpg Richard Alarcon Democratic Party (United States) 43,417 25.3% U.S. Representative Tony Cardenas Democratic Party (United States) Tony Cardenas Democratic Party (United States) 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 Advanced to general Richard Alarcon, former Los Angeles City Council memberHillel Aron Convicted (but Exonerated) Career Politician Richard Alarcon Is Running for Congress, of Course http://www.laweekly.com/news/convicted-but-exonerated-career-politician-richard-alarcon-is-running-for-congress-of-course-6714105 laweekly.com LA Weekly 1 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20160319001736/http://www.laweekly.com/news/convicted-but-exonerated-career-politician-richard-alarcon-is-running-for-congress-of-course-6714105 19 March 2016 15 March 2016 Tony Cardenas, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Benny Bernal, community advocate David Guzman, TV director's assistant Joseph Shammas, retired military officer Endorsements Tony Cardenas (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Tony Cardenas (incumbent) 58,616 61.4 Democratic Party (United States) Richard Alarcon 12,397 13.0 Democratic Party (United States) Joseph "Joe" Shammas 10,847 11.4 Democratic Party (United States) Benny "Benito" Bernal 10,006 10.5 Democratic Party (United States) David Z. Guzman 3,654 3.8 95,520 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Tony Cardenas (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations California Democratic Party Equality California Results California 29 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Tony Cardenas (incumbent) 128,407 74.7 Democratic Party (United States) Richard Alarcon 43,417 25.3 171,824 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 30 2016 California's 30th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 30 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 30 2018 x150px File:Brad Sherman official photo (cropped).jpg Brad Sherman Democratic Party (United States) 205,279 72.6% File:Mark Reed (2018) (cropped).png Mark Reed Republican Party (United States) 77,325 27.4% U.S. Representative Brad Sherman Democratic Party (United States) Brad Sherman Democratic Party (United States) 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 Advanced to general Brad Sherman, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Luke Davis, business owner Patrea Patrick, documentary producer and author Raji Rab, aviator and educator Republican candidates Advanced to general Mark Reed, television journalist, businessman and general election candidate for this seat in 2014 Eliminated in primary Navraj Singh, business owner Chris Townsend, marketing sales advisor Endorsements Brad Sherman (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Brad Sherman (incumbent) 92,448 60.1 Republican Party (United States) Mark Reed 21,458 14.0 Democratic Party (United States) Patrea Patrick 14,628 9.5 Democratic Party (United States) A. (Raji) Rab 8,847 5.8 Republican Party (United States) Navraj Singh 6,517 4.2 Democratic Party (United States) Luke Davis 5,150 3.3 Republican Party (United States) Christopher David Townsend 4,741 3.1 153,789 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Brad Sherman (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations Equality California Results California 30 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Brad Sherman (incumbent) 205,279 72.6 Republican Party (United States) Mark Reed 77,325 27.4 282,604 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 31 2016 California's 31st congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 31 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 31 2018 x150px File:Pete Aguilar official portrait 114th Congress (cropped).jpg Pete Aguilar Democratic Party (United States) 121,070 56.1% File:Paul Chabot (2021) (cropped).jpg Paul Chabot Republican Party (United States) 94,866 43.9% U.S. Representative Pete Aguilar Democratic Party (United States) Pete Aguilar Democratic Party (United States) California's 31st congressional district The 31st district is based in the Inland Empire and includes San Bernardino and Rancho Cucamonga. Incumbent Democrat Pete Aguilar, who had represented the 31st district since 2015, ran for re-election. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Pete Aguilar, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Kaisar Ahmed, retired educator Republican candidates Advanced to general Eliminated in primary Joe Baca, former Democratic U.S. RepresentativeEric Garcia Former Democratic Rep. Baca To Run As Republican https://rollcall.com/2016/03/09/former-democratic-rep-baca-to-run-as-republican/ rollcall.com Roll Call 1 June 2023 9 March 2016 Sean Flynn, economist, businessman and educator Endorsements Pete Aguilar (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Pete Aguilar (incumbent) 48,518 43.1 Republican Party (United States) Paul Chabot 25,534 22.7 Republican Party (United States) Joe Baca 14,020 12.4 Democratic Party (United States) Kaisar Ahmed 12,418 11.0 Republican Party (United States) Sean Flynn 12,130 10.8 112,620 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Pete Aguilar (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Frontline" Program End Citizens United Results California 31 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Pete Aguilar (incumbent) 121,070 56.1 Republican Party (United States) Paul Chabot 94,866 43.9 215,936 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 32 2016 California's 32nd congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 32 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 32 2018 x150px File:Rep-Napolitano (alt crop).jpg Grace Napolitano Democratic Party (United States) 114,926 61.6% File:Roger Hernández Official (cropped).jpg Roger Hernández Democratic Party (United States) 71,720 38.4% U.S. Representative Grace Napolitano Democratic Party (United States) Grace Napolitano Democratic Party (United States) 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 Advanced to general Roger Hernández, state assembly memberJavier Panzar Assemblyman Roger Hernandez launches bid against fellow Democrat Rep. Grace Napolitano http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-roger-hernandez-grace-napolitano-20151212-story.html latimes.com Los Angeles Times 1 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20151213173115/http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-roger-hernandez-grace-napolitano-20151212-story.html 