The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in California were held on November 3, 2020, to elect the 53 U.S. representatives from the state of California , one from each of the state's 53 congressional districts . The elections coincided with the 2020 U.S. presidential election , as well as other elections to the United States House of Representatives , elections to the United States Senate , and various state and local elections .
Quick Facts All 53 California seats to the United States House of Representatives, Turnout ...
2020 United States House of Representatives elections in California Turnout 75.85%
Majority party
Minority party
Party
Democratic
Republican
Last election
46
7
Seats before
45
8
Seats won
42
11
Seat change
3
3
Popular vote
11,083,766
5,640,188
Percentage
66.27
33.73
Swing
0.53%
1.12%
Winners
Vote share
County results
Democratic
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
80–90%
>90%
Republican
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
Winners
Democratic hold
Republican gain
Republican hold
Close
This is the first general election since 1994 in which a Republican defeated an incumbent House Democrat in California. This year, despite the statewide dominance by Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden , a record-breaking number of Republicans defeated Democratic House incumbents: Young Kim defeated Gil Cisneros in District 39 , Michelle Park Steel defeated Harley Rouda in District 48 , and David Valadao defeated TJ Cox in District 21 to reclaim his old seat. This happened even as Democrats won the statewide combined House vote by a wider margin than Biden.[1] Mike Garcia also defeated Christy Smith in District 25 to retain the seat he flipped in the May 12 special election to fill the seat vacated by Katie Hill .[2]
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United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2020 Primary election — March 3, 2020
Party
Votes
Percentage
Candidates
Advancing to general
Seats contesting
Democratic
5,989,781
65.65
124
60
53
Republican
2,973,937
32.60
96
46
46
No party preference
99,842
1.09
22
0
0
Green
38,524
0.42
4
0
0
American Independent
11,271
0.12
3
0
0
Libertarian
7,985
0.09
2
0
0
Peace and Freedom
1,821
0.02
1
0
0
Totals
9,123,161
100.00
252
106
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Popular vote
Democratic
66.27%
Republican
33.73%
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House seats
Democratic
79.25%
Republican
20.75%
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2020 California's 1st congressional district election
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The 1st district covers the northeastern part of the state bordering Nevada and Oregon . Incumbent Republican Doug LaMalfa , who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 54.9% of the vote in 2018.[3] The district had a PVI of R+11.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Audrey Denney, educator, farmer and general election candidate for this seat in 2018 [5]
Eliminated in primary
Rob Lydon, veterinarian[6]
Results
2020 California's 1st congressional district primary results by county
LaMalfa—50–60%
LaMalfa—60–70%
LaMalfa—70–80%
LaMalfa—80–90%
Denney—40–50%
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General election
Endorsements
Audrey Denney (D)
U.S. senators
Labor unions
Organizations
Polling
More information Poll source, Date(s) administered ...
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size[lower-alpha 1]
Margin of error
Doug LaMalfa (R)
Audrey Denney (D)
Undecided
Lake Research Partners (D) [17] [upper-alpha 1]
October 1–4, 2020
400 (LV)
± 4.9%
49%
45%
5%
Lake Research Partners (D) [18] [upper-alpha 1]
June 10–14, 2020
500 (LV)
± 4.4%
46%
41%
11%
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Predictions
More information Source, Ranking ...
Source
Ranking
As of
The Cook Political Report [19]
Safe R
November 2, 2020
Inside Elections [20]
Safe R
October 28, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball [21]
Likely R
November 2, 2020
Daily Kos [22]
Safe R
November 2, 2020
RCP [23]
Likely R
November 2, 2020
Decision Desk HQ [24]
Likely R
November 3, 2020
538 [25]
Safe R
November 3, 2020
Elections Daily [26]
Likely R
November 1, 2020
CNN [27]
Safe R
November 1, 2020
Politico [28]
Likely R
November 2, 2020
Niskanen [29]
Safe R
June 7, 2020
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2020 California's 2nd congressional district election
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The 2nd district encompasses the North Coast , stretching from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border, taking in San Rafael , Petaluma , Novato , Windsor , Healdsburg , Ukiah , Fort Bragg , Fortuna , Eureka , Arcata , McKinleyville , and Crescent City . Incumbent Democrat Jared Huffman , who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 77.0% of the vote in 2018.[3] The district had a PVI of D+22.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Eliminated in primary
Rachel Moniz, operations officer[31]
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Dale K. Mensing, cashier and general election candidate for this seat in 2014 , 2016 , and 2018 [32]
Green candidates
Eliminated in primary
Melissa Bradley, businesswoman[31]
American Independent candidates
Eliminated in primary
Charles "Wally" Coppock[31]
Results
2020 California's 2nd congressional district primary results by county
Huffman—40–50%
Huffman—50–60%
Huffman—60–70%
Huffman—70–80%
Mensing—40–50%
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General election
Predictions
More information Source, Ranking ...
Source
Ranking
As of
The Cook Political Report [19]
Safe D
November 2, 2020
Inside Elections [20]
Safe D
October 28, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball [21]
Safe D
November 2, 2020
Daily Kos [22]
Safe D
November 2, 2020
RCP [23]
Safe D
November 2, 2020
Decision Desk HQ [24]
Safe D
November 3, 2020
538 [25]
Safe D
November 3, 2020
Elections Daily [26]
Safe D
November 1, 2020
CNN [27]
Safe D
November 1, 2020
Politico [28]
Safe D
November 2, 2020
Niskanen [29]
Safe D
June 7, 2020
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2020 California's 3rd congressional district election
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The 3rd district takes in areas north and west of Sacramento . It consists of Colusa , Sutter , and Yuba counties plus portions of Glenn , Lake , Sacramento , Solano , and Yolo counties. Incumbent Democrat John Garamendi , who had represented the 3rd district since 2013 and had previously represented the 10th district from 2009 to 2013, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 58.1% of the vote in 2018.[3] The district had a PVI of D+5.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Tamika Hamilton, U.S. Air Force veteran[34]
Results
2020 California's 3rd congressional district primary results by county
Garamendi—40–50%
Garamendi—50–60%
Garamendi—70–80%
Hamilton—40–50%
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General election
Endorsements
John Garamendi (D)
U.S. Executive Branch officials
U.S. senators
U.S. representatives
State officials
State legislators
Labor unions
Organizations
Newspapers
Predictions
More information Source, Ranking ...
Source
Ranking
As of
The Cook Political Report [19]
Safe D
November 2, 2020
Inside Elections [20]
Safe D
October 28, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball [21]
Safe D
November 2, 2020
Daily Kos [22]
Safe D
November 2, 2020
RCP [23]
Safe D
November 2, 2020
Decision Desk HQ [24]
Safe D
November 3, 2020
538 [25]
Safe D
November 3, 2020
Elections Daily [26]
Safe D
November 1, 2020
CNN [27]
Safe D
November 1, 2020
Politico [28]
Safe D
November 2, 2020
Niskanen [29]
Safe D
June 7, 2020
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2020 California's 4th congressional district election
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The 4th district encompasses the suburbs of Sacramento and the Sierra Nevada . Incumbent Republican Tom McClintock , who had represented the district since 2009, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 54.1% of the vote in 2018.[3] The district had a PVI of R+10.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Eliminated in primary
Julianne Benzel, history teacher[42]
Jamie Byers, state parole agent[6]
Jacob Thomas, businessman[43]
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Brynne S. Kennedy, businesswoman[44]
Withdrawn
Sean Frame, Placerville Union school board member[45]
Independent candidates
Eliminated in primary
Robert Lawton, businessman and Democratic candidate for this seat in 2018 [46]
Results
2020 California's 4th congressional district primary results by county
McClintock—40–50%
McClintock—50–60%
McClintock—60–70%
Kennedy—60–70%
Kennedy—70–80%
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General election
Endorsements
Brynne Kennedy (D)
U.S. senators
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Labor unions
Organizations
Individuals
Polling
More information Poll source, Date(s) administered ...
