2012 United States House of Representatives elections in California

none February 2026 September 2023 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in California California legislative no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in California 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California 2014 All 53 California seats to the United States House of Representatives 2012 11 06 Democratic Party (United States) 34 38 4 7,392,703 60.57% 7.18% Republican Party (United States) 19 15 4 4,530,012 37.12% 6.38% 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% #800000 90–100% Winners #92C5DE Democratic hold #0671B0 Democratic gain #F48882 Republican hold #CA0120 Republican gain The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in California were held on November 6, 2012, with a primary election on June 5, 2012. Voters elected the 53 U.S. representatives from the state, one from each of the state's 53 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election and a U.S. Senate election. According to The Cook Political Report and Roll Call, the most competitive districts were the 7th, 10th, 26th, 36th, and 52nd; additionally, the 3rd, 9th, 24th, 41st, and 47th were rated as less than safe. Race Ratings Chart for 2012 House Elections http://www.rollcall.com/politics/race-ratings-chart-2012-house-elections.html Roll Call September 22, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120726054920/http://www.rollcall.com/politics/race-ratings-chart-2012-house-elections.html July 26, 2012 dead House: Race Ratings http://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings https://web.archive.org/web/20130215030452/http://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings February 15, 2013 The Cook Political Report September 23, 2012 dead Roll Call additionally listed the 21st district as competitive. Voters in 14 districts elected new representatives: the 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th, 15th, 21st, 26th, 29th, 35th, 36th, 41st, 47th, 51st, and 52nd. Two districts, the 30th and the 44th, had two incumbents running against each other. This was the first election using congressional districts drawn by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission. The districts, based on the 2010 United States census, were approved on August 15, 2011. California Citizens Redistricting Commission map adoption resolutions http://wedrawthelines.ca.gov/downloads/meeting_handouts_082011/crc_20110815_resolution_signed.pdf California Citizens Redistricting Commission August 19, 2011 5 August 15, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120317012826/http://wedrawthelines.ca.gov/downloads/meeting_handouts_082011/crc_20110815_resolution_signed.pdf March 17, 2012 dead It was also the first non-special election to use the nonpartisan blanket primary system established by Proposition 14. As a result, eight districts featured general elections with two candidates of the same party: the 15th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 43rd, and 44th with two Democrats; and the 8th and 31st with two Republicans. yes 2 Overview Statewide United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2012Primary election — June 5, 2012 Party Votes Percentage Candidates Advancing to general Seats contesting Democratic 2,643,313 53.41% 107 56 50 Republican 2,072,433 41.87% 98 46 44 No party preference 189,783 3.83% 25 4 4 Green 26,674 0.54% 6 0 0 Libertarian 14,787 0.30% 4 0 0 Peace and Freedom 2,415 0.05% 2 0 0 Valid votes 4,949,405 92.89% — — — Invalid votes 378,891 7.11% — — — Totals 5,328,296 100.00% 242 106 — Voter turnout 31.06% United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2012General election — November 6, 2012Party Votes Percentage Seats +/– Democratic 7,392,703 60.57% 38 4 Republican 4,530,012 37.12% 15 4 No party preference 281,642 2.31% 0 Valid votes 12,204,357 92.44% — — Invalid or blank votes 997,801 7.56% — — Totals 13,202,158 100.00% 53 — Voter turnout 72.36% Popular vote #ddd 600px 410px Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 53.41 Republican Republican Party (United States) 41.87 No party preference No party preference (United States) 3.83 Green Green Party (United States) 0.54 Other #777777 0.35 House seats #ddd 600px 410px Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 71.70 Republican Republican Party (United States) 28.30 Map key centre|thumb|300px This map displays the location of California's congressional districts during this election cycle, allowing the reader to cross-reference the location of each district. District 1 2012 California's 1st congressional district election California 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 1 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 1 2014 x150px File:Doug LaMalfa 113th Congress official photo (cropped).jpg Doug LaMalfa Republican Party (United States) 168,827 57.4% File:3x4.svg Jim Reed Democratic Party (United States) 125,386 42.6% 2012 CA-01 election results.svg County resultsLaMalfa: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% 200 U.S. Representative Wally Herger Republican Party (United States) Doug LaMalfa Republican Party (United States) California's 1st congressional district California's 2nd congressional district California's 4th congressional district The 1st district is based in inland Northern California and includes Chico and Redding. Incumbent Republican Wally Herger, who represented the 2nd district from 1987 to 2013, retired. Doyle Michael Chico Rep. Wally Herger to retire from Congress http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2012/01/chico-rep-wally-herger-to-retire-from-congress.html March 30, 2012 Sacramento Bee January 10, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120113113534/http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2012/01/chico-rep-wally-herger-to-retire-from-congress.html January 13, 2012 dead The district had a PVI of R+10. Primary election Republican candidates Advanced to general Doug LaMalfa, state senatorSabalow Ryan Herger to announce retirement; LaMalfa to run for his seat http://www.redding.com/news/2012/jan/09/herger-announce-retirement-lamalfa-run-his-seat/ January 10, 2012 Redding Record-Searchlight January 10, 2012 March 1, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140301025641/http://www.redding.com/news/2012/jan/09/herger-announce-retirement-lamalfa-run-his-seat/ dead Eliminated in primary Sam Aanestad, former state senatorhttp://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2012/02/former-republican-sen-sam-aanestad-to-run-for-california-house-seat.html https://web.archive.org/web/20120211032755/http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2012/02/former-republican-sen-sam-aanestad-to-run-for-california-house-seat.html dead February 11, 2012 Ex-GOP Sen. Sam Aanestad to run for California House seat February 7, 2012 February 8, 2012 The Sacramento Bee Torey Van Oot Gregory Cheadle, real estate brokerhttp://www.redding.com/news/2011/aug/18/herger-says-he-plans-to-stay-in-congress/ Herger says he plans to stay in Congress, but critic Cheadle seeks seat August 18, 2011 August 31, 2011 Redding Record Searchlight Ryan Sabalow August 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110821185644/http://www.redding.com/news/2011/aug/18/herger-says-he-plans-to-stay-in-congress/ dead Michael Dacquisto, attorney Pete Stiglich, retired Air Force Colonel and candidate for this seat in 2010http://www.redding.com/news/2011/oct/20/stiglich-rejoins-republican-race/ Stiglich rejoins Republican race; 'Col. Pete' feels nothing has changed from '10 October 20, 2011 October 26, 2011 Redding Record Searchlight Ryan Sabalow December 23, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111223080011/http://www.redding.com/news/2011/oct/20/stiglich-rejoins-republican-race/ dead Declined Wally Herger, incumbent U.S. representative Democratic candidates Advanced to general Jim Reed, attorney and nominee for this seat in 2010http://www.redding.com/news/2011/aug/30/reed-seeks-to-unseat-herger/ Reed seeks to unseat Herger; New 1st District will see rematch August 30, 2011 August 31, 2011 Redding Record Searchlight Ryan Sabalow October 20, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111020183618/http://www.redding.com/news/2011/aug/30/reed-seeks-to-unseat-herger/ dead Eliminated in primary Nathan Arrowsmith Campaign Reed was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.http://www.cadem.org/admin/miscdocs/files/OFFICIAL-CALIFORNIA-DEMOCRATIC-PARTY-Endorsement-Results1.pdf Official California Democratic Party primary endorsements February 14, 2012 California Democratic Party February 27, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120227100701/http://www.cadem.org/admin/miscdocs/files/OFFICIAL-CALIFORNIA-DEMOCRATIC-PARTY-Endorsement-Results1.pdf dead In March 2012, the California Republican Party declined to make an endorsement in the 1st district.http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2012/03/elizabeth-emken-gets-california-republican-party-endorsement.html https://web.archive.org/web/20120319023150/http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2012/03/elizabeth-emken-gets-california-republican-party-endorsement.html dead March 19, 2012 Elizabeth Emken gets California Republican Party endorsement March 12, 2012 March 14, 2012 The Sacramento Bee Torey Van Oot Endorsements Jim Reed (D) Labor unions AFL-CIOJune 2012 Primary Endorsements http://www.calaborfed.org/index.php/site/page/2012_primary_endorsements calaborfed.org 17 April 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120511124254/http://www.calaborfed.org/index.php/site/page/2012_primary_endorsements 11 May 2012 Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) Doug LaMalfa 66,527 37.9 Democratic Party (United States) Jim Reed 43,409 24.8 Republican Party (United States) Sam Aanestad 25,224 14.4 Republican Party (United States) Michael Dacquisto 10,530 6.0 Republican Party (United States) Pete Stiglich 10,258 5.8 Democratic Party (United States) Nathan Arrowsmith 8,598 4.9 No party preference Gary Allen Oxley 5,901 3.4 Republican Party (United States) Gregory Cheadle 4,939 2.8 175,386 100.0 General election Endorsements Doug LaMalfa (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Vanguard" ProgramCANDIDATES http://gopyoungguns.com/candidates gopyoungguns.com 6 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121029050749/http://gopyoungguns.com/candidates/ 29 October 2012 National Right to Life Committee California Endorsements http://nrlpac.org/endorsements%202012/California%20Endorsements.pdf National Right to Life 11 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130123172632/http://nrlpac.org/endorsements%202012/California%20Endorsements.pdf 23 January 2013 NRA Political Victory FundUpcoming Election - California http://www.nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/california.aspx NRA-PVF 11 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121023140846/http://www.nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/california.aspx 23 October 2012 usurped United States Chamber of CommerceHelp With Voting http://www.voteforjobs2012.com/help-with-voting/?type=state&state=CA 11 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121010144007/http://www.voteforjobs2012.com/help-with-voting/?type=state&state=CA 10 October 2012 Jim Reed (D) Labor unions AFL-CIOEndorsements 2012 http://www.calaborfed.org/index.php/site/page/november_2012_endorsements calaborfed.org 17 April 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121014123856/http://www.calaborfed.org/index.php/site/page/november_2012_endorsements#ushouse 14 October 2012 International Brotherhood of BoilermakersElection 2012: Boilermakers recommend candidates https://boilermakers.org/news/leap/election-2012/boilermakers-recommend-candidates boilermakers.org 23 October 2012 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 8 April 2023 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 Rothenberghttp://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings Rothenbergpoliticalreport.com November 2, 2012 November 4, 2012Safe R November 2, 2012 Roll Call, 2012 11 04 us onSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallCrystal Ball https://web.archive.org/web/20230420175527/https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/category/2012-house/ April 20, 2023 , 2012 11 05 us onSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesHouse Race Ratings, The New York Times, 2012 11 04 us onSafe R November 4, 2012RCP, 2012 11 04 us onSafe R November 4, 2012The HillHouse Ratings https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/race-ratings/107735-the-hills-house-ratings-democrats-chances-for-seats-have-dimmed/ The Hill November 4, 2012 November 3, 2012 Safe R November 4, 2012 Results California's 1st Congressional District, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Doug LaMalfa 168,827 57.4 Democratic Party (United States) Jim Reed 125,386 42.6 43,441 14.8 294,213 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 2 2012 California's 2nd congressional district election California 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 2 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 2 2014 x150px File:Jared Huffman, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Jared Huffman Democratic Party (United States) 226,216 71.2% File:3x4.svg Daniel Roberts Republican Party (United States) 91,310 28.8% 2012 CA-02 election results.svg County resultsHuffman: #678cd7 60–70% #416fcd 70–80%Roberts: #ed8883 50–60% 140px U.S. Representative Lynn Woolsey Democratic Party (United States) Jared Huffman Democratic Party (United States) California's 1st congressional district California's 2nd congressional district The 2nd district is based in California's North Coast and includes Marin County and Eureka. Democrat Lynn Woolsey, who represented the 6th district from 1993 to 2013, retired. Garofoli Joe California Rep. Lynn Woolsey won't run in 2012 http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/06/27/BA201K3BIV.DTL https://web.archive.org/web/20110628111706/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/06/27/BA201K3BIV.DTL dead June 28, 2011 March 30, 2012 San Francisco Chronicle June 28, 2011 The district had a PVI of D+19. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Jared Huffman, state assembly member Eliminated in primary Susan Adams, nurse practitioner and Marin County Board of Supervisors memberhttp://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20110825/ARTICLES/110829668 Lawson jumps into race for North Bay congressional seat August 25, 2011 August 31, 2011 The Press Democrat Cathy Bussewitz May 22, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120522140339/http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20110825/ARTICLES/110829668 dead Andy Caffreyhttp://www.marinij.com/marinnews/ci_19141999 San Rafael businesswoman running for Congress raises big bucks in a hurry October 18, 2011 October 21, 2011 Marin Independent Journal Richard Halstead October 20, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111020175811/http://www.marinij.com/marinnews/ci_19141999 dead William Courtney, physician and researcher Larry Fritzlan, therapist Stacey Lawson, businesswoman and chemical engineer Tiffany Renée, former Petaluma City Council member Norman Solomon, journalist and activist Declined Noreen Evans, state senatorhttp://www.watchsonomacounty.com/2011/07/sacramento/evans-wont-seek-woolsey-seat-in-congress/ Evans won't seek Woolsey seat in Congress July 20, 2011 July 23, 2011 The Press Democrat Derek Moore Gavin Newsom, incumbent lieutenant governor of Californiahttp://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/nov05election/detail?entry_id=91420 https://web.archive.org/web/20110627140859/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/nov05election/detail?entry_id=91420 dead June 27, 2011 Lynn Woolsey sounds like she's retiring. Is Gavin Newsom interested in that seat? June 20, 2011 June 23, 2011 San Francisco Chronicle Joe Garofolihttp://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/nov05election/detail?entry_id=91506 https://web.archive.org/web/20110625225749/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/nov05election/detail?entry_id=91506 dead June 25, 2011 Gavin Newsom REALLY denies wanting to run for Congress. But we've heard that before June 21, 2011 June 23, 2011 San Francisco Chronicle Joe Garofoli Pam Torliatt, mayor of Petalumahttp://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20101216/articles/101219592 Contenders already lining up for Woolsey's job December 16, 2010 April 22, 2011 The Press Democrat Guy Kovner January 19, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110119151004/http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20101216/articles/101219592 deadhttps://www.politico.com/blogs/david-catanese/2011/04/waiting-and-raising-for-lynn-woolsey-to-retire-034787 Waiting (and raising) for Lynn Woolsey to retire April 6, 2011 April 22, 2011 Politico David Catanese Shirlee Zane, Sonoma County supervisorhttp://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20110731/ARTICLES/107311093?Title=Zane-Carrillo-look-to-remain-supervisors Zane, Carrillo look to remain supervisors July 31, 2011 September 15, 2011 The Press Democrat Brett Wilkison September 26, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120926053421/http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20110731/ARTICLES/107311093?Title=Zane-Carrillo-look-to-remain-supervisors dead Republican candidates Advanced to general Daniel Roberts, Vietnam War veteran and investment company presidenthttp://novato.patch.com/articles/who-should-represent-us-in-congress-take-our-poll Who Should Represent us in Congress? Take Our Poll October 19, 2011 October 21, 2011 Novato Patch Eliminated in primary Mike Halliwell, college professorhttp://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20120310/ARTICLES/203101091/1033/news?Title=Who-s-running-for-local-state-and-federal-seats-in-Sonoma-County- Who's running for local, state and federal seats in Sonoma County? March 10, 2012 March 14, 2012 The Press Democrat Declined Jim Judd, manufacturing business owner and nominee for this seat in 2010 Independent candidates Eliminated in primary Brooke Clarke, small business owner John Lewallen Green Party candidates Declined Marnie Glickman (Green), co-chair of the Marin County Green Partyhttp://www.marinij.com/opinion/ci_18202243 Marin Voice: Congressional race could get interesting June 5, 2011 June 10, 2011 Marin Independent Journal Richard Rubin August 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120806054007/http://www.marinij.com/opinion/ci_18202243 dead Nancy Mancias (Green), co-chair of the Marin County Green Party Campaign Regional delegates of the California Democratic Party met in January 2012 but did not endorse a nominee as no candidate received 50 per cent of the vote. Huffman received 48 per cent, Solomon 37 per cent, Adams 12 per cent and Lawson one percent.http://www.petaluma360.com/article/20120122/COMMUNITY/120129871/-1/community Democrats give no endorsement for Woolsey successor January 22, 2012 January 24, 2012 The Press Democrat Jeremy Hay Meanwhile, Roberts received the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012. Endorsements Jared Huffman (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Polling Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SusanAdams (D) AndyCaffrey (D) WilliamCourtney (D) MikeHalliwell (R) JaredHuffman (D) StaceyLawson (D) TiffanyRenée (D) DanielRoberts (R) NormanSolomon (D) UndecidedLake Research Partners (D-Solomon)Lake Research Partners (D-Solomon) April 17–19, 2012 500 (LV) ± 4.4% 8% — — 3% 18% 5% — 3% 10% 47%Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (D-Huffman)Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (D-Huffman) March 23–29, 2012 500 (LV) ± 4.9% 5% — — 5% 24% 9% — 7% 5% 45%Lake Research Partners (D-Solomon)Lake Research Partners (D-Solomon) October 18–20, 2011 400 (LV) ± 5.0% 4% 2% 3% — 16% 4% 1% 12% 11% 46%Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (D-Huffman)Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (D-Huffman) October 5–9, 2011 400 (LV) ± 5.0% 5% 4% — — 20% 5% 3% 18% 7% 37% Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Jared Huffman 63,922 37.5 Republican Party (United States) Daniel Roberts 25,635 15.0 Democratic Party (United States) Norman Solomon 25,462 14.9 Democratic Party (United States) Stacey Lawson 16,946 9.9 Democratic Party (United States) Susan Adams 14,041 8.2 Republican Party (United States) Mike Halliwell 10,008 5.9 No party preference Brooke Clarke 3,715 2.2 Democratic Party (United States) Tiffany Renée 3,033 1.8 No party preference John Lewallen 2,488 1.5 Democratic Party (United States) William L. Courtney 2,385 1.4 Democratic Party (United States) Andy Caffrey 1,737 1.0 Democratic Party (United States) Larry Fritzlan 1,151 0.7 170,523 100.0 General election Endorsements Jared Huffman (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter CarriersNALC-ENDORSED CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES https://www.nalc.org/news/the-postal-record/2012/september-2012/document/09-2012_endorsements.pdf NALC 12 February 2023 3–4 Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Majority Makers" ProgramRED TO BLUE 2012 http://www.dccc.org/pages/redtoblue DCCC 5 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121026213338/http://www.dccc.org/pages/redtoblue 26 October 2012 Human Rights Campaign2012 ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS http://www.hrc.org/files/assets/resources/HRCElectionEndorsements_2012.pdf Human Rights Campaign 14 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121224061712/http://www.hrc.org/files/assets/resources/HRCElectionEndorsements_2012.pdf 24 December 2012 Sierra ClubNovember 6, 2012 Election Results http://redwood.sierraclub.org/Committees/Political/Results_110612.html redwood.sierraclub.org Sierra Club Northern California Redwood Chapter 18 April 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130126022422/http://redwood.sierraclub.org/Committees/Political/Results_110612.html 26 January 2013 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results California's 2nd congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Jared Huffman 226,216 71.2 Republican Party (United States) Daniel Roberts 91,310 28.8 317,526 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 3 California's 3rd congressional district California's 10th congressional district The 3rd district is based in north central California and includes Davis, Fairfield, and Yuba City. Incumbent Democrat John Garamendi, who represented the 10th district from 2009 to 2013, ran for re-election. The district had a PVI of D+1. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general John Garamendi, incumbent U.S. representative Republican candidates Advanced to general Kim Vann, Colusa County Board of Supervisors memberhttp://www.orland-press-register.com/news/dolbow-7785-colusa-vann.html Colusa County supervisor running for Congress August 18, 2011 August 31, 2011 Orland Press Register Todd R. Hansen Eliminated in primary Tony Carlos, Sutter County deputy district attorneyhttp://www.appeal-democrat.com/news/deputy-111414-sutter-immigration.html Sutter deputy D.A. joins congressional race November 14, 2011 November 15, 2011 Appeal-Democrat Ben van der Meer January 26, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120126054441/http://www.appeal-democrat.com/news/deputy-111414-sutter-immigration.html dead Eugene Ray, realtor Rick Tubbs, pilot Withdrawn Timothy Core, small business employee Charlie Schaupp, farmerhttp://www.appeal-democrat.com/news/state-110774-district-garamendi.html GOP ad ties U.S. Rep. Garamendi to Obama October 20, 2011 October 21, 2011 Appeal-Democrat Ben van der Meer January 26, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120126065856/http://www.appeal-democrat.com/news/state-110774-district-garamendi.html dead Campaign Garamendi received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012. In March 2012, the California Republican Party declined to make an endorsement in the 3rd district.http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_20157180/state-gop-endorses-danvilles-emken-u-s-senate State GOP endorses Danville's Emken for U.S. Senate March 12, 2012 March 14, 2012 San Jose Mercury News Josh Richman Endorsements John Garamendi (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) John Garamendi (incumbent) 59,546 51.5 Republican Party (United States) Kim Vann 30,254 26.2 Republican Party (United States) Rick Tubbs 17,902 15.5 Republican Party (United States) Tony Carlos 5,541 4.8 Republican Party (United States) Eugene Ray 2,438 2.1 115,681 100.0 General election Endorsements John Garamendi (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Frontline" Program2012 Frontline Democrats https://secure.actblue.com/page/frontline2012 actblue.com DCCC 6 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120729174353/https://secure.actblue.com/page/frontline2012 29 July 2012 Human Rights Campaign National Organization for Women2012 NOW PACs Endorsements: All Federal Races http://www.nowpacs.org/2012/federal.html 13 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121110041606/http://www.nowpacs.org/2012/federal.html 10 November 2012 Sierra Club Kim Vann (R) Organizations Maggie's ListMaggie's List is pleased to endorse these conservative women candidates http://www.maggieslist.org/our-candidates.php maggieslist.org Maggie's List 4 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120826034948/http://www.maggieslist.org/our-candidates.php#gpm2_5 26 August 2012 National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Polling Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnGaramendi (D) KimVann (R) UndecidedGBA Strategies (D-House Majority PAC)GBA Strategies (D-House Majority PAC) August 26–27, 2012 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 54% 39% 7%DCCC (D)DCCC (D) July 25, 2012 303 (LV) ± 5.6% 52% 37% 11% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLikely D November 5, 2012 NY TimesLikely D November 4, 2012RCPLean D November 4, 2012The HillLean D November 4, 2012 Results California's 3rd congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) John Garamendi (incumbent) 126,882 54.2 Republican Party (United States) Kim Vann 107,086 45.8 19,796 8.4 233,968 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 4 2012 California's 4th congressional district election California 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 4 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 4 2014 x150px File:Tom McClintock, Official Portrait (cropped).JPG Tom McClintock Republican Party (United States) 197,803 61.1% File:3x4.svg Jack Uppal Democratic Party (United States) 125,885 38.9% 2012 CA-04 election results.svg County resultsMcClintock: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% Uppal: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% 200 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. The district had a PVI of R+10. Primary election Republican candidates Advanced to general Tom McClintock, incumbent U.S. representative Declined Dan Lungren, incumbent U.S. representative for the 3rd district (running in the 7th)http://www.sacbee.com/2011/08/11/3830037/lungren-may-set-sights-on-mcclintocks.html https://web.archive.org/web/20111025122646/http://www.sacbee.com/2011/08/11/3830037/lungren-may-set-sights-on-mcclintocks.html dead October 25, 2011 Dan Morain: Lungren may set sights on McClintock's turf August 11, 2011 August 11, 2011 The Sacramento Bee Dan Morainhttp://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2011/09/dan-lungren-wont-challenge-tom.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110925002200/http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2011/09/dan-lungren-wont-challenge-tom.html dead September 25, 2011 Dan Lungren won't challenge Tom McClintock for Congress September 7, 2011 September 8, 2011 The Sacramento Bee Dan Morain Democratic candidates Advanced to general Jack Uppal, retired semiconductor engineerhttp://www.calaverasenterprise.com/news/article_7fad9100-388f-11e1-8acf-001871e3ce6c.html Candidates at the gate January 6, 2012 February 1, 2012 Calaveras Enterprise Alex George May 18, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160518231922/http://www.calaverasenterprise.com/news/article_7fad9100-388f-11e1-8acf-001871e3ce6c.html dead Campaign Uppal was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012, with McClintock receiving the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012. Endorsements Jack Uppal (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results California's 4th congressional district election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Tom McClintock (incumbent) 114,311 64.8 Democratic Party (United States) Jack Uppal 62,130 35.2 176,441 100.0 General election Endorsements Tom McClintock (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families2012 Candidate Endorsements http://www.cwfpac.com/2012-candidate-endorsements cwfpac.com 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130626193808/http://www.cwfpac.com/2012-candidate-endorsements 26 June 2013 National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund Republican Liberty CaucusCandidate Endorsements – 2012 http://www.rlc.org/candidate-endorsements-2012/ www.rlc.org/ 19 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121013175544/http://www.rlc.org/candidate-endorsements-2012/ 13 October 2012 United States Chamber of Commerce Jack Uppal (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results California's 4th congressional district election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Tom McClintock (incumbent) 197,803 61.1 Democratic Party (United States) Jack Uppal 125,885 38.9 323,688 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 5 California's 1st congressional district 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 1st district from 1999 to 2013, ran for re-election. The district had a PVI of D+18. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Mike Thompson, incumbent U.S. representative Republican candidates Advanced to general Randy Loftin, tax and financial planning adviser Eliminated in primary Stewart Cilley, accountant Campaign Thompson received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012, while Loftin was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March. Endorsements Mike Thompson (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations Blue Dog CoalitionBlue Dog Membership http://bluedogdems.ngpvanhost.com/content/blue-dog-membership-1 bluedogdems.ngpvanhost.com Blue Dog Coalition 23 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121028195936/http://bluedogdems.ngpvanhost.com/content/blue-dog-membership-1 28 October 2012 Stewart Cilley (R) Organizations Republican Liberty Caucus Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Mike Thompson (incumbent) 95,748 72.2 Republican Party (United States) Randy Loftin 22,137 16.7 Republican Party (United States) Stewart Cilley 14,734 11.1 132,619 100.0 General election Endorsements Mike Thompson (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Blue Dog Coalition Human Rights Campaign Sierra Club Randy Loftin (R) Organizations Eagle Forum2012 Candidates Endorsed By Eagle Forum PAC http://www.eagleforum.org/election/endorse-2012.html eagleforum.org/ 23 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141013070756/http://www.eagleforum.org/election/endorse-2012.html 13 October 2014 12 February 2013 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results California's 5th congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Mike Thompson (incumbent) 202,872 74.5 Republican Party (United States) Randy Loftin 69,545 25.5 272,417 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 6 California's 5th congressional district California's 6th congressional district The 6th district is based in north central California and includes Sacramento. Incumbent Democrat Doris Matsui, who represented the 5th district from 2005 to 2013, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+13. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Doris Matsui, incumbent U.S. representative Republican candidates Advanced to general Joseph McCray Sr., business owner Eliminated in primary Erik Smitt Campaign Matsui was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Endorsements Doris Matsui (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Doris Matsui (incumbent) 67,174 71.4 Republican Party (United States) Joseph McCray, Sr. 15,647 16.6 Republican Party (United States) Erik Smitt 11,254 12.0 94,075 100.0 General election Endorsements Doris Matsui (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Human Rights Campaign National Organization for Women Sierra ClubEndorsed Candidates for Congress http://motherlode.sierraclub.org/ motherlode.sierraclub.org Sierra Club Motherlode Chapter 18 April 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121017040546/http://motherlode.sierraclub.org/ 17 October 2012 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results California's 6th congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Doris Matsui (incumbent) 160,667 75.1 Republican Party (United States) Joseph McCray, Sr. 53,406 24.9 214,073 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 7 California's 3rd congressional district California's 7th congressional district The 7th district is based in north central California and includes eastern Sacramento County. Incumbent Republican Dan Lungren, who represented the 3rd district from 2005 to 2013 and previously served from 1979 until 1989, ran for re-election. The district had a PVI of R+3. Primary election Republican candidates Advanced to general Dan Lungren, incumbent U.S. representative Declined Darren Spellman, Calaveras County Board of Supervisors memberhttp://www.calaverasenterprise.com/articles/2011/05/03/top_story/top_spellman.txt Spellman to make bid for Congress? May 3, 2011 May 4, 2011 Calaveras Enterprise Joel MetzgerSeptember 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Democratic candidates Advanced to general Ami Bera, physician and nominee for this seat in 2010http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2011/03/ami-bera-plans-2012-rematch-with-dan-lungren.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110318093226/http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2011/03/ami-bera-plans-2012-rematch-with-dan-lungren.html dead March 18, 2011 Democrat Ami Bera plans 2012 rematch against Dan Lungren March 16, 2011 April 22, 2011 The Sacramento Bee Torey Van Oot Declined Alyson Huber, state assembly memberhttp://www.modbee.com/2011/09/14/1860565/obama-a-liability-for-democratic.html Obama a liability for Democratic hopefuls September 14, 2011 September 16, 2011 The Modesto Bee Dan Morain March 20, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120320031850/http://www.modbee.com/2011/09/14/1860565/obama-a-liability-for-democratic.html dead Campaign Bera received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Lungren was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012. Endorsements Ami Bera (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) Dan Lungren (incumbent) 63,586 52.7 Democratic Party (United States) Ami Bera 49,433 41.0 No party preference Curt Taras 3,854 3.2 Libertarian Party (United States) Douglas Arthur Tuma 3,707 3.1 120,580 100.0 General election Endorsements Dan Lungren (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" ProgramCandidates http://www.electgoppatriots.org/candidates/ electgoppatriots.org/ NRCC 5 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121016234223/http://www.electgoppatriots.org/candidates/ 16 October 2012 National Right to Life Committee United States Chamber of Commerce Ami Bera (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program Human Rights Campaign National Organization for Women Sierra Club Veterans' Alliance for Security and Democracy2012 Endorsed http://vetpac.org/index.php?page=display&id=118 vetpac.org 1 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120806120045/http://vetpac.org/index.php?page=display&id=118 6 August 2012 Debates Complete video of debate, September 25, 2012 Polling Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DanLungren (R) AmiBera (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling (D-CREDO)Public Policy Polling (D-CREDO) October 25–26, 2012 792 (LV) ± ?% 46% 46% 8%Garin-Hart-Yang (D-House Majority PAC)/SEIU)Garin-Hart-Yang (D-House Majority PAC/SEIU) August 21–23, 2012 401 (LV) ± 5.0% 47% 47% 6% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossup November 5, 2012 RothenbergTilt D Flip November 2, 2012 Roll CallTossup November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D Flip November 5, 2012 NY TimesLean D Flip November 4, 2012RCPTossup November 4, 2012The HillLean D Flip November 4, 2012 Results California's 7th congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Ami Bera 141,241 51.7 Republican Party (United States) Dan Lungren (incumbent) 132,050 48.3 9,191 3.4 273,291 100.0 California Democratic Party California Republican Party Aftermath In May 2016, Babulal Bera, Ami Bera's father, pleaded guilty to two felony counts of election fraud affecting the 2010 and 2012 elections,https://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 and was convicted of illegally funneling $250,000 to his son's campaigns between 2010 and 2012.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 District 8 2012 California's 8th congressional district election California 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 8 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 8 2014 x150px File:Paul Cook, official portrait, 114th Congress (cropped).jpg Paul Cook Republican Party (United States) 103,093 57.4% File:3x4.svg Gregg Imus Republican Party (United States) 76,551 42.6% 2012 CA-08 election results.svg County resultsCook: #ed8883 50–60% Imus: #FF9A50 50–60% 200 U.S. Representative Jerry Lewis Republican Party (United States) Paul Cook Republican Party (United States) California's 8th congressional district California's 41st congressional district The 8th district is based in the eastern High Desert and includes Victorville and Yucaipa. Incumbent Republican Jerry Lewis, who represented the 41st district from 2003 to 2013 and its predecessors since 1983, retired. Simon Richard Jerry Lewis, dean of California's GOP delegation, calls it quits http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/nationnow/2012/01/jerry-lewis-congress-retire-california.html March 30, 2012 Los Angeles Times January 12, 2012 The district had a PVI of R+12. Primary election Republican candidates Advanced to general Paul Cook, state assembly memberhttp://www.hidesertstar.com/news/article_8f059684-3c31-11e1-8275-0019bb2963f4.html Cook to run for Congress January 11, 2012 January 12, 2012 Hi-Desert Star Jimmy Biggerstaff January 16, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120116001015/http://www.hidesertstar.com/news/article_8f059684-3c31-11e1-8275-0019bb2963f4.html dead Gregg Imus, co-founder of the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps of Californiahttp://www.vvdailypress.com/news/race-32280-reportedly-washington.html Report: Lewis set to retire January 10, 2012 January 12, 2012 Daily Press Natasha Lindstrom January 16, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120116114442/http://www.vvdailypress.com/news/race-32280-reportedly-washington.html dead Eliminated in primary Dennis Albertsen, computer scientist George Craig Bill Jensen, former mayor of Hesperia Phillip Liberatore, accountanthttp://www.vvdailypress.com/news/adams-33092-district-anthony.html Adams, Liberatore declare bids for Congress February 27, 2012 February 29, 2012 Daily Press Natasha LindstromSeptember 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Ryan McEachron, Mayor of Victorville; Brad Mitzelfelt, San Bernardino County Supervisorhttp://blogs.pe.com/politics/2012/01/pe-politics-mitzelfelt-in-ramo.html PE Politics: Mitzelfelt in, Ramos out January 12, 2012 January 12, 2012 The Press-Enterprise Imran Ghori February 10, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120210065015/http://blogs.pe.com/politics/2012/01/pe-politics-mitzelfelt-in-ramo.html dead Joseph Napolitano Angela Valles, member of the Victorville City Council Declined Jerry Lewis, incumbent U.S. representativehttp://www.pe.com/localnews/stories/PE_News_Local_D_showdown21.3e6ed4e.html https://web.archive.org/web/20121009235059/http://www.pe.com/local-news/local-news-headlines/20110821-congress-baca-lewis-not-ruling-out-a-2012-showdown.ece dead October 9, 2012 CONGRESS: Baca, Lewis not ruling out a 2012 showdown August 20, 2011 August 22, 2011 The Press-Enterprise Ben Goad Democratic candidates Eliminated in primary Jackie Conaway, law office manager and nominee for the 25th district in 2008 & 2010http://www.desertdispatch.com/news/congress-11706-hinkley-jackie.html Local Jackie Conaway runs for Congress October 5, 2011 October 15, 2011 Desert Dispatch John Pinkerton, president of Victor Valley College Board of Trustees Independent candidates Eliminated in primary Anthony Adams, former Republican state assembly member Campaign Conaway was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012. In March 2012, the California Republican Party declined to endorse a candidate in the 8th district.http://www.sgvtribune.com/news/ci_20159098/california-republican-party-announces-endorsements-picks-miller-over California Republican Party announces endorsements, picks Miller over Dutton March 12, 2012 March 14, 2012 San Gabriel Valley Tribune Neil NisperosSeptember 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) Gregg Imus 12,754 15.6 Republican Party (United States) Paul Cook 12,517 15.3 Republican Party (United States) Phil Liberatore 12,277 15.0 Democratic Party (United States) Jackie Conaway 11,674 14.3 Republican Party (United States) Brad Mitzelfelt 8,801 10.8 Democratic Party (United States) John Pinkerton 7,941 9.7 Republican Party (United States) Angela Valles 4,924 6.0 Republican Party (United States) Ryan McEachron 3,181 3.9 No party preference Anthony Adams 2,750 3.4 Republican Party (United States) Bill Jensen 1,850 2.3 Republican Party (United States) George T. Craig 1,376 1.7 Republican Party (United States) Joseph D. Napolitano 1,050 1.3 Republican Party (United States) Dennis L. Albertsen 761 0.9 81,856 100.0 Endorsements Paul Cook (R) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Gregg Imus (R) Organizations Eagle Forum Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results California's 8th congressional district election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Paul Cook 103,093 57.4 Republican Party (United States) Gregg Imus 76,551 42.6 179,644 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 9 California's 9th congressional district California's 10th congressional district California's 11th congressional district The 9th district is based in the Central Valley and includes the San Joaquin Delta and Stockton. Incumbent Democrat Jerry McNerney, who represented the 11th district from 2007 to 2013, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+2. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Jerry McNerney, incumbent U.S. representative Republican candidates Advanced to general Ricky Gill, student at the UC Berkeley School of Law and former member of the California State Board of Educationhttp://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2011/05/24-year-old-launches-bid-for-c.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110522002423/http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2011/05/24-year-old-launches-bid-for-c.html dead May 22, 2011 Twenty-four-year-old launches bid for congressional seat May 18, 2011 May 20, 2011 The Sacramento Bee Paresh Dave Eliminated in primary John McDonald, technology executivehttp://www.lodinews.com/news/article_f729ed3f-7a2f-5acf-8f2c-6f2a97130f7c.html Mountain House resident John McDonald to run for 9th Congressional seat October 13, 2011 October 15, 2011 Lodi News-Sentinel Ross Farrow Declined Tony Amador, retired US marshal and candidate for this seat in 2010 Brad Goehring, farmer and candidate for this seat in 2010http://www.lodinews.com/news/article_72951cf2-8422-5004-bcc7-63bfb5c40b41.html Local politicians content with new San Joaquin County districts August 16, 2011 August 31, 2011 Lodi News-Sentinel Ross Farrow David Harmer, businessman and nominee for this seat in 2010http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/show_story.php?id=5668 Harmer concedes; congratulates McNerney on re-election to 3rd term as 11th District's congressman December 3, 2010 April 22, 2011 Pleasanton Weekly Jeb Bing Campaign Gill was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012. Endorsements Jerry McNerney (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Jerry McNerney (incumbent) 45,696 47.8 Republican Party (United States) Ricky Gill 38,488 40.2 Republican Party (United States) John McDonald 11,458 12.0 95,642 100.0 General election Endorsements Jerry McNerney (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Frontline" Program Human Rights Campaign National Organization for Women Sierra Club Ricky Gill (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Polling Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JerryMcNerney (D) RickyGill (R) UndecidedGlobal Strategy Group (D-DCCC)Global Strategy Group (D-DCCC) October 8–10, 2012 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 47% 38% 15%Tarrance (R-Gill)Tarrance (R-Gill) September 30–October 2, 2012 409 (LV) ± 4.9% 45% 46% 9%Tarrance (R-Gill)Tarrance (R-Gill) July 24–26, 2012 402 (LV) ± 5.7% 47% 45% 9%Lake Research Partners (D-McNerney)Lake Research Partners (D-McNerney) July 8–11, 2012 504 (LV) ± 4.6% 49% 33% 18% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossup November 5, 2012 RothenbergTilt D November 2, 2012 Roll CallTossup November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D November 5, 2012 NY TimesLean D November 4, 2012RCPTossup November 4, 2012The HillLean D November 4, 2012 Results California's 9th congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Jerry McNerney (incumbent) 118,373 55.6 Republican Party (United States) Ricky Gill 94,704 44.4 23,669 11.2 213,077 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 10 California's 10th congressional district California's 18th congressional district California's 19th congressional district The 10th district is based in the Central Valley and includes Modesto and Tracy. Incumbent Democrat Dennis Cardoza, who represented the 18th district from 2003 to 2013, retired. Doyle Michael Dennis Cardoza announces retirement from Congress http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2011/10/dennis-cardoza-announces-retirement.html https://web.archive.org/web/20111023005426/http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2011/10/dennis-cardoza-announces-retirement.html dead October 23, 2011 March 30, 2012 Sacramento Bee October 20, 2011 Incumbent Republican Jeff Denham, who represented the 19th district from 2011 to 2013, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of R+5. Primary election Republican candidates Advanced to general Jeff Denham, incumbent U.S. representative for the 19th district Democratic candidates Advanced to general José Hernández, former NASA astronauthttp://www.rollcall.com/issues/57_41/astronaut_challenging_freshman_jeff_denham-209437-1.html Astronaut Challenging Freshman Jeff Denham October 13, 2011 October 21, 2011 Roll Call Kyle Trygstad Eliminated in primary Mike Barkley, lawyer and certified public accountanthttp://www.tracypress.com/view/full_story/15103498/article-Political-boundaries-could-lead-to-legal-fight Political boundaries could lead to legal fight August 16, 2011 August 31, 2011 Tracy Press Jon Mendelson Declined Dennis Cardoza, incumbent U.S. representative for the 18th districthttp://www.turlockjournal.com/section/63/article/11984/ Cardoza bows out of 2012 election October 21, 2011 October 23, 2011 Turlock Journal Alex Cantatore April 25, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120425083905/http://www.turlockjournal.com/section/63/article/11984/ dead Independent candidates Eliminated in primary Chad Condit, son of former U.S. Representative Gary Condit Troy McComack, small business owner Campaign Hernandez was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Endorsements José Hernández (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) Jeff Denham (incumbent) 45,779 49.2 Democratic Party (United States) José Hernández 26,072 28.0 No party preference Chad M. Condit 13,983 15.0 Democratic Party (United States) Michael J. "Mike" Barkley 5,028 5.4 No party preference Troy Wayne McComack 2,114 2.3 92,976 100.0 General election Endorsements Jeff Denham (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" Program National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce José Hernández (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Democracy for AmericaCurrent Endorsements http://democracyforamerica.com/current-endorsements democracyforamerica.com 20 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121010215649/http://democracyforamerica.com/current-endorsements 10 October 2012 Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program Human Rights Campaign Sierra Club Polling Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JeffDenham (R) JoséHernández (D) UndecidedMomentum Analysis (D-Hernandez)Momentum Analysis (D-Hernandez) September 29– October 1, 2012 500 (LV) ± 4.5% 45% 43% 12%DCCC (D)DCCC (D) September 10, 2012 382 (LV) ± 5.0% 44% 46% 11%Public Policy Polling (D-Democracy for America)Public Policy Polling (D-Democracy for America) August 7–9, 2012 751 (LV) ± ?% 48% 41% 12% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossup November 5, 2012 RothenbergTilts R November 2, 2012 Roll CallTossup November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLean R November 5, 2012 NY TimesLean R November 4, 2012RCPTossup November 4, 2012The HillTossup November 4, 2012 Results California's 10th congressional district election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Jeff Denham (incumbent) 110,265 52.7 Democratic Party (United States) José Hernández 98,934 47.3 11,331 5.4 209,199 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 11 California's 11th congressional district California's 7th congressional district The 11th district is based in the East Bay and includes Concord and Richmond. Incumbent Democrat George Miller, who represented the 7th district from 1975 to 2013, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+17. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general George Miller, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary John Fitzgerald, small business ownerhttp://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_20143808/east-bay-races-and-measures-head-june-5 East Bay races and measures head to June 5 ballot March 9, 2012 March 14, 2012 San Jose Mercury News Lisa Vorderbrueggen Cheryl Sudduth, public policy advocate Republican candidates Advanced to general Virginia Fuller, nurse Campaign Miller received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Endorsements George Miller (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) George Miller (incumbent) 76,163 58.5 Republican Party (United States) Virginia Fuller 40,333 31.0 Democratic Party (United States) John Fitzgerald 9,092 7.0 Democratic Party (United States) Cheryl Sudduth 4,635 3.6 130,223 100.0 General election Endorsements George Miller (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Human Rights Campaign National Organization for Women Sierra Club2012 Local Endorsement Results - November 6th election http://sanfranciscobay.sierraclub.org/politics/endorsements-results-2012.htm sanfranciscobay.sierraclub.org San Francisco Sierra Club 18 April 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130113145427/http://sanfranciscobay.sierraclub.org/politics/endorsements-results-2012.htm 13 January 2013 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results California's 11th congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) George Miller (incumbent) 200,743 69.7 Republican Party (United States) Virginia Fuller 87,136 30.3 287,879 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 12 California's 8th congressional district California's 12th congressional district The 12th district is based in the Bay Area and includes most of San Francisco. House Democratic Leader and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who represented the 8th district from 1993 to 2013 and previously represented the 5th district from 1987 until 1993, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+35. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Nancy Pelosi, incumbent U.S. representative and House Minority Leader Eliminated in primary Americo Artura Diaz, self-employed designer David Peterson, businessman Summer Justice Shields Republican candidates Advanced to general John Dennis, real estate developer Green candidates Eliminated in primary Barry Hermanson Campaign Pelosi was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Endorsements Nancy Pelosi (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Nancy Pelosi (incumbent) 89,446 74.9 Republican Party (United States) John Dennis 16,206 13.6 Green Party (United States) Barry Hermanson 6,398 5.4 Democratic Party (United States) David Peterson 3,756 3.1 Democratic Party (United States) Summer Justice Shields 2,146 1.9 Democratic Party (United States) Américo Arturo Díaz 1,499 1.3 119,451 100.0 General election Endorsements Nancy Pelosi (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Human Rights Campaign National Organization for Women Sierra Club John Dennis (R) Organizations GOProudhttp://www.goproud.org/pages/news--press/2012/goproud-announces-u.s.-house-endorsements GOProud Announces U.S. House Endorsements - GOProud, Inc. October 25, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121025012745/http://www.goproud.org/pages/news--press/2012/goproud-announces-u.s.-house-endorsements October 25, 2012 Republican Liberty Caucus Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results California's 12th congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Nancy Pelosi (incumbent) 253,709 85.1 Republican Party (United States) John Dennis 44,478 14.9 298,187 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 13 California's 9th congressional district California's 13th congressional district The 13th district is based in the East Bay and includes Berkeley and Oakland. Democrat Barbara Lee, who represented the 9th district from 1998 to 2013, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+37. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Barbara Lee, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Justin Jelincic Independent candidates Advanced to general Marilyn Singleton, physician Campaign Lee received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Endorsements Barbara Lee (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Barbara Lee (incumbent) 94,709 83.1 No party preference Marilyn M. Singleton 13,502 11.8 Democratic Party (United States) Justin Jelincic 5,741 5.0 113,952 100.0 General election Endorsements Barbara Lee (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Human Rights Campaign National Organization for Women Progressive Democrats of AmericaPDA Candidates http://pdamerica.org/ pdamerica.org 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121025001925/http://pdamerica.org/ 25 October 2012 Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results California's 13th congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Barbara Lee (incumbent) 250,436 86.8 No party preference Marilyn M. Singleton 38,146 13.2 288,582 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 14 California's 12th congressional district 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 represented the 12th district from 2008 to 2013, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+23. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Jackie Speier, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Mike Maloney, perennial candidatehttp://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_20142710 Congressional incumbents Speier and Eshoo have challengers in June primary election March 9, 2012 March 14, 2012 San Jose Mercury News Bonnie Eslinger Republican candidates Advanced to general Deborah Bacigalupi, businesswoman Campaign Speier was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Endorsements Jackie Speier (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Jackie Speier (incumbent) 80,850 74.3 Republican Party (United States) Deborah Bacigalupi 23,299 21.4 Democratic Party (United States) Michael J. Moloney 4,607 4.2 108,756 100.0 General election Endorsements Jackie Speier (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Human Rights Campaign National Organization for Women Sierra Club Deborah Bacigalupi (R) Organizations Eagle Forum Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results California's 14th congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Jackie Speier (incumbent) 203,828 78.9 Republican Party (United States) Deborah Bacigalupi 54,455 21.1 258,283 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 15 California's 13th congressional district California's 15th congressional district The 15th district is based in the East Bay and includes Hayward and Livermore. Incumbent Democrat Pete Stark, who represented the 13th district from 1993 to 2013 and its predecessors since 1973, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+15. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Pete Stark, incumbent U.S. representative Eric Swalwell, Alameda County deputy district attorney and member of the Dublin city councilhttp://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/show_story.php?id=7801 Dublin Councilman Eric Swalwell seeking congressional seat in 2012 election September 22, 2011 September 22, 2011 Pleasanton Weekly Jeb Bing June 3, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130603105707/http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/show_story.php?id=7801 dead Independent candidates Eliminated in primary Christopher Pareja, businessman Campaign Stark received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Swalwell won the Tri Valley Democratic Club's Straw Poll on February 20.http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2012/02/20/pete-stark-eric-swalwell-face-off-in-dublin/ Archived copy 2012-03-21 2012-04-15 https://web.archive.org/web/20120415024552/http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2012/02/20/pete-stark-eric-swalwell-face-off-in-dublin/ dead Endorsements Pete Stark (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Pete Stark (incumbent) 39,943 42.1 Democratic Party (United States) Eric Swalwell 34,347 36.0 No party preference Christopher "Chris" J. Pareja 20,618 21.7 94,908 100.0 General election Endorsements Pete Stark (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Human Rights Campaign Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results thumb |Swalwell giving his victory speech California's 15th congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Eric Swalwell 120,388 52.1 Democratic Party (United States) Pete Stark (incumbent) 110,646 47.9 9,742 4.2 231,034 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 16 California's 16th congressional district California's 18th congressional district California's 19th congressional district California's 20th congressional district The 16th district is based in the Central Valley and includes Fresno and Merced. Incumbent Democrat Jim Costa, who represented the 20th district from 2005 to 2013, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+2. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Jim Costa, incumbent U.S. representativehttp://www.fresnobee.com/2012/02/24/2735642/valley-political-notebook-costa.html Valley Political Notebook: Costa eyes 5th term in Congress February 24, 2012 February 29, 2012 The Fresno Bee John Ellis George HostetterSeptember 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Eliminated in primary Loraine Goodwin, physician and member of the California Democratic State Central Committee Declined Dennis Cardoza, incumbent U.S. representative for the 18th districthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/california-incumbents-seek-new-districts-to-call-home/2011/08/10/gIQA7vN18I_blog.html California incumbents seek new districts to call home August 11, 2011 August 12, 2011 The Washington Post Aaron Blake Republican candidates Advanced to general Brian Whelan, farmer and attorneyhttp://www.kmjnow.com/pages/landing_localnews_2011?Councilman-Olivier-Will-Not-Challenge-Co=1&blockID=581214&feedID=806 Councilman Olivier Will Not Challenge Costa January 17, 2012 February 1, 2012 KMJNOWSeptember 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Eliminated in primary Mark Garcia, small business owner Johnny Tacherra, farmer Declined Jeff Denham, incumbent U.S. representative for the 19th district Case Lawrence, entrepreneurhttp://www.kmjnow.com/pages/landing_news?2012-Case-Lawrence-Will-Not-Run-Against-=1&blockID=553442 2012: Case Lawrence Will Not Run Against Costa October 4, 2011 KMJNOWFebruary 2012 Clint Olivier, member of the Fresno City Council Jim Patterson, former mayor of Fresno Mark Pazin, Merced County sheriff Andy Vidak, farmer and nominee for this seat in 2010 Endorsements Jim Costa (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations Blue Dog Coalition Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Jim Costa (incumbent) 25,355 42.7 Republican Party (United States) Brian Daniel Whelan 15,053 25.3 Republican Party (United States) Johnny M. Tacherra 6,776 11.4 Republican Party (United States) Mark Garcia 6,529 11.0 Democratic Party (United States) Loraine Goodwin 5,703 9.6 59,416 100.0 General election Endorsements Jim Costa (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Blue Dog Coalition United States Chamber of Commerce Brian Whelan (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Contender" Program National Right to Life Committee Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesLean D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillLikely D November 4, 2012 Results California's 16th congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Jim Costa (incumbent) 84,649 57.4 Republican Party (United States) Brian Daniel Whelan 62,801 42.6 21,848 14.8 147,450 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 17 California's 15th congressional district California's 17th congressional district The 17th district is based in the Bay Area and includes Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Fremont, and Milpitas. Democrat Mike Honda, who represented the 15th district from 2001 to 2013, ran for re-election here. Charles Richardson ran as a Libertarian Party candidate. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Mike Honda, incumbent U.S. representative Republican candidates Advanced to general Evelyn Li, cardiologist and founder of patient advocate organization Campaign Honda received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Li was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012. Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Mike Honda (incumbent) 60,252 66.7 Republican Party (United States) Evelyn Li 24,916 27.6 No party preference Charles Richardson 5,163 5.7 90,331 100.0 General election Endorsements Mike Honda (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Human Rights Campaign National Organization for Women Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results California's 17th congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Mike Honda (incumbent) 159,392 73.5 Republican Party (United States) Evelyn Li 57,336 26.5 216,728 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 18 California's 14th congressional district California's 18th congressional district The 18th district is based in the Bay Area and includes Palo Alto, Redwood City, and Saratoga. Democrat Anna Eshoo, who 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 William Parks Republican candidates Advanced to general Dave Chapman, nominee for this seat in 2010 Green candidates Eliminated in primary Carol Brouillet, part of the Occupy movement Campaign Eshoo was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Chapman received the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012. Endorsements Anna Eshoo (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Anna Eshoo (incumbent) 86,851 61.5 Republican Party (United States) Dave Chapman 42,174 29.8 Democratic Party (United States) William Parks 6,504 4.6 Green Party (United States) Carol Brouillet 5,777 4.1 141,306 100.0 General election Endorsements Anna Eshoo (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Human Rights Campaign National Organization for Women Sierra ClubNov 2012 General Election Endorsements http://lomaprieta.sierraclub.org/politics/endorsements lomaprieta.sierraclub.org 18 April 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121019173740/http://lomaprieta.sierraclub.org/politics/endorsements 19 October 2012 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results California's 18th congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Anna Eshoo (incumbent) 212,831 70.5 Republican Party (United States) Dave Chapman 89,103 29.5 301,934 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 19 California's 16th congressional district California's 19th congressional district The 19th district is based in the South Bay and includes most of San Jose. Democrat Zoe Lofgren, who represented the 16th district from 1995 to 2013, ran for re-election here. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Zoe Lofgren, incumbent U.S. representative Republican candidates Advanced to general Robert Murray Eliminated in primary Phat Nguyen Campaign Lofgren received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Murray was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012. Endorsements Zoe Lofgren (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Zoe Lofgren (incumbent) 60,726 65.2 Republican Party (United States) Robert Murray 21,421 23.0 Republican Party (United States) Phat Nguyen 7,192 7.7 No party preference Jay Cabrera 3,829 4.1 93,168 100.0 General election Endorsements Zoe Lofgren (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Human Rights Campaign National Organization for Women Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results California's 19th congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Zoe Lofgren (incumbent) 162,300 73.2 Republican Party (United States) Robert Murray 59,313 26.8 221,613 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 20 2012 California's 20th congressional district election California 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 2- 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 20 2014 x150px File:Sam Farr, official portrait, 110th Congress (cropped).jpg Sam Farr Democratic Party (United States) 172,996 74.1% File:3x4.svg Jeff Taylor Republican Party (United States) 60,566 25.9% 2012 CA-20 election results.svg County resultsFarr: #678cd7 60–70% #416fcd 70–80% #3357a2 80–90% 200 U.S. Representative Sam Farr Democratic Party (United States) Sam Farr Democratic Party (United States) California's 17th congressional district California's 20th congressional district The 20th district is based in the Central Coast and includes Monterey and Santa Cruz. Democrat Sam Farr, who represented the 17th district from 1993 to 2013, ran for re-election here. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Sam Farr, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Art Dunn, vice president of Ansavoice Communications Republican candidates Advanced to general Jeff Taylor, farmer Eliminated in primary Mike LeBarre Campaign Farr was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Endorsements Sam Farr (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Sam Farr (incumbent) 68,895 64.4 Republican Party (United States) Jeff Taylor 23,905 22.3 Republican Party (United States) Mike LeBarre 5,487 5.1 Democratic Party (United States) Art Dunn 4,095 3.8 Green Party (United States) Eric Petersen 2,211 2.1 No party preference Robert Paul Kabat 1,733 1.6 No party preference Dan Caudle 703 0.7 107,029 100.0 General election Endorsements Sam Farr (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Human Rights Campaign National Organization for Women Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results California's 20th congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Sam Farr (incumbent) 172,996 74.1 Republican Party (United States) Jeff Taylor 60,566 25.9 233,562 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 21 2012 California's 21st congressional district election California 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 21 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 21 2014 x150px File:David Valadao, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg David Valadao Republican Party (United States) 67,164 57.8% File:3x4.svg John Hernandez Democratic Party (United States) 49,119 42.2% File:2012 CA-21 election results.svg County resultsValadao: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% Hernandez: #8da9e2 50–60% 200 U.S. Representative None(New district) David Valadao Republican Party (United States) California's 18th congressional district California's 20th congressional district California's 21st congressional district The 21st district is based in the Central Valley and includes Hanford and parts of Bakersfield. This new district had no incumbent. Primary election Republican candidates Advanced to general David Valadao, state assembly memberhttp://www.hanfordsentinel.com/news/local/article_9ff33f1e-bd1a-11e0-8d68-001cc4c002e0.html Valadao says he's running for Congress August 2, 2011 August 2, 2011 Hanford Sentinel Seth Nidever Declined Andy Vidak, farmer and nominee for the 20th district in 2010http://fresnobeehive.com/news/2011/08/after_near_upset_of_costa_hanf.html After near upset of Costa, Hanford's Vidak opts not to run in 2012 August 5, 2011 February 26, 2012 The Fresno Bee John Ellis Democratic candidates Advanced to general John Hernandez, chief executive officer of the Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commercehttp://www.bakersfield.com/news/local/x2117244899/Democrat-jumps-into-congressional-race Democrat jumps into congressional race January 23, 2012 January 24, 2012 The Bakersfield Californian James Burger January 28, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120128100920/http://www.bakersfield.com/news/local/x2117244899/Democrat-jumps-into-congressional-race dead Eliminated in primary Blong Xiong, Fresno City Council memberhttp://www.cbs47.tv/news/local/story/Making-a-Run-at-Congress/YVJdqtJdJ0u7j7XHbZyRbA.cspx Making a Run at Congress February 19, 2012 February 22, 2012 KGBE CBS 47 Fresno Tony Botti February 23, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120223105924/http://www.cbs47.tv/news/local/story/Making-a-Run-at-Congress/YVJdqtJdJ0u7j7XHbZyRbA.cspx dead Declined Cruz Bustamante, former lieutenant governor and nominee for governor in 2003http://fresnobeehive.com/news/2012/03/bustamante_decides_against_21s.html Bustamante decides against 21st Congressional District run March 5, 2012 March 8, 2012 The Fresno Bee John Ellis Dennis Cardoza, incumbent U.S. representative for the 18th district Jim Costa, incumbent U.S. representative for the 20th districthttp://foxandhoundsdaily.com/blog/allan-hoffenblum/9305-november-2012-targets-%E2%80%93-part-two-the-congress November 2012 Targets – Part Two: The Congress August 11, 2011 August 31, 2011 Fox & Hounds Daily Allan Hoffenblum August 17, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110817124337/http://www.foxandhoundsdaily.com/blog/allan-hoffenblum/9305-november-2012-targets-%E2%80%93-part-two-the-congress dead Michael Rubio, state senatorhttp://www.bakersfield.com/news/local/x4969451/Rubio-wont-run-for-U-S-Congress-in-2012 Rubio won't run for U.S. Congress in 2012 December 27, 2011 December 27, 2011 The Bakersfield Californian January 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120103143903/http://www.bakersfield.com/news/local/x4969451/Rubio-wont-run-for-U-S-Congress-in-2012 dead Campaign Valadao was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012. Endorsements Blong Xiong (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) David Valadao 27,251 57.0 Democratic Party (United States) John Hernandez 10,575 22.1 Democratic Party (United States) Blong Xiong 9,990 20.9 47,816 100.0 General election Endorsements David Valadao (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce John Hernandez (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers Polling Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DavidValadao (R) JohnHernandez (D) UndecidedFairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (D-Hernandez)Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (D-Hernandez) October 13–16, 2012 509 (LV) ± 4.4% 41% 37% 22%Moore (R-Valadao)Moore (R-Valadao) October 8–9, 2012 400 (LV) ± 5.0% 53% 33% 14% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLikely R November 5, 2012 NY TimesLean R November 4, 2012RCPLikely R November 4, 2012The HillLean R November 4, 2012 Results California's 21st congressional district election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) David Valadao 67,164 57.8 Democratic Party (United States) John Hernandez 49,119 42.2 18,045 15.6 116,283 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 22 2012 California's 22nd congressional district election California 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 22 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 22 2014 x150px File:Devin Nunes, official portrait, 112th Congress.jpg Devin Nunes Republican Party (United States) 132,386 61.9% File:Otto Lee (cropped).jpg Otto Lee Democratic Party (United States) 81,555 38.1% 2012 CA-22 election results.svg County resultsNunes: #e55751 60–70% 200 U.S. Representative Devin Nunes Republican Party (United States) Devin Nunes Republican Party (United States) California's 21st congressional district California's 22nd congressional district The 22nd district is based in the Central Valley and includes Clovis, Tulare, and Visalia. Republican Devin Nunes, who represented the 21st district from 2003 to 2013, ran for re-election here.http://www.fresnobee.com/2011/11/07/2605989/nunes-staffer-says-congressman.html Staffer: Rep. Nunes won't challenge Feinstein November 7, 2011 November 14, 2011 The Fresno Bee Michael DoyleApril 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Primary election Republican candidates Advanced to general Devin Nunes, incumbent U.S. representative Democratic candidates Advanced to general Otto Lee, lawyer and former member of the Sunnyvale City Councilhttp://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/article/20120301/NEWS01/203010319/Rep-Devin-Nunes-Supervisor-Phil-Cox-face-election-challenges-Tulare-County Rep. Devin Nunes, Supervisor Phil Cox face election challenges in Tulare County March 1, 2012 March 4, 2012 Visalia Times-Delta David Castellon March 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120304065904/http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/article/20120301/NEWS01/203010319/Rep-Devin-Nunes-Supervisor-Phil-Cox-face-election-challenges-Tulare-County dead Campaign Nunes received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in March 2012. Endorsements Otto Lee (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) Devin Nunes (incumbent) 67,386 70.6 Democratic Party (United States) Otto Lee 28,091 29.4 95,477 100.0 General election Endorsements Devin Nunes (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Otto Lee (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results California's 22nd congressional district election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Devin Nunes (incumbent) 132,386 61.9 Democratic Party (United States) Otto Lee 81,555 38.1 213,941 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 23 2012 California's 23rd congressional district election California 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 23 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 23 2014 x150px File:House Maj. Leader Kevin McCarthy official photo (cropped).jpg Kevin McCarthy Republican Party (United States) 158,161 73.2% File:Terry Phillips (cropped).jpg Terry Phillips Independent (United States) 57,842 26.8% 2012 CA-23 election results.svg County resultsMcCarthy: #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% 200 U.S. Representative Kevin McCarthy Republican Party (United States) Kevin McCarthy Republican Party (United States) California's 22nd congressional district California's 23rd congressional district The 23rd district is based in the southern Central Valley and includes parts of Bakersfield. House Majority Whip and Republican Kevin McCarthy, who represented the 22nd district from 2007 to 2013, ran for re-election here. Primary election Republican candidates Advanced to general Kevin McCarthy, incumbent U.S. representative Democratic candidates No Democrats filed. Independent candidates Advanced to general Terry Phillips, former news reporter for Valley Public Radio, CBS, and NBC/Mutual Campaign McCarthy was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012. Endorsements Terry Phillips (NPP) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) Kevin McCarthy (incumbent) 71,109 72.2 No party preference Terry Phillips 17,018 17.3 Republican Party (United States) Eric Parker 10,414 10.6 98,541 100.0 General election Endorsements Kevin McCarthy (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Terry Phillips (NPP) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results California's 23rd congressional district election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Kevin McCarthy (incumbent) 158,161 73.2 No party preference Terry Phillips 57,842 26.8 216,003 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 24 2012 California's 24th congressional district election California 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 24 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 24 2014 x150px File:Lois Capps, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Lois Capps Democratic Party (United States) 156,749 55.1% File:Abel Maldonado (cropped).jpg Abel Maldonado Republican Party (United States) 127,746 44.9% 2012 CA-24 election results.svg Results by countyCapps: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% 200 U.S. Representative Lois Capps Democratic Party (United States) Lois Capps Democratic Party (United States) California's 23rd congressional district California's 24th congressional district The 24th district is based in the Central Coast and includes San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. Democrat Lois Capps, who represented California's 23rd congressional district from 2003 to 2013 and the 22nd district from 1998 to 2003, ran for re-election here. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Lois Capps, incumbent U.S. representative Republican candidates Advanced to general Abel Maldonado, former lieutenant governorhttp://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/afternoon-fix/afternoon-fix-rnc-staffs.html https://web.archive.org/web/20120522140750/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/afternoon-fix/afternoon-fix-rnc-staffs.html dead May 22, 2012 Afternoon Fix: RNC staffs up, Mitch Daniels defends himself February 24, 2011 April 22, 2011 The Washington Post Chris Cillizza Chris Cillizza Rachel Weiner Aaron Blake Eliminated in primary Christopher Mitchum, former actor and businessmanhttp://www.santaynezvalleyjournal.com/archive/9/42/9121/ GOP hopefuls eager to oust Capps November 20, 2011 October 21, 2011 Santa Ynez Valley Journal Jeremy Foster Withdrawn Tom Watson Campaign Capps received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012. In March 2012, the California Republican Party declined to endorse any candidate, while the Santa Barbara County party endorsed Mitchum.http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/california-politics/2012/03/california-republicans-endorse-candidates.html California Republicans endorse candidates March 12, 2012 March 14, 2012 Los Angeles Times Jean Merl Endorsements Lois Capps (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations Sierra Club Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Lois Capps (incumbent) 72,356 46.4 Republican Party (United States) Abel Maldonado 46,295 29.7 Republican Party (United States) Christopher Mitchum 33,604 21.5 No party preference Matt Boutté 3,832 2.5 156,087 100.0 General election Endorsements Lois Capps (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Frontline" Program EMILY's ListHelp Our Candidates Win! http://emilyslist.org/what/candidates/all emilyslist.org 31 January 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121114215714/http://emilyslist.org/what/candidates/all 14 November 2012 Human Rights Campaign National Organization for Women Sierra Club Abel Maldonado (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program United States Chamber of Commerce Polling Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror LoisCapps (D) AbelMaldonado (R) UndecidedPublic Opinion Strategies (R-Maldonado)Public Opinion Strategies (R-Maldonado) October 1–3, 2012 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 44% 45% 11%DCCC (D)DCCC (D) July 23, 2012 379 (LV) ± 5.0% 51% 40% 9%Public Opinion Strategies (R-Maldonado)Public Opinion Strategies (R-Maldonado) June 26–28, 2012 300 (LV) ± 5.7% 48% 46% 6% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean D November 5, 2012 RothenbergTilt D November 2, 2012 Roll CallTossup November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D November 5, 2012 NY TimesLean D November 4, 2012RCPTossup November 4, 2012The HillTossup November 4, 2012 Results California's 24th congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Lois Capps (incumbent) 156,749 55.1 Republican Party (United States) Abel Maldonado 127,746 44.9 29,003 10.2 284,495 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 25 California's 25th congressional district 2012 California's 25th congressional district election California 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 25 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 25 2014 x150px Buck McKeon (cropped).png Buck McKeon Republican Party (United States) 129,593 54.8% File:Lee C. Rogers (cropped).png Lee Rogers Democratic Party (United States) 106,982 45.2% File:2012 California's 25th congressional district election map.png Results by countyMcKeon: #EA99A7 50%–55% #E27F90 55%–60% 200 U.S. Representative Buck McKeon Republican Party (United States) Buck McKeon Republican Party (United States) The 25th district is based in northern Los Angeles County and includes Palmdale and Santa Clarita. Republican Howard McKeon, who had represented the 25th district since 1993, ran for re-election.http://www.the-signal.com/section/36/article/49237/ https://archive.today/20130203174839/http://www.the-signal.com/section/36/article/49237/ dead February 3, 2013 Doctor says he's running for Congress August 8, 2011 August 9, 2011 The Santa Clarita Valley Signal Primary election Republican candidates Advanced to general Howard McKeon, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Dante Acosta, financial advisor Cathie Wright, daughter of former state senator Catherine Wrighthttp://www.the-signal.com/section/36/article/60824/ Wright announces run for Congress February 29, 2012 March 1, 2012 The Santa Clarita Valley Signal Jim Holt March 2, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120302203206/http://www.the-signal.com/section/36/article/60824/ dead Declined Elton Gallegly, incumbent U.S. representative for the 24th districthttp://blogs.venturacountystar.com/therdt/archives/2011/11/gallegly-to-go.html Gallegly to go east? November 14, 2011 November 18, 2011 Ventura County Star Timm Herdt November 15, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111115155443/http://blogs.venturacountystar.com/therdt/archives/2011/11/gallegly-to-go.html deadhttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/jan/07/the-time-is-clearly-right-gallegly-says-of/ 'The time is clearly right,' Gallegly says of retirement January 7, 2012 January 8, 2012 Ventura County Star Timm Herdt Democratic candidates Advanced to general Lee Rogers, podiatristhttp://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-0212-congressmen-loans-20120212,0,3180186.story