13 December 2015 13 December 2013 Grace Napolitano, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican candidates Eliminated in primary Gordon Fisher, businessman Endorsements Roger Hernández (D) Labor unions Service Employees International Union Grace Napolitano (D) Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Grace Napolitano (incumbent) 54,987 51.4 Democratic Party (United States) Roger Hernández 26,386 24.7 Republican Party (United States) Gordon E. Fisher 25,594 23.9 106,967 100.0 General election Campaign In August, Hernández withdrew from the race, citing the fallout from his controversial divorce as the primary reason. Embattled Assemblyman Roger Hernández drops bid for Congress: 'I don't have the fight in me to continue' https://www.latimes.com/politics/essential/la-pol-sac-essential-politics-updates-under-cloud-assemblyman-hernandez-1471632811-htmlstory.html Aug 19, 2016 Sophia Bollag He did, however, remain on the ballot. Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Grace Napolitano (D) Labor unions Communications Workers of America Organizations EMILY's List Equality California Results California 32 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Grace Napolitano (incumbent) 114,926 61.6 Democratic Party (United States) Roger Hernández 71,720 38.4 186,646 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 33 2016 California's 33rd congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 33 2016 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 33 2018 x150px File:Congressman Ted W. Lieu official photo (cropped).jpg Ted Lieu Democratic Party (United States) 219,397 66.4% File:3x4.svg Kenneth Wright Republican Party (United States) 110,822 33.6% U.S. Representative Ted Lieu Democratic Party (United States) Ted Lieu Democratic Party (United States) California's 33rd congressional district The 33rd district is based in coastal Los Angeles County and includes Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. Incumbent Democrat Ted Lieu, who had represented the 33rd district since 2015, ran for re-election. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Ted Lieu, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican candidates Advanced to general Kenneth Wright, physician and surgeon Endorsements Ted Lieu (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Ted Lieu (incumbent) 127,733 69.2 Republican Party (United States) Kenneth W. Wright 56,976 30.8 184,709 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Ted Lieu (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations Equality California Progressive Democrats of America VoteVets Results California 33 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Ted Lieu (incumbent) 219,397 66.4 Republican Party (United States) Kenneth W. Wright 110,822 33.6 330,219 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 34 2016 California's 34th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 34 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 34 2018 x150px File:Xavier Becerra 113th Congress.jpg Xavier Becerra Democratic Party (United States) 122,842 77.2% File:3x4.svg Adrienne Nicole Edwards Democratic Party (United States) 36,314 22.8% U.S. Representative Xavier Becerra Democratic Party (United States) Xavier Becerra Democratic Party (United States) 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, housing counselor and candidate for this seat in 2014 Eliminated in primary Kenneth Mejia, certified public accountant Endorsements Xavier Becerra (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Xavier Becerra (incumbent) 71,982 77.6 Democratic Party (United States) Adrienne Nicole Edwards 19,624 21.2 Democratic Party (United States) Kenneth Mejia (write-in) 1,177 1.3 92,783 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Xavier Becerra (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations Equality California Results California 34 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Xavier Becerra (incumbent) 122,842 77.2 Democratic Party (United States) Adrienne Nicole Edwards 36,314 22.8 159,156 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 35 2016 California's 35th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 35 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 35 2018 x150px File:Norma Torres, official portrait, 114th Congress (cropped 3).jpg Norma Torres Democratic Party (United States) 124,044 72.4% File:3x4.svg Tyler Fischella Republican Party (United States) 47,309 27.6% U.S. Representative Norma Torres Democratic Party (United States) Norma Torres Democratic Party (United States) California's 35th congressional district The 35th district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Fontana, Ontario, and Pomona. Incumbent Democrat Norma Torres, who had represented the 35th district since 2015, ran for re-election. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Norma Torres, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican candidates Advanced to general Tyler Fischella, business development associate Endorsements Norma Torres (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Norma Torres (incumbent) 65,226 75.6 Republican Party (United States) Tyler Fischella 21,089 24.4 86,315 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Norma Torres (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations Equality California Results California 35 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Norma Torres (incumbent) 124,044 72.4 Republican Party (United States) Tyler Fischella 47,309 27.6 171,353 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 36 2016 California's 36th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 36 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 36 2018 x150px File:Raul Ruiz, official portrait, 113th congress (3x4).jpg Raul Ruiz Democratic Party (United States) 144,348 62.1% File:Jeff Stone, 2015.jpg Jeff Stone Republican Party (United States) 88,269 37.9% U.S. Representative Raul Ruiz Democratic Party (United States) Raul Ruiz Democratic Party (United States) California's 36th congressional district The 36th district is based in eastern Riverside County and includes Palm Springs. Incumbent Democrat Raul Ruiz, who had represented the 36th district since 2013, ran for re-election. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Raul Ruiz, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican candidates Advanced to general Jeff Stone, state senatorJeff Horseman POLITICS: Jeff Stone set to challenge Raul Ruiz https://www.pressenterprise.com/2016/01/09/politics-jeff-stone-set-to-challenge-raul-ruiz/ pe.com The Press-Enterprise 1 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20160112204714/http://www.pe.com/articles/stone-791319-ruiz-district.html 12 January 2016 live 9 January 2016 Eliminated in primary Stephan Wolkowicz, financial accountant Withdrawn Dwight Kealy, attorney and former Marine intelligence officer (endorsed Stone)Jeff Horseman CONGRESS: Lawyer, former Marine to challenge Raul Ruiz in 2016 https://www.pressenterprise.com/2015/12/01/congress-lawyer-former-marine-to-challenge-raul-ruiz-in-2016/ pe.com The Press-Enterprise 1 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20151213175826/http://www.pe.com/articles/marine-787956-ruiz-announced.html 13 December 2015 live 1 December 2013Jeff Horseman CONGRESS: Dwight Kealy ends campaign for Raul Ruiz's seat https://www.pressenterprise.com/2016/02/24/congress-dwight-kealy-ends-campaign-for-raul-ruiz8217s-seat/ pe.com The Press-Enterprise 1 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20160305081050/http://www.pe.com/articles/kealy-795239-ruiz-dwight.html 5 March 2016 live 24 February 2014 Lupe Ramos Watson, Mayor of Indiohttp://www.desertsun.com/story/news/politics/2015/04/21/lupe-ramos-watson-congress/26147509/ Lupe Ramos Watson announces candidacy for 36th congressional district The Desert Sun Marx Jesse April 21, 2015 22 April 2015http://www.desertsun.com/story/news/politics/elections/2015/06/03/lupe-ramos-watson-congressional-race/28424679/ Indio Mayor Lupe Ramos Watson not running for Congress The Desert Sun Marx Jesse June 3, 2015 June 4, 2015 Endorsements Raul Ruiz (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Raul Ruiz (incumbent) 76,213 58.5 Republican Party (United States) Jeff Stone 41,190 31.6 Republican Party (United States) Stephan "Steven" Wolkowicz 12,923 9.9 130,326 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Raul Ruiz (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Frontline" Program End Citizens United Equality California Results California 36 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Raul Ruiz (incumbent) 144,348 62.1 Republican Party (United States) Jeff Stone 88,269 37.9 232,617 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 37 2016 California's 37th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 37 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 37 2018 x150px File:Karen-Bass-2012 (cropped).jpg Karen Bass Democratic Party (United States) 192,490 81.1% File:3x4.svg Chris Blake Wiggins Democratic Party (United States) 44,782 18.9% U.S. Representative Karen Bass Democratic Party (United States) Karen Bass Democratic Party (United States) 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 Chris Blake Wiggins, human resources recruiter Republican candidates Advanced to general Shariff A. Hasan, social entrepreneur Endorsements Karen Bass (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Karen Bass (incumbent) 115,597 80.2 Democratic Party (United States) Chris Blake Wiggins 15,362 10.7 Republican Party (United States) Shariff A. Hasan 13,158 9.1 144,117 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Karen Bass (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations Equality California Results California 37 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Karen Bass (incumbent) 192,490 81.1 Democratic Party (United States) Chris Blake Wiggins 44,782 18.9 237,272 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 38 2016 California's 38th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 38 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 38 2018 x150px File:Linda Sánchez, Official Portrait, 115th Congress (cropped).jpg Linda Sánchez Democratic Party (United States) 163,590 70.5% File:3x4.svg Ryan Downing Republican Party (United States) 68,524 29.5% U.S. Representative Linda Sánchez Democratic Party (United States) Linda Sánchez Democratic Party (United States) 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 Ryan Downing, evangelist and community organizer Independent candidates Eliminated in primary Scott Michael Adams, structural engineer Endorsements Linda Sánchez (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Linda Sánchez (incumbent) 86,396 70.0 Republican Party (United States) Ryan Downing 25,801 20.9 No party preference Scott Michael Adams 11,189 9.1 123,386 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Linda Sánchez (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations Equality California Results California 38 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Linda Sánchez (incumbent) 163,590 70.5 Republican Party (United States) Ryan Downing 68,524 29.5 232,114 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 39 2016 California's 39th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 39 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 39 2018 x150px File:Edward Royce, official photo portrait color (cropped).jpg Ed Royce Republican Party (United States) 150,777 57.6% File:3x4.svg Brett Murdock Democratic Party (United States) 112,679 42.4% U.S. Representative Ed Royce Republican Party (United States) Ed Royce Republican Party (United States) 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 Brett Murdock, former mayor of Breahttp://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2015/10/brett-murdock-to-challenge-ed-royce-for-congress-democrats-get-the-guy-they-wanted/ Brett Murdock to Challenge Ed Royce for Congress: Democrats Get the Guy They Wanted Orange Juice Blog Diamond Greg October 1, 2015 October 2, 2015 Endorsements Brett Murdock (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) Ed Royce (incumbent) 85,035 60.5 Democratic Party (United States) Brett Murdock 55,520 39.5 140,555 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Ed Royce (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families Brett Murdock (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Results California 39 election, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Ed Royce (incumbent) 150,777 57.6 Democratic Party (United States) Brett Murdock 112,679 42.4 263,456 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 40 2016 California's 40th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 40 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 40 2018 x150px File:Lucille Roybal-Allard, Official Portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Lucille Roybal-Allard Democratic Party (United States) 106,554 71.4% File:3x4.svg Roman Gabriel Gonzalez No party preference 42,743 28.6% U.S. Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard Democratic Party (United States) Lucille Roybal-Allard Democratic Party (United States) 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 Eliminated in primary J. Cesar Flores Independent candidates Advanced to general Roman Gabriel Gonzalez, medical technician Endorsements Lucille Roybal-Allard (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Lucille Roybal-Allard (incumbent) 60,691 76.3 No party preference Roman Gabriel Gonzalez 18,844 23.7 Democratic Party (United States) J. Cesar Flores (write-in) 6 0.0 79,541 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Lucille Roybal-Allard (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations Equality California Results California 40 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Lucille Roybal-Allard (incumbent) 106,554 71.4 No party preference Roman Gabriel Gonzalez 42,743 28.6 149,297 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 41 2016 California's 41st congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 41 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 41 2018 x150px File:Mark Takano 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Mark Takano Democratic Party (United States) 128,164 65.0% File:3x4.svg Doug Shepherd Republican Party (United States) 69,159 35.0% U.S. Representative Mark Takano Democratic Party (United States) Mark Takano Democratic Party (United States) 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 Republican candidates Advanced to general Doug Shepherd, realtorhttps://www.pressenterprise.com/2015/10/22/congress-republican-doug-shepherd-to-run-against-mark-takano/ CONGRESS: Republican Doug Shepherd to run against Mark Takano The Press-Enterprise Horseman Jeff October 22, 2015 October 26, 2015 Eliminated in primary Randy Fox, businessman and pastor Cody Ryan, fitness entrepreneur and investor Endorsements Mark Takano (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Mark Takano (incumbent) 63,706 64.5 Republican Party (United States) Doug Shepherd 17,255 17.5 Republican Party (United States) Randy Fox 14,844 15.0 Republican Party (United States) Cody Ryan 2,893 2.9 98,698 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Mark Takano (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Service Employees International Union Organizations End Citizens United Equality California Results California 41 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Mark Takano (incumbent) 128,164 65.0 Republican Party (United States) Doug Shepherd 69,159 35.0 197,323 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 42 2016 California's 42nd congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 42 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 42 2018 x150px File:Ken Calvert Portrait.jpg Ken Calvert Republican Party (United States) 149,547 58.8% File:3x4.svg Tim Sheridan Democratic Party (United States) 104,689 41.2% U.S. Representative Ken Calvert Republican Party (United States) Ken Calvert Republican Party (United States) 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, attorney and general election candidate for this seat in 2014 Independent candidates Eliminated in primary Kerri Condley, businesswomen, former delegate for the California Democratic Party and Democratic candidate for this seat in 2014https://www.pressenterprise.com/2015/07/13/congress-kerri-condley-running-again-in-42nd-district/ CONGRESS: Kerri Condley running again in 42nd district The Press-Enterprise Horseman Jeff July 13, 2015 July 13, 2015 Endorsements Tim Sheridan (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) Ken Calvert (incumbent) 66,418 54.9 Democratic Party (United States) Tim Sheridan 45,389 37.5 No party preference Kerri Condley 9,076 7.5 120,883 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Ken Calvert (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families Tim Sheridan (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Service Employees International Union Results California 42 election, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Ken Calvert (incumbent) 149,547 58.8 Democratic Party (United States) Tim Sheridan 104,689 41.2 254,236 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 43 2016 California's 43rd congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 43 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 43 2018 x150px File:Maxine Waters, Official Portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Maxine Waters Democratic Party (United States) 167,017 76.1% File:Omar.navarro (cropped).jpg Omar Navarro Republican Party (United States) 29,152 23.9% U.S. Representative Maxine Waters Democratic Party (United States) Maxine Waters Democratic Party (United States) 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 Omar Navarro, small business owner Endorsements Maxine Waters (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Maxine Waters (incumbent) 92,909 76.1 Republican Party (United States) Omar Navarro 29,152 23.9 122,061 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Maxine Waters (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations Equality California Results California 43 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Maxine Waters (incumbent) 167,017 76.1 Republican Party (United States) Omar Navarro 52,499 23.9 219,516 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 44 2016 California's 44th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 44 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 44 2018 x150px File:Nanette Barragan official portrait (cropped 2).jpg Nanette Barragán Democratic Party (United States) 93,124 52.2% File:Isadore Hall, California State Assembly (2008) (cropped).jpg Isadore Hall, III Democratic Party (United States) 85,289 47.8% U.S. Representative Janice Hahn Democratic Party (United States) Nanette Barragán Democratic Party (United States) 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, retired to run