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size[lower-alpha 1]
Margin of error
Tom McClintock (R)
Brynne Kennedy (D)
Undecided
Lake Research Partners (D) [53] [upper-alpha 2]
October 12–14, 2020
958 (LV)
± 4.14%
49%
45%
6%
Lake Research Partners (D) [54] [upper-alpha 2]
July 22–25, 2020
650 (LV)
–
45%
42%
13%
Lake Research Partners (D) [55] [upper-alpha 2]
April 26 – May 4, 2020
2,196 (LV)
–
46%
40%
14%
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with Generic Opponent
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Source
Ranking
As of
The Cook Political Report [19]
Safe R
November 2, 2020
Inside Elections [20]
Safe R
October 28, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball [21]
Likely R
November 2, 2020
Daily Kos [22]
Safe R
November 2, 2020
RCP [23]
Likely R
November 2, 2020
Decision Desk HQ [24]
Likely R
November 3, 2020
538 [25]
Safe R
November 3, 2020
Elections Daily [26]
Likely R
November 1, 2020
CNN [27]
Safe R
November 1, 2020
Politico [28]
Likely R
November 2, 2020
Niskanen [29]
Safe R
June 7, 2020
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2020 California's 5th congressional district election
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The 5th district encompasses much of California's wine country . It includes Cotati , Rohnert Park , Santa Rosa , Sonoma , Napa , American Canyon , Vallejo , Benicia , Hercules , and part of Martinez . Incumbent Democrat Mike Thompson , who had represented the district since 1999, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 78.9% of the vote in 2018.[3] The district had a PVI of D+21.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Eliminated in primary
Jason Kishineff, activist[57]
Josh Wesley Tyler, teacher[58]
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Scott Giblin, information services technician[56]
Results
2020 California's 5th congressional district primary results by county
Thompson—50–60%
Thompson—60–70%
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General election
Endorsements
Mike Thompson (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Predictions
More information Source, Ranking ...
Source
Ranking
As of
The Cook Political Report [19]
Safe D
November 2, 2020
Inside Elections [20]
Safe D
October 28, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball [21]
Safe D
November 2, 2020
Daily Kos [22]
Safe D
November 2, 2020
RCP [23]
Safe D
November 2, 2020
Decision Desk HQ [24]
Safe D
November 3, 2020
538 [25]
Safe D
November 3, 2020
Elections Daily [26]
Safe D
November 1, 2020
CNN [27]
Safe D
November 1, 2020
Politico [28]
Safe D
November 2, 2020
Niskanen [29]
Safe D
June 7, 2020
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2020 California's 6th congressional district election
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The 6th district takes in Sacramento and its surrounding suburbs, including West Sacramento and North Highlands . Incumbent Democrat Doris Matsui , who had represented the district since 2005, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 80.4% of the vote in 2018.[3] The district had a PVI of D+21.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Eliminated in primary
Benjamin Emard, attorney[6]
Republican candidates
Eliminated in primary
Sherwood Ellsworth Haisty Jr., minister[6]
Results
2020 California's 6th congressional district primary results by county
Matsui—60–70%
Matsui—70–80%
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General election
Endorsements
Doris Matsui (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Predictions
More information Source, Ranking ...
Source
Ranking
As of
The Cook Political Report [19]
Safe D
November 2, 2020
Inside Elections [20]
Safe D
October 28, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball [21]
Safe D
November 2, 2020
Daily Kos [22]
Safe D
November 2, 2020
RCP [23]
Safe D
November 2, 2020
Decision Desk HQ [24]
Safe D
November 3, 2020
538 [25]
Safe D
November 3, 2020
Elections Daily [26]
Safe D
November 1, 2020
CNN [27]
Safe D
November 1, 2020
Politico [28]
Safe D
November 2, 2020
Niskanen [29]
Safe D
June 7, 2020
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2020 California's 7th congressional district election
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The 7th district is located in southern and eastern Sacramento County , including the cities of Elk Grove , Folsom , and Rancho Cordova . Incumbent Democrat Ami Bera , who had represented the district since 213, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 55.0% of the vote in 2018.[3] The district had a PVI of D+3.
Candidates
Advanced to general
Ami Bera (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[60]
Buzz Patterson (Republican), retired United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel[61]
Eliminated in primary
Jeff Burdick (Democratic), public affairs specialist[60]
Jon Ivy (Republican), voting rights activist[62]
Chris Richardson (Green), engineer[6]
Results
More information Party, Candidate ...
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General election
Endorsements
Ami Bera (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Predictions
More information Source, Ranking ...
Source
Ranking
As of
The Cook Political Report [19]
Safe D
November 2, 2020
Inside Elections [20]
Safe D
October 28, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball [21]
Safe D
November 2, 2020
Daily Kos [22]
Safe D
November 2, 2020
RCP [23]
Likely D
November 2, 2020
Decision Desk HQ [24]
Safe D
November 3, 2020
538 [25]
Safe D
November 3, 2020
Elections Daily [26]
Safe D
November 1, 2020
CNN [27]
Safe D
November 1, 2020
Politico [28]
Likely D
November 2, 2020
Niskanen [29]
Safe D
June 7, 2020
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2020 California's 8th congressional district election
Results by countyObernolte: 50–60%Bubser: 60–70%
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The 8th district includes most of the eastern desert regions of the state. It stretches from Mono Lake to Twentynine Palms and consists of Inyo and Mono counties plus most of San Bernardino County . Incumbent Republican Paul Cook , who had represented the district since 2013, announced on September 17, 2019, that he would not seek re-election, instead planning to run for an open seat on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors.[67] He was re-elected with 60.0%% of the vote in 2018.[3] The district had a PVI of R+9.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Christine Bubser, engineer and biotechnology advisor[72]
Eliminated in primary
Bob Conaway, attorney and general election candidate for this seat in 2014 [70]
James Ellars, energy consultant[73]
Results
2020 California's 8th congressional district primary results by county
Obernolte—30–40%
Bubser—30–40%
Bubser—40–50%
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General election
Endorsements
Christine Bubser (D)
U.S. senators
U.S. representatives
State legislators
Labor unions
California Labor Federation[75]
Organizations
Polling
More information Poll source, Date(s) administered ...
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Predictions
More information Source, Ranking ...
Source
Ranking
As of
The Cook Political Report [19]
Safe R
November 2, 2020
Inside Elections [20]
Safe R
October 28, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball [21]
Safe R
November 2, 2020
Daily Kos [22]
Safe R
November 2, 2020
RCP [23]
Likely R
November 2, 2020
Decision Desk HQ [24]
Likely R
November 3, 2020
538 [25]
Safe R
November 3, 2020
Elections Daily [26]
Safe R
November 1, 2020
CNN [27]
Safe R
November 1, 2020
Politico [28]
Safe R
November 2, 2020
Niskanen [29]
Safe R
June 7, 2020
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2020 California's 9th congressional district election
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The 9th district is centered around the San Joaquin Delta , taking in Stockton , Antioch , Galt , Oakley , Lathrop , and Lodi . Incumbent Democrat Jerry McNerney , who had represented the district since, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 56.5% of the vote in 2018.[3] The district had a PVI of D+8.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Eliminated in primary
William Martinek, financial advisor[78]
Results
2020 California's 9th congressional district primary results by county
McNerney—50–60%
Amador—40–50%
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Predictions
More information Source, Ranking ...
Source
Ranking
As of
The Cook Political Report [19]
Safe D
November 2, 2020
Inside Elections [20]
Safe D
October 28, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball [21]
Safe D
November 2, 2020
Daily Kos [22]
Safe D
November 2, 2020
RCP [23]
Safe D
November 2, 2020
Decision Desk HQ [24]
Safe D
November 3, 2020
538 [25]
Safe D
November 3, 2020
Elections Daily [26]
Safe D
November 1, 2020
CNN [27]
Safe D
November 1, 2020
Politico [28]
Likely D
November 2, 2020
Niskanen [29]
Safe D
June 7, 2020
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2020 California's 10th congressional district election
County resultsHarder: 50–60%
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The 10th district covers San Joaquin Valley , including the cities of Oakdale , Manteca , Modesto , Tracy , and Turlock . Incumbent Democrat Josh Harder , who had represented the district since 2018 , ran for re-election. He was elected with 52.3% of the vote in 2018.[3] The district had a PVI of EVEN.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Ted Howze, veterinarian, former Turlock city council member and candidate for this seat in 2018 [80]
Withdrawn
Charles Dossett, U.S. Army veteran[83]
Endorsements
Bob Elliott (R)
Organizations
Combat Veterans for Congress [85]
Results
2020 California's 10th congressional district primary results by county
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General election
Endorsements
Josh Harder (D)
U.S. Executive Branch officials
Barack Obama , former president of the United States (2009–2017, former senator from Illinois (2005–2008)[86]
U.S. senators
Labor unions
Organizations
Predictions
More information Source, Ranking ...