Details emerge on Rep. Buck McKeon's Countrywide loan February 12, 2012 February 20, 2012 Los Angeles Times Abby Sewell Catherine Saillant Withdrawn Laura Molina, artist.2012-02-21 Club hosts Q & A Forum for city, county & state candidates https://theavtimes.com/2012/02/21/club-hosts-q-a-forum-for-city-county-state-candidates/ 2024-10-16 The Antelope Valley Times en-USCalifornia's 25th Congressional District elections, 2012 https://ballotpedia.org/California's_25th_Congressional_District_elections,_2012 2024-10-16 Ballotpedia en Campaign Rogers was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012. McKeon received the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012. Endorsements Lee Rogers (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) Howard McKeon (incumbent) 39,997 50.5 Democratic Party (United States) Lee Rogers 23,542 29.7 Republican Party (United States) Dante Acosta 10,387 13.1 Republican Party (United States) Cathie Wright 5,215 6.6 79,141 100.0 General election Endorsements Howard McKeon (R) Organizations National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Lee Rogers (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations Sierra ClubENDORSEMENTS http://angeles2.sierraclub.org/political_action/endorsements angeles2.sierraclub.org Angeles Chapter Sierra Club 18 April 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121026163917/http://angeles2.sierraclub.org/political_action/endorsements 26 October 2012 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results California's 25th congressional district election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Howard McKeon (incumbent) 129,593 54.8 Democratic Party (United States) Lee Rogers 106,982 45.2 22,611 9.6 236,575 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 26 California's 24th congressional district California's 26th congressional district California's 27th congressional district The 26th district is based in the southern Central Coast and includes Oxnard and Thousand Oaks. Republican Elton Gallegly, who represented the 24th district from 2003 to 2013 and its predecessors since 1987, retired. Puzzanghera Jim Richard Simon Longtime Rep. Elton Gallegly will retire https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-xpm-2012-jan-07-la-pn-longtime-rep-elton-gallegly-will-retire-20120107-story.html March 30, 2012 Los Angeles Times January 7, 2012 Primary election Republican candidates Advanced to general Tony Strickland, state senator Declined Glen Becerra, member of the Simi Valley City Councilhttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/jan/07/gallegly-exit-opens-opportunities-for-fellow/ Gallegly exit opens opportunities for fellow Republicans January 7, 2012 January 9, 2012 Ventura County Star Timm Herdt January 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120111011240/http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/jan/07/gallegly-exit-opens-opportunities-for-fellow/ dead David Dreier, incumbent U.S. representative for the 26th districthttp://atr.rollcall.com/california-david-dreier-retiring-after-16-terms/ California: David Dreier Retiring After 16 Terms February 29, 2012 February 29, 2012 Roll Call Kyle Trygstad March 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120303223732/http://atr.rollcall.com/california-david-dreier-retiring-after-16-terms/ dead Elton Gallegly, incumbent U.S. representative for the 24th district Keith Millhouse, member of the Moorpark City Council Greg Totten, Ventura County district attorney Democratic candidates Advanced to general Julia Brownley, state assembly memberhttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/feb/19/assemblywoman-joins-26th-congressional-district/ Assemblywoman joins 26th Congressional District race February 19, 2012 February 20, 2012 Ventura County Star Timm Herdt Eliminated in primary Albert Maxwell Goldberg, real estate agent and broker Jess Herrera, commissioner of the Oxnard Harbor Districthttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/jan/03/herrera-plans-to-run-for-26th-congressional-seat/ Port board president, Jess Herrera, plans to run for congressional seat January 3, 2012 January 5, 2012 Ventura County Star Timm Herdt January 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120111044501/http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/jan/03/herrera-plans-to-run-for-26th-congressional-seat/ dead David Cruz Thayne, businessman and former professional tennis playerhttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/aug/17/westlake-village-man-announces-plans-to-run-for/ Westlake Village man announces plans to run for new 26th Congressional District August 17, 2011 August 19, 2011 Ventura County Star Timm Herdt Withdrawn Steve Bennett, member of the Ventura County Board of Supervisorshttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/nov/16/supervisor-bennett-to-announce-candidacy-for/ Supervisor Bennett will seek new 26th District congressional seat November 16, 2011 November 17, 2011 Ventura County Star Timm Herdt Kathleen Wilson May 19, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140519134309/http://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/nov/16/supervisor-bennett-to-announce-candidacy-for/ dead David Pollock, member of the Moorpark City Councilhttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/aug/04/pollock-to-run-for-congress-sherman-rules-out-to/ Pollock to run for Congress; Sherman rules out move to Ventura County August 4, 2011 August 8, 2011 Ventura County Star Timm Herdt August 6, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110806144301/http://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/aug/04/pollock-to-run-for-congress-sherman-rules-out-to/ deadhttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/mar/08/pollock-pulls-out-of-26th-congressional-race/ Pollock pulls out of 26th Congressional race March 8, 2012 March 8, 2012 Ventura County Star March 12, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120312044659/http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/mar/08/pollock-pulls-out-of-26th-congressional-race/ dead Esequiel Ruelas, retired longshoreman;http://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/dec/20/a-new-candidate-enters-unsettled-congressional/ A new candidate enters unsettled congressional lineup December 20, 2011 January 5, 2012 Ventura County Star Timm Herdt January 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120111044012/http://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/dec/20/a-new-candidate-enters-unsettled-congressional/ dead ended his campaign and endorsed Brownley Declined Richard Francis, former mayor of Venturahttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/feb/12/bennetts-departure-from-house-race-clears-field/ Bennett's departure from House race clears field for new frontrunner February 12, 2012 February 13, 2012 Ventura County Star Timm Herdt February 16, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120216042929/http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/feb/12/bennetts-departure-from-house-race-clears-field/ dead Fran Pavley, state senatorhttp://www.topangamessenger.com/story_detail.php?ArticleID=5016 State Sen. Fran Pavley In Competitive Run for Last Term February 23, 2012 February 26, 2012 Topanga Messenger Annemarie Donkin March 21, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120321020251/http://www.topangamessenger.com/story_detail.php?ArticleID=5016 dead Mary Anne Rooney, commissioner of the Oxnard Harbor District Brad Sherman, incumbent U.S. representative for the 27th districthttp://latimesblogs.latimes.com/california-politics/2012/02/brad-sherman-howard-berman.html Sherman is staying put, despite Berman supporter's plea February 18, 2012 February 22, 2012 Los Angeles Times Jean Merl Independent candidates Eliminated in primary Linda Parks, member of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors (and previously a registered Republican)http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/feb/29/parks-to-re-register-with-no-party-preference/ Parks re-registers with no party preference February 29, 2012 February 29, 2012 Ventura County Star Kathleen Wilson Withdrawn Akiva Werbalowsky, permaculture designerhttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/feb/09/ojai-republican-outlines-views-in-us-house-race/ Ojai Republican outlines views in U.S. House race February 9, 2012 February 26, 2012 Ventura County Star Gretchen Wenner February 15, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120215102915/http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/feb/09/ojai-republican-outlines-views-in-us-house-race/ deadhttp://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/feb/13/26th-congressional-candidate-plans-to-run-as/ 26th Congressional candidate plans to run as independent February 13, 2012 February 26, 2012 Ventura County StarSeptember 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Campaign At the California Democratic Party convention, held in February 2012, delegates voted to make no endorsement.http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/feb/11/bennett-exits-us-house-race/ Bennett exits U.S. House race February 11, 2012 February 13, 2012 Ventura County Star Timm Herdt February 16, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120216075727/http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/feb/11/bennett-exits-us-house-race/ dead In March 2012, Strickland was endorsed by the California Republican Party. Endorsements Julia Brownley (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) Tony Strickland 49,043 44.1 Democratic Party (United States) Julia Brownley 29,892 26.9 No party preference Linda Parks 20,301 18.3 Democratic Party (United States) Jess Herrera 7,244 6.5 Democratic Party (United States) David Cruz Thayne 2,809 2.5 Democratic Party (United States) Alex Maxwell Goldberg 1,880 1.7 111,169 100.0 General election Endorsements Tony Strickland (R) Organizations American Conservative UnionEndorsed Candidates http://conservative.org/acu-pac/endorsed-candidates-2012 conservative.org 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121101142427/http://conservative.org/acu-pac/endorsed-candidates-2012 1 November 2012 National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Julia Brownley (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program EMILY's List Human Rights Campaign National Organization for Women Sierra Club Debate + 2012 California's 26th 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 Tony Strickland Julia Brownley1 Oct. 2, 2012 California Lutheran UniversityVentura County Star Henry DubroffTimm HerdtC-SPAN P P Polling Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TonyStrickland (R) JuliaBrownley (D) UndecidedTulchin Research (D-Brownley)Tulchin Research (D-Brownley) July 15–19, 2012 700 (LV) ± 3.7% 44% 48% 8% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossup November 5, 2012 RothenbergTossup November 2, 2012 Roll CallTossup November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D Flip November 5, 2012 NY TimesLean D Flip November 4, 2012RCPTossup November 4, 2012The HillTossup November 4, 2012 Results California's 26th congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Julia Brownley 139,072 52.7 Republican Party (United States) Tony Strickland 124,863 47.3 14,209 5.4 263,935 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) District 27 California's 27th congressional district California's 32nd congressional district The 27th district is based in the San Gabriel Foothills and includes Alhambra and Pasadena. Democrat Judy Chu, who represented the 32nd district from 2009 to 2013, ran for re-election here.http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/news/ci_18639765 Judy Chu announces plans to run for new San Gabriel Valley congressional district August 8, 2011 August 22, 2011 Pasadena Star-News Erick Galindo March 28, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120328173626/http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/news/ci_18639765 dead Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Judy Chu, incumbent U.S. representative Republican candidates Advanced to general Jack Orswell, small business owner Eliminated in primary Bob Duran, tax attorney and businessman Campaign Chu received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Orswell received the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012. Endorsements Judy Chu (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Judy Chu (incumbent) 50,203 57.8 Republican Party (United States) Jack Orswell 20,868 24.0 Republican Party (United States) Bob Duran 15,819 18.2 86,890 100.0 General election Endorsements Judy Chu (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Human Rights Campaign National Organization for Women Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results California's 27th congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Judy Chu (incumbent) 154,191 64.0 Republican Party (United States) Jack Orswell 86,817 36.0 241,008 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 28 California's 27th congressional district California's 28th congressional district California's 29th 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. Democrat Adam Schiff, who represented the 29th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 27th district from 2001 to 2003, ran for re-election here.http://cookpolitical.com/house/races House Races by State January 31, 2012 The Cook Political Report February 14, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120214042941/http://cookpolitical.com/house/races dead Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Adam Schiff, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Sal Genovese, community services administrator Jonathan Ryan Kalbfeld, entrepreneur and software engineer Massie Munroe, civil engineer Republican candidates Advanced to general Phil Jennerjahn, political consultant, candidate for mayor of Los Angeles in 2009 and for the 33rd District in 2010 Eliminated in primary Garen Mailyan, security officer Jenny Worman, actress and Hollywood stand-in Campaign Schiff was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Endorsements Adam Schiff (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations Blue Dog Coalition Jenny Worman (R) Organizations Republican Liberty Caucus Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Adam Schiff (incumbent) 42,797 59.0 Republican Party (United States) Phil Jennerjahn 12,633 17.4 Republican Party (United States) Jenny Worman 5,978 8.2 Republican Party (United States) Garen Mailyan 3,749 5.2 Democratic Party (United States) Sal Genovese 2,829 3.9 Democratic Party (United States) Massie Munroe 2,437 3.4 Democratic Party (United States) Jonathan Ryan Kalbfeld 2,119 2.9 72,542 100.0 General election Endorsements Adam Schiff (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Blue Dog Coalition Human Rights Campaign National Organization for Women Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results California's 28th congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Adam Schiff (incumbent) 188,703 76.5 Republican Party (United States) Phil Jennerjahn 58,008 23.5 246,711 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 29 California's 28th congressional district California's 29th congressional district The 29th district is based in the northeastern San Fernando Valley. This new district had no incumbent. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Tony Cardenas, member of the Los Angeles City Councilhttp://latimesblogs.latimes.com/california-politics/2011/06/councilman-tony-cardenas-announces-run-for-new-congressional-seat.html Councilman Tony Cardenas announces run for new congressional seat June 10, 2011 June 13, 2011 Los Angeles Times Anthony York Eliminated in primary Richard Valdez, businessman Declined Howard Berman, incumbent U.S. representative for the 28th district Republican candidates No Republicans filed. Independent candidates Advanced to general David Hernandez, president of the San Fernando Chamber of Commercehttp://chatsworth.patch.com/articles/northeast-district-race-taking-historic-form-2 Northeast District Race Taking Historic Form August 9, 2011 September 15, 2011 ChatsworthPatch Craig Clough March 29, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120329235828/http://chatsworth.patch.com/articles/northeast-district-race-taking-historic-form-2 dead Campaign Cardenas received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Endorsements Tony Cardenas (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Tony Cardenas 24,882 64.4 No party preference David R. Hernandez 8,382 21.7 Democratic Party (United States) Richard Valdez 5,379 13.9 38,643 100.0 General election Endorsements Tony Cardenas (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Majority Makers" Program Human Rights Campaign Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results California's 29th congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Tony Cardenas 111,287 74.1 No party preference David R. Hernandez 38,994 25.9 150,281 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 30 California's 27th congressional district California's 28th congressional district California's 30th congressional district The 30th district is based in the western San Fernando Valley and includes Sherman Oaks. Democrat Brad Sherman, who represented the 27th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 24th district from 1997 to 2003, ran for re-election against fellow Democrat Howard Berman, who represented the 28th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 26th district from 1983 to 2003. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Howard Berman, incumbent U.S. representative for the 28th district Brad Sherman, incumbent U.S. representative for the 27th district Eliminated in primary Vince Gilmore Republican candidates Eliminated in primary Mark Reed, actor, rancher and businessman Susan Shelley, novelisthttp://latimesblogs.latimes.com/california-politics/2011/09/many-observers-expected-the-fight-between-democratic-reps-howard-berman-and-brad-sherman-for-a-newly-drawn-san-fernando-vall.html Republicans join fray in Valley congressional dustup September 29, 2011 October 21, 2011 Los Angeles Times Jean Merl Navraj Singh, businessman and restaurateur Campaign At the California Democratic Party's annual convention in February 2012, Sherman received the support of more delegates than Berman, but did not reach the 60-percent threshold necessary to receive the party's endorsement.http://www.sacbee.com/2012/02/13/4258981/california-democrats-take-shots.html https://web.archive.org/web/20120215142958/http://www.sacbee.com/2012/02/13/4258981/california-democrats-take-shots.html dead February 15, 2012 California Democrats take shots at Republicans - and each other February 13, 2012 February 14, 2012 The Sacramento Bee Torey Van Oot In March 2012, the California Republican Party declined to endorse any candidate while the Los Angeles County party endorsed Reed. Endorsements Susan Shelley (R) Organizations Republican Liberty Caucus Polling Poll sourceDate(s)administered Samplesize"Key" Key:A – all adultsRV – registered votersLV – likely votersV – unclearMargin of error HowardBerman (D) VinceGilmore (D) MichaelPowelson (G) MarkReed (R) SusanShelley (R) BradSherman (D) NavrajSingh (R) UndecidedM4 Strategies/Tulchin ResearchM4 Strategies/Tulchin Research https://web.archive.org/web/20230417145945/https://dornsife.usc.edu/june-2012-poll-results-berman-sherman-congress/ April 17, 2023 May 29–31, 2012 329 (LV) ± 5.4% 24% 1% 4% 10% 2% 32% 4% 23%Feldman (D-Sherman)Feldman (D-Sherman) March 26–28, 2012 500 (LV) ± 4.4% 17% 1% 4% 12% 5% 40% 2% 20%Feldman (D-Sherman)Feldman (D-Sherman) August 14–18, 2011 600 (LV) ± 5.0% 17% — — 26% — 42% — 15% Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Brad Sherman (incumbent) 40,589 42.4 Democratic Party (United States) Howard Berman (incumbent) 31,086 32.5 Republican Party (United States) Mark Reed 11,991 12.5 Republican Party (United States) Navraj Singh 5,521 5.8 Republican Party (United States) Susan Shelley 3,878 4.0 Green Party (United States) Michael W. Powelson 1,976 2.1 Democratic Party (United States) Vince Gilmore 792 0.8 95,833 100.0 General election Campaign The campaign was one of the most expensive in the nation.https://www.scpr.org/news/2012/07/16/33306/sherman-flush-campaign-cash-against-berman/ Brad Sherman has 6 times as much campaign cash as opponent Howard Berman SCPR Stoltze Frank July 16, 2012 May 4, 2021 Endorsements Howard Berman (D) Executive officials Barack Obama, 44th President of the United Stateshttps://forward.com/opinion/165581/brad-sherman-crushes-berman-in-la-battle/ Brad Sherman Crushes Berman in L.A. Battle The Forward Weiner Rex November 7, 2012 August 11, 2026 U.S. senators Barbara Boxer, U.S. senator from California Dianne Feinstein, U.S. senator from California Lindsey Graham, U.S. senator from South Carolina (Republican) Joe Lieberman, former U.S. senatorfrom Connecticut (Independent) John McCain, U.S. senator from Arizona (Republican)https://www.rollcall.com/2012/09/10/california-john-mccain-lindsey-graham-joe-lieberman-endorse-howard-berman/ California: John McCain, Lindsey Graham, Joe Lieberman Endorse Howard Berman Roll Call Trygstad Kyle September 10, 2012 May 4, 2021 U.S. representatives Xavier Becerra, U.S. representative from CA-31 Mary Bono, U.S. representative from CA-45 (Republican) Ken Calvert, U.S. representative from CA-44 (Republican) Dennis Cardoza, U.S. representative from CA-18 Jim Costa, U.S. representative from CA-20 David Dreier, U.S. representative from CA-26 (Republican)https://www.rollcall.com/2012/10/11/california-howard-berman-endorsed-by-10-gop-members/ California: Howard Berman Endorsed by 10 GOP Members Roll Call Trygstad Kyle October 11, 2012 May 4, 2021 Bob Filner, U.S. representative from CA-51 Elton Gallegly, U.S. representative from CA-24 (Republican) John Garamendi, U.S. representative from CA-10 Wally Herger, U.S. representative from CA-02 (Republican) Steny Hoyer, U.S. representative from MD-05https://www.politico.com/blogs/on-congress/2012/10/hoyer-backs-berman-over-sherman-147128 Hoyer backs Berman over Sherman Politico Min Kim Seung October 24, 2012 May 20, 2021 Darrell Issa, U.S. representative from CA-49 (Republican) Barbara Lee, U.S. representative from CA-09 Jerry Lewis, U.S. representative from CA-41 (Republican) Dan Lungren, U.S. representative from CA-03 (Republican) George Miller, U.S. representative from CA-07 Lucille Roybal-Allard, U.S. representative from CA-34 Ed Royce, U.S. representative from CA-40 (Republican) Loretta Sanchez, U.S. representative from CA-47https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2012/3/14/1074310/-CA-30-Did-Loretta-Sanchez-endorse-Howard-Berman-or-Brad-Sherman-or-both CA-30: Did Loretta Sanchez endorse Howard Berman or Brad Sherman—or both? DailyKos Nir David March 15, 2012 May 4, 2021 Mike Thompson, U.S. representative from CA-01 Maxine Waters, U.S. representative from CA-35 Henry Waxman, U.S. representative from CA-30 Lynn Woolsey, U.S. representative from CA-06 State officials Jerry Brown, governor of California Labor unions International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employeeshttps://variety.com/2011/biz/opinion/iatse-locals-endorse-howard-berman-37183/ IATSE Locals Endorse Howard Berman Variety Johnson Ted October 28, 2011 May 4, 2021 Organizations Humane Society Legislative Fundhttps://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/05/betty-white-makes-2012-campaign-ad-debut Betty White Makes 2012 Campaign Ad Debut ABC News Bingham Amy May 1, 2012 May 5, 2021 Newspapers Los Angeles Daily News The Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.politico.com/story/2012/05/hollywoods-congressman-may-be-cut-076256 'Hollywood's congressman' may fall Politico Quinn Michelle May 13, 2012 May 4, 2021 Municipal officials Antonio Villaraigosa, mayor of Los Angeles Individuals David Geffen, businessman and film producer Rafer Johnson, actor and decathletehttps://patch.com/california/encino/olympic-gold-medalist-rafer-johnson-backs-howard-berman Olympic Gold Medalist Rafer Johnson Backs Howard Berman Patch King Andy March 21, 2012 May 4, 2021 Jeffrey Katzenberg, film producerhttps://swampland.time.com/2012/11/02/sherman-vs-berman-californias-doppleganger-democrats-slug-it-out/ Sherman vs. Berman: California's Doppleganger Democrats Go to War Time Stein Joel November 2, 2012 August 9, 2021 Wendie Malick, actress and modelhttps://www.npr.org/2012/05/14/152694874/congressional-allies-turned-enemies-in-redistricting Congressional Allies Turned Enemies In Redistricting NPR Jaffe Ina May 14, 2012 May 4, 2021 Steven Spielberg, director Betty White, actress Brad Sherman (D) Executive officials Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States U.S. representatives Judy Chu, U.S. representative from CA-32 Grace Napolitano, U.S. representative from CA-38 State officials Cruz Bustamante, former lieutenant governor of Californiahttps://foreignpolicy.com/2011/09/01/brad-sherman-pushes-calif-politician-for-india-ambassador/ Brad Sherman pushes Calif. politician for India ambassador Foreign Policy Rogin Josh September 1, 2011 May 4, 2021 John Chiang, California state treasurerhttps://www.politico.com/story/2011/11/22-dems-back-berman-over-sherman-068694 22 Dems back Berman over Sherman Politico Isenstadt Alex November 22, 2011 May 4, 2021 Gavin Newsom, lieutenant governor of California Labor unions International Brotherhood of Boilermakers United Steelworkershttps://latimesblogs.latimes.com/california-politics/2012/01/labor-unions-choose-sides-in-berman-sherman-congressional-race.html Labor unions choose sides in Berman-Sherman congressional race Los Angeles Times January 11, 2012 May 5, 2021 Organizations Armenian National Committee of Americahttps://massispost.com/2012/11/aca-pac-endorsed-candidates-win-2012-federal-and-state-elections/ ACA-PAC Endorsed Candidates Win 2012 Federal and State Elections Massis Post November 7, 2012 May 4, 2021 Municipal officials Dennis Zine, Los Angeles city councillorhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/two-jews-one-congressional-seat-howard-berman-vs-brad-sherman Two Jews, One Congressional Seat: Howard Berman vs. Brad Sherman The Daily Beast Murr Andrew July 13, 2017 August 9, 2021 Polling Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror HowardBerman (D) BradSherman (D) UndecidedSurveyUSASurveyUSA October 22–24, 2012 674 (LV) ± 3.9% 33% 44% 22%Feldman (D-Sherman)Feldman (D-Sherman) October 11–14, 2012 502 (LV) ± 4.4% 26% 51% 24%Kimball Political Consulting (R)Kimball Political Consulting (R) October 12–13, 2012 422 (LV) ± 4.7% 26% 32% 42%SurveyUSASurveyUSA September 18–20, 2012 628 (LV) ± 4.0% 32% 45% 23%Feldman (D-Sherman)Feldman (D-Sherman) July 14–18, 2012 502 (LV) ± 4.4% 29% 46% 26%Feldman (D-Sherman) March 26–28, 2012 500 (LV) ± 4.4% 26% 51% 23%Feldman (D-Sherman) August 14–18, 2011 600 (LV) ± 5.0% 25% 52% 23% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results California's 30th congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Brad Sherman (incumbent) 149,456 60.3 Democratic Party (United States) Howard Berman (incumbent) 98,395 39.7 247,851 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 31 California's 26th congressional district California's 31st congressional district California's 41st congressional district California's 42nd congressional district California's 43rd congressional district The 31st district is based in the Inland Empire and includes San Bernardino and Rancho Cucamonga. Republicans David Dreier, who represented the 26th district from 2003 to 2013 and its predecessors since 1981, and Jerry Lewis, who represented the 41st district from 2003 to 2013 and its predecessors since 1979, retired. Simon Richard Jean Merl California Republican David Dreier will retire from Congress http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-dreier-retires-20120301,0,5645427.story https://web.archive.org/web/20120302023000/http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-dreier-retires-20120301,0,5645427.story dead March 2, 2012 March 30, 2012 Los Angeles Times March 1, 2012 Republican Gary Miller, who represented the 42nd district from 2003 to 2013 and the 41st district from 1999 to 2003, ran for re-election here. Primary election Republican candidates Advanced to general Robert Dutton, state senatorhttp://latimesblogs.latimes.com/california-politics/2012/01/state-gop-sen-bob-dutton-announces-run-for-congress.html State Sen. Bob Dutton to run for Jerry Lewis' U.S. House seat January 18, 2012 January 19, 2012 Los Angeles Times Phil Willon Gary Miller, incumbent U.S. representative Declined David Dreier, incumbent U.S. representative for the 26th district Jerry Lewis, incumbent U.S. representative for the 41st district Michael Ramos, San Bernardino County district attorney Democratic candidates Eliminated in primary Pete Aguilar, mayor of Redlandshttp://www.rollcall.com/news/Redlands_Mayor_Pete_Aguilar_Run_Congress_California-211454-1.html Redlands Mayor to Run for Congress January 12, 2012 January 13, 2012 Roll Call Kyle Trygstad Justin Kim, former congressional oversight lawyerhttp://lomalinda.patch.com/articles/loma-linda-native-joins-race-for-congressional-seat Loma Linda Native Joins Race for Congressional Seat February 10, 2012 February 26, 2012 Loma Linda Patch Gina TenorioSeptember 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Rita Ramirez-Dean, community college trustee Renea Wickman, founder of a youth nonprofit organizationhttp://www.pe.com/local-news/politics/politics-headlines-index/20111013-elections-2012-wickman-seeks-congressional-seat.ece ELECTIONS 2012: Wickman seeks congressional seat October 13, 2011 October 15, 2011 The Press-Enterprise Ben Goad October 14, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111014212018/http://www.pe.com/local-news/politics/politics-headlines-index/20111013-elections-2012-wickman-seeks-congressional-seat.ece dead Declined Joe Baca, incumbent U.S. representative for the 43rd districthttp://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/sanbernardinocounty/ci_18880529 Baca announces run for 35th District September 12, 2011 September 15, 2011 Redlands Daily Facts Neil Nisperos March 28, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120328101947/http://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/sanbernardinocounty/ci_18880529 dead Joe Baca, Jr., former state assembly member Russ Warner, businessman and nominee for the 26th district in 2008 & 2010http://blogs.pe.com/politics/2012/01/2012-elections-warner-drops-ou.html 2012 ELECTIONS: Warner drops out of one race, into another January 16, 2012 January 19, 2012 The Press-Enterprise April 29, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120429205100/http://blogs.pe.com/politics/2012/01/2012-elections-warner-drops-ou.html dead Campaign At its February 2012 convention, the California Democratic Party did not endorse a candidate in the 31st district, while Miller was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012.http://diamondbar.patch.com/articles/miller-endorsed-by-california-republican-party Miller Endorsed by California Republican Party March 13, 2012 March 14, 2012 Diamond Bar Patch Catherine GarciaSeptember 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Endorsements Pete Aguilar (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) Gary Miller (incumbent) 16,708 26.7 Republican Party (United States) Robert Dutton 15,557 24.8 Democratic Party (United States) Pete Aguilar 14,181 22.6 Democratic Party (United States) Justin Kim 8,487 13.5 Democratic Party (United States) Renea Wickman 4,188 6.7 Democratic Party (United States) Rita Ramirez-Dean 3,546 5.7 62,667 100.0 General election Endorsements Gary Miller (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" Program National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results California's 31st congressional district election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Gary Miller (incumbent) 88,964 55.2 Republican Party (United States) Robert Dutton 72,255 44.8 161,219 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 32 California's 26th congressional district California's 32nd congressional district The 32nd district is based in the San Gabriel Valley and includes El Monte and West Covina. Republican David Dreier, who represented the 26th district from 2003 to 2013 and its predecessors since 1978, retired. Democrat Grace Napolitano, who represented the 38th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 34th district from 1999 to 2003, ran for re-election here.http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/news/ci_18792480 Rep. Napolitano announces candidacy for San Gabriel Valley congressional seat August 30, 2011 September 1, 2011 Pasadena Star-News March 28, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120328173633/http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/news/ci_18792480 dead Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Grace Napolitano, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Bill Gonzalez, former deputy state director and senior advisor to U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein Withdrawn Roger Hernandez, state assembly memberhttp://www.sgvtribune.com/news/ci_18251257 Roger Hernandez announces intentions to run for Congress under new districts June 10, 2011 June 14, 2011 San Gabriel Valley Tribune Rebecca Kimitch June 12, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110612191038/http://www.sgvtribune.com/news/ci_18251257 dead Norma Macias, El Monte council memberhttps://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2011/07/29/el-montes-macias-weighs-run-for-congressional-seat/ El Monte's Macias weighs run for congressional seat July 29, 2011 August 5, 2011 Pasadena Star-News Rebecca Kimitch Declined Linda Sánchez, incumbent U.S. representative for the 39th district Republican candidates Advanced to general David Miller, CEO of Pacific Development Incorporated Campaign Napolitano was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Endorsements Grace Napolitano (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Grace Napolitano (incumbent) 24,094 46.1 Republican Party (United States) David Miller 21,843 41.8 Democratic Party (United States) G. Bill Gonzalez 6,322 12.1 52,259 100.0 General election Endorsements Grace Napolitano (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Human Rights Campaign National Organization for Women Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results California's 32nd congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Grace Napolitano (incumbent) 124,903 65.7 Republican Party (United States) David Miller 65,208 34.3 190,111 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 33 California's 30th congressional district California's 33rd congressional district The 33rd district is based in coastal Los Angeles County and includes Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. Democrat Henry Waxman, who represented the 30th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 24th and 29th districts from 1975 to 1993 and 1993 to 2003 respectively, ran for re-election here.http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/ci_18774324 House veteran Waxman will run in a new district that includes South Bay August 27, 2011 September 15, 2011 Daily Breeze Art Marroquin May 22, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120522140345/http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/ci_18774324 dead Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Henry Waxman, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Bruce Margolin, attorney Zein Obagi, attorney Tim Pape Republican candidates Eliminated in primary Christopher David, entrepreneur Independent candidates Advanced to general Bill Bloomfield, businessman Green candidates Eliminated in primary David Steinman Libertarian candidates Eliminated in primary Steve Collett, certified public accountants Campaign Waxman received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012. In March 2012, the California Republican Party declined to endorse David.http://www.dailybreeze.com/elections/ci_20164450/state-gop-endorses-only-two-south-bay-candidates State GOP endorses only two South Bay candidates in June 5 primary March 13, 2012 March 14, 2012 Daily Breeze Art Marroquin Endorsements Henry Waxman (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Christopher David (R) Organizations Republican Liberty Caucus Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Henry Waxman (incumbent) 51,235 45.3 No party preference Bill Bloomfield 27,850 24.6 Republican Party (United States) Christopher David 17,264 15.3 Democratic Party (United States) Bruce Margolin 5,020 4.4 Libertarian Party (United States) Steve Collett 4,916 4.3 Green Party (United States) David William Steinman 3,940 3.5 Democratic Party (United States) Zein E. Obagi 1,988 1.8 Democratic Party (United States) Tim Pape 847 0.7 113,060 100.0 General election Endorsements Henry Waxman (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Human Rights Campaign National Organization for Women Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results California's 33rd congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Henry Waxman (incumbent) 171,860 54.0 No party preference Bill Bloomfield 146,660 46.0 25,200 8.0 318,520 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 34 California's 31st congressional district California's 34th congressional district The 34th district is based in central Los Angeles and includes Chinatown and Downtown Los Angeles. Democrat Xavier Becerra, who represented the 31st district from 2003 to 2013 and the 30th district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election here.http://egpnews.com/?p=30266 https://archive.today/20130617102218/http://egpnews.com/?p=30266 dead June 17, 2013 Boundary Changes Transform Local Districts August 11, 2011 September 15, 2011 Eastern Group Publications Gloria Angelina Castillo Democratic candidates Advanced to general Xavier Becerra, incumbent U.S. representative Primary election Republican candidates Advanced to general Stephen Smith, former Radio Shack employee Campaign Becerra was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Endorsements Xavier Becerra (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Xavier Becerra (incumbent) 27,939 77.3 Republican Party (United States) Stephen C. Smith 5,739 16.0 Peace and Freedom Party Howard Johnson 2,407 6.7 36,085 100.0 General election Endorsements Xavier Becerra (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Human Rights Campaign Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results California's 34th congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Xavier Becerra (incumbent) 120,367 85.6 Republican Party (United States) Stephen C. Smith 20,223 14.4 140,590 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 35 California's 35th congressional district California's 38th congressional district California's 43rd congressional district The 35th district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Fontana, Ontario, and Pomona. Democrat Joe Baca, who represented the 43rd district from 2003 to 2013 and the 42nd district from 1999 to 2003, ran for re-election here. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Joe Baca, incumbent U.S. representative Gloria Negrete McLeod, state senatorhttp://www.sbsun.com/news/ci_18837957 McLeod tosses hat into congressional contest September 6, 2011 September 7, 2011 The San Bernardino Sun Neil Nisperos March 29, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120329034210/http://www.sbsun.com/news/ci_18837957 dead Green candidates Eliminated in primary Anthony Vieyra, former IRS employee Campaign Baca was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Endorsements Joe Baca (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations Blue Dog Coalition Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Joe Baca (incumbent) 15,388 45.0 Democratic Party (United States) Gloria Negrete McLeod 12,425 36.3 Green Party (United States) Anthony W. Vieyra 6,372 18.6 34,185 100.0 General election Endorsements Joe Baca (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Blue Dog Coalition Human Rights Campaign Gloria Negrete McLeod (D) Organizations EMILY's List Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results California's 35th congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Gloria Negrete McLeod 79,698 55.9 Democratic Party (United States) Joe Baca (incumbent) 62,982 44.1 142,680 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 36 California's 36th congressional district California's 45th congressional district The 36th district is based in eastern Riverside County and includes Palm Springs. Republican Mary Bono Mack, who represented the 45th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 44th district from 1998 to 2003, ran for re-election here.http://www.mydesert.com/article/20110918/NEWS0301/109180327/Democrat-Raul-Ruiz-launch-bid-unseat-Rep-Mary-Bono-Mack Democrat Raul Ruiz makes bid for Congress official September 18, 2011 September 19, 2011 The Desert Sun Erica Felci Primary election Republican candidates Advanced to general Mary Bono Mack, incumbent U.S. representative Democratic candidates Advanced to general Raul Ruiz, physician Declined Manuel Pérez, state assembly memberhttp://www.mydesert.com/article/20111012/NEWS0301/110120307/P-rez-says-he-won-t-run-Congress V. Manuel Pérez says he won't run for Congress October 12, 2011 October 12, 2011 The Desert Sun Erica Feici Steve Pougnet, mayor of Palm Springs and nominee for the 45th district in 2010http://www.mydesert.com/article/20110721/NEWS0301/110721005/Pougnet-run-re-election-drop-congressional-bid Steve Pougnet to run for Palm Springs mayor but will drop Congressional bid July 21, 2011 July 23, 2011 The Desert Sun Erica Felci Mariecar Mendoza Campaign Ruiz received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Bono Mack was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012. Endorsements Raul Ruiz (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) Mary Bono Mack (incumbent) 52,474 58.1 Democratic Party (United States) Raul Ruiz 37,847 41.9 90,321 100.0 General election Endorsements Mary Bono Mack (R) Organizations GOProud Maggie's List NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Raul Ruiz (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Democracy for America Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program National Organization for Women Sierra Club Debates Complete video of debate, October 12, 2012 Polling Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MaryBono Mack (R) RaulRuiz (D) UndecidedLake Research Partners (D-Ruiz)Lake Research Partners (D-Ruiz) October 20–22, 2012 402 (LV) ± 4.9% 42% 48% 7%Public Policy Polling (D-Democracy for America)Public Policy Polling (D-Democracy for America) October 12–14, 2012 1,364 (LV) ± 2.7% 46% 47% 7%Lake Research Partners (D-Ruiz)Lake Research Partners (D-Ruiz) October 2–4, 2012 406 (LV) ± 4.9% 43% 46% 9%Public Policy Polling (D-Democracy for America)Public Policy Polling (D-Democracy for America) September 12–13, 2012 1,281 (LV) ± 2.7% 47% 44% 9% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossup November 5, 2012 RothenbergTilt R November 2, 2012 Roll CallTossup November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLean R November 5, 2012 NY TimesLean R November 4, 2012RCPTossup November 4, 2012The HillTossup November 4, 2012 Results California's 36th congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Raul Ruiz 110,189 52.9 Republican Party (United States) Mary Bono Mack (incumbent) 97,953 47.1 12,236 5.8 208,142 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) District 37 California's 33rd congressional district California's 35th congressional district California's 37th congressional district The 37th district is based in West Los Angeles and includes Crenshaw and Culver City. Democrat Karen Bass, who represented the 33rd district from 2011 to 2013, ran for re-election here. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Karen Bass, incumbent U.S. representative Withdrawn Mervin Evanshttp://latimesblogs.latimes.com/california-politics/2012/01/tony-strickland-karen-bass-announce-congressional-runs.html Tony Strickland, Karen Bass set for congressional runs January 16, 2012 February 1, 2012 Los Angeles Times Jean Merl Declined Maxine Waters, incumbent U.S. representative for the 35th districthttp://latimesblogs.latimes.com/california-politics/2011/09/candidates-jockey-for-advantage-in-redistricting-spawn-scramble-for-new-seats.html Congressional candidates jockey in redistricting-spawned scramble September 6, 2011 September 8, 2011 Los Angeles Times Jean Merl Republican candidates Advanced to general Morgan Osborne (write-in) Campaign Bass was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Endorsements Karen Bass (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Karen Bass (incumbent) 54,345 99.9 Republican Party (United States) Morgan Osborne (write-in) 36 0.1 Peace and Freedom Party Adam Shbeita (write-in) 8 0.0 Libertarian Party (United States) Sean P. McGray (write-in) 4 0.0 54,393 100.0 General election Endorsements Karen Bass (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations National Organization for Women Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results California's 37th congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Karen Bass (incumbent) 207,039 86.4 Republican Party (United States) Morgan Osborne 32,541 13.6 239,580 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 38 California's 38th congressional district California's 39th congressional district The 38th district is based in the eastern Los Angeles suburbs and includes Norwalk and Whittier. Democrat Linda Sánchez, who represented the 39th district from 2003 to 2013, ran for re-election here. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Linda Sánchez, incumbent U.S. representativehttp://latimesblogs.latimes.com/california-politics/2011/08/rep-linda-sanchez-to-run-in-new-congressional-district-setting-up-clash-with-state-sen-ron-calderon.html Rep. Linda Sanchez to run in new 38th Congressional District August 31, 2011 September 1, 2011 Los Angeles Times Jean Merl Withdrawn Ronald Calderon, state senatorhttp://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2011/08/california-ron-calderon-announces-congress-run.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110824225006/http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2011/08/california-ron-calderon-announces-congress-run.html dead August 24, 2011 State Sen. Ron Calderon to run for Congress August 9, 2011 August 10, 2011 The Sacramento Bee Torey Van Oothttp://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2012/01/ron-calderon-drops-bid-for-congress-endorses-linda-sanchez.html https://web.archive.org/web/20120205105438/http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2012/01/ron-calderon-drops-bid-for-congress-endorses-linda-sanchez.html dead February 5, 2012 Ron Calderon drops bid for Congress, endorses Linda Sanchez January 31, 2012 February 1, 2012 The Sacramento Bee Torey Van Oot Declined Grace Napolitano, incumbent U.S. representative for the 38th district Republican candidates Advanced to general Benjamin Campos, certified public accountant Eliminated in primary Jorge Robles, law enforcement professional Campaign Sánchez received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Endorsements Linda Sánchez (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Linda Sánchez (incumbent) 33,223 56.0 Republican Party (United States) Benjamin Campos 13,363 22.5 Republican Party (United States) Jorge Robles 12,713 21.4 59,299 100.0 General election Endorsements Linda Sánchez (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Human Rights Campaign National Organization for Women Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results California's 38th congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Linda Sánchez (incumbent) 145,280 67.5 Republican Party (United States) Benjamin Campos 69,807 32.5 215,087 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 39 California's 39th congressional district California's 40th congressional district California's 42nd congressional district The 39th district straddles the Los Angeles–Orange county border and includes Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, and Fullerton. Republican Ed Royce, who represented the 40th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 39th district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election here.http://voiceofoc.org/countywide/county_government/article_d851f40e-6cbf-11e1-853b-001871e3ce6c.html Candidates File for June Primary Ballot March 12, 2012 March 14, 2012 Voice of OC Tracy Wood Primary election Republican candidates Advanced to general Ed Royce, incumbent U.S. representativehttp://www.rollcall.com/news/Gary-Miller-Switching-Districts-California-211467-1.html Gary Miller Switches California Districts to Avoid Battle With Ed Royce January 12, 2012 January 12, 2012 Roll Call Kyle Trygstad Democratic candidates Advanced to general Jay Chen, member of the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District boardhttp://www.sgvtribune.com/news/ci_19883843 Hacienda school board member Chen aims to unseat Rep. Royce in Congress February 2, 2012 February 14, 2012 San Gabriel Valley Tribune Steve Scauzillo February 8, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120208062259/http://www.sgvtribune.com/news/ci_19883843 dead Campaign Chen was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Endorsements Jay Chen (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) Ed Royce (incumbent) 62,874 66.3 Democratic Party (United States) Jay Chen 28,457 30.0 No party preference D'Marie Mulattieri 3,561 3.8 94,892 100.0 General election Endorsements Ed Royce (R) Organizations National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Jay Chen (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results California's 39th congressional district election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Ed Royce (incumbent) 145,607 57.8 Democratic Party (United States) Jay Chen 106,360 42.2 39,247 15.6 251,967 100.0 Republican Party (United States) Aftermath Jay Chen did much better than previous Royce opponents among the Asian American community, earning 62% of the overall Asian American vote, and 95% of the Chinese American vote.https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2018/05/01/how-will-californias-asian-americans-vote-this-november/ Will Asian Americans make California even bluer in November? Sadhwani, Sara May 1, 2018 The Washington Post District 40 California's 34th congressional district California's 39th congressional district California's 40th congressional district The 40th district is based in central Los Angeles County and includes Downey and East Los Angeles. Democrat Lucille Roybal-Allard, who represented the 34th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 33rd district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election here.http://thedowneypatriot.com/view/full_story/14886175/article-Roybal-Allard-to-seek-reelection Roybal-Allard to seek reelection (UPDATED) July 29, 2011 August 22, 2011 The Downey Patriot Eric PierceSeptember 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Lucille Roybal-Allard, incumbent U.S. representative David Sanchez, civil rights activist Declined Linda Sánchez, incumbent U.S. representative for the 39th district Republican candidates No Republicans filed. Campaign Roybal-Allard received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Endorsements Lucille Roybal-Allard (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Lucille Roybal-Allard (incumbent) 16,596 65.4 Democratic Party (United States) David Sanchez 8,777 34.6 25,373 100.0 General election Endorsements Lucille Roybal-Allard (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Human Rights Campaign National Organization for Women Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results California's 40th congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Lucille Roybal-Allard (incumbent) 73,940 58.9 Democratic Party (United States) David Sanchez 51,613 41.1 125,553 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 41 California's 41st congressional district California's 44th congressional district The 41st district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Moreno Valley, Perris, and Riverside. This new district had no incumbent. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Mark Takano, member of the Riverside Community College District Board of Trusteeshttp://rafu.com/news/2011/10/takano-running-for-congress-leads-in-fundraising/ Takano Running for Congress, Leads in Fundraising October 18, 2011 October 21, 2011 Rafu Shimpo March 31, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120331104635/http://rafu.com/news/2011/10/takano-running-for-congress-leads-in-fundraising/ dead Eliminated in primary Anna Nevenic, nurse Republican candidates Advanced to general John Tavaglione, Riverside County supervisor Eliminated in primary George Pearne Vince Sawyer, Oath Keeper Declined Jeff Miller, state assembly memberhttp://latimesblogs.latimes.com/california-politics/2011/06/california-political-maps-jeff-miller-congress.html New political maps spur another California legislator to run for Congress June 14, 2011 June 16, 2011 Los Angeles Times Shane Goldmacher Campaign Takano was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Tavaglione received the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012. Endorsements Mark Takano (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) John Tavaglione 25,379 44.6 Democratic Party (United States) Mark Takano 20,860 36.7 Democratic Party (United States) Anna Nevenic 4,991 8.8 Republican Party (United States) Vince Sawyer 4,723 8.3 Republican Party (United States) George Pearne 956 1.7 56,909 100.0 General election Endorsements Mark Takano (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Democracy for America Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program Human Rights Campaign Progressive Change Campaign CommitteeCandidates http://boldprogressives.org/category/campaigns/candidates/ boldprogressives.org 4 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130424124339/http://boldprogressives.org/category/campaigns/candidates/ 24 April 2013 Sierra Club John Tavaglione (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Polling Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MarkTakano (D) JohnTavaglione (R) UndecidedEMC Research (D-Takano)EMC Research (D-Takano) August 8–12, 2012 500 (LV) ± 4.5% 42% 38% 20% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean D flip November 5, 2012 RothenbergLean D flip November 2, 2012 Roll CallLean D flip November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D flip November 5, 2012 NY TimesTossup November 4, 2012RCPLean D flip November 4, 2012The HillLean D flip November 4, 2012 Results California's 41st congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Mark Takano 103,578 59.0 Republican Party (United States) John Tavaglione 72,074 41.0 31,504 18.0 175,652 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 42 California's 42nd congressional district California's 44th congressional district The 42nd district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Corona and Murrieta. Republican Ken Calvert, who represented the 44th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 43rd district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election here.http://murrieta.patch.com/articles/calvert-to-seek-42nd-district-congressional-seat Calvert To Seek 42nd District Congressional Seat August 15, 2011 August 16, 2011 Murrieta Patch Maggie Avants Primary election Republican candidates Advanced to general Ken Calvert, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Eva Johnson, former division director, Western Municipal Water District Clayton Thibodeau, author and entrepreneur Democratic candidates Advanced to general Michael Williamson, attorney Eliminated in primary Cliff Smith Campaign Calvert was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012. Endorsements Clayton Thibodeau (R) Organizations Republican Liberty Caucus Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) Ken Calvert (incumbent) 35,392 51.3 Democratic Party (United States) Michael Williamson 9,860 14.3 Democratic Party (United States) Cliff Smith 7,377 10.7 Republican Party (United States) Clayton Thibodeau 6,374 9.2 Republican Party (United States) Eva Johnson 5,678 8.2 No party preference Curt Novak 4,254 6.2 68,935 100.0 General election Endorsements Ken Calvert (R) Organizations National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results California's 42nd congressional district election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Ken Calvert (incumbent) 130,245 60.6 Democratic Party (United States) Michael Williamson 84,702 39.4 214,947 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 43 California's 35th congressional district California's 43rd congressional district The 43rd district is based in South Los Angeles and includes Hawthorne and Inglewood. Democrat Maxine Waters, who represented the 35th district from 1993 to 2013 and the 29th district from 1991 to 1993, ran for re-election here. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Bob Flores, self-employed communications manager Maxine Waters, incumbent U.S. representative Republican candidates Withdrawn Marco Antonio Leal Campaign Waters received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Endorsements Maxine Waters (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Maxine Waters (incumbent) 36,062 65.4 Democratic Party (United States) Bob Flores 19,061 34.6 55,123 100.0 General election Endorsements Maxine Waters (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Human Rights Campaign National Organization for Women Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results California's 43rd congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Maxine Waters (incumbent) 143,123 71.2 Democratic Party (United States) Bob Flores 57,771 28.8 200,894 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 44 California's 36th congressional district California's 37th congressional district California's 44th congressional district The 44th district is based in south Los Angeles County and includes Carson, Compton, and San Pedro. Democrat Janice Hahn, who represented the 36th district from 2011 to 2013, ran for re-election against fellow Democrat Laura Richardson, who represented the 37th district from 2007 to 2013.http://www.rollcall.com/news/democrat_ends_bid_leaves_hahn_and_richardson_to_fight_in_california-211287-1.html Democrat Ends Bid, Leaves Hahn and Richardson to Fight in California December 29, 2011 December 29, 2011 Roll Call Kyle Trygstad Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Janice Hahn, incumbent U.S. representative for the 36th district Laura Richardson, incumbent U.S. representative for the 37th district Declined Isadore Hall, state assembly member Republican candidates Withdrawn John Laurohttp://www.insidebayarea.com/california/ci_20142621/deadline-passes-candidates-file Key race for Congress pits Hahn against Richardson March 11, 2012 March 14, 2012 Oakland Tribune Art MarroquinSeptember 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Campaign In February 2012, Hahn became the officially endorsed candidate of the California Democratic Party.http://www.lbpost.com/news/staffreports/1309300127 State Democratic Party Endorses Hahn for Congress February 13, 2012 February 13, 2012 Long Beach Post May 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120513041428/http://www.lbpost.com/news/staffreports/1309300127 dead Endorsements Janice Hahn (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Janice Hahn (incumbent) 24,843 60.1 Democratic Party (United States) Laura Richardson (incumbent) 16,523 39.9 41,366 100.0 General election Endorsements Janice Hahn (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations National Organization for Women Sierra Club Polling Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JaniceHahn (D) LauraRichardson (D) UndecidedFairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (D-Hahn)Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (D-Hahn) September 26–29, 2012 350 (LV) ± 5.3% 42% 27% 30%SurveyUSASurveyUSA September 20–23, 2012 613 (LV) ± 4.0% 43% 33% 24% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results California's 44th congressional district primary election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Janice Hahn (incumbent) 99,909 60.2 Democratic Party (United States) Laura Richardson (incumbent) 65,989 39.8 165,898 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 45 California's 45th congressional district California's 48th congressional district The 45th district is based in inland Orange County and includes Irvine and Mission Viejo. Republican John Campbell, who represented the 48th district from 2005 to 2013, ran for re-election here. Primary election Republican candidates Advanced to general John Campbell, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary John Webb, small businessman Democratic candidates Advanced to general Sukhee Kang, mayor of Irvinehttp://www.ocregister.com/news/irvine-307194-kang-coastal.html Irvine mayor launches bid for Congress July 6, 2011 July 8, 2011 The Orange County Register Jeff Overley Campaign Kang was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Campbell received the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012. Endorsements Sukhee Kang (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) John Campbell (incumbent) 54,346 51.0 Democratic Party (United States) Sukhee Kang 35,182 33.0 Republican Party (United States) John Webb 17,014 16.0 106,542 100.0 General election Endorsements John Campbell (R) Organizations National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Sukhee Kang (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results California's 45th congressional district election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) John Campbell (incumbent) 171,417 58.5 Democratic Party (United States) Sukhee Kang 121,814 41.5 49,603 17.0 293,231 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 46 California's 46th congressional district California's 47th congressional district The 46th district is based in central Orange County and includes Anaheim and Santa Ana. Democrat Loretta Sanchez, who represented the 47th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 46th district from 1997 to 2003, ran for re-election here. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Loretta Sanchez, incumbent U.S. representative Republican candidates Advanced to general Jerry Hayden, independent businessman Eliminated in primary John H. Cullum, accountant Pat Garcia, escrow company owner Independent candidates Eliminated in primary Jorge Rocha, tax accountant Campaign Sanchez received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Hayden was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012. Endorsements Loretta Sanchez (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations Blue Dog Coalition National Organization for Women Sierra Club Results California's 46th congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Loretta Sanchez (incumbent) 25,706 52.1 Republican Party (United States) Jerry Hayden 14,571 29.5 Republican Party (United States) John J. Cullum 5,251 10.6 No party preference Jorge Rocha 1,969 4.0 Republican Party (United States) Pat Garcia 1,852 3.8 49,349 100.0 General election Endorsements Loretta Sanchez (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Blue Dog Coalition Human Rights Campaign National Organization for Women Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results California's 46th congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Loretta Sanchez (incumbent) 95,694 63.9 Republican Party (United States) Jerry Hayden 54,121 36.1 149,815 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 47 California's 37th congressional district California's 47th congressional district The 47th district includes Long Beach and parts of Orange County. This new district had no incumbent. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Alan Lowenthal, state senatorhttp://www.rollcall.com/news/Alan-Lowenthal-Congress-Long-Beach-California-206586-1.html State Senator Announces Bid in New Long Beach District June 17, 2011 July 18, 2011 Roll Call Kyle Trygstad Eliminated in primary Peter Mathews, professor Jay Shah Usha Shah Declined Joe Dunn, former state senatorhttp://www.lbpost.com/news/staffreports/12572 Former OC Democratic Senator Joe Dunn May Jump In Congressional Race October 18, 2011 October 31, 2011 Long Beach Post October 20, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111020061632/http://www.lbpost.com/news/staffreports/12572 dead Linda Sánchez, incumbent U.S. representative Republican candidates Advanced to general Gary DeLong, Long Beach City Council memberhttp://www.lbpost.com/news/staffreports/12198 Councilmember Gary DeLong Announces Run for Congress, Endorsed By Governor Deukmejian and Supervisor Knabe August 17, 2011 August 25, 2011 Long Beach Post December 15, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111215131114/http://www.lbpost.com/news/staffreports/12198 dead Eliminated in primary Steve Foley, conservative blogger, activist and campaign consultant Steven T. Kuykendall, former U.S. representativehttp://www.lbpost.com/news/staffreports/12246 Former Rep. Steven Kuykendall To Run For 47th Congressional District August 24, 2011 August 25, 2011 Long Beach Post September 10, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110910113113/http://www.lbpost.com/news/staffreports/12246 dead Declined Troy Edgar, mayor of Los Alamitos and former member of the Los Alamitos City Councilhttp://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_19132529 Delong, Edgar top campaign fundraisers in Long Beach race October 17, 2011 October 21, 2011 Contra Costa Times Eric BradleySeptember 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes http://www.presstelegram.com/breakingnews/ci_19919154 Los Al Mayor Troy Edgar sets sights on State Assembly, drops out of Long Beach race February 8, 2012 February 9, 2012 Press-Telegram Eric BradleySeptember 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Campaign Lowenthal was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Delong received the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012. Endorsements Alan Lowenthal (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Alan Lowenthal 27,356 33.8 Republican Party (United States) Gary DeLong 23,831 29.4 Republican Party (United States) Steven T. Kuykendall 8,769 10.8 Democratic Party (United States) Peter Mathews 7,951 9.8 Republican Party (United States) Steve Foley 5,848 7.2 Republican Party (United States) Sanford W. Kahn 2,563 3.2 Democratic Party (United States) Usha Shah 2,350 2.9 Democratic Party (United States) Jay Shah 2,273 2.8 80,941 100.0 General election Endorsements Alan Lowenthal (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program Human Rights Campaign National Organization for Women Sierra Club Gary DeLong (R) Organizations GOProud National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Polling Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror AlanLowenthal (D) GaryDeLong (R) UndecidedGoodwin Simon Strategic ResearchGoodwin Simon Strategic Research August 16–18, 2012 400 (LV) ± 5.0% 51% 31% 18%DCCC (D)DCCC (D) July 18, 2012 379 (LV) ± 5.0% 47% 36% 17%Probolsky Research (R-DeLong)Probolsky Research (R-DeLong) June 28–July 3, 2012 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 44% 41% 15% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely D November 5, 2012 RothenbergLikely D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLikely D November 5, 2012 NY TimesLean D November 4, 2012RCPLikely D November 4, 2012The HillLikely D November 4, 2012 Results California's 47th congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Alan Lowenthal 130,093 56.6 Republican Party (United States) Gary DeLong 99,919 43.4 30,174 13.2 230,012 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 48 California's 46th congressional district California's 48th congressional district The 48th district is based in coastal Orange County and includes Huntington Beach. Republican Dana Rohrabacher, who represented the 46th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 42nd and 45th districts from 1989 to 1993 and 1993 to 2003 respectively, ran for re-election here.http://articles.dailypilot.com/2011-08-15/news/tn-dpt-0816-redistricting-20110815_1_new-district-48th-congressional-district-74th-district https://web.archive.org/web/20110827041044/http://articles.dailypilot.com/2011-08-15/news/tn-dpt-0816-redistricting-20110815_1_new-district-48th-congressional-district-74th-district dead August 27, 2011 Redistricting changes 2012 electoral battles August 15, 2011 August 31, 2011 Daily Pilot Joseph Serna Primary election Republican candidates Advanced to general Dana Rohrabacher, incumbent U.S. representative Democratic candidates Advanced to general Ron Varasteh, scientist and engineer Independent candidates Eliminated in primary Alan Schlar, marketing executive Campaign Rohrabacher was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012. Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) Dana Rohrabacher (incumbent) 73,302 66.3 Democratic Party (United States) Ron Varasteh 31,912 28.9 No party preference Alan Schlar 5,355 4.8 110,569 100.0 General election Endorsements Dana Rohrabacher (R) Organizations National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results California's 48th congressional district election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Dana Rohrabacher (incumbent) 177,144 61.0 Democratic Party (United States) Ron Varasteh 113,358 39.0 290,502 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 49 California's 49th congressional district The 49th district is based in northern San Diego County and includes Carlsbad and Oceanside. Republican Darrell Issa, who had represented the 49th district since 2003 and the 48th district from 2001 to 2003, ran for re-election.http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/sdcounty/article_b78544d7-463f-5501-8ec6-a7de447b33f8.html Saldana is against Bilbray as redistricting completed August 16, 2011 September 15, 2011 North County Times Mark Walker Primary election Republican candidates Advanced to general Darrell Issa, incumbent U.S. representative Democratic candidates Advanced to general Jerry Tetalman, realtorhttp://sdgln.com/news/2011/10/11/pride-beach-welcomed-local-marines-open-arms-sunday Pride at the Beach welcomed local Marines with open arms Sunday October 12, 2011 October 21, 2011 San Diego Gay and Lesbian News Morgan M. Hurleyhttp://www.nctimes.com/news/local/sdcounty/region-carlsbad-democrat-takes-on-issa-in-new-th-congressional/article_3ac38aa1-ac17-5b6a-ae28-6b52e30238aa.html Carlsbad Democrat takes on Issa in new 49th Congressional District November 7, 2011 November 12, 2011 North County Times Mark Walker Independent candidates Eliminated in primary Dick Eiden, retired attorney and poet Albin Novinec, U.S. Marine Campaign Tetalman received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Issa was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012. Endorsements Jerry Tetalman (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) Darrell Issa (incumbent) 71,329 61.1 Democratic Party (United States) Jerry Tetalman 35,816 30.7 No party preference Dick Eiden 7,988 6.8 No party preference Albin Novinec 1,626 1.4 116,759 100.0 General election Endorsements Darrell Issa (R) Organizations National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Jerry Tetalman (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results California's 49th congressional district election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Darrell Issa (incumbent) 159,725 58.2 Democratic Party (United States) Jerry Tetalman 114,893 41.8 44,832 16.4 274,618 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 50 California's 50th congressional district California's 52nd congressional district The 50th district is based in inland San Diego County and includes Escondido and Santee. Republican Duncan D. Hunter, who represented the 52nd district from 2009 to 2013, ran for re-election here. Primary election Republican candidates Advanced to general Duncan D. Hunter, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Terri Linnell, Tea Party activist and candidate for this seat in 2010http://eastcountymagazine.org/node/7714 Julian Activist Makes Third Run for Congress October 31, 2011 November 12, 2011 East County Magazine Democratic candidates Advanced to general David Secor, retired clerk of the San Diego Superior Courthttp://santee.patch.com/articles/crest-democrat-seeks-congress-seat-i-m-going-to-make-hunter-bleed Crest Democrats Seeks Congress Seat: 'I'm Going to Make Hunter Bleed' November 3, 2011 November 12, 2011 Santee Patch Ken Stone January 12, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120112193031/http://santee.patch.com/articles/crest-democrat-seeks-congress-seat-i-m-going-to-make-hunter-bleed dead Eliminated in primary Connie Frankowiak, community activist and candidate for this seat in 2006 & 2010 Campaign Hunter received the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012. Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) Duncan D. Hunter (incumbent) 76,818 67.4 Democratic Party (United States) David B. Secor 19,142 16.8 Democratic Party (United States) Connie Frankowiak 8,553 7.5 Libertarian Party (United States) Michael Benoit 6,160 5.4 Republican Party (United States) Terri Linnell 3,275 2.9 113,948 100.0 General election Endorsements Duncan D. Hunter (R) Labor unions International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Organizations Campaign for Working Families National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results California's 50th congressional district election, 2012 Republican Party (United States) Duncan D. Hunter (incumbent) 174,838 67.7 Democratic Party (United States) David B. Secor 83,455 32.3 258,293 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 51 California's 51st congressional district The new 51st district runs along the border with Mexico and includes Imperial County and San Diego. Democrat Bob Filner, who represented the 51st district from 2003 to 2013 and the 50th district from 1993 until 2003, retired to run for mayor of San Diego. Gustafson Craig Filner is running for San Diego mayor http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2011/jun/08/filner-running-san-diego-mayor/ March 30, 2012 U-T San Diego June 8, 2011 Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Juan Vargas, state senator and candidate for this seat in 1992, 1996 & 2006http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/jun/09/senator-vargas-plans-run-to-replace-filner/ Vargas goes after Filner's Congress seat, again June 9, 2011 June 13, 2011 The San Diego Union Tribune Christopher Cadelago Michael Gardner Eliminated in primary John Brooks, writer and retired federal employeehttp://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/jan/20/national-democrats-say-theyll-target-bilbray/ Political Notebook: Democrats say they'll target Bilbray January 20, 2012 February 1, 2012 U-T San Diego Christopher Cadelago Denise Moreno Ducheny, state senatorhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/afternoon-fix-james-carvill-tells-obama-to-panic/2011/09/15/gIQACa3KVK_blog.html Afternoon Fix: James Carville tells Obama to 'panic' September 15, 2011 September 16, 2011 The Washington Post Chris Cillizza Chris Cillizza Daniel Ramirez Declined Bob Filner, incumbent U.S. representative Republican candidates Advanced to general Michael Crimmins, high school principal, retired Marine Corps major and nominee for 53rd district in 2008 & 2010 Eliminated in primary Xanthi Gionis, businesswoman and author Bernard Portley, computer scientist Campaign Vargas was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Gionis received the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012. Vargas was predicted to face fellow Democratic state senator Denise Moreno Ducheny in the general election, but he spent some of his funds on mailers to help Republican Michael Crimmins, who he preferred to face in the general election in this heavily Democratic seat. Vargas spent $40–50,000 helping Crimmins, at least eight times more than Crimmins spent himself.Christopher Cadelago Vargas helps pick opponent in race for Congress http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/jun/08/vargas-picks-opponent-in-race-for-congress/ March 3, 2014 U-T San Diego June 8, 2012 The effort was successful as Crimmins finished 2,909 votes ahead of Ducheny. Endorsements Juan Vargas (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Juan Vargas 30,143 46.0 Republican Party (United States) Michael Crimmins 13,016 19.9 Democratic Party (United States) Denise Moreno Ducheny 10,107 15.4 Republican Party (United States) Xanthi Gionis 4,487 6.8 Democratic Party (United States) John Brooks 3,290 5.0 Democratic Party (United States) Daniel C. "Danny" Ramirez 2,794 4.3 Republican Party (United States) Bernard Portley 1,667 2.5 65,504 100.0 General election Endorsements Juan Vargas (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Majority Makers" Program Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results Vargas won the general election in a landslide. California's 51st congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Juan Vargas 113,934 71.5 Republican Party (United States) Michael Crimmins 45,464 28.5 159,398 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 52 California's 50th congressional district California's 52nd congressional district The 52nd district is based in coastal San Diego and includes La Jolla and Poway. Republican Brian Bilbray, who represented the 50th district from 2006 to 2013 and previously served from 1995 until 2001, ran for re-election here. Primary election Republican candidates Advanced to general Brian Bilbray, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Gene Hamilton Carswell, developer, builder and veteran Wayne Iverson, physicianhttp://www.nctimes.com/news/local/sdcounty/article_f67366aa-6d25-5879-a963-4cab0da3d858.html REGION: Bilbray has big cash lead in campaign financing October 18, 2011 October 21, 2011 North County Times Mark Walker John Stahl, retired business executive and candidate for Florida's 22nd district in 1994http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/political-bits-and-pieces-82 Political Bits and Pieces June 10, 2011 June 24, 2011 Sunshine State News Kevin Derby John Subka, real estate investor Democratic candidates Advanced to general Scott Peters, chair of the Port of San Diegohttp://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/oct/17/peters-announces-congressional-bid/ Peters announces run for Congress October 17, 2011 October 17, 2011 The San Diego Union-Tribune Christopher Cadelago Eliminated in primary Lori Saldaña, former state assembly memberhttp://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/aug/13/saldana-run-congress/ Saldaña to run for Congress August 13, 2011 August 15, 2011 The San Diego Union-Tribune Christopher Cadelago Withdrawn Shirley Decourt-Park, business owner Declined Bob Nascenzi, businessmanhttp://www.nctimes.com/news/local/article_cccd6349-ee3e-58c6-9ec5-b1577b28fb2a.html All signs point to tough re-election bid for Bilbray August 10, 2011 August 12, 2011 North County Times Mark Walkerhttp://www.utsandiego.com/news/2011/oct/24/democrat-drops-out-endorses-peters-congress/ Democrat quits, endorses Peters for Congress October 24, 2011 January 28, 2012 The San Diego Union-Tribune Christopher Cadelago Campaign At its February 2012 convention, the California Democratic Party declined to endorse a candidate for the 52nd district. Bilbray was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012. Endorsements Scott Peters (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Republican Party (United States) Brian Bilbray (incumbent) 61,930 41.0 Democratic Party (United States) Scott Peters 34,106 22.6 Democratic Party (United States) Lori Saldaña 33,387 22.1 No party preference Jack Doyle 6,138 4.1 Republican Party (United States) John K. Stahl 5,502 3.6 Republican Party (United States) Wayne Iverson 4,476 3.0 Democratic Party (United States) Shirley Decourt-Park 2,368 1.6 No party preference Ehab T. Shehata 1,156 0.8 Republican Party (United States) John L. Subka 1,091 0.7 Republican Party (United States) Gene Hamilton Carswell 828 0.5 150,982 100.0 General election Endorsements Brian Bilbray (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" Program NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Scott Peters (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program Human Rights Campaign National Organization for Women Sierra Club Debate + 2012 California's 52nd 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 Brian Bilbray Scott Peters1 Oct. 10, 2012 San Diego Union-Tribune Michael SmolensC-SPAN P P Polling Pollsource Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BrianBilbray (R) ScottPeters (D) UndecidedSurveyUSASurveyUSA October 28–30, 2012 628 (LV) ± 4.0% 46% 46% 8%Grove Insight (D-Peters)Grove Insight (D-Peters) October 19–21, 2012 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 40% 45% 15%Glover Park Group/University of San Diego/U-T San DiegoGlover Park Group/University of San Diego/U-T San Diego October 14–17, 2012 374 (LV) ± 5.0% 47% 38% 13%Grove Insight (D-Peters)Grove Insight (D-Peters) July 16–18, 2012 400 (LV) ± 4.4% 40% 40% 19% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossup November 5, 2012 RothenbergTossup November 2, 2012 Roll CallTossup November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D Flip November 5, 2012 NY TimesTossup November 4, 2012RCPTossup November 4, 2012The HillTossup November 4, 2012 Results California's 52nd congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Scott Peters 151,451 51.2 Republican Party (United States) Brian Bilbray (incumbent) 144,495 48.8 6,956 2.4 295,946 100.0 California Democratic Party California Republican Party District 53 California's 53rd congressional district The 53rd district is based in Central San Diego and includes La Mesa and Lemon Grove. 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 here. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Susan Davis, incumbent U.S. representative Republican candidates Advanced to general Nick Popaditch, retired United States Marine Corps gunnery sergeant and nominee for the 51st district in 2010Nick Popaditch, Back for More in 2012! Jim Geraghty Jim Geraghty http://www.nationalreview.com/campaign-spot/287973/nick-popaditch-back-more-2012 National Review Online January 12, 2012 January 17, 2012 Campaign Davis received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Endorsements Susan Davis (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations Sierra Club Results Nonpartisan blanket primary results Democratic Party (United States) Susan Davis (incumbent) 70,462 57.8 Republican Party (United States) Nick Popaditch 51,423 42.2 Republican Party (United States) Joel A. Marchese (write-in) 7 0.0 Republican Party (United States) John R. Edwards (write-in) 3 0.0 121,895 100.0 General election Endorsements Susan Davis (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Human Rights Campaign National Organization for Women Sierra Club Nick Popaditch (R) Organizations Iraq Veterans for Congress2012 Candidates http://www.iraqvetsforcongress.com/2012-candidates 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120724080716/http://www.iraqvetsforcongress.com/2012-candidates 24 July 2012 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results California's 53rd congressional district election, 2012 Democratic Party (United States) Susan Davis (incumbent) 164,825 61.4 Republican Party (United States) Nick Popaditch 103,482 38.6 268,307 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) Notes References External links Elections and Voter Information from the California Secretary of State Certified list of candidates for the general election United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2012 at Ballotpedia Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets Outside spending at the Sunlight Foundation District maps from the California Citizens Redistricting Commission U.S. House of Representatives California 2012