for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.http://atr.rollcall.com/rep-janice-hahn-to-run-for-l-a-supervisor Rep. Janice Hahn to Run for County Supervisor (Updated) February 18, 2015 March 22, 2015 Roll Call Emily Cahn March 3, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303074226/http://atr.rollcall.com/rep-janice-hahn-to-run-for-l-a-supervisor/ dead Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Nanette Barragán, attorney and former Hermosa Beach City Council member Hermosa Beach official joins 2016 race to succeed Rep. Janice Hahn https://www.latimes.com/local/political/la-me-pc-nanette-barragan-congress-20150414-story.html Los Angeles Times April 15, 2015 November 12, 2015 Isadore Hall, III, state senatorhttp://atr.rollcall.com/janice-hahn-endorses-successor-congress https://archive.today/20150408182716/http://atr.rollcall.com/janice-hahn-endorses-successor-congress dead April 8, 2015 Janice Hahn Endorses Successor in Congress February 18, 2015 March 22, 2015 Roll Call Emily Cahn Eliminated in primary Martha DelGadillo Morris Griffin, Los Angeles County maintenance worker Marcus Musante, lawyer Sylvia Ortiz, business owner Armando Sotomayor, community volunteer Declined Carmen Avalos, South Gate City Clerk Aja Brown, Mayor of Comptonhttp://atr.rollcall.com/house-races-janice-hahn-los-angeles-isadore-hall/ Democrats Start Maneuvering to Succeed SoCal Congresswoman (Updated) February 5, 2015 March 22, 2015 Roll Call Emily Cahn February 6, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150206034946/http://atr.rollcall.com/house-races-janice-hahn-los-angeles-isadore-hall/ deadhttp://atr.rollcall.com/janice-hahn-los-angeles-supervisor/ House Democrat Ponders L.A. County Supervisor Bid (Updated) February 4, 2015 March 22, 2015 Roll Call Emily Cahn April 11, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150411050915/http://atr.rollcall.com/janice-hahn-los-angeles-supervisor/ dead Joe Buscaino, Los Angeles City Council memberhttp://www.dailybreeze.com/general-news/20150226/los-angeles-city-councilman-joe-buscaino-not-running-for-janice-hahns-congressional-seat Los Angeles City Councilman Joe Buscaino not running for Janice Hahn’s congressional seat February 26, 2015 June 13, 2015 Daily Breeze Donna Littlejohn Maria Davila, South Gate City Council member Janice Hahn, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican candidates Eliminated in primary Christopher Castillo, clerk and carpenter Ronald Siegel, small business owner Endorsements Nanette Barragán (D) U.S. Representatives Joaquin Castro, incumbent U.S. Representative (TX−20) Lois Frankel, incumbent U.S. Representative (FL−22) Ruben Gallego, incumbent U.S. Representative (AZ−7) Lucille Roybal-Allard, incumbent U.S. Representative (CA−40) Raul Ruiz, incumbent U.S. Representative (CA−36) Linda Sanchez, incumbent U.S. Representative (CA−38) Eric Swalwell, incumbent U.S. Representative (CA−15) Organizations California League of Conservation Voters Endorsements California League of Conservation Voters (CLCV) http://www.ecovote.org/page/endorsements www.ecovote.org November 12, 2015 EMILY's List Emily's List backed Nanette Barragan, signaling a heated House race in L.A. area https://www.latimes.com/local/political/la-me-pc-barragan-house-race-20150820-story.html Los Angeles Times August 21, 2015 November 12, 2015 EMILY's List Endorses Nanette Barragan for Congress in California's 44th District http://www.emilyslist.org/news/entry/emilys-list-endorses-nanette-barragan-for-congress-in-californias-44th-dist www.emilyslist.org November 12, 2015 December 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151208061036/http://www.emilyslist.org/news/entry/emilys-list-endorses-nanette-barragan-for-congress-in-californias-44th-dist dead Latino Victory Project Latino Victory Fund Announces First Round of 2016 Endorsements http://latinovictory.us/press-release/latino-victory-fund-endorses-congressional-candidates/ LatinoVictory.us November 3, 2015 November 12, 2015 National Women's Political Caucus Current Endorsements http://www.nwpcca.org/current-endorsements NWPC CA November 12, 2015 November 23, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151123195207/http://www.nwpcca.org/current-endorsements dead PODER PAC 2016 Endorsed Candidates http://www.poderpac.com/2016-endorsed-candidates.html www.poderpac.com November 12, 2015 November 1, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151101000936/http://www.poderpac.com/2016-endorsed-candidates.html dead Progressive Change Campaign Committee Progressive Democrats of America Local officials Belen Bernal, South Gate Council member Maria Davila, South Gate Council member Bill De Witt, South Gate Council member Henry Gonzalez, former South Gate Mayor Janice Schaffer, Carson Commissioner Isadore Hall, III (D) U.S. Representatives Janice Hahn, incumbent U.S. Representative (CA−44) Labor unions AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Service Employees International Union Organizations California Democratic Party Equality California Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Isadore Hall, III 40,200 40.1 Democratic Party (United States) Nanette Barragán 22,031 22.0 Democratic Party (United States) Armando Sotomayor 10,087 10.1 Democratic Party (United States) Silvia Ortiz 6,062 6.0 Democratic Party (United States) Martha C. Delgadillo 5,771 5.8 Republican Party (United States) Ronald Siegel 5,565 5.5 Republican Party (United States) Christopher Castillo 3,651 3.6 Democratic Party (United States) Morris F. Griffin 3,624 3.6 Democratic Party (United States) Marcus C. Musante 2,366 2.4 No party preference Michael De Mauricio 919 0.9 100,276 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Results California 44 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Nanette Barragán 93,124 52.2 Democratic Party (United States) Isadore Hall, III 85,289 47.8 178,413 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 45 2016 California's 45th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 45 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 45 2018 x150px File:Mimi Walters, Official Portrait, 114th Congress (cropped 2).jpg Mimi Walters Republican Party (United States) 182,618 58.6% File:3x4.svg Ron Varasteh Democratic Party (United States) 129,231 41.4% U.S. Representative Mimi Walters Republican Party (United States) Mimi Walters Republican Party (United States) California's 45th congressional district The 45th district is based in