Source
Ranking
As of
The Cook Political Report [19]
Likely D
November 2, 2020
Inside Elections [20]
Safe D
October 28, 2020
Sabato's Crystal Ball [21]
Safe D
November 2, 2020
Daily Kos [22]
Safe D
November 2, 2020
RCP [23]
Lean D
November 2, 2020
Decision Desk HQ [24]
Likely D
November 3, 2020
538 [25]
Likely D
November 3, 2020
Elections Daily [26]
Safe D
November 1, 2020
CNN [27]
Safe D
November 1, 2020
Politico [28]
Likely D
November 2, 2020
Niskanen [29]
Safe D
June 7, 2020
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2020 California's 11th congressional district election
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The 11th district encompasses parts of the East Bay , including Alamo , Antioch , Bay Point , Blackhawk , Clayton , Concord , Danville , Diablo , El Cerrito , El Sobrante , Kensington , Lafayette , Moraga , Orinda , Pittsburg , Pleasant Hill , San Pablo , Richmond and Walnut Creek . The incumbent was Democrat Mark DeSaulnier , who was re-elected with 74.1% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Candidates
Eliminated in primary
Michael Ernest Kerr (Green), social justice advocate[91]
Predictions
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2020 California's 12th congressional district election
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The 12th district is based entirely within San Francisco . The incumbent was Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (Democratic), who was re-elected with 86.8% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Shahid Buttar (Democratic), attorney and democratic socialist activist[92]
Nancy Pelosi (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[6]
Eliminated in primary
Agatha Bacelar (Democratic), documentary filmmaker and engineer[93]
John Dennis (Republican), businessman and perennial candidate[6]
Deanna Lorraine (Republican), political commentator[94]
Endorsements
Shahid Buttar (D)
Local officials
Individuals
Unions
San Francisco Tenants Union[96]
Organizations
Publications
Nancy Pelosi (D)
Unions
Organizations
Individuals
James L. Brooks , director, producer and writer[105]
Gregg Henry , actor and musician[106]
William Hurt , actor, director, producer and screenwriter[107]
Kristen Johnston , actress and comedian[108]
Wendie Malick , actress and activist[109]
Alyssa Milano , actress and activist[110]
Alexandra Neil , actress[111]
James Sie , actor and voice actor[112]
Alice Wetterlund , actress, comedian and podcast host[113]
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California's 12th congressional district , 2020[8] [30]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Nancy Pelosi (incumbent)
190,590
74.0
Democratic
Shahid Buttar
33,344
13.0
Republican
John Dennis
19,883
7.7
Democratic
Tom Gallagher (withdrawn)
5,094
2.0
Republican
Deanna Lorraine
4,635
1.8
Democratic
Agatha Bacelar
3,890
1.5
Total votes
257,436
100.0
General election
Democratic
Nancy Pelosi (incumbent)
281,776
77.6
Democratic
Shahid Buttar
81,174
22.4
Total votes
362,950
100.0
Democratic hold
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2020 California's 13th congressional district election
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The 13th district takes in northern Alameda County , encompassing Alameda , Albany , Berkeley , Emeryville , Oakland , Piedmont , and San Leandro . The incumbent was Democrat Barbara Lee , who was re-elected with 88.4% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Barbara Lee (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[114]
Nikka Piterman (Republican), software engineer[115]
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2020 California's 14th congressional district election
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The 14th district is located on the San Francisco Peninsula , taking in most of San Mateo County and a small part of southwestern San Francisco . The incumbent was Democrat Jackie Speier , who was re-elected with 79.2% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Ran Petel (Republican), financial executive[6]
Jackie Speier (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[6]
Eliminated in primary
Cristos Goodrow (Democratic), technology executive[6]
Eric Taylor (no party preference), research manager[6]
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2020 California's 14th congressional district primary results by county
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2020 California's 15th congressional district election
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The 15th district encompasses eastern Alameda County , including Castro Valley , Dublin , Fremont , Hayward , Livermore , Pleasanton , Sunol , Union City , and parts of Contra Costa County , including San Ramon and part of Danville . The incumbent was Democrat Eric Swalwell , who was re-elected with 73.0% of the vote in 2018,[3] and ran in the 2020 presidential race .[116] Swalwell joined the House race after ending his presidential campaign.[117] [118]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Alison Hayden (Republican), special education teacher[91]
Eric Swalwell (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[119]
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2020 California's 15th congressional district primary results by county
Swalwell—60–70%
Swalwell—50–60%
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California's 15th congressional district , 2020[8] [30]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Eric Swalwell (incumbent)
103,826
59.0
Republican
Alison Hayden
29,864
17.0
Democratic
Samantha Campbell
17,286
9.8
Republican
Peter Liu
13,634
7.8
Democratic
Tuan Phan
6,509
3.7
Democratic
Austin E. Intal
2,548
1.4
No party preference
Don J. Grundmann
2,194
1.2
Total votes
175,861
100.0
General election
Democratic
Eric Swalwell (incumbent)
242,991
70.9
Republican
Alison Hayden
99,710
29.1
Total votes
342,701
100.0
Democratic hold
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2020 California's 16th congressional district election
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The 16th district is located in central San Joaquin Valley , including the cities of Madera , Merced , and the western half of Fresno . The incumbent was Democrat Jim Costa , who was re-elected with 57.5% of the vote in 2018.[3]
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Jim Costa (D)
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Esmeralda Soria (D)
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Costa—40–50%
Cookingham—40–50%
Cookingham—50–60%
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2020 California's 17th congressional district election
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The 17th district encompasses parts of the Silicon Valley , taking in Sunnyvale , Cupertino , Santa Clara , Milpitas , Newark , most of Fremont , and a small part of northern San Jose . The incumbent was Democrat Ro Khanna , who was re-elected with 75.3% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Ro Khanna (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[114]
Ritesh Tandon (Republican), businessman[114]
Eliminated in primary
Joe Dehn (Libertarian), square dance caller[6]
Stephen Forbes (Democratic), business analyst and candidate for California's 17th congressional district in 2018
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Ro Khanna (D)
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2020 California's 18th congressional district election
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The 18th district encompasses the western San Francisco South Bay and includes the cities of Palo Alto , Redwood City , Menlo Park , Stanford , Los Altos , Mountain View , Campbell , Saratoga , and Los Gatos , as well as part of San Jose . The incumbent was Democrat Anna Eshoo , who was re-elected with 74.5% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Candidates
Eliminated in primary
Richard B. Fox (Republican), physician[6]
Bob Goodwyn (Libertarian), pilot[6]
Phil Reynolds (Republican), engineer[6]
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Eshoo—60–70%
Eshoo—50–60%
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California's 18th congressional district , 2020[8] [30]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Anna Eshoo (incumbent)
146,225
61.7
Democratic
Rishi Kumar
38,826
16.4
Republican
Richard B. Fox
28,863
12.2
Republican
Phil Reynolds
18,600
7.9
Libertarian
Bob Goodwyn
4,462
1.9
Total votes
236,976
100.0
General election
Democratic
Anna Eshoo (incumbent)
217,388
63.2
Democratic
Rishi Kumar
126,751
36.8
Total votes
344,139
100.0
Democratic hold
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2020 California's 19th congressional district election
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The 19th district is based in the eastern San Francisco South Bay centering on San Jose , as well as taking in Morgan Hill . The incumbent was Democrat Zoe Lofgren , who was re-elected with 73.8% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Justin Aguilera (Republican), businessman[6]
Zoe Lofgren (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[6]
Eliminated in primary
Ignacio Cruz (Republican), economic development director[6]
Jason Mallory (no party preference)[6]
Ivan Torres (Democratic), healthcare worker[6]
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Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Zoe Lofgren (incumbent)
104,456
62.7
Republican
Justin Aguilera
20,469
12.3
Republican
Ignacio Cruz
19,109
11.5
Democratic
Ivan Torres
18,916
11.4
No party preference
Jason Mallory
3,516
2.1
Total votes
166,466
100.0
General election
Democratic
Zoe Lofgren (incumbent)
224,385
71.7
Republican
Justin Aguilera
88,642
28.3
Total votes
313,027
100.0
Democratic hold
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2020 California's 20th congressional district election
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The 20th district encompasses the Monterey Bay , including Santa Cruz , Salinas , and Gilroy . The incumbent was Democrat Jimmy Panetta , who was re-elected with 81.4% of the vote in 2018.[3]
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Eliminated in primary
