The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, with a primary election on June 3, 2014. Voters elected the 53 U.S. representatives from the state of California, one from each of the state's 53 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other offices, including a gubernatorial election.[1]
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Almost all seats in California retained their partisan control from the 2012 house elections. The sole exception was California's 31st congressional district, which flipped to the Democratic party. In that race, Pete Aguilar received 51.7% of the vote and defeated Paul Chabot.
Overview
| 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California Primary election — June 3, 2014 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Votes | Percentage | Candidates | Advancing to general | Seats contesting | |
| Democratic | 2,277,962 | 54.87% | 100 | 56 | 51 | |
| Republican | 1,731,361 | 41.71% | 90 | 46 | 44 | |
| No party preference | 116,429 | 2.80% | 23 | 3 | 3 | |
| Green | 9,243 | 0.22% | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| Libertarian | 8,391 | 0.20% | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| Peace and Freedom | 7,889 | 0.19% | 4 | 1 | 1 | |
| American Independent | 152 | 0.00% | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Valid votes | 4,151,424 | 93.05% | — | — | — | |
| Invalid votes | 309,922 | 6.95% | — | — | — | |
| Totals | 4,461,346 | 100.00% | 227 | 106 | — | |
| Voter turnout | 25.17% | |||||
| 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California General election — November 4, 2014 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Votes | Percentage | Seats | +/– | ||
| Democratic | 4,201,975 | 58.91% | 39 |  1 | ||
| Republican | 2,816,312 | 39.49% | 14 |  1 | ||
| No party preference | 104,813 | 1.47% | 0 |  | ||
| Peace and Freedom | 9,192 | 0.13% | 0 | | ||
| Valid votes | 7,132,292 | 94.92% | — | — | ||
| Invalid votes | 381,680 | 5.08% | — | — | ||
| Totals | 7,513,972 | 100.00% | 53 | — | ||
| Voter turnout | 42.20% | |||||
By district
Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California by district:[2]
| District | Democratic | Republican | Others | Total | Result | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
| District 1 | 84,320 | 38.97% | 132,052 | 61.03% | 0 | 0.00% | 216,372 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 2 | 163,124 | 74.99% | 54,400 | 25.01% | 0 | 0.00% | 217,524 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 3 | 79,224 | 52.72% | 71,036 | 47.28% | 0 | 0.00% | 150,260 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 4 | 0 | 0.00% | 211,134 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 211,134 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 5 | 129,613 | 75.73% | 0 | 0.00% | 41,535 | 24.27% | 171,148 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 6 | 97,008 | 72.69% | 36,448 | 27.31% | 0 | 0.00% | 133,456 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 7 | 92,521 | 50.40% | 91,066 | 49.60% | 0 | 0.00% | 183,587 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 8 | 37,056 | 32.35% | 77,480 | 67.65% | 0 | 0.00% | 114,536 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 9 | 63,475 | 52.37% | 57,729 | 47.63% | 0 | 0.00% | 121,204 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 10 | 55,123 | 43.85% | 70,582 | 56.15% | 0 | 0.00% | 125,705 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 11 | 117,502 | 67.27% | 57,160 | 32.73% | 0 | 0.00% | 174,662 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 12 | 160,067 | 83.25% | 32,197 | 16.75% | 0 | 0.00% | 192,264 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 13 | 168,491 | 88.48% | 21,940 | 11.52% | 0 | 0.00% | 190,431 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 14 | 114,389 | 76.70% | 34,757 | 23.30% | 0 | 0.00% | 149,146 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 15 | 99,756 | 69.81% | 43,150 | 30.19% | 0 | 0.00% | 142,906 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 16 | 46,277 | 50.73% | 44,943 | 49.27% | 0 | 0.00% | 91,220 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 17 | 134,408 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 134,408 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 18 | 133,060 | 67.75% | 63,326 | 32.25% | 0 | 0.00% | 196,386 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 19 | 127,788 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 127,788 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 20 | 106,034 | 75.18% | 0 | 0.00% | 35,010 | 24.82% | 141,044 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 21 | 33,470 | 42.17% | 45,907 | 57.83% | 0 | 0.00% | 79,377 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 22 | 37,289 | 27.96% | 96,053 | 72.04% | 0 | 0.00% | 133,342 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 23 | 33,726 | 25.16% | 100,317 | 74.84% | 0 | 0.00% | 134,043 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 24 | 103,228 | 51.93% | 95,566 | 48.07% | 0 | 0.00% | 198,794 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 25 | 0 | 0.00% | 114,072 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 114,072 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 26 | 87,176 | 51.33% | 82,653 | 48.67% | 0 | 0.00% | 169,829 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 27 | 75,728 | 59.36% | 51,852 | 40.64% | 0 | 0.00% | 127,580 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 28 | 91,996 | 76.50% | 0 | 0.00% | 28,268 | 23.50% | 120,264 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 29 | 50,096 | 74.61% | 17,045 | 25.39% | 0 | 0.00% | 67,141 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 30 | 86,568 | 65.64% | 45,315 | 34.36% | 0 | 0.00% | 131,883 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 31 | 51,622 | 51.73% | 48,162 | 48.27% | 0 | 0.00% | 99,784 | 100.0% | Democratic gain |
| District 32 | 50,353 | 59.66% | 34,053 | 40.34% | 0 | 0.00% | 84,406 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 33 | 108,331 | 59.19% | 74,700 | 40.81% | 0 | 0.00% | 183,031 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 34 | 61,621 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 61,621 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 35 | 62,255 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 62,255 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 36 | 72,682 | 54.18% | 61,457 | 45.82% | 0 | 0.00% | 134,139 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 37 | 96,787 | 84.28% | 18,051 | 15.72% | 0 | 0.00% | 114,838 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 38 | 58,192 | 59.09% | 40,288 | 40.91% | 0 | 0.00% | 98,480 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 39 | 41,906 | 31.46% | 91,319 | 68.54% | 0 | 0.00% | 133,225 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 40 | 49,379 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 49,379 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 41 | 46,948 | 56.64% | 35,936 | 43.36% | 0 | 0.00% | 82,884 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 42 | 38,850 | 34.26% | 74,540 | 65.74% | 0 | 0.00% | 113,390 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 43 | 69,681 | 70.96% | 28,521 | 29.04% | 0 | 0.00% | 98,202 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 44 | 59,670 | 86.65% | 0 | 0.00% | 9,192 | 13.35% | 68,862 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 45 | 56,819 | 34.88% | 106,083 | 65.12% | 0 | 0.00% | 162,902 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 46 | 49,738 | 59.70% | 33,577 | 40.30% | 0 | 0.00% | 83,315 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 47 | 69,091 | 55.99% | 54,309 | 44.01% | 0 | 0.00% | 123,400 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 48 | 62,713 | 35.88% | 112,082 | 64.12% | 0 | 0.00% | 174,795 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 49 | 64,981 | 39.83% | 98,161 | 60.17% | 0 | 0.00% | 163,142 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 50 | 45,302 | 28.80% | 111,997 | 71.20% | 0 | 0.00% | 157,299 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 51 | 56,373 | 68.79% | 25,577 | 31.21% | 0 | 0.00% | 81,950 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 52 | 98,826 | 51.59% | 92,746 | 48.41% | 0 | 0.00% | 191,572 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 53 | 87,104 | 58.84% | 60,940 | 41.16% | 0 | 0.00% | 148,044 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| Total | 4,067,737 | 57.03% | 2,950,679 | 41.37% | 114,005 | 1.60% | 7,132,421 | 100.0% | |
Map key
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
The 1st district is based in inland Northern California and includes Chico and Redding. Incumbent Republican Doug LaMalfa, who had represented the 1st district since 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Doug LaMalfa, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Gregory Cheadle, real estate broker and candidate for this seat in 2012
Withdrawn
- Dolores Lucero, former Shasta Lake Council member
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Heidi Hall, program manager for the state Department of Water Resources[3]
Eliminated in primary
- Dan Levine, medical cannabis farmer
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Doug LaMalfa (incumbent) | 75,317 | 53.4 | |
| Democratic | Heidi Hall | 42,481 | 30.1 | |
| Republican | Gregory Cheadle | 13,909 | 9.8 | |
| Democratic | Dan Levine | 9,213 | 6.5 | |
| Total votes | 140,920 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Doug LaMalfa (incumbent) | 132,052 | 61.0 | |
| Democratic | Heidi Hall | 84,320 | 39.0 | |