inland Orange County and includes Irvine and Mission Viejo. Incumbent Republican Mimi Walters, who had represented the 45th district since 2015, ran for re-election. Primary election Republican candidates Advanced to general Mimi Walters, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Greg Raths, retired Marine colonel Democratic candidates Advanced to general Ron Varasteh, scientist, engineer and businessman Eliminated in primary Max Gouron, physician anesthesiologist Endorsements Ron Varasteh (D) Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) Mimi Walters (incumbent) 65,773 40.9 Democratic Party (United States) Ron Varasteh 44,449 27.6 Republican Party (United States) Greg Raths 30,961 19.2 Democratic Party (United States) Max Gouron 19,716 12.3 160,899 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Ron Varasteh (D) Organizations Progressive Democrats of America Results California 45 election, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Mimi Walters (incumbent) 182,618 58.6 Democratic Party (United States) Ron Varasteh 129,231 41.4 311,849 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 46 2016 California's 46th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 46 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 46 2018 x150px File:Lou Correa official portrait (cropped).jpg Lou Correa Democratic Party (United States) 115,248 70.0% File:Photograph of Bao Nguyen (hires) (croppedmore).png Bao Nguyen Democratic Party (United States) 49,345 30.0% U.S. Representative Loretta Sanchez Democratic Party (United States) Lou Correa Democratic Party (United States) 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, retired to run for the United States Senate.https://www.politico.com/story/2015/05/loretta-sanchez-california-senate-2016-117874.html Sanchez to challenge Harris for California Senate May 12, 2015 May 12, 2015 Lauren French John Bresnahan Politico Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Lou Correa, former state senatorhttp://www.theliberaloc.com/2015/05/14/and-just-like-that-lou-correa-announces-for-congress/comment-page-1/ And just like that, Lou Correa announces for Congress Liberal OC May 15, 2015 May 15, 2015 Bao Nguyen, Mayor of Garden Grovehttp://www.ocregister.com/articles/nguyen-687229-orange-mayor.html Garden Grove mayor Bao Nguyen to announce bid for Congress Orange County Register Wisckol Martin October 12, 2015 October 13, 2015 Eliminated in primary Joe Dunn, former state senatorhttp://voiceofoc.org/2015/09/joe-dunn-enters-race-to-succeed-congresswoman-loretta-sanchez/ Joe Dunn Enters Race to Succeed Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez Voice of OC Gallego Julie September 8, 2015 September 10, 2015 Withdrawn Jordan Brandman, Anaheim Council memberhttp://www.ocregister.com/articles/district-671955-brandman-anaheim.html Anaheim councilman announces bid for Congress Orange County Register Marroquin Art July 16, 2015 July 20, 2015Martin Wisckol Under mounting pressure, Anaheim City Councilman Jordan Brandman drops congressional bid http://www.ocregister.com/articles/brandman-696500-council-district.html ocregister.com Orange County Register 2 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20151219000119/http://www.ocregister.com/articles/brandman-696500-council-district.html 19 December 2015 17 December 2015 Heberto Sanchez, manager with the Los Angeles County Department of Health (withdrew October 2015)http://www.ocregister.com/articles/district-671087-county-race.html Pauly spices up Assembly race Orange County Register Wisckol Martin July 10, 2015 July 20, 2015http://www.ocregister.com/articles/dunn-687925-brandman-correa.html Lou Correa leads in fundraising for Loretta Sanchez's House seat Orange County Register Wisckol Martin October 16, 2015 October 27, 2015 Declined Loretta Sanchez, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican candidates Eliminated in primary Louie Contreras, businessman and realtor Rodolfo Rudy Gaona, small business owner Bob Peterson, Orange County sheriff's commander Lynn Schott, educator, business owner and Irvine Council member Endorsements Joe Dunn (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Bao Nguyen (D) Labor unions Service Employees International Union Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Lou Correa 40,880 43.7 Democratic Party (United States) Bao Nguyen 13,625 14.6 Republican Party (United States) Bob Peterson 11,781 12.6 Democratic Party (United States) Joe Dunn 11,596 12.4 Republican Party (United States) Lynn Schott 7,373 7.9 Republican Party (United States) Louie A. Contreras 3,441 3.7 No party preference Nancy Trinidad Marin 3,306 3.5 Republican Party (United States) Rodolfo Rudy Gaona 1,567 1.7 93,569 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Lou Correa (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Bao Nguyen (D) Labor unions Service Employees International Union Organizations Equality California Progressive Democrats of America Results California 46 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Lou Correa 115,248 70.0 Democratic Party (United States) Bao Nguyen 49,345 30.0 164,593 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 47 2016 California's 47th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 47 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 47 2018 x150px File:Alan Lowenthal 113th Congress Portrait (cropped).jpeg Alan Lowenthal Democratic Party (United States) 154,759 63.7% File:3x4.svg Andy Whallon Republican Party (United States) 88,109 36.3% U.S. Representative Alan Lowenthal Democratic Party (United States) Alan Lowenthal Democratic Party (United States) 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 Eliminated in primary Sanford Kahn, small business owner Endorsements Alan Lowenthal (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Alan Lowenthal (incumbent) 90,595 66.1 Republican Party (United States) Andy Whallon 30,054 21.9 Republican Party (United States) Sanford W. Kahn 16,364 11.9 No party preference Rich Camp (write-in) 9 137,022 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Alan Lowenthal (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations Equality California Results California 47 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Alan Lowenthal (incumbent) 154,759 63.7 Republican Party (United States) Andy Whallon 88,109 36.3 242,868 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 