Adam Bolaños Scow (Democratic), environmental activist[143]
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Panetta—60–70%
Panetta—50–60%
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2020 California's 21st congressional district election
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The 21st district covers San Joaquin Valley , including Coalinga , Delano , Hanford , and parts of Bakersfield , specifically East Bakersfield and Downtown Bakersfield . The incumbent was Democrat TJ Cox , who flipped the district and was elected in 2018 with 50.4% of the vote.[3]
Endorsements
TJ Cox (D)
Former US Executive Branch officials
Barack Obama , former president of the United States (2009–2017), former senator from Illinois (2005–2008)[86]
Labor unions
Organizations
David Valadao (R)
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David Valadao (R)
Undecided
American Viewpoint (R) [158] [upper-alpha 4]
September 8–10, 2020
400 (LV)
± 4.9%
38%
49%
9%
NRCC (R) [159]
June 30 – July 2, 2019
400 (LV)
–
36%
52%
11%
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Valadao—60–70%
Valadao—50–60%
Cox—40–50%
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2020 California's 22nd congressional district election
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The 22nd district covers San Joaquin Valley , including eastern Fresno , Clovis , Tulare , and Visalia . The incumbent was Republican Devin Nunes , who was re-elected with 52.7% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Phil Arballo (Democratic), financial adviser[160]
Devin Nunes (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative[148]
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Phil Arballo (D)
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California's 22nd congressional district , 2020[8] [30]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Devin Nunes (incumbent)
94,686
56.1
Democratic
Phil Arballo
42,218
25.0
Democratic
Bobby Bliatout
22,078
13.1
Democratic
Dary Rezvani
5,273
3.1
No party preference
Eric Garcia
4,515
2.7
Total votes
168,770
100.0
General election
Republican
Devin Nunes (incumbent)
170,888
54.2
Democratic
Phil Arballo
144,251
45.8
Total votes
315,139
100.0
Republican hold
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2020 California's 23rd congressional district election
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The 23rd district is based in the southern Central Valley , taking in parts of Bakersfield , Porterville , California City , Ridgecrest , western Lancaster , Rosamond , and Quartz Hill . The incumbent was House Minority Leader, Republican Kevin McCarthy , who was re-elected with 63.7% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Kim Mangone (Democratic), systems engineer and U.S. Air Force veteran[164]
Kevin McCarthy (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative[165]
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McCarthy—70–80%
McCarthy—60–70%
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2020 California's 24th congressional district election
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The 24th district is based in the Central Coast and includes San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. The incumbent was Democrat Salud Carbajal , who was re-elected with 58.6% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Candidates
Eliminated in primary
Kenneth Young (no party preference), civil engineer[6]
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Salud Carbajal (D)
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Carbajal—60–70%
Carbajal—50–60%
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2020 California's 25th congressional district election
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The 25th district is based in northern Los Angeles County and eastern Ventura County , and includes the cities of Santa Clarita , Simi Valley , Palmdale , and eastern Lancaster . The seat was vacant from November 3, 2019, to May 19, 2020. Democrat Katie Hill resigned after she was alleged to have had inappropriate relations with one of her congressional staffers.[171] Hill had flipped the district in 2018 and was elected with 54.4% of the vote.[3] A special election to fill Hill's vacancy was held before the general election in 2020. Republican Mike Garcia won the special election with 54.9% of the vote, and was seated on May 19, 2020.
Candidates
Eliminated in primary
Otis Lee Cooper (no party preference), legal defense investigator[6]
Robert Cooper III (Democratic), college professor[174]
Getro Franck Elize (Democratic), patient resource worker[174]
Kenneth Jenks (Republican), U.S. Marine Corps veteran and telecommunications executive[174]
Steve Knight (Republican), former U.S. Representative[175]
David Lozano (Republican), attorney[174]
Daniel Mercuri (Republican), businessman[6]
George Papadopoulos (Republican), foreign policy adviser for Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign [176]
Cenk Uygur (Democratic), journalist and CEO and host of The Young Turks [177]
Aníbal Valdéz-Ortega (Democratic), attorney and community organizer[6]
Withdrawn
Mark Cripe (Republican), Los Angeles County deputy sheriff[178]
Christopher C. Smith (Democratic), documentary filmmaker[6] [179]
Angela Underwood-Jacobs (Republican), Lancaster city councilwoman[178]
Suzette Valladares (Republican), businesswoman[180]
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Sample size[lower-alpha 1]
Margin of error
Generic Republican
Generic Democrat
American Viewpoint (R) [185] [upper-alpha 9]
July 26–28, 2020
400 (LV)
± 4.9%
38%
47%
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2020 California's 25th congressional district primary results by county
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California's 25th congressional district , 2020[8] [30]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Christy Smith
49,679
31.7
Republican
Mike Garcia
37,381
23.9
Republican
Steve Knight
29,645
18.9
Democratic
Cenk Uygur
9,246
5.9
Democratic
Getro Franck Elize
6,317
4.0
Republican
David Lozano
6,272
4.0
Democratic
Anibal Valdéz-Ortega
4,920
3.1
Democratic
Robert Cooper III
4,474
2.9
Republican
George Papadopoulos
2,749
1.8
No party preference
Otis Lee Cooper
2,183
1.4
Democratic
Christopher C. Smith (withdrawn)
2,089
1.3
Republican
Daniel Mercuri
913
0.6
Republican
Kenneth Jenks
682
0.4
Total votes
156,550
100.0
General election
Republican
Mike Garcia (incumbent)
169,638
50.05
Democratic
Christy Smith
169,305
49.95
Total votes
338,943
100.0
Republican hold
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2020 California's 26th congressional district election
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The 26th district is based in the southern Central Coast and is located entirely within Ventura County , taking in Camarillo , Oxnard , Ventura , Santa Paula , Thousand Oaks , Westlake Village , Moorpark , and parts of Simi Valley . The incumbent was Democrat Julia Brownley , who was re-elected with 61.9% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Candidates
Eliminated in primary
Enrique Petris (Democratic), contract administrator[6]
Robert L. Salas (Democratic), retired teacher[6]
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2020 California's 27th congressional district election
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The 27 district encompasses the San Gabriel Valley , including Alhambra , Altadena , Arcadia , Bradbury , Claremont , East Pasadena , Glendora , Monrovia , Monterey Park , Pasadena , Rosemead , San Antonio Heights , San Gabriel , San Marino , Sierra Madre , South Pasadena , South San Gabriel , Temple City , and Upland . The incumbent was Democrat Judy Chu , who was re-elected with 79.2% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Candidates
Eliminated in primary
Beatrice Cardenas (Republican), loan officer[190]
Christian Daly (no party preference), former Duarte city manager intern[190]
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2020 California's 28th congressional district election
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The 28th district is based in the San Fernando Valley and includes West Hollywood , Burbank , parts of Pasadena , Glendale , the Verdugo Hills communities of Sunland and Tujunga , as well as parts of central Los Angeles including Hollywood , the Hollywood Hills , Echo Park , Silver Lake , and Los Feliz . The incumbent was Democrat Adam Schiff , who was re-elected with 78.4% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Candidates
Eliminated in primary
Chad D. Anderson (Democratic), entrepreneur[6]
Jennifer Barbosa (no party preference), realtor and activist[192]
William Bodell (Republican), businessman[6]
Sal Genovese (Democratic), community services director[6]
Maebe A. Girl (Democratic), Silver Lake neighborhood councilwoman and drag queen[193]
Ara Khachig Manoogian (Democratic), security systems integrator[6]
Endorsements
Adam Schiff (D)
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Maebe A. Girl (D)
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Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Adam Schiff (incumbent)
110,251
59.6
Republican
Eric Early
23,243
12.6
Democratic
Maebe A. Girl
22,129
12.0
No party preference
Jennifer Barbosa
10,421
5.6
Republican
William Bodell
7,093
3.8
Democratic
Sal Genovese
6,294
3.4
Democratic
Ara Khachig Manoogian
3,290
1.9
Democratic
Chad D. Anderson
2,359
1.3
Total votes
185,080
100.0
General election
Democratic
Adam Schiff (incumbent)
244,271
72.7
Republican
Eric Early
91,928
27.3
Total votes
336,199
100.0
Democratic hold
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2020 California's 29th congressional district election
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The 29th district is based in the eastern San Fernando Valley , taking in the city of San Fernando as well as the Los Angeles communities of Van Nuys , Pacoima , Arleta , Panorama City , Sylmar and parts of Sun Valley and North Hollywood . The incumbent was Democrat Tony Cárdenas , who was re-elected with 80.6% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Candidates
Eliminated in primary
Michael R. Guzik (Democratic), ride-share driver[6]
Brian Perras (Republican), U.S. Navy veteran[6]
Endorsements
Tony Cárdenas (D)
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Organizations
Angélica Dueñas (D)
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2020 California's 30th congressional district election
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The 30th district is based in the western San Fernando Valley , including the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Canoga Park , Chatsworth , Encino , Granada Hills , Northridge , Porter Ranch , Reseda , Sherman Oaks , Studio City , Tarzana , Toluca Lake , West Hills , Winnetka , and Woodland Hills , as well as Calabasas , Bell Canyon , and Hidden Hills . The incumbent was Democrat Brad Sherman , who was re-elected with 73.4% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Mark S. Reed (Republican), businessman and perennial candidate[6]
Brad Sherman (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[6]
Eliminated in primary
Courtney "CJ" Berina (Democratic), marketing consultant[6]
Brian T. Carroll (Democratic)[6]
Raji Rab (Democratic), commercial pilot and candidate for California's 30th congressional district in 2018 [6]
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Sherman—50–60%
Sherman—40–50%
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California's 30th congressional district , 2020[8] [30]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Brad Sherman (incumbent)
99,282
58.1
Republican
Mark S. Reed
38,778
22.7
Democratic
Courtney "CJ" Berina
18,937
11.1
Democratic
Raji Rab
7,961
4.7
Democratic
Brian T. Carroll
5,984
3.5
Total votes
170,942
100.0
General election
Democratic
Brad Sherman (incumbent)
240,038
69.5
Republican
Mark S. Reed
105,426
30.5
Total votes
345,464
100.0
Democratic hold
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2020 California's 31st congressional district election
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The 31st district encompasses parts of the Inland Empire , including San Bernardino , Rancho Cucamonga , Redlands , and parts of Rialto . The incumbent was Democrat Pete Aguilar , who was re-elected with 58.7% of the vote in 2018.[3]
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2020 California's 32nd congressional district election
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The 32nd district takes in the eastern San Gabriel Valley , including Baldwin Park , El Monte , West Covina , San Dimas , Azusa , and southern Glendora . The incumbent was Democrat Grace Napolitano , who was re-elected with 68.8% of the vote in 2018.[3]
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Advanced to general
Grace Napolitano (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[6]
Joshua M. Scott (Republican), political strategist and candidate for California's 32nd congressional district in 2018 [6]
Eliminated in primary
Emanuel Gonzales (Democratic), dialysis technician[6]
Meshal "Kash" Kashifalghita (Democratic), U.S. Army Reserve officer[6]
Raul Ali Madrigal (Democratic, write-in), USMC veteran[203]
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2020 California's 33rd congressional district election
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The 33rd district spans the coastal region of Los Angeles County , including the Beach Cities , Westside Los Angeles , and the Palos Verdes Peninsula . The incumbent was Democrat Ted Lieu , who was re-elected with 70.0% of the vote in 2018.[3]
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James P. Bradley (Republican), businessman and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018 [204]
Ted Lieu (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[204]
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Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Ted Lieu (incumbent)
130,063
60.5
Republican
James P. Bradley
37,531
17.4
Democratic
Liz Barris
15,180
7.1
Republican
Sarah Sun Liew
13,601
6.3
No party preference
Kenneth W. Wright
9,673
4.5
Democratic
Albert Maxwell Goldberg
9,032
4.2
Total votes
215,080
100.0
General election
Democratic
Ted Lieu (incumbent)
257,094
67.6
Republican
James P. Bradley
123,334
32.4
Total votes
380,428
100.0
Democratic hold
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2020 California's 34th congressional district election
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The 34th district is located entirely in the city of Los Angeles and includes the Central , East , and Northeast neighborhoods, such as Chinatown , Downtown , Eagle Rock , and Koreatown . The incumbent was Democrat Jimmy Gomez , who was re-elected with 72.5% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Candidates
Eliminated in primary
Frances Yasmeen Motiwalla (Democratic), activist[205] (endorsed Kim)[206]
Keanakay Scott (Democratic), author[6]
Joanne L. Wright (Republican)[6]
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David Kim (D)
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Gomez—40–50%
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Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Jimmy Gomez (incumbent)
57,066
52.0
Democratic
David Kim
23,055
21.0
Democratic
Frances Yasmeen Motiwalla
14,961
13.6
Republican
Joanne L. Wright
8,482
7.7
Democratic
Keanakay Scott
6,089
5.6
Total votes
109,653
100.0
General election
Democratic
Jimmy Gomez (incumbent)
108,792
53.0
Democratic
David Kim
96,554
47.0
Total votes
205,346
100.0
Democratic hold
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2020 California's 35th congressional district election
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The 35th district takes in southwestern San Bernardino County , including Chino , Fontana , Montclair , Ontario , as well as Pomona . The incumbent was Democrat Norma Torres , who was re-elected with 69.4% of the vote in 2018.[3]
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Mike Cargile (Republican), independent filmmaker[70]
Norma Torres (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[70]
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Torres—70–80%
Torres—60–70%
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The 36th district encompasses eastern Riverside County , including the desert communities of Palm Springs , Palm Desert , Indio , Coachella , Rancho Mirage , Desert Hot Springs , Indian Wells , and Cathedral City , as well as Calimesa , Banning , Beaumont , San Jacinto , and Hemet . The incumbent was Democrat Raul Ruiz , who was re-elected with 59.0% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Erin Cruz (Republican), author and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018 [209]
Raul Ruiz (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[210]
Eliminated in primary
Patrice Kimbler (Republican)[211]
Milo Stevanovich (Republican), attorney[211]
Withdrawn
Raul Ruiz (Republican)[212]
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The 37th district encompasses west and southwest Los Angeles , as well as Culver City and Inglewood . The incumbent was Democrat Karen Bass , who was re-elected with 89.1% of the vote in 2018.[3]
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Karen Bass (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[6]
Errol Webber (Republican), documentary film producer[213]
Eliminated in primary
Larry Thompson (no party preference), attorney[6]
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The 38th district takes encompasses southeastern Los Angeles County , as well as a small sliver of Orange County , taking in La Palma . The incumbent was Democrat Linda Sánchez , who was re-elected with 68.9% of the vote in 2018.[3]
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Linda Sánchez (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[6]
Michael Tolar (Democratic), retail store worker[6]
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The 39th district encompasses parts of the San Gabriel Valley , taking in La Habra Heights , Diamond Bar , Walnut , Hacienda Heights and Rowland Heights , as well as northern Orange County , including Fullerton , La Habra , Brea , Buena Park , Placentia , and Yorba Linda (the hometown of Republican president Richard Nixon ). The district also takes in a small portion of southwestern San Bernardino County , covering Chino Hills . The incumbent representative, Democrat Gil Cisneros , who flipped the district and was elected in 2018 , lost reelection to Republican candidate Young Kim .[214] Kim became one of the first three Korean-American women elected to Congress.
Endorsements
Gil Cisneros (D)
Former US Executive Branch officials
Barack Obama , former president of the United States (2009–2017, former senator from Illinois (2005–2008)[86]
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Young Kim (R)
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Sample size[lower-alpha 1]
Margin of error
Gil Cisneros (D)
Generic Republican
Undecided
TargetPoint (R) [229] [upper-alpha 11]
June 30 – July 2, 2019
400 (LV)
± 4.9%
44%
46%
9%
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2020 California's 39th congressional district primary results by county
Kim—50–60%
Kim—40–50%
Cisneros—50–60%
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2020 California's 40th congressional district election
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The 40th district is centered around East Los Angeles and also includes Downey , Bellflower , and Commerce . The incumbent was Democrat Lucille Roybal-Allard , who was re-elected with 77.3% of the vote in 2018.[3]
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Eliminated in primary
Rodolfo Cortes Barragan (Green), scientist and candidate for California's 40th congressional district in 2018 [6]
Anthony Felix Jr. (Democratic), homeless services analyst[6]
Michael Donnell Graham Jr. (American Independent)[6]
David John Sanchez (Democratic), teacher, activist, and founding member of the Brown Berets [6]
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Primary election
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Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Lucille Roybal-Allard (incumbent)
38,837
50.7
Republican
C. Antonio Delgado
10,467
13.7
Democratic
David John Sanchez
10,256
13.4
Democratic
Anthony Felix Jr.
9,473
12.4
Green
Rodolfo Cortes Barragan
5,578
7.3
American Independent
Michael Donnell Graham Jr.
1,967
2.6
Total votes
76,578
100.0
General election
Democratic
Lucille Roybal-Allard (incumbent)
135,572
72.7
Republican
C. Antonio Delgado
50,809
27.3
Total votes
186,381
100.0
Democratic hold
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2020 California's 41st congressional district election
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The 41st district is located in the Inland Empire and takes in western Riverside County , including Jurupa Valley , Moreno Valley , Perris , and Riverside . The incumbent was Democrat Mark Takano , who was re-elected with 65.1% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Aja Smith (Republican), U.S. Air Force veteran and candidate for California's 41st congressional district in 2018 [230]
Mark Takano (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[231]
Eliminated in primary
Grace Williams (Democratic), former Perris city official[232]
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2020 California's 42nd congressional district election
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The 42nd district is encompasses western and southwestern Riverside County , and includes Eastvale , Norco , Corona , Temescal Valley , Lake Elsinore , Canyon Lake , Wildomar , north Temecula , Murrieta and Menifee . The incumbent was Republican Ken Calvert , who was re-elected with 56.5% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Ken Calvert (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative[211]
William "Liam" O'Mara (Democratic), historian and college professor[232]
Eliminated in primary
Regina Marston (Democratic), businesswoman[211]
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2020 California's 43rd congressional district election
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The 43rd district is based in southern Los Angeles County and includes portions of Los Angeles and Torrance , as well as all of Hawthorne , Lawndale , Gardena , Inglewood and Lomita . The incumbent was Democrat Maxine Waters , who was re-elected with 77.7% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Joe Collins III (Republican), U.S. Navy veteran[6]
Maxine Waters (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[6]
Endorsements
Joe Collins III
U.S. Executive Branch officials
U.S. representatives
State representatives
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2020 California's 44th congressional district election
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The 44th district is based in southern Los Angeles County and includes Carson , Compton , Lynwood , North Long Beach , and San Pedro . The incumbent was Democrat Nanette Barragán , who was re-elected with 68.3% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Nanette Barragán (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[6]
Analilia Joya (Democratic), teacher and disability advocate[6]
Eliminated in primary
Billy Z. Earley (Republican), healthcare advocate[6]
Morris F. Griffin (Democratic), maintenance technician[6]
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2020 California's 45th congressional district election
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The 45th district is based in central Orange County , encompassing Irvine , Tustin , North Tustin , Villa Park , Anaheim Hills , eastern Orange , Laguna Hills , Laguna Woods , Lake Forest , Rancho Santa Margarita , Coto de Caza and Mission Viejo . The incumbent was Democrat Katie Porter , who flipped the district and was elected with 52.1% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Candidates
Eliminated in primary
Rhonda Furin (Republican), special education teacher[241]
Christopher J. Gonzales (Republican), attorney and U.S. Army veteran[241]
Peggy Huang (Republican), Yorba Linda city councilwoman and former mayor of Yorba Linda[242]
Don Sedgwick (Republican), mayor of Laguna Hills [243]
Lisa Sparks (Republican), Orange County Department of Education trustee and Chapman University professor[244]
Withdrew
Ray Gennawey (Republican), Orange County prosecutor[204]
Brenton Woolworth (Republican), businessman[241]
Endorsements
Katie Porter (D)
Former US Executive Branch officials
Barack Obama , former president of the United States (2009–2017), former senator from Illinois (2005–2008)[86]
Organizations
Greg Raths (R)
U.S. Representatives
State officials
Travis Allen , former California State Assemblyman and candidate for Governor of California in 2018[248]
County officials
Local officials
Brian Maryott , Mayor of San Juan Capistrano and candidate for California's 49th Congressional District[248]
Retired military officers
Others
Kelly Ernby , Orange County Deputy District Attorney and candidate for California State Assembly[248]
Ray Gennawey , former candidate for California's 45th Congressional District in 2020 and Orange County Deputy District Attorney[250]
Organizations
Combat Veterans for Congress [251]
Greater Irvine Republicans [252]
SEALPAC [253]
Predictions
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Primary election
More information Poll source, Date(s) administered ...
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size[lower-alpha 1]
Margin of error
Katie Porter (D)
Ray Gennawey (R)
Peggy Huang (R)
Greg Raths (R)
Don Sedgwick (R)
Lisa Sparks (R)
Undecided
Fabrizio, Lee & Associates (R) [254] [upper-alpha 12]
August 15–18, 2019
300 (LV)
± 5.7%
46%
2%
2%
10%
3%
1%
38%
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Results
2020 California's 45th congressional district primary results by county supervisorial district
Porter—50–60%
Porter—40–50%
No votes
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California's 45th congressional district , 2020[8] [30]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Katie Porter (incumbent)
112,986
50.8
Republican
Greg Raths
39,942
17.9
Republican
Don Sedgwick
28,465
12.8
Republican
Peggy Huang
24,780
11.1
Republican
Lisa Sparks
8,861
4.0
Republican
Christopher J. Gonzales
5,443
2.4
Republican
Rhonda Furin
2,140
1.0
Total votes
222,617
100.0
General election
Democratic
Katie Porter (incumbent)
221,843
53.5
Republican
Greg Raths
193,096
46.5
Total votes
414,939
100.0
Democratic hold
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2020 California's 46th congressional district election
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The 46th district is based in north-central Orange County , taking in Anaheim , Santa Ana , western Orange , and eastern Garden Grove . The incumbent was Democrat Lou Correa , who was reelected with 69.1% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Lou Correa (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[255]
James S. Waters (Republican), retired postman[255]
Eliminated in primary
Will Johnson (no party preference), caregiver[215]
Pablo Mendiolea (Democratic), businessman[255]
Ed Rushman (no party preference), IT project manager and candidate for California's 46th congressional district in 2018 (American Solidarity )[215]
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2020 California's 46th congressional district primary results by county supervisorial district
Correa—60–70%
Correa—50–60%
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California's 46th congressional district , 2020[8] [30]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Lou Correa (incumbent)
60,095
58.2
Republican
James S. Waters
28,302
27.4
Democratic
Pablo Mendiolea
9,257
9.0
No party preference
Ed Rushman
3,288
3.2
No party preference
Will Johnson
2,380
2.3
Total votes
103,322
100.0
General election
Democratic
Lou Correa (incumbent)
157,803
68.8
Republican
James S. Waters
71,716
31.2
Total votes
229,519
100.0
Democratic hold
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2020 California's 47th congressional district election
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The 47th district is centered in Long Beach and extends into northwestern Orange County , taking in parts of Garden Grove and Westminster , and taking all of Stanton , Los Alamitos , and Cypress . The incumbent was Democrat Alan Lowenthal , who was reelected with 64.9% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Candidates
Eliminated in primary
Jalen Dupree McLeod (Democratic), teaching assistant[215]
Peter Mathews (Democratic), Cypress College political science professor[256]
Sou Moua (Republican), planning commissioner[257]
Amy Phan West (Republican), candidate for Westminster city council in 2018 and former member of Orange County Parks Commission[258]
Endorsements
Alan Lowenthal (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Predictions
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2020 California's 47th congressional district primary results by county
Lowenthal—40–50%
Lowenthal—30–40%
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California's 47th congressional district , 2020[8] [30]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Alan Lowenthal (incumbent)
72,759
45.4
Republican
John Briscoe
27,004
16.8
Republican
Amy Phan West
23,175
14.5
Democratic
Peter Mathews
17,616
11.0
Democratic
Jalen Dupree McLeod
13,955
8.7
Republican
Sou Moua
5,866
3.7
Total votes
160,375
100.0
General election
Democratic
Alan Lowenthal (incumbent)
197,028
63.3
Republican
John Briscoe
114,371
36.7
Total votes
311,399
100.0
Democratic hold
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2020 California's 48th congressional district election
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The 48th district encompasses coastal Orange County , taking in Seal Beach , Sunset Beach , Huntington Beach , Midway City , Fountain Valley , Costa Mesa , Newport Beach , Laguna Beach , Aliso Viejo , and Laguna Niguel , as well as parts of Westminster and Garden Grove . The incumbent was Democrat Harley Rouda , who flipped the district and was elected with 53.6% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Candidates
Eliminated in primary
Brian Burley (Republican), information technology entrepreneur[266]
Christopher Engels (Republican), businessman
James Brian Griffin (Republican), real estate broker[267]
Richard Mata (American Independent), retired teacher[267]
John Thomas Schuesler (Republican), mortgage consultant[267]
Endorsements
Harley Rouda (D)
Former US Executive Branch officials
Barack Obama , former president of the United States (2009–2017), former senator from Illinois (2005–2008)[86]
Labor unions
Organizations
Michelle Steel (R)
Politicians
Organizations
Predictions
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Primary election
More information Poll source, Date(s) administered ...