| Total votes | 216,372 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 2
The 2nd district is based in California's North Coast and includes Eureka, San Rafael, Petaluma, and Ukiah. Incumbent Democrat Jared Huffman, who had represented the 2nd district since 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Jared Huffman, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Andy Caffrey, sustainability conversion planner
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Dale Mensing, supermarket cashier
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jared Huffman (incumbent) | 99,186 | 67.9 | |
| Republican | Dale K. Mensing | 32,614 | 22.3 | |
| Democratic | Andy Caffrey | 14,245 | 9.8 | |
| Total votes | 146,045 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jared Huffman (incumbent) | 163,124 | 75.0 | |
| Republican | Dale K. Mensing | 54,400 | 25.0 | |
| Total votes | 217,524 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 3
The 3rd district is based in north central California and includes Davis, Fairfield, and Yuba City. Incumbent Democrat John Garamendi, who had represented the 3rd district since 2013 and previously represented the 10th district from 2009 to 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- John Garamendi, incumbent U.S. Representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Dan Logue, state assembly member[5]
Declined
- Kim Vann, Colusa County Board of Supervisors member and general election candidate in 2012[6]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Garamendi (incumbent) | 54,672 | 53.5 | |
| Republican | Dan Logue | 47,560 | 46.5 | |
| Total votes | 102,232 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
John Garamendi (D)
Organizations
Dan Logue (R)
Organizations
- BIPAC[8]
- National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program[9]
Polling
| Poll source |
Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
John Garamendi (D) |
Dan Logue (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker[10] | October 16–23, 2014 | 292 | ± 9.0% | 51% | 39% | 9% |
| Moore Information (R-Logue)[11] | September 23–24, 2014 | 400 | ± 5.0% | 45% | 39% | 16% |
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[12] | Likely D | November 3, 2014 |
| Rothenberg[13] | Safe D | October 24, 2014 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[14] | Safe D | October 30, 2014 |
| RCP | Likely D | November 2, 2014 |
| Daily Kos Elections[15] | Likely D | November 4, 2014 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Garamendi (incumbent) | 79,224 | 52.7 | |
| Republican | Dan Logue | 71,036 | 47.3 | |
| Total votes | 150,260 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 4
The 4th district is based in east central California and includes Lake Tahoe, Roseville, and Yosemite National Park. Incumbent Republican Tom McClintock, who had represented the 4th district since 2009, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Tom McClintock, incumbent U.S. Representative
- Art Moore, business executive and management consultant[16][17]
Democratic candidates
Withdrawn
- Kris Johnson
Independent candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Jeffrey Gerlach, information technology analyst
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom McClintock (incumbent) | 80,999 | 56.2 | |
| Republican | Art Moore | 32,855 | 22.8 | |
| No party preference | Jeffrey D. Gerlach | 30,300 | 21.0 | |
| Total votes | 144,154 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Campaign
The first debate in the race took place on October 13, 2014.[18]
Endorsements
Tom McClintock (R)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom McClintock (incumbent) | 126,784 | 60.0 | |
| Republican | Art Moore | 84,350 | 40.0 | |
| Total votes | 211,134 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 5
The 5th district is based in the North Bay and includes Napa, Santa Rosa, and Vallejo. Incumbent Democrat Mike Thompson, who had represented the 5th district since 2013 and previously represented the 1st district from 1999 to 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Mike Thompson, incumbent U.S. Representative
Republican candidates
Withdrawn
- Stewart Cilley, accountant and candidate for this seat in 2012
Independent candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
- Douglas Van Raam, landscaper
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike Thompson (incumbent) | 88,709 | 80.4 | |
| No party preference | James Hinton | 12,292 | 11.1 | |
| No party preference | Douglas S. Van Raam | 9,279 | 8.4 | |
| Total votes | 110,280 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike Thompson (incumbent) | 129,613 | 75.7 | |
| No party preference | James Hinton | 41,535 | 24.3 | |
| Total votes | 171,148 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 6
The 6th district is based in north central California and includes Sacramento. Incumbent Democrat Doris Matsui, who had represented the 6th district since 2013 and previously represented the 5th district from 2005 to 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Doris Matsui, incumbent U.S. Representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Joseph McCray Sr., retired military officer
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Doris Matsui (incumbent) | 62,640 | 73.6 | |
| Republican | Joseph McCray Sr. | 22,465 | 26.4 | |
| Total votes | 85,105 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Doris Matsui (incumbent) | 97,008 | 72.7 | |
| Republican | Joseph McCray Sr. | 36,448 | 27.3 | |
| Total votes | 133,456 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 7
The 7th district is based in north central California and includes eastern Sacramento County. Incumbent Democrat Ami Bera, who had represented the 7th district since 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Ami Bera, incumbent U.S. Representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Doug Ose, former U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Igor Birman, former chief of staff to Congressman Tom McClintock[24]
- Elizabeth Emken, businesswoman, former nonprofit executive and candidate for the Senate in 2012
Libertarian candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Douglas Tuma, retired civil engineer
Endorsements
Doug Ose (R)
Organizations
- Folsom Chamber of Commerce
- Slavic International Pastors Association
- Western Growers Association
Local officials
- Eleanor L. Brown, Trustee, Area 4, Sacramento County Board of Education
- Jeannie Bruins, Citrus Heights Council Member
- Linda Budge, Rancho Cordova Council Member
- Ted Costa, People's Advocate
- Susan Frost, Vice Mayor of Citrus Heights
- Saul Hernandez, Board Member, San Juan Unified School District
- Pat Hume, Elk Grove Council Member
- Roberta MacGlashan, Sacramento County Supervisor
- Larry Maskuoka, Board Member, San Juan Unified School District
- Steve Miklos, Folsom Council Member
- Steve Miller, Citrus Heights Council Member
- Andy Morin, Folsom Council Member
- Greg Paulo, Board Member, San Juan Unified School District
- Susan Peters, Sacramento County Supervisor
- JoAnne Reinking, Board Member, Folsom Cordova Unified School District
- Dave Sander, Rancho Cordova Council Member
- Ernie Sheldon, Vice Mayor of Folsom
- Ed Short, Board Member, Folsom Cordova Unified School District
- Dan Skoglund, Mayor of Rancho Cordova
- Jeff Slowey, Citrus Heights Council Member
- Sandy Smoley, former Sacramento County Supervisor
- Teresa Stanley, Vice President, Folsom Cordova Unified School District
- Jeff Starsky, Folsom Council Member
- Jim Streng, former Sacramento County Supervisor
- Robert Trigg, Elk Grove Council Member
- Mel Turner, Mayor of Citrus Heights
Law enforcement individuals
- Glen Craig, former Sacramento County Sheriff
- McGregor W. Scott, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California
- Jan Scully, Sacramento County District Attorney
- Sam Spiegel, former Folsom Police Chief
- Robbie Waters, former Sacramento County Sheriff
Law enforcement organizations
- California Police Chiefs Association
- Folsom Police Officers Association
- Peace Officers Research Association of California
- Sacramento County Deputy Sheriffs' Association
Igor Birman (R)
U.S. senators
- Mike Lee, U.S. Senator
- Rand Paul, U.S. Senator
- Fred Thompson, former U.S. Senator
U.S. representatives
- Justin Amash, U.S. Representative
- Tim Huelskamp, U.S. Representative
- Jim Jordan, U.S. Representative
- Raul Labrador, U.S. Representative
- Thomas Massie, U.S. Representative
- Tom McClintock, U.S. Representative
- Mick Mulvaney, U.S. Representative
- Ron Paul, former U.S. Representative
- David Schweikert, U.S. Representative
State officials
- Steve Poizner, former California Insurance Commissioner
Organizations
- California Taxpayer Protection Committee
- Citizens United
- The Conservative Victory Fund
- Eagle Forum[19]
- Family Research Council
- FreedomWorks
- Gun Owners of America
- The Madison Project
- National Association for Gun Rights
- Republican Liberty Caucus
- Young Americans for Liberty
Polling
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ami Bera (incumbent) | 51,878 | 46.7 | |
| Republican | Doug Ose | 29,307 | 26.4 | |
| Republican | Igor Birman | 19,431 | 17.5 | |
| Republican | Elizabeth Emken | 7,924 | 7.1 | |
| Libertarian | Douglas Arthur Tuma | 1,629 | 1.5 | |
| No party preference | Phill A. Tufi | 869 | 0.8 | |
| Total votes | 111,038 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Campaign
More than $13 million from outside groups was spent during the campaign.