48 2016 California's 48th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 48 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 48 2018 x150px File:Dana Rohrabacher official photo (cropped).jpg Dana Rohrabacher Republican Party (United States) 178,701 58.5% File:3x4.svg Suzanne Savary Democratic Party (United States) 127,715 41.5% U.S. Representative Dana Rohrabacher Republican Party (United States) Dana Rohrabacher Republican Party (United States) California's 48th congressional district The 48th district is based in coastal Orange County and includes Huntington Beach and Newport Beach. Incumbent Republican Dana Rohrabacher, who had represented the 48th district since 2013 and previously represented the 46th district from 2003 to 2013, the 45th district from 1993 to 2003, and the 42nd district from 1989 to 1993, ran for re-election. Primary election Republican candidates Advanced to general Dana Rohrabacher, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic candidates Advanced to general Suzanne Savary, retired business educator Eliminated in primary Robert John Banuelos, congressional case worker Endorsements Suzanne Savary (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) Dana Rohrabacher (incumbent) 92,815 56.6 Democratic Party (United States) Suzanne Savary 47,395 28.9 Democratic Party (United States) Robert John Banuelos 23,867 14.5 164,077 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPLikely ROctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Dana Rohrabacher (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families Suzanne Savary (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results California 48 election, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Dana Rohrabacher (incumbent) 178,701 58.5 Democratic Party (United States) Suzanne Savary 127,715 41.5 306,416 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 49 2016 California's 49th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 49 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 49 2018 x150px File:Congressman Darrell Issa (cropped).jpg Darrell Issa Republican Party (United States) 155,888 50.3% File:Colonel Doug Applegate (2017) (cropped).png Doug Applegate Democratic Party (United States) 154,267 49.7% U.S. Representative Darrell Issa Republican Party (United States) Darrell Issa Republican Party (United States) California's 49th congressional district The 49th district is based in northern San Diego County and parts of southern Orange County. It includes the cities of Carlsbad, Oceanside, and San Clemente. Incumbent Republican Darrell Issa, who had represented the 49th district since 2003 and the 48th district from 2001 to 2003, ran for re-election and won by a margin of 0.52%, making this the closest House race in 2016. Primary election Republican candidates Advanced to general Darrell Issa, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic candidates Advanced to general Doug Applegate, retired Marine Corps colonel and veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedomhttp://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-congress-darrell-issa-douglas-applegate-20160920-snap-story.html Why Democrats think this retired U.S. Marines colonel could unseat longtime San Diego County Rep. Darrell Issa Los Angeles Times October 3, 2016 Independent candidates Eliminated in primary Ryan Glenn Wingo Endorsements Doug Applegate (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) Darrell Issa (incumbent) 84,626 50.8 Democratic Party (United States) Doug Applegate 75,806 45.5 No party preference Ryan Glenn Wingo 6,087 3.7 166,521 100.0 General election Endorsements Doug Applegate (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Service Employees International Union Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program Equality California Progressive Democrats of America VoteVets Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DarrellIssa (R) DougApplegate (D) UndecidedPublic Opinion Strategies (R-Issa)Public Opinion Strategies (R-Issa) October 4–6, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 48% 39% 13%Tulchin Research (D-DCCC)Tulchin Research (D-DCCC) September 28–30, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 42% 46% 12%DCCCDCCC September 24–25, 2016 504 ± 4.5% 48% 46% 6%Public Opinion Strategies (R-Issa)Public Opinion Strategies (R-Issa) September 6–8, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 52% 38% 10% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossupNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsTossupNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergTilt RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D FlipNovember 7, 2016RCPTossupOctober 31, 2016 Results California 49 election, 2016http://vote.sos.ca.gov/returns/us-rep/district/49/ U.S. House of Representatives District 49 - Districtwide Results Primary Election California Secretary of State July 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160709180748/http://vote.sos.ca.gov/returns/us-rep/district/49/ July 9, 2016 dead mdy-all Republican Party (United States) Darrell Issa (incumbent) 155,888 50.3 Democratic Party (United States) Doug Applegate 154,267 49.7 310,155 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 50 2016 California's 50th congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 50 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 50 2018 x150px File:Duncan D. Hunter, Official Portrait, 111th Congress (cropped).jpg Duncan D. Hunter Republican Party (United States) 179,937 63.5% File:3x4.svg Patrick Malloy Democratic Party (United States) 103,646 36.5% U.S. Representative Duncan D. Hunter Republican Party (United States) Duncan D. Hunter Republican Party (United States) 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 Eliminated in primary Scott Meisterlin, businessman Democratic candidates Advanced to general Patrick Malloy, business owner and realtor Eliminated in primary David Secor Independent candidates Eliminated in primary H. Fuji Shioura, pastor Endorsements Patrick Malloy (D) Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) Duncan D. Hunter (incumbent) 86,534 56.5 Democratic Party (United States) Patrick Malloy 33,348 21.8 Democratic Party (United States) David Secor 17,590 11.5 Republican Party (United States) Scott C. Meisterlin 10,458 6.8 No party preference H. Fuji Shioura 5,359 3.5 153,289 