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size[lower-alpha 1]
Margin of error
Brian Burley (R)
Harley Rouda (D)
Michelle Steel (R)
Undecided
Point Blank Political (R) [273] [upper-alpha 13]
January 24, 2020
360 (LV)
± 5.3%
50%
23%
7%
20%
Point Blank Political (R) [274] [upper-alpha 13]
December 17, 2019
474 (LV)
± 5.4%
54%
18%
7%
20%
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Date(s) administered
Sample size[lower-alpha 1]
Margin of error
Harley Rouda (D)
Michelle Steel (R)
Undecided
TargetPoint (R) [275] [upper-alpha 9]
September 4, 2019
336 (LV)
± 5.3%
42%
42%
16%
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with Brian Burley
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size[lower-alpha 1]
Margin of error
Brian Burley (R)
Harley Rouda (D)
Undecided
Point Blank Political (R) [276]
January 24, 2020
360 (LV)
± 5.3%
65%
23%
12%
Point Blank Political (R) [277]
December 17, 2019
474 (LV)
± 5.4%
66%
19%
15%
with Generic Opponent
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2020 California's 48th congressional district primary results by county supervisorial district
Rouda—50–60%
Rouda—40–50%
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California's 48th congressional district , 2020[8] [30]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Harley Rouda (incumbent)
99,659
46.7
Republican
Michelle Steel
74,418
34.9
Republican
Brian Burley
25,884
12.1
American Independent
Richard Mata
5,704
2.7
Republican
John Thomas Schuesler
4,900
2.3
Republican
James Brian Griffin
2,714
1.3
Total votes
213,279
100.0
General election
Republican
Michelle Steel
201,738
51.1
Democratic
Harley Rouda (incumbent)
193,362
48.9
Total votes
395,100
100.0
Republican gain from Democratic
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2020 California's 49th congressional district election
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The 49th district encompasses the northern coastal areas of San Diego County , including the cities of Oceanside , Vista , Carlsbad , and Encinitas , as well as a small part of southern Orange County , taking in Dana Point , Ladera Ranch , San Clemente , and San Juan Capistrano . The incumbent was Democrat Mike Levin , who flipped the district and was elected with 56.4% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Predictions
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Date(s) administered
Sample size[lower-alpha 1]
Margin of error
Mike Levin (D)
Brian Maryott (R)
Undecided
SurveyUSA [280]
October 8–12, 2020
514 (LV)
± 5.8%
56%
36%
7%
SurveyUSA [281]
September 11–14, 2020
517 (LV)
± 5.8%
49%
37%
14%
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2020 California's 49th congressional district primary results by county
Levin—50–60%
Maryott—50–60%
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2020 California's 50th congressional district election
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The 50th district covers inland San Diego County consisting of suburban and outlying areas of the county, including Fallbrook , San Marcos , Valley Center , Ramona , Escondido , Santee , Lakeside , parts of El Cajon and a slice of southwestern Riverside County , taking in parts of Temecula . The incumbent was Republican Duncan D. Hunter , who was re-elected with 51.7% of the vote in 2018.[3] On December 3, 2019, Hunter pleaded to guilty to campaign finance violations and resigned from office effective January 13, 2020.[282]
Endorsements
Ammar Campa-Najjar (Democratic)
Executive Branch officials
Federal politicians
Tony Cárdenas , U.S. representative from CA-29 since 2013[296]
Susan Davis , U.S. representative from CA-49 2001–2003 and CA-53 since 2003[296]
Katie Hill , former U.S. representative from CA-25 2019–2019[296]
Jared Huffman , U.S. representative from CA-02 since 2013[296]
Barbara Lee , U.S. representative from CA-09 1998–2013 and CA-13 since 2013[296]
Mike Levin , U.S. representative from CA-49 since 2019[296]
Scott Peters , U.S. representative from CA-52 since 2013[296]
Katie Porter , U.S. representative from CA-45 since 2019[296]
Adam Schiff , U.S. representative from CA-27 2001–2003, CA-29 2003–2013, and CA-28 since 2013; Chair of the House Intelligence Committee since 2019[296]
Eric Swalwell , U.S. representative from CA-15 since 2013; candidate for president in 2020 [296]
Juan Vargas , U.S. representative from CA-51 since 2013[296]
State politicians
Local politicians
Organizations
Darrell Issa (Republican)
Federal politicians
Ken Calvert , U.S. representative from CA-42 2013–present, CA-44 2003–2013, CA-43 1993–2003[297]
Paul Cook , U.S. representative from CA-8 [297]
Newt Gingrich , former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and U.S. representative from GA-6 [298]
Mike Huckabee , former governor of Arkansas [298]
Duncan Hunter , former U.S. representative from CA-42 1981–1983, CA-45 1983–1993, and CA-52 1993–2009; candidate for president in 2008 ; father of incumbent Duncan D. Hunter [299]
Doug LaMalfa , U.S. representative from CA-1 [297]
Kevin McCarthy , House Minority Leader , U.S. representative from CA-23 2013–present, CA-22 2007–2013[297]
Tom McClintock , U.S. representative from CA-4 [297]
Devin Nunes , U.S. representative from CA-22 2013–present, CA-21 2003–2013[297]
Tim Scott , United States Senator from South Carolina [300]
Donald Trump , President of the United States [301]
State and local politicians
Predictions
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with Duncan Hunter
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with DeMaio and Issa
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size[lower-alpha 1]
Margin of error
Carl DeMaio (R)
Darrell Issa (R)
Other
Undecided
TP Research [307]
September 26 – October 2, 2019
692 (LV)
± 4%
29%[lower-alpha 9]
36%
–
35%
with Generic Republican and Generic Democrat
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2020 California's 50th congressional district primary results by county
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California's 50th congressional district , 2020[8] [30]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Ammar Campa-Najjar
74,121
36.5
Republican
Darrell Issa
47,036
23.1
Republican
Carl DeMaio
40,347
19.9
Republican
Brian W. Jones
21,495
10.6
Democratic
Marisa Calderon
11,557
5.7
Republican
Nathan "Nate" Wilkins
4,276
2.1
Peace and Freedom
Jose Cortes
1,821
0.9
Independent
Helen L. Horvath
1,249
0.6
Independent
Henry Alan Ota
908
0.4
Independent
Lucinda KWH Jahn
410
0.2
Total votes
203,220
100.0
General election
Republican
Darrell Issa
195,521
54.0
Democratic
Ammar Campa-Najjar
166,869
46.0
Total votes
362,390
100.0
Republican hold
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2020 California's 51st congressional district election
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The 51st district runs along the border with Mexico and includes Imperial County and southern San Diego , including western Chula Vista , Imperial Beach , and National City . The incumbent was Democrat Juan Vargas , who was re-elected with 71.2% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Juan Hidalgo Jr. (Republican), U.S. Marine Corps veteran and candidate for California's 51st congressional district in 2016 & 2018 [285]
Juan Vargas (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[318]
Endorsements
Juan Hidalgo Jr. (R)
Organizations
Combat Veterans for Congress [319]
Predictions
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2020 California's 51st congressional district primary results by county
Vargas—70–80%
Vargas—60–70%
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2020 California's 52nd congressional district election
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The 52nd district is based in San Diego County , including coastal and central portions of the city of San Diego in addition to Carmel Valley , La Jolla , Point Loma , downtown San Diego , and the suburbs of Poway and Coronado . The incumbent was Democrat Scott Peters , who was re-elected with 63.8% of the vote in 2018.[3]