Endorsements
Ami Bera (D)
Organizations
- Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Frontline" Program[26]
- No Labels[27]
Doug Ose (R)
Organizations
- BIPAC[8]
- National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program[9]
Debates
- Complete video of debate, October 8, 2014
- Complete transcript of debate, October 8, 2014
Polling
| Poll source |
Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Ami Bera (D) |
Doug Ose (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker[10] | October 16–23, 2014 | 404 | ± 7.0% | 42% | 48% | 10% |
| Garin-Hart-Yang Research (D-House Majority PAC)[28] | September 17–18, 2014 | 406 | ± 4.7% | 47% | 43% | 10% |
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[12] | Tossup | November 3, 2014 |
| Rothenberg[13] | Tossup | October 24, 2014 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[14] | Lean R (flip) | October 30, 2014 |
| RCP | Tossup | November 2, 2014 |
| Daily Kos Elections[15] | Tossup | November 4, 2014 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ami Bera (incumbent) | 92,521 | 50.4 | |
| Republican | Doug Ose | 91,066 | 49.6 | |
| Total votes | 183,587 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 8
The 8th district is based in the eastern High Desert and includes Victorville and Yucaipa. Incumbent Republican Paul Cook, who had represented the 8th district since 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Paul Cook, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Paul Hannosh, teacher and small businessman
Withdrawn
- Rodney Lee Conover
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Bob Conaway, attorney
Eliminated in primary
- Odessia Lee, retired public employee
Withdrawn
- John Pinkerton, President of Victor Valley College Board of Trustees and candidate for this seat in 2012
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Paul Cook (incumbent) | 40,007 | 58.1 | |
| Democratic | Bob Conaway | 12,885 | 18.7 | |
| Republican | Paul Hannosh | 9,037 | 13.1 | |
| Democratic | Odessia D. Lee | 6,930 | 10.1 | |
| Total votes | 68,859 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Paul Cook (incumbent) | 77,480 | 67.6 | |
| Democratic | Bob Conaway | 37,056 | 32.4 | |
| Total votes | 114,536 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 9
The 9th district is based in the Central Valley and includes the San Joaquin Delta and Stockton. Incumbent Democrat Jerry McNerney, who had represented the 9th district since 2013 and previously represented the 11th district from 2007 to 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Jerry McNerney, incumbent U.S. Representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Antonio Amador, retired U.S. Marshal
Eliminated in primary
- Steve Colangelo, small business owner
- Karen Mathews Davis, retired county clerk
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jerry McNerney (incumbent) | 38,295 | 49.4 | |
| Republican | Antonio "Tony" Amador | 20,424 | 26.3 | |
| Republican | Steve Anthony Colangelo | 14,195 | 18.3 | |
| Republican | Karen "Mathews" Davis | 4,637 | 6.0 | |
| Total votes | 77,551 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[12] | Safe D | November 3, 2014 |
| Rothenberg[13] | Safe D | October 24, 2014 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[14] | Safe D | October 30, 2014 |
| RCP | Likely D | November 2, 2014 |
| Daily Kos Elections[15] | Safe D | November 4, 2014 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jerry McNerney (incumbent) | 63,475 | 52.4 | |
| Republican | Antonio "Tony" Amador | 57,729 | 47.6 | |
| Total votes | 121,204 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 10
The 10th district is based in the Central Valley and includes Modesto and Tracy. Incumbent Republican Jeff Denham, who had represented the 10th district since 2013 and previously represented the 19th district from 2011 to 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Jeff Denham, incumbent U.S. Representative
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Michael Eggman, farmer, small businessman and younger brother of state assembly member Susan Eggman[29]
Eliminated in primary
- Michael Barkley, accountant
Declined
- José M. Hernández, former NASA astronaut and general election candidate for this seat in 2012[30]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeff Denham (incumbent) | 44,237 | 58.9 | |
| Democratic | Michael Eggman | 19,804 | 26.4 | |
| Democratic | Michael J. "Mike" Barkley | 11,005 | 14.7 | |
| No party preference | David Park Christensen (write-in) | 2 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 75,048 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Jeff Denham (R)
Organizations
- National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" Program[31]
- No Labels[27]
Michael Eggman (D)
Organizations
- Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program[32]
- Progressive Change Campaign Committee[33]
Forum
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key: P Participant A Absent N Not invited I Invited W Withdrawn |
||||||
| Jeff Denham | Michael Eggman | |||||
| 1 | Sep. 24, 2014 | The Modesto Bee | Joe Kieta | [34] | P | P |
Polling
| Poll source |
Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Jeff Denham (R) |
Michael Eggman (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker[10] | October 16–23, 2014 | 202 | ± 11% | 47% | 40% | 13% |
| GBA Strategies (D-Eggman)[35] | September 18–21, 2014 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 49% | 41% | 10% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeff Denham (incumbent) | 70,582 | 56.1 | |
| Democratic | Michael Eggman | 55,123 | 43.9 | |
| Total votes | 125,705 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 11
The 11th district is based in the East Bay and includes Concord and Richmond. Incumbent Democrat George Miller, who had represented the 11th district since 2013 and previously represented the 7th district from 1975 to 2013, retired.[36]
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Mark DeSaulnier, state senator and candidate for this seat in 2009[37]
Eliminated in primary
- Tony Daysog, Alameda council member, candidate for the state assembly in 2006 and candidate for Mayor of Alameda in 2010[38]
- Ki Ingersol
- Cheryl Sudduth, public policy advocate and candidate for this seat in 2012
Declined
- Susan Bonilla, state assembly member[39]
- Joan Buchanan, state assembly and candidate for this seat in 2009[39]
- John Garamendi, U.S. Representative (running for re-election in the 3rd district)[40]
- John Gioia, member of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors (running for re-election)[37]
- Ro Khanna, former Deputy Assistant Secretary in the United States Department of Commerce and candidate for the 12th district in 2004 (running in the 17th district)[41]
- Kristina Lawson, Mayor of Walnut Creek[42]
- Gayle McLaughlin, Green Party Mayor of Richmond[37]
- George Miller, incumbent U.S. Representative[37]
- Kish Rajan, former Walnut Creek council member[43]
- Tom Torlakson, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction (running for re-election)[37]
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Tue Phan-Quang, retired immigration judge[44]
Declined
- Mark Peterson, Contra Costa District Attorney[44]
- Mary Piepho, member of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors[44]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mark DeSaulnier | 59,605 | 58.8 | |
| Republican | Tue Phan | 28,242 | 27.9 | |
| Democratic | Cheryl Sudduth | 4,913 | 4.8 | |
| Democratic | Tony Daysog | 3,482 | 3.4 | |
| No party preference | Jason Ramey | 2,673 | 2.6 | |
| Democratic | Ki Ingersol | 2,313 | 2.3 | |
| American Independent | Virginia Fuller (write-in) | 140 | 0.1 | |
| Total votes | 101,368 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mark DeSaulnier | 117,502 | 67.3 | |
| Republican | Tue Phan | 57,160 | 32.7 | |
| Total votes | 174,662 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 12
The 12th district is based in the Bay Area and includes most of San Francisco. House Democratic Leader and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who had represented the 12th district since 2013 and previously represented the 8th district from 1993 to 2013 and the 5th district from 1987 until 1993, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Nancy Pelosi, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- David Peterson, accountability system developer and candidate for this seat in 2012
- Michael Steger, political organizer
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- John Dennis, real estate developer and general election candidate for this seat in 2012
Green candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Barry Hermanson, candidate for this seat in 2012
Independent candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Desmond Thorsson, university instructor
- Jim Welles, lawyer
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nancy Pelosi (incumbent) | 79,816 | 73.6 | |
| Republican | John Dennis | 12,922 | 11.9 | |
| Green | Barry Hermanson | 6,156 | 5.7 | |
| Democratic | David Peterson | 3,774 | 3.5 | |
| Peace and Freedom | Frank Lara | 2,107 | 1.9 | |
| Democratic | Michael Steger | 1,514 | 1.4 | |
| No party preference | A. J. "Desmond" Thorsson | 1,270 | 1.2 | |
| No party preference | James Welles | 879 | 0.8 | |
| Total votes | 108,438 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
John Dennis (R)
Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nancy Pelosi (incumbent) | 160,067 | 83.3 | |
| Republican | John Dennis | 32,197 | 16.7 | |
| Total votes | 192,264 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 13
The 13th district is based in the East Bay and includes Berkeley and Oakland. Incumbent Democrat Barbara Lee, who had represented the 13th district since 2013 and previously represented the 9th district from 1998 to 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Barbara Lee, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Justin Jelincic, nonprofit finance manager
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Dakin Sundeen, IT system administrator