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Duncan Hunter (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families Eagle Forum2016 Candidates Endorsed By Eagle Forum PAC http://www.eagleforum.org/election/endorse.html eagleforum.org 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20170922110455/http://www.eagleforum.org/election/endorse.html 22 September 2017 10 October 2024 Patrick Malloy (D) Labor unions Service Employees International Union Results California 50 election, 2016 Republican Party (United States) Duncan D. Hunter (incumbent) 179,937 63.5 Democratic Party (United States) Patrick Malloy 103,646 36.5 283,583 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 51 2016 California's 51st congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 51 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 51 2018 x150px File:Juan Vargas, Official Portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Juan Vargas Democratic Party (United States) 145,162 72.2% File:3x4.svg Juan M. Hidalgo, Jr. Republican Party (United States) 54,362 27.8% U.S. Representative Juan Vargas Democratic Party (United States) Juan Vargas Democratic Party (United States) 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 Eliminated in primary Juan Mercado-Flores, deputy sheriff Republican candidates Advanced to general Juan M. Hidalgo Jr., retired U.S. Marine Eliminated in primary Carlos J. Sanchez, pediatrician Endorsements Juan Vargas (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Juan Vargas (incumbent) 69,522 66.8 Republican Party (United States) Juan M. Hidalgo, Jr. 16,053 15.4 Democratic Party (United States) Juan "Charly" Mercado-Flores 9,781 9.4 Republican Party (United States) Carlos J. Sanchez 8,681 8.3 104,037 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Juan Vargas (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations Equality California Results California 51 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Juan Vargas (incumbent) 145,162 72.2 Republican Party (United States) Juan M. Hidalgo, Jr. 54,362 27.8 199,524 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 52 2016 California's 52nd congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 52 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 52 2018 x150px File:Scott Peter's Official 113th Congressional Portrait (cropped).jpg Scott Peters Democratic Party (United States) 181,253 56.5% File:Denise Gitsham (CPAC 2016) (cropped).jpg Denise Gitsham Republican Party (United States) 139,403 43.5% U.S. Representative Scott Peters Democratic Party (United States) Scott Peters Democratic Party (United States) 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 Denise Gitsham, attorney and former George W. Bush aidehttp://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2015/11/05/former-bush-aide-to-challenge-rep-peters-for-congress/ Former Bush Aide to Challenge Rep. Peters for Congress Times of San Diego 2015-11-05 2015-11-05 Eliminated in primary Terry Reagan Allvord, small business owner Jacquie Atkinson, Marine Corps veteranhttp://www.sdgln.com/news/2015/02/26/lesbian-marine-veteran-eyes-run-vs-rep-scott-peters#sthash.OwvCBWcU.dpbs Lesbian Marine veteran eyes run vs. Rep. Scott Peters SDGLN Michael Oleaga February 26, 2015 June 13, 2015 Kenneth Canada, university professor John Horst, planning group leader Endorsements Scott Peters (D) Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Scott Peters (incumbent) 108,020 58.9 Republican Party (United States) Denise Gitsham 29,658 18.2 Republican Party (United States) Jacquie Atkinson 23,927 13.0 Republican Party (United States) Kenneth "Mike" Canada 8,268 4.5 Republican Party (United States) Terry Reagan Allvord 8,194 4.5 Republican Party (United States) John Horst 5,435 3.0 183,502 100.0 General election Endorsements Scott Peters (D) Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Frontline" Program End Citizens United Equality California United States Chamber of CommerceChris Jennewein For a Second Time, U.S. Chamber Endorses Democrat Scott Peters http://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2016/10/05/for-a-second-time-u-s-chamber-endorses-democrat-scott-peters/ timesofsandiego.com Times of San Diego 26 May 2023 5 October 2016 Denise Gitsham (R) Organizations BIPAC National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPLikely DOctober 31, 2016 Results California 52 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Scott Peters (incumbent) 181,253 56.5 Republican Party (United States) Denise Gitsham 139,403 43.5 320,656 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 53 2016 California's 53rd congressional district election California presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 53 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 53 2018 x150px File:Susan Davis, Official Portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).jpg Susan Davis Democratic Party (United States) 198,988 67.0% File:3x4.svg James Veltmeyer Republican Party (United States) 97,968 33.0% U.S. Representative Susan Davis Democratic Party (United States) Susan Davis Democratic Party (United States) 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 2003 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 Eliminated in primary Nicholas Walpert, business executive Republican candidates Advanced to general James Veltmeyer, physician Eliminated in primary Jim Ash, small business owner Endorsements Susan Davis (D) Organizations California Democratic Party Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Susan Davis (incumbent) 110,831 65.5 Republican Party (United States) James Veltmeyer 25,656 15.2 Republican Party (United States) Jim Ash 25,410 15.0 Democratic Party (United States) Nicholas "Nick" Walpert 7,363 4.4 169,260 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Susan Davis (D) Organizations Equality California Results California 53 election, 2016 Democratic Party (United States) Susan Davis (incumbent) 198,988 67.0 Republican Party (United States) James Veltmeyer 97,968 33.0 296,956 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) See also California United States Politics United States House of Representatives elections, 2016 United States elections, 2016 References External links U.S. House elections in California, 2016 at Ballotpedia Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets California 2016 Category:2016 elections in California