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2020 California's 53rd congressional district election
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The 53rd district encompasses eastern San Diego and its eastern suburbs , including, eastern Chula Vista , western El Cajon , Bonita , La Mesa , Lemon Grove , and Spring Valley . The incumbent was Democrat Susan Davis , who was re-elected with 69.1% of the vote in 2018.[3] On September 4, 2019, Davis announced she would not seek re-election.[323]
Candidates
Eliminated in primary
John Brooks (Democratic), biologist[285]
Jose Caballero (Democratic), political consultant[326]
Joseph R. Fountain (Democratic), special education teacher[285]
Fernando Garcia (no party preference), businessman[285]
Janessa Goldbeck (Democratic), human rights activist and U.S. Marine veteran[327]
Eric Roger Kutner (Democratic), policy advisor[285]
Annette Meza (Democratic), educator[285]
Michael Patrick Oristian (Republican), software developer[285]
Famela Ramos (Republican), nurse[328]
Suzette Santori (Democratic), ride-share driver[285]
Chris Stoddard (Republican), realtor[285]
Joaquín Vazquez (Democratic), community advocate[329]
Tom Wong (Democratic), political science professor at UC San Diego [330]
Endorsements
Georgette Gómez (D)
U.S. senators
U.S. representatives
Pete Aguilar , Representative from CA-31 [332]
Nanette Barragán , Representative from CA-44 [332]
Salud Carbajal , Representative from CA-24 [332]
Tony Cardenas , Representative from CA-29 [332]
David Cicilline , Representative from RI-1 [332]
Lou Correa , Representative from CA-46 [332]
Pramila Jayapal , Representative from WA-7 [332]
Ro Khanna , Representative from CA-17 [332]
Alan Lowenthal , Representative from CA-47 [332]
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , Representative from NY-14 [332]
Mark Pocan , Representative from WI-2 [332]
Jamie Raskin , Representative from MD-8 [332]
Mark Takano , Representative from CA-41 [332]
Juan Vargas , Representative from CA-51 [332]
Maxine Waters , Representative from CA-43 [332]
State officials
State legislators
Toni Atkins , President pro tempore of the California State Senate and state senator from SD-39 [332]
Willie Brown , former Speaker of the California State Assembly and former mayor of San Francisco [332]
Kevin de León , former President pro tempore of the California State Senate [332]
Todd Gloria , State Assemblyman from SA-78 [332]
Lorena Gonzalez , State Assemblywomen from SA-80 [332]
Tasha Boerner Horvath , State Assemblywomen from SA-76 [332]
Ben Hueso , state senator from SD-40 [332]
Christine Kehoe , former state senator from SD-39 [332]
Anthony Rendon , Speaker of the California State Assembly and State Assemblyman from SA-63 [332]
Shirley Weber , State Assemblywomen from SA-79 [332]
Scott Wiener , state senator from SD-11 [332]
Local officials
David Alvarez , former member of the San Diego City Council [332]
Barbara Bry , member of the San Diego City Council [332]
Serge Dedina , current mayor of Imperial Beach [332]
Mara Elliott , San Diego City Attorney[332]
Nathan Fletcher , San Diego County Supervisor and former State Assemblyman [332]
Robert Garcia , current mayor of Long Beach [332]
Jim Madaffer , former member of the San Diego City Council , current chair of the San Diego County Water Authority , and current commissioner on the California Transportation Commission [332]
Monica Montgomery , member of the San Diego City Council [332]
Steve Padilla , former mayor of Chula Vista [332]
Mary Salas , current mayor of Chula Vista and former State Assemblywomen [332]
Organizations
Labor unions
Others
Sara Jacobs (D)
U.S. representatives
State officials
Newspapers
Organizations
Predictions
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Primary election
More information Poll source, Date(s) administered ...
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size[lower-alpha 1]
Margin of error
Georgette Gómez (D)
Sara Jacobs (D)
Famela Ramos (R)
Chris Stoddard (R)
Other / Undecided
SurveyUSA [349]
January 30 – February 2, 2020
513 (LV)
± 5.7%
5%
23%
5%
10%
57% [lower-alpha 20]
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Date(s) administered
Sample size[lower-alpha 1]
Margin of error
Georgette Gomez (D)
Sara Jacobs (D)
Undecided
SurveyUSA [350]
October 15–18, 2020
511 (LV)
± 5.6%
27%
40%
33%
SurveyUSA [351]
September 18–21, 2020
534 (LV)
± 5.8%
24%
38%
38%
RMG Research [352]
July 27 – August 2, 2020
500 (RV)
± 4.5%
17%
32%
51%
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California's 53rd congressional district , 2020[8] [30]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Sara Jacobs
58,312
29.1
Democratic
Georgette Gómez
39,962
20.0
Republican
Chris Stoddard
25,962
13.0
Democratic
Janessa Goldbeck
17,041
8.5
Republican
Famela Ramos
15,005
7.5
Republican
Michael Patrick Oristian
14,807
7.4
Democratic
Tom Wong
7,265
3.6
Democratic
Annette Meza
4,446
2.2
Democratic
Joseph R. Fountain
4,041
2.0
Democratic
Jose Caballero
3,226
1.6
Democratic
Joaquín Vazquez
3,078
1.5
Democratic
John Brooks
2,820
1.4
No party preference
Fernando Garcia
1,832
0.9
Democratic
Suzette Santori
1,625
0.8
Democratic
Eric Roger Kutner
734
0.4
Total votes
200,156
100.0
General election
Democratic
Sara Jacobs
199,244
59.5
Democratic
Georgette Gómez
135,614
40.5
Total votes
334,858
100.0
Democratic hold
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Party ballot access
Note: The Constitution party does not have ballot access in California. Don J. Grundmann (C-district 15) appears on the ballot as "No party preference."
Partisan clients
Poll sponsored by Denney's campaign
Poll sponsored by Kennedy's campaign
Poll conducted for Christine Bubser.
Poll sponsored by the CLF , which endorsed Valadao prior to this poll's sampling period.
Poll conducted for Arballo's campaign.
Poll conducted for the Smith campaign.
Poll sponsored by the House Majority PAC.
Poll conducted for Kim's campaign.
Poll sponsored by Greg Raths
Poll sponsored by Burleys's campaign
Poll sponsored by DeMaio's campaign
Poll sponsored by Darrell Issa's campaign
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Additional candidates
Key: A – all adults RV – registered voters LV – likely voters V – unclear
"Definitely vote for someone else" with 36% as opposed to definitely voting to reelect McClintock
Additional data sourced from FiveThirtyEight
"Want to give someone else a chance" with 42% as opposed to "want to re-elect Rouda"
Marisa Calderon with 5%; Nathan Wilkins with 3%; Helen Horvath with 1%; Jose Cortes, Lucinda Jahn and Henry Ota with 0%
Marisa Calderon (D) with 3%; Helen Horvath (NPP) and Nathan Wilkins (R) with 1% each; José Cortés (Peace and Freedom); Lucinda Jahn (NPP) and Henry Ota (NPP) with 0% each
Response after pollsters address respondents with talking points about Campa-Najjar, DeMaio and Issa
"Sam Abed, Joel Anderson, Brian Jones, Matt Rahn, Bill Wells and Larry Wilske" with 15%
Response after pollsters address respondents with talking points about DeMaio and Issa
"Sam Abed, Joel Anderson, Brian Jones, Matt Rahn, Bill Wells and Larry Wilske" with 12%
"Sam Abed, Joel Anderson, Brian Jones, Matt Rahn, Bill Wells and Larry Wilske" with 4%
"Sam Abed, Joel Anderson, Brian Jones, Matt Rahn, Bill Wells and Larry Wilske" with 2%
Helen Horvath (NPP) with 2%, David Edick Jr (NPP) with 1%
"Sam Abed, Joel Anderson, Brian Jones, Matt Rahn, Bill Wells and Larry Wilske" with 7%
"Sam Abed, Joel Anderson, Brian Jones, Matt Rahn, Bill Wells and Larry Wilske" with 6%
Joaquin Vazquez (D) with 4%; José Caballero (D) and Michael Oristian (R) with 3% each; Annette Meza (D), Suzette Santori (D), Jessica Goldbeck (D), Eric Kutner (D), and Fernando Garcia (NPP) with 2% each; John Brooks (D) and Joseph Fountain (D) with 1% each; Undecided with 35%