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Barbara Lee (incumbent) | 77,461 | 82.6 | |
| Republican | Dakin Sundeen | 9,533 | 10.2 | |
| Democratic | Justin Jelincic | 4,602 | 4.9 | |
| Peace and Freedom | Lawrence N. Allen | 2,190 | 2.3 | |
| Total votes | 93,786 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Barbara Lee (incumbent) | 168,491 | 88.5 | |
| Republican | Dakin Sundeen | 21,940 | 11.5 | |
| Total votes | 190,431 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 14
The 14th district is based in the Bay Area and includes most of San Mateo County. Incumbent Democrat Jackie Speier, who had represented the 14th district since 2013 and previously represented the 12th district from 2008 to 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Jackie Speier, incumbent U.S. Representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Robin Chew, business owner and entrepreneur
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jackie Speier (incumbent) | 66,800 | 77.4 | |
| Republican | Robin Chew | 19,482 | 22.6 | |
| Total votes | 86,282 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jackie Speier (incumbent) | 114,389 | 76.7 | |
| Republican | Robin Chew | 34,757 | 23.3 | |
| Total votes | 149,146 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 15
The 15th district is based in the East Bay and includes Hayward and Livermore. Incumbent Democrat Eric Swalwell, who had represented the 15th district since 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Eric Swalwell, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
Declined
- Ro Khanna, former Deputy Assistant Secretary in the United States Department of Commerce and candidate for the 12th district in 2004 (running in the 17th district)[46]
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Hugh Bussell, technology manager, educator and Alameda County Republican Party vice chair[47]
Endorsements
Ellen Corbett (D)
U.S. representatives
- Pete Stark, former U.S. Representative[46]
Eric Swalwell (D)
U.S. executive branch officials
U.S. senators
- Dianne Feinstein, U.S. Senator (1992–present)
U.S. representatives
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Eric Swalwell (incumbent) | 42,419 | 49.1 | |
| Republican | Hugh Bussell | 22,228 | 25.7 | |
| Democratic | Ellen Corbett | 21,798 | 25.2 | |
| Total votes | 86,445 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Eric Swalwell (D)
U.S. executive branch officials
U.S. senators
- Dianne Feinstein, U.S. Senator (1992–present)
U.S. representatives
Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Eric Swalwell (incumbent) | 99,756 | 69.8 | |
| Republican | Hugh Bussell | 43,150 | 30.2 | |
| Total votes | 142,906 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 16
The 16th district is based in the Central Valley and includes Fresno and Merced. Incumbent Democrat Jim Costa, who had represented the 16th district since 2013 and previously represented the 20th district from 2005 to 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Jim Costa, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Job Melton, mental health therapist
Withdrawn
- Loraine Goodwin, physician, member of the California Democratic State Central Committee and candidate for this seat in 2012
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Johnny Tacherra, farmer and candidate for this seat in 2012
Eliminated in primary
- Joanna Botelho, farmer and businesswoman
- Steve Crass, attorney
- Mel Levey, military officer
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jim Costa (incumbent) | 25,586 | 44.3 | |
| Republican | Johnny Tacherra | 12,542 | 21.7 | |
| Republican | Steve Crass | 8,877 | 15.4 | |
| Republican | Mel Levey | 4,565 | 7.9 | |
| Republican | Joanna Garcia-Botelho | 3,827 | 6.6 | |
| Democratic | Job Melton | 2,370 | 4.1 | |
| Total votes | 57,767 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Jim Costa (D)
Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jim Costa (incumbent) | 46,277 | 50.7 | |
| Republican | Johnny Tacherra | 44,943 | 49.3 | |
| Total votes | 91,220 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 17
The 17th district is based in the Bay Area and includes Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Fremont, and Milpitas. Incumbent Democrat Mike Honda, who had represented the 17th district since 2013 and previously represented the 15th district from 2001 to 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Mike Honda, incumbent U.S. Representative
- Ro Khanna, former Deputy Assistant Secretary in the United States Department of Commerce and candidate for the 12th district in 2004[50]
Republican candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Vanila Singh, professor and physician
- Joel Vanlandingham, tech recruiting executive
Disqualified
- Vinesh Singh Rathore, attorney for Google[47]
Campaign
A lawsuit was filed before the Sacramento County Superior Court alleging that Khanna had recruited candidates with similar names to enter the race as Republicans to split the Republican vote three ways. On March 28, the court disqualified one of the candidates and ruled that Khanna had no connection with the incident.[51]
Endorsements
Mike Honda (D)
U.S. executive branch officials
Organizations
Ro Khanna (D)
Polling
| Poll source |
Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Mike Honda (D) |
Ro Khanna (D) |
Vanila Singh (R) |
Joel Vanlandingham (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SurveyUSA[60] | May 20–22, 2014 | 825 | ± 4.4% | 40% | 21% | 8% | 6% | 24% |
| Public Policy Polling (D-PCCC)[61] | February 13–16, 2014 | 270 | ± 6% | 45% | 26% | 29% | — | — |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike Honda (incumbent) | 43,607 | 48.2 | |
| Democratic | Ro Khanna | 25,384 | 28.0 | |
| Republican | Vanila Singh | 15,359 | 17.0 | |
| Republican | Joel VanLandingham | 6,154 | 6.8 | |
| Total votes | 90,504 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Debates
- Complete video of debate, October 6, 2014
Polling
| Poll source |
Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Mike Honda (D) |
Ro Khanna (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker[10] | October 16–23, 2014 | 85 | ± 16.0% | 41% | 32% | 26% |
| David Binder Research (D-Khanna)[62] | October 8–9, 2014 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 38% | 38% | 24% |
| Lake Research Partners (D-Honda)[63] | October 7–12, 2014 | 500 | ± 4.4% | 42% | 27% | 31% |
| Public Policy Polling (D-Democracy for America)[64] | February 13–16, 2014 | 505 | ± 4.4% | 61% | 39% | — |
| Public Policy Polling (D-PCCC)[65] | August 2–4, 2013 | 806 | ± 3.5% | 49% | 15% | 36% |
| Poll source |
Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Mike Honda (D) |
Vanila Singh (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling (D-PCCC)[61] | February 13–16, 2014 | 505 | ± 4.4% | 69% | 31% | — |
Hypothetical polling
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike Honda (incumbent) | 69,561 | 51.8 | |
| Democratic | Ro Khanna | 64,847 | 48.2 | |
| Total votes | 134,408 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 18
The 18th district is based in the Bay Area and includes Palo Alto, Redwood City, and Saratoga. Incumbent Democrat Anna Eshoo, who had represented the 18th district since 2013 and previously represented the 14th district from 1993 to 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Anna Eshoo, incumbent U.S. Representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Richard Fox, pediatrician and healthcare attorney
Eliminated in primary
- Bruce Anderson, high school teacher
- Oscar Alejandro Braun, healthcare website publisher
Withdrawn
- Wilson Farrar
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Anna Eshoo (incumbent) | 81,295 | 67.6 | |
| Republican | Richard B. Fox | 27,111 | 22.5 | |
| Republican | Bruce Anderson | 9,644 | 8.0 | |
| Republican | Oscar Alejandro Braun | 2,190 | 1.8 | |
| Total votes | 120,240 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Anna Eshoo (incumbent) | 133,060 | 67.8 | |
| Republican | Richard B. Fox | 63,326 | 32.2 | |
| Total votes | 196,386 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 19
The 19th district is based in the South Bay and includes most of San Jose. Incumbent Democrat Zoe Lofgren, who had represented the 19th district since 2013 and previously represented the 16th district from 1995 to 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Zoe Lofgren, incumbent U.S. Representative
- Robert Murray, businessman
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Zoe Lofgren (incumbent) | 63,845 | 76.0 | |
| Democratic | Robert Murray | 20,132 | 24.0 | |
| Total votes | 83,977 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Zoe Lofgren (incumbent) | 85,888 | 67.2 | |
| Democratic | Robert Murray | 41,900 | 32.8 | |
| Total votes | 127,788 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 20
The 20th district is based in the Central Coast and includes Monterey and Santa Cruz. Incumbent Democrat Sam Farr, who had represented the 20th district since 2013 and previously represented the 17th district from 1993 to 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Sam Farr, incumbent U.S. Representative
Independent candidates
Advanced to general
- Ronald Paul Kabat, certified public accountant
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sam Farr (incumbent) | 67,528 | 73.8 | |
| No party preference | Ronald Paul Kabat | 23,590 | 26.2 | |
| Total votes | 91,118 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sam Farr (incumbent) | 106,034 | 75.2 | |
| No party preference | Ronald Paul Kabat | 35,010 | 24.8 | |
| Total votes | 141,044 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 21
The 21st district is based in the Central Valley and includes Hanford and parts of Bakersfield. Incumbent Republican David Valadao, who had represented the 21st district since 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- David Valadao, incumbent U.S. Representative
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Amanda Renteria, former chief of staff for Senator Debbie Stabenow[66]
Eliminated in primary
- John Hernandez, chief executive officer of the Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the general election candidate for this seat in 2012
Polling
| Poll source |
Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
David Valadao (R) |
John Hernandez (D) |
Amanda Renteria (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Polling (R-NRCC)[67] | February 2014 | 517 | ± 4.31% | 45% | 25% | 13% | 17% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David Valadao (incumbent) | 28,773 | 63.0 | |
| Democratic | Amanda Renteria | 11,682 | 25.6 | |
| Democratic | John Hernandez | 5,232 | 11.5 | |
| Total votes | 45,687 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
David Valadao (R)
Organizations
- BIPAC[8]
- National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" Program[31]
Amanda Renteria (D)
Organizations
- Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program[32]
- EMILY's List[68]
Debates
- Complete video of debate, October 8, 2014
Polling
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[12] | Lean R | November 3, 2014 |
| Rothenberg[13] | Likely R | October 24, 2014 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[14] | Likely R | October 30, 2014 |
| RCP | Lean R | November 2, 2014 |
| Daily Kos Elections[15] | Lean R | November 4, 2014 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David Valadao (incumbent) | 45,907 | 57.8 | |
| Democratic | Amanda Renteria | 33,470 | 42.2 | |
| Total votes | 79,377 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 22
The 22nd district is based in the Central Valley and includes Clovis, Tulare, and Visalia. Incumbent Republican Devin Nunes, who had represented the 22nd district since 2013 and previously represented the 21st district from 2003 to 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Devin Nunes, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- John Catano
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Suzanna Aguilera-Marreno, retired correctional captain
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Devin Nunes (incumbent) | 69,139 | 72.2 | |
| Democratic | Suzanna "Sam" Aguilera-Marreno | 26,671 | 27.8 | |
| Republican | John P. Catano | 6,403 | 7.2 | |
| Total votes | 89,100 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Suzanna Aguilera-Marreno (D)
Organizations
- Progressive Democrats of America[71]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Devin Nunes (incumbent) | 96,053 | 72.0 | |
| Democratic | Suzanna "Sam" Aguilera-Marreno | 37,289 | 28.0 | |
| Total votes | 133,342 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 23
The 23rd district is based in the southern Central Valley and includes parts of Bakersfield. Republican House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy, who had represented the 23rd district since 2013 and previously represented the 22nd district from 2007 to 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Kevin McCarthy, incumbent U.S. Representative
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Raul Garcia, farm worker
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kevin McCarthy (incumbent) | 58,334 | 99.1 | |
| Democratic | Raul Garcia (write-in) | 313 | 0.5 | |
| Republican | Mike Biglay (write-in) | 157 | 0.3 | |
| No party preference | Ronald L. Porter (write-in) | 36 | 0.1 | |
| Libertarian | Gail K. Lightfoot (write-in) | 31 | 0.1 | |
| Green | Noah Calugaru (write-in) | 3 | 0.01 | |
| Total votes | 58,871 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kevin McCarthy (incumbent) | 100,317 | 74.8 | |
| Democratic | Raul Garcia | 33,726 | 25.2 | |
| Total votes | 134,043 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 24
The 24th district is based in the Central Coast and includes San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. Incumbent Democrat Lois Capps, who had represented the 24th district since 2013 and previously represented the 23rd district from 2003 to 2013 and the 22nd district from 1998 to 2003, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Lois Capps, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Paul Coyne, businessman and bank manager[72]
- Sandra Marshall, publisher community organizer
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Christopher Mitchum, former actor, businessman and candidate for this seat in 2012
Eliminated in primary
- Bradley Allen, pediatric heart surgeon
- Justin Donald Fareed, cattle rancher and businessman
- Dale Francisco, Santa Barbara City Council Member
- Alexis Stuart, consultant and author
Independent candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Steve Isakson, electronics engineer and businessman
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lois Capps (incumbent) | 58,198 | 43.7 | |
| Republican | Christopher Mitchum | 21,059 | 15.8 | |
| Republican | Justin Donald Fareed | 20,445 | 15.3 | |
| Republican | Dale Francisco | 15,575 | 11.7 | |
| Republican | Bradley Allen | 9,269 | 7.0 | |
| Democratic | Sandra Marshall | 4,646 | 3.5 | |
| Democratic | Paul H. Coyne Jr. | 2,144 | 1.6 | |
| No party preference | Steve Isakson | 1,249 | 0.9 | |
| Republican | Alexis Stuart | 678 | 0.5 | |
| Total votes | 133,263 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Lois Capps (D)
Organizations
- Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Frontline" Program[26]
Christopher Mitchum (R)
Organizations
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[12] | Likely D | November 3, 2014 |
| Rothenberg[13] | Likely D | October 24, 2014 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[14] | Likely D | October 30, 2014 |
| RCP | Likely D | November 2, 2014 |
| Daily Kos Elections[15] | Likely D | November 4, 2014 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lois Capps (incumbent) | 103,228 | 51.9 | |
| Republican | Christopher Mitchum | 95,566 | 48.1 | |
| Total votes | 198,794 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 25
The 25th district is based in northern Los Angeles County and includes Palmdale and Santa Clarita. Incumbent Republican Howard McKeon, who had represented the 25th district since 1993, retired.[73]
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Steve Knight, state senator[74]
- Tony Strickland, former state senator and general election candidate for the 26th District in 2012[75]
Declined
- Peter Foy, Chairman of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors[74][76]
- Buck McKeon, incumbent U.S. Representative[73]
- George Runner, member of the State Board of Equalization and former state senator[74][76]
- Cameron Smyth, former state assembly member and former mayor of Santa Clarita[74][76]
- Scott Wilk, state assembly member[74][76]
Democratic candidates
Eliminated in primary
- J. R. Puentes, Army veteran[77]
- Lee Rogers, podiatrist and general election candidate for this seat in 2012[78]
- Evan Thomas, test pilot and retired Air Force officer[79]
Endorsements
Steve Knight (R)
State officials
State legislators
- Connie Conway, Minority Leader of the California State Assembly[80]
- Jean Fuller, state senator[81]
- Sharon Runner, former state senator[81]
- Cameron Smyth, former state assembly member[81]
- Scott Wilk, state assembly member[81]
Local officials
- Michael D. Antonovich, Los Angeles County Supervisor[81]
- Glenn Becerra, Simi Valley City Councilman[80]
- Laura Bettencourt, Palmdale City Councilwoman[82]
- TimBen Boydston, Santa Clarita City Councilman[80]
- Jim Cox, Mayor of Victorville[80]
- Marvin Crist, Lancaster City Councilman[80]
- Mike Dispenza, Palmdale City Councilman[82]
- Curt Emick, Mayor of Apple Valley[80]
- Peter Foy, Chairman of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors[81]
- Steven Hofbauer, Palmdale City Councilman[82]
- Sandra Johnson, Lancaster City Councilwoman[80]
- Mike Judge, Simi Valley Councilman[83]
- Tom Lackey, Mayor Pro Tem of Palmdale[82]
- Jim Ledford, Mayor of Palmdale[82]
- Richard Loa, former Palmdale City Councilman[80]
- Ken Mann, Lancaster City Councilman[80]
- Keith Mashburn, Simi Valley City Councilman[80]
- Ryan McEachron, Victorville City Councilman[80]
- George Runner, State Board of Equalization member[81]
- Ed Sileo, former Lancaster City Councilman[80]
- Thurston "Smitty" Smith, Mayor Pro Tem of Hesperia[80]
- Steven Sojka, Simi Valley City Councilman
- Barb Stanton, Apple Valley Town Councilwoman[80]
- Andy Visokey, former Lancaster City Councilman[80]
- Laurene Weste, Santa Clarita City Councilwoman[80]
Lee Rogers (D)
U.S. representatives
- Tony Cardenas, U.S. Representative (CA-29)[84]
- Zoe Lofgren, U.S. Representative (CA-19)[85]
Tony Strickland (R)
U.S. representatives
- Darrell Issa, U.S. Representative for California's 49th congressional district[86][87]
- Buck McKeon, incumbent U.S. Representative[73]
- Paul Ryan, Republican candidate for vice president in 2012[88]
- Mac Thornberry, U.S. Congressman from Texas[89]
State officials
- Mitt Romney, Republican candidate for president in 2012[90]
State legislators
- Nathan Fletcher, former Democratic California assemblyman[91][92]
Organizations
- American Conservative Union PAC[93]
- California Republican National Hispanic Assembly[94]
- Humane Society Legislative Fund[95]
- United States Chamber of Commerce[96]
- Young Republicans[97]
Local officials
- Henry Hearns, former Mayor of Lancaster[98]
- Bob Huber, Mayor of Simi Valley[99]
- Rex Parris, Mayor of Lancaster[99]
- Ron Smith, former Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff and current Lancaster Councilman[98]
Individuals
- John Bolton, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations[100]
- Tom Del Beccaro, former chairman of the California Republican Party[101]
- Arthur Laffer, economic adviser for President Ronald Reagan[102]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tony Strickland | 19,090 | 29.6 | |
| Republican | Steve Knight | 18,327 | 28.4 | |
| Democratic | Lee Rogers | 14,315 | 22.2 | |
| Democratic | Evan "Ivan" Thomas | 6,149 | 9.5 | |
| Republican | Troy Castagna | 3,805 | 5.9 | |
| Libertarian | David Koster Bruce | 1,214 | 1.9 | |
| No party preference | Michael Mussack | 933 | 1.4 | |
| Republican | Navraj Singh | 699 | 1.1 | |
| Total votes | 64,532 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Steve Knight (R)
State officials
State legislators
- Connie Conway, Minority Leader of the California State Assembly[80]
- Jean Fuller, state senator[81]
- Sharon Runner, former state senator[81]
- Cameron Smyth, former state assembly member[81]
- Scott Wilk, state assembly member[81]
Local officials
Individuals
- Lee Rogers, podiatrist[103]
Tony Strickland (R)
U.S. representatives
- Darrell Issa, U.S. Representative for California's 49th congressional district
- Buck McKeon, incumbent U.S. Representative[73]
- Paul Ryan, Republican candidate for vice president in 2012
- Mac Thornberry, U.S. Congressman from Texas
State officials
- Mitt Romney, Republican candidate for president in 2012
State legislators
- Nathan Fletcher, former Democratic California assemblyman
Organizations
- American Conservative Union
- California Republican National Hispanic Assembly
- Humane Society Legislative Fund
- National Republican Congressional Committee "Contender" Program[9]
- United States Chamber of Commerce
- Young Republicans
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steve Knight | 60,847 | 53.3 | |
| Republican | Tony Strickland | 53,225 | 46.7 | |
| Total votes | 114,072 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 26
The 26th district is based in the southern Central Coast and includes Oxnard and Thousand Oaks. Incumbent Democrat Julia Brownley, who had represented the 26th district since 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Former state senator Tony Strickland, who lost to Brownley in 2012, announced that he will challenge Brownley again, before switching to run in the open 25th instead.[104]
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Julia Brownley, incumbent U.S. Representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Jeff Gorell, state assembly member
Eliminated in primary
- Rafael Alberto Dagnesses, business owner and entrepreneur
Withdrawn
- Tony Strickland, former state senator and general election candidate for this seat in 2012
Declined
- Jeff Suppan, MLB pitcher[105]
Independent candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Douglas Kmiec, professor, author and diplomat
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Julia Brownley (incumbent) | 38,854 | 45.5 | |
| Republican | Jeff Gorell | 38,021 | 44.5 | |
| Republican | Rafael Alberto Dagnesses | 6,536 | 7.7 | |
| No party preference | Douglas Kmiec | 1,980 | 2.3 | |
| Total votes | 85,391 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Julia Brownley (D)
Organizations
- Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Frontline" Program[26]
- EMILY's List[68]
Jeff Gorell (R)
Organizations
- BIPAC[8]
- National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program[9]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[12] | Tossup | November 3, 2014 |
| Rothenberg[13] | Lean D | October 24, 2014 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[14] | Lean D | October 30, 2014 |
| RCP | Tossup | November 2, 2014 |
| Daily Kos Elections[15] | Tossup | November 4, 2014 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Julia Brownley (incumbent) | 87,176 | 51.3 | |
| Republican | Jeff Gorell | 82,653 | 48.7 | |
| Total votes | 169,829 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 27
The 27th district is based in the San Gabriel Foothills and includes Alhambra and Pasadena. Incumbent Democrat Judy Chu, who had represented the 27th district since 2013 and previously represented the 32nd district from 2009 to 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Judy Chu, incumbent U.S. Representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Jack Orswell, small business owner
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Judy Chu (incumbent) | 39,915 | 60.4 | |
| Republican | Jack Orswell | 26,205 | 39.6 | |
| Total votes | 66,120 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Judy Chu (incumbent) | 75,728 | 59.4 | |
| Republican | Jack Orswell | 51,852 | 40.6 | |
| Total votes | 127,580 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 28
The 28th district is based in the northern Los Angeles suburbs and includes Burbank and Glendale as well as parts of central Los Angeles. Incumbent Democrat Adam Schiff, who had represented the 28th district since 2013 and previously represented the 29th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 27th district from 2001 to 2003, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Adam Schiff, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Sal Genovese, community services director and candidate for this seat in 2012
Republican candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Sam Yousuf
Independent candidates
Advanced to general
- Steve Stokes, real estate broker
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Adam Schiff (incumbent) | 46,004 | 74.5 | |
| No party preference | Steve Stokes | 11,078 | 17.9 | |
| Democratic | Sal Genovese | 4,643 | 7.5 | |
| Republican | Sam Yousuf (write-in) | 38 | 0.1 | |
| Total votes | 61,763 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Adam Schiff (incumbent) | 91,996 | 76.5 | |
| No party preference | Steve Stokes | 28,268 | 23.5 | |
| Total votes | 120,264 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 29
The 29th district is based in the northeastern San Fernando Valley. Incumbent Democrat Tony Cardenas, who had represented the 29th district since 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Tony Cardenas, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Venice Gamble, consumer advocate paralegal
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- William O'Callaghan Leader, small businessman
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tony Cardenas (incumbent) | 19,566 | 62.8 | |
| Republican | William O'Callaghan Leader | 8,025 | 25.8 | |
| Democratic | Venice J. Gamble | 3,502 | 11.4 | |
| Total votes | 31,093 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tony Cardenas (incumbent) | 50,096 | 74.6 | |
| Republican | William O'Callaghan Leader | 17,045 | 25.6 | |
| Total votes | 67,141 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 30
The 30th district is based in the western San Fernando Valley and includes Sherman Oaks. Incumbent Democrat Brad Sherman, who had represented the 30th district since 2013 and previously represented the 27th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 24th district from 1997 to 2003, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Brad Sherman, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Marc Litchman,nonprofit executive director
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Mark Reed, television journalist and businessman
Eliminated in primary
- Pablo Kleinman, businessman
Green candidates
Eliminated in primary
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brad Sherman (incumbent) | 40,787 | 57.9 | |
| Republican | Mark S. Reed | 14,129 | 20.1 | |
| Republican | Pablo Kleinman | 8,808 | 12.5 | |
| Democratic | Marc Litchman | 4,251 | 6.0 | |
| Green | Michael W. Powelson | 2,352 | 3.3 | |
| No party preference | A. Rab (write-in) | 76 | 0.1 | |
| Democratic | Karl Siganporia (write-in) | 0 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 70,403 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brad Sherman (incumbent) | 86,568 | 65.6 | |
| Republican | Mark S. Reed | 45,315 | 34.4 | |
| Total votes | 131,883 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 31
The 31st district is based in the Inland Empire and includes San Bernardino and Rancho Cucamonga. Incumbent Republican Gary Miller, who had represented the 31st district since 2013 and previously represented the 42nd district from 2003 to 2013 and the 41st district from 1999 to 2003, retired.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Paul Chabot, former Naval Intelligence officer, former White House adviser and anti-drug activist[106]
Eliminated in primary
- Ryan Downing, political consultant and businessman
- Lesli Gooch, senior policy director for Congressman Gary Miller[107]
Withdrawn
- John Valdivia, San Bernardino Councilman[108]
Declined
- Bob Dutton, former state senator and general election candidate for this seat in 2012[109]
- Curt Hagman, state assembly member[110]
- Gary Miller, incumbent U.S. Representative
- Mike Morrell, state assembly member[110]
- James Ramos, San Bernardino County Supervisor[110]
- Michael A. Ramos, San Bernardino County District Attorney[110]
- Janice Rutherford, San Bernardino County Supervisor[111]
- Marc Steinorth, Rancho Cucamonga City Councilman[111]
- Acquanetta Warren, Mayor of Fontana[108]
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Pete Aguilar, Mayor of Redlands and candidate for this seat in 2012[112]
Eliminated in primary
- Joe Baca, former U.S. Representative[113]
- Eloise Gomez Reyes, attorney[114]
- Danny Tillman, San Bernardino School Board member[115]
Declined
- Josie Gonzales, San Bernardino County Supervisor[116]
Endorsements
Pete Aguilar (D)
U.S. senators
- Dianne Feinstein, U.S. Senator[117]
U.S. representatives
- Karen Bass, U.S. Representative (CA-37)[118]
- Julia Brownley, U.S. Representative (CA-26)[118]
- Judy Chu, U.S. Representative (CA-27)[118]
- Janice Hahn, U.S. Representative (CA-44)[118]
- Zoe Lofgren, U.S. Representative (CA-19)[119]
- Alan Lowenthal, U.S. Representative (CA-47)[118]
- Gloria Negrete McLeod, U.S. Representative (CA-35)[120]
- Scott Peters, U.S. Representative (CA-52)[118]
- Loretta Sanchez, U.S. Representative (CA-46)[120]
- Adam Schiff, U.S. Representative (CA-28)[118]
- Eric Swalwell, U.S. Representative (CA-15)[118]
- Mark Takano, U.S. Representative (CA-41)[118]
- Henry Waxman, U.S. Representative (CA-33)[118]
State officials
Joe Baca (D)
U.S. representatives
- Sanford Bishop, U.S. Representative (GA-2)[121]
- Tim Bishop, U.S. Representative (NY-1)
- Bruce Braley, U.S. Representative (IA-1)
- G. K. Butterfield, U.S. Representative (NC-1)
- Michael Capuano, U.S. Representative (NE-2)
- Tony Cárdenas, U.S. Representative (CA-29)
- André Carson, U.S. Representative (IN-7)
- William Lacy Clay, U.S. Representative (MO-1)
- Steve Cohen, U.S. Representative (TN-9)
- Michael Doyle, U.S. Representative (PA-14)
- Joe Garcia, U.S. Representative (FL-26)
- Gene Green, U.S. Representative (TX-29)
- Ron Kind, U.S. Representative (WI-3)
- Rick Larsen, U.S. Representative (WA-2)
- Dave Loebsack, U.S. Representative (IA-1)
- Ed Pastor, U.S. Representative (AZ-7)
- Ed Perlmutter, U.S. Representative (CO-7)
- Jared Polis, U.S. Representative (CO-2)
- Nick Rahall, U.S. Representative (WV-3)
- Silvestre Reyes, former U.S. Representative (TX-16)
- Cedric Richmond, U.S. Representative (LA-2)
- Bobby Rush, U.S. Representative (IL-1)
- Tim Ryan, U.S. Representative (OH-13)
- Kurt Schrader, U.S. Representative (OR-5)
- Jose E. Serrano, U.S. Representative (NY-15)
- Albio Sires, U.S. Representative (NJ-8)
- John Yarmuth, U.S. Representative (KY-3)
Paul Chabot (R)
U.S. representatives
- Jerry Lewis, former U.S Representative[106]
State legislators
- Bob Dutton, former state senator and candidate for the seat in 2012[122]
Lesli Gooch (R)
U.S. representatives
- Gary Miller, incumbent U.S. Representative[107]
Local officials
- Gary Ovitt, San Bernardino County Supervisor[107]
- Acquanetta Warren, Mayor of Fontana
Eloise Reyes (D)
Executive branch officials
- Hilda Solis, former Secretary of Labor, former U.S. Representative (CA-32)[123]
U.S. representatives
- Xavier Becerra, U.S. Representative (CA-34) and Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus[124]
- Grace Napolitano, U.S. Representative (CA-32)[125]
- Lucille Roybal-Allard, U.S. Representative (CA-40)[126]
- Jackie Speier, U.S. Representative (CA-14)[127]
Organizations
- Blue America[128]
- EMILY's List[129]
Polling
| Poll source |
Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Pete Aguilar (D) |
Joe Baca (D) |
Paul Chabot (R) |
Ryan Downing (R) |
Lesli Gooch (R) |
Eloise Gomez Reyes (D) |
Danny Tillman (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulchin Research (D-DCCC)[130] | May 7–8, 201 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 15% | 13% | 23% | 7% | 6% | 13% | 6% | 18% |
| Tulchin Research (D-DCCC)[130] | April 14–17, 2014 | 600 | ± 4.0% | 15% | 8% | 21% | 4% | 4% | 12% | 6% | 30% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Paul Chabot | 14,163 | 26.6 | |
| Democratic | Pete Aguilar | 9,242 | 17.4 | |
| Republican | Lesli Gooch | 9,033 | 17.0 | |
| Democratic | Eloise Reyes | 8,461 | 15.9 | |
| Democratic | Joe Baca | 5,954 | 11.2 | |
| Democratic | Danny Tillman | 4,659 | 8.7 | |
| Republican | Ryan Downing | 1,737 | 3.3 | |
| Total votes | 53,249 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Paul Chabot (R)
U.S. representatives
- Jerry Lewis, former U.S Representative[106]
State legislators
- Bob Dutton, former state senator and candidate for the seat in 2012
Organizations
- National Republican Congressional Committee "On the Radar" Program[9]
Pete Aguilar (D)
U.S. senators
- Dianne Feinstein, U.S. Senator
U.S. representatives
- Karen Bass, U.S. Representative (CA-37)[118]
- Julia Brownley, U.S. Representative (CA-26)[118]
- Judy Chu, U.S. Representative (CA-27)[118]
- Janice Hahn, U.S. Representative (CA-44)[118]
- Zoe Lofgren, U.S. Representative (CA-19)[119]
- Alan Lowenthal, U.S. Representative (CA-47)[118]
- Gloria Negrete McLeod, U.S. Representative (CA-35)[118]
- Scott Peters, U.S. Representative (CA-52)[118]
- Loretta Sanchez, U.S. Representative (CA-46)[120]
- Adam Schiff, U.S. Representative (CA-28)[118]
- Eric Swalwell, U.S. Representative (CA-15)[118]
- Mark Takano, U.S. Representative (CA-41)[118]
- Henry Waxman, U.S. Representative (CA-33)[118]
State officials
Organizations
- Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program[32]
- People for the American Way[53]
Polling
| Poll source |
Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Paul Chabot (R) |
Pete Aguilar (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Viewpoint (R-American Future Fund)[131] | October 19–21, 2014 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 38% | 42% | 20% |
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[12] | Lean D (flip) | November 3, 2014 |
| Rothenberg[13] | Lean D (flip) | October 24, 2014 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[14] | Lean D (flip) | October 30, 2014 |
| RCP | Lean D (flip) | November 2, 2014 |
| Daily Kos Elections[15] | Lean D (flip) | November 4, 2014 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pete Aguilar | 51,622 | 51.7 | |
| Republican | Paul Chabot | 48,162 | 48.3 | |
| Total votes | 99,784 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
District 32
The 32nd district is based in the San Gabriel Valley and includes El Monte and West Covina. Incumbent Democrat Grace Napolitano, who had represented the 32nd district since 2013 and previously represented the 38th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 34th district from 1999 to 2003, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Grace Napolitano, incumbent U.S. Representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Arturo Alas, realtor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Grace Napolitano (incumbent) | 24,639 | 60.0 | |
| Republican | Arturo Enrique Alas | 16,459 | 40.0 | |
| Total votes | 41,098 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Arturo Alas (R)
Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Grace Napolitano (incumbent) | 50,353 | 59.7 | |
| Republican | Arturo Enrique Alas | 34,053 | 40.3 | |
| Total votes | 84,406 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 33
The 33rd district is based in coastal Los Angeles County and includes Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. Incumbent Democrat Henry Waxman, who had represented the 33rd district since 2013 and previously represented the 30th district from 2003 to 2013, the 29th district from 1993 to 2003, and the 24th district from 1975 to 1993, retired.[132]
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
- Vincent Flaherty, producer, entrepreneur and historian
- Wendy Greuel, former Los Angeles City Controller and candidate for Mayor of Los Angeles in 2013[134]
- Kristie Holmes, social worker and professor
- David Kanuth, defense counsel and entrepreneur
- Matt Miller, columnist, radio host, journalist, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, host of Left, Right & Center and former advisor to the Office of Management and Budget[135]
- Barbara Mulvaney, human rights attorney[136]
- Zein Obagi Jr., educational equality advocate
- Michael Shapiro, sports executive and filmmaker
Withdrawn
- Derrick Ferree
- James Graf, businessman and entrepreneur
- Karl Siganporia
Declined
- Howard Berman, former U.S. Representative[137]
- Richard Bloom, state assembly member and former mayor of Santa Monica[138]
- Bob Blumenfield, Los Angeles City Council member and former state assembly member[139]
- Debra Bowen, Secretary of State of California and candidate for 36th District in 2011[140]
- William W. Brien, Beverly Hills Council member and former Mayor of Beverly Hills[139]
- Julia Brownley, U.S. Representative (running for re-election in the 26th district)[139]
- Betsy Butler, former state assembly member[132]
- Sandra Fluke, attorney and women's rights activist (running for state senate)[141]
- Paul Koretz, Los Angeles City Councilman and former state assembly member[132][142]
- Sheila Kuehl, former state senator (running for Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors)[143]
- Fran Pavley, state senator[144]
- Bobby Shriver, former Santa Monica City Council member (running for Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors)[143]
- Maria Shriver, journalist, author and former First Lady of California[145]
- Richard Simmons, fitness personality and actor[146]
- Antonio Villaraigosa, former Mayor of Los Angeles[147]
- Henry Waxman, incumbent U.S. Representative[132]
- Zev Yaroslavsky, Los Angeles County Supervisor[138]
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Elan Carr, Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney and Supreme Master of Alpha Epsilon Pi[148]
Eliminated in primary
- Lily Gilani, lawyer
- Kevin Mottus, environmental health advocate
Withdrawn
- Patrick Kilpatrick, actor, director and producer
Libertarian candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Mark Herd, Neighborhood Council Boardmember
Green candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Michael Sachs, environmental technician
Independent candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Tom Fox, lawyer
- Marianne Williamson, author and spiritual teacher[149]
Withdrawn
- Brent Roske, television producer and director[150][151]
Declined
Endorsements
Elan Carr (R)
Executive branch officials
- Neel Kashkari, former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Financial Stability
U.S. senators
- John McCain, U.S. Senator (R-AZ)
U.S. representatives
- Eric Cantor, former U.S. Representative and House Majority Leader (VA-7)[153]
- Paul Cook, U.S. Representative (CA-8)
- Elton Gallegly, former U.S. Representative (CA-24)
- Darrell Issa, U.S. Representative (CA-49)
- Kevin McCarthy, U.S. Representative and House Majority Leader (CA-23)
- Ed Royce, U.S. Representative (CA-39)
Governors
- Mitt Romney, former Governor of Massachusetts
U.S. ambassadors
- John Bolton, former United States Ambassador to the United Nations
Organizations
Labor unions
- Los Angeles Association of Deputy District Attorneys
- Los Angeles County Police Chiefs' Association
Newspapers and publications
Local officials
- Michael D. Antonovich, member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
- Steve Cooley, former Los Angeles County District Attorney[154]
- Jimmy Delshad, former Mayor of Beverly Hills, California
- Alan Jackson, former Los Angeles County prosecutor[155]
- John A. Mirisch, Mayor of Beverly Hills, California
Individuals
- Sheldon Adelson, billionaire, business magnate, investor, philanthropist, and political donor
- Dennis Prager, conservative radio talk show host and writer
Wendy Greuel (D)
U.S. representatives
- Tony Cardenas, U.S. Representative (CA-29)[156]
- Lucille Roybal-Allard, U.S. Representative (CA-40)[156]
- Adam Schiff, U.S. Representative (CA-28)[157]
State officials
- Kamala Harris, California Attorney General[158]
- Gavin Newsom, Lieutenant Governor of California[159]
State legislators
- Adrin Nazarian, state assembly member[160]
Organizations
- EMILY's List[161]
- Stonewall Young Democrats[162]
Local officials
- Joe Buscaino, Los Angeles City Councilman[163]
- Fred Gaines, Mayor of Calabasas[156]
- Tom LaBonge, Los Angeles City Councilman[156]
- Nury Martinez, Los Angeles City Councilman[156]
- Mary Sue Maurer, Calabasas City Councilman[156]
- Mitch O'Farrell, Los Angeles City Councilman[164]
- Rick Tuttle, former Los Angeles City Controller[156]
- Antonio Villaraigosa, former mayor of Los Angeles[165]
- Herb Wesson, President of the Los Angeles City Council[158]
Individuals
- Ed Begley Jr., actor and environmental activist[166]
- Henry Cisneros, former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development[158]
- Bettina Duval, President and Founder of CALIFORNIALIST[167]
- Dolores Huerta, labor leader, civil rights activist, and co-founder of the National Farmworkers Association[156]
- Rob Reiner, actor, director, and political activist[168]
- Kathy Spillar, executive vice president of Feminist Majority[156]
Ted Lieu (D)
U.S. representatives
- Karen Bass, U.S. Representative (CA-37)[169]
- Alan Lowenthal, U.S. Representative (CA-47)[142]
- Mark Takano, U.S. Representative (CA-41)[170]
- Maxine Waters, U.S. Representative (CA-43)[142]
State officials
- John Chiang, California State Controller[142]
- Dave Jones, California Insurance Commissioner[158]
- Bill Lockyer, California State Treasurer[158]
State legislators
- Jim Beall, state senator[171]
- Marty Block, state senator[171]
- Susan Bonilla, state assembly member[172]
- Joan Buchanan, state assembly member[172]
- Ed Chau, state assembly member[172]
- Kevin de Leon, state assembly member[142]
- Noreen Evans, state senator[171]
- Rich Gordon, state assembly member and former San Mateo County Supervisor[172]
- Isadore Hall, state assembly member[142]
- Jerry Hill, state senator[171]
- Ricardo Lara, state senator[142]
- Holly Mitchell, state senator[142]
- Bill Monning, state senator[171]
- Al Muratsuchi, state assembly member[173]
- John Pérez, Speaker of the California State Assembly[174]
- Anthony Rendon, state assembly member[172]
- Sebastian Ridley-Thomas, state assembly member[142]
- Darrell Steinberg, President pro tempore of the California State Senate[142]
- Norma Torres, state senator[171]
- Mariko Yamada, state assembly member[172]
Labor unions
- Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs[175]
- International Longshore and Warehouse Union Locals 13 and 94[175]
- Service Employees International Union[176]
- Torrance Firefighters Association[177]
Organizations
Local officials
- Steve Aspel, Mayor of Redondo Beach[180]
- George Bird Jr., Palos Verdes Estates City Councilman[142]
- Mike Bonin, Los Angeles City Councilman[142]
- Bill Brand, Redondo Beach City Councilman[142]
- Christine Cronin-Hurst, Manhattan Beach School Board member[181]
- Don Dear, West Basin Water District Board Member[182]
- Michael DiVirgilio, Mayor of Hermosa Beach[142]
- Hany Fangary, Hermosa Beach City Council member[183]
- Bill Fournell, Vice President of the Manhattan Beach School Board[180]
- Jim Goodhart, Mayor of Palos Verdes Estates[184]
- Jerome Horton, Chair of the California Board of Equalization[142]
- Kay Jue, Palos Verdes Library Trustee[181]
- Robert Katherman, Water Replenishment District Board member[142]
- Jim Knight, Mayor Pro Tem of Ranchos Palos Verdes[142]
- Paul Koretz, Los Angeles City Councilman[142]
- Carol Kwan, West Basin Municipal Water District Board Member[142]
- Don Lee, Torrance School Board member[183]
- David Lesser, Manhattan Beach Councilman[181]
- Barbara Lucky, Palos Verdes Peninsula School District Board member[142]
- Kevin McKeown, Santa Monica City Council member[185]
- Judy Mitchell, Mayor of Rolling Hills Estates[142]
- Cliff Numark, El Camino Community College District Trustee[142]
- Terry Ragins, Torrance School Board member[142]
- Richard Riordan, former mayor of Los Angeles[186]
- Bill Rosendahl, former Los Angeles City Councilman[142]
- Mark Steffen, President of the Torrance School Board[187]
- Debbie Stegura, Palos Verdes Library District Trustee[182]
- Peter Tucker, Mayor Pro Tem of Hermosa Beach[142]
- Tony Vasquez, Santa Monica City Council member[188]
- Bill Watkins, El Segundo School Board member[142]
- Kurt Weideman, Torrance City Councilman[142]
- Michael Wermers, Torrance School Board member[182]
- Ted Winterer, Santa Monica City Council member[185]
- Hope Witkowsky, former Torrance City Councilman[142]
Individuals
- Julian Burger, President of the Progressive Democratic Club[189]
- Marta Evry, progressive activist and founder of Venice for Change[190]
- Ilissa Gold, President of the Miracle Mile Democratic Club[189]
- Peter Kelly, former Chair of the California Democratic Party[191]
- Connie Sullivan, President of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Democratic Club[189]
- George Takei, actor and civil rights activist[192]
Barbara Mulvaney (D)
Local officials
Marianne Williamson (NPP)
U.S. representatives
- Keith Ellison, U.S. Representative from MN-05 (2007–2019)[194]
- Alan Grayson, U.S. Representative from FL-08 (2009–2011) and FL-09 (2013–2017)[194]
- Dennis Kucinich, former U.S. Representative from OH-10 (1997–2013); former candidate for President in 2004 and 2008[194]
Governors
- Jennifer Granholm, former Governor of Michigan (2003–2011)[195]
- Jesse Ventura, former Reform Party Governor of Minnesota (1999–2003)[194]
Organizations
- Americans for Democratic Action, SoCal chapter[196] (previously endorsed Lieu)[196]
- Progressive Leaders for Democratic Action at UCLA[197][198]
Party officials
- Eva Longoria, co-chairwoman of Barack Obama's 2012 presidential campaign, actress, and producer[199]
Individuals
- Michael Beckwith, author and founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center[200]
- Ed Begley Jr., actor and environmentalist[196]
- Gabrielle Bernstein, author, motivational speaker, life coach, and Kundalini Yoga instructor[200]
- Selma Blair, actress[198][200]
- Jack Canfield, author, motivational speaker, and corporate trainer[200]
- Deepak Chopra, author[201]
- Katie Cleary, model and actress[200]
- Seane Corn, yoga teacher, public speaker, and activist[195]
- Marcia Cross, actress[195]
- Ben Decker, author, meditation teacher, and public speaker[200]
- Laura Dern, actress, director, and producer[195]
- Frances Fisher, actress[202]
- John Gray, author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, lecturer, and relationship counselor[194]
- Gurmukh, teacher of Kundalini Yoga[195]
- Thom Hartmann, progressive political commentator, author, and former psychotherapist[203]
- Barbara Marx Hubbard, futurist, author, and public speaker[200]
- Van Jones, CNN news commentator, author, and lawyer[194]
- Kim Kardashian, media personality, model, and actress[204]
- Kourtney Kardashian, media personality and model[204]
- Andrew Keegan, actor[200]
- Chaka Khan, singer-songwriter[205]
- Mastin Kipp, author, blogger, and inspirational speaker[200]
- Elizabeth Kucinich, activist and producer; wife of former Rep. Dennis Kucinich[195]
- Diane Ladd, actress[195]
- Greg Louganis, Olympic platform diver, author, and LGBT activist[195]
- Jane Lynch, actress and comedian[201]
- Meredith Scott Lynn, actress, producer, and director[198][200]
- Bruce Margolin, executive director of NORML Los Angeles chapter (1973–present); Democratic candidate for Governor in 2003[206]
- Alanis Morissette, singer-songwriter, actress, and record producer[194]
- Jason Mraz, singer-songwriter and guitarist[201]
- Katy Perry, singer-songwriter[204]
- Nicole Richie, actress and fashion designer[207]
- Brent Roske, film producer; former Independent candidate for U.S. Congress from CA-33 in 2014[151]
- Taylor Schilling, actress[208]
- Sarah Silverman, stand-up comedian, actress, and writer[205]
- Alana Stewart, actress, author, and former model (Republican)[195]
- Steven Tyler, singer-songwriter and keyboardist[201]
- Amber Valletta, supermodel and actress[195]
- Neale Donald Walsch, author, actor, screenwriter, and speaker[200]
- Kendra Wilkinson, model and television personality[200]
Polling
| Poll source |
Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Elan Carr (R) |
Wendy Greuel (D) |
Ted Lieu (D) |
Brent Roske (I) |
Marianne Williamson (I) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benenson Strategy Group^[209] | February 12–13, 2014 | 500 | ± 4.3% | 19% | 29% | 21% | 1% | 7% | 13% |
- ^ Internal poll for Wendy Greuel Campaign
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Elan Carr | 23,476 | 21.6 | |
| Democratic | Ted Lieu | 20,432 | 18.8 | |
| Democratic | Wendy Greuel | 17,988 | 16.6 | |
| No party preference | Marianne Williamson | 14,335 | 13.2 | |
| Democratic | Matt Miller | 13,005 | 12.0 | |
| Republican | Lily Gilani | 7,673 | 7.1 | |
| Republican | Kevin Mottus | 2,561 | 2.4 | |
| Democratic | Barbara L. Mulvaney | 2,516 | 2.3 | |
| Democratic | David Kanuth | 1,554 | 1.4 | |
| Democratic | Kristie Holmes | 994 | 0.9 | |
| Libertarian | Mark Matthew Herd | 883 | 0.8 | |
| Green | Michael Ian Sachs | 732 | 0.7 | |
| Democratic | Michael Shapiro | 650 | 0.6 | |
| No party preference | Tom Fox | 509 | 0.5 | |
| Democratic | Zein E. Obagi Jr. | 477 | 0.4 | |
| Democratic | Vincent Flaherty | 345 | 0.3 | |
| Democratic | James Graf | 327 | 0.3 | |
| No party preference | Brent Roske (withdrawn) | 188 | 0.2 | |
| No party preference | Theo Milonopoulos (write-in) | 1 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 108,646 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Ted Lieu (D)
U.S. representatives
- Karen Bass, U.S. Representative (CA-37)[169]
- Alan Lowenthal, U.S. Representative (CA-47)[142]
- Mark Takano, U.S. Representative (CA-41)[170]
- Maxine Waters, U.S. Representative (CA-43)[142]
- Henry Waxman, U.S. Representative (CA-33)[210]
State officials
- John Chiang, California State Controller[142]
- Dave Jones, California Insurance Commissioner[158]
- Bill Lockyer, California State Treasurer[158]
State legislators
- Jim Beall, state senator[171]
- Marty Block, state senator[171]
- Susan Bonilla, state assembly member[172]
- Joan Buchanan, state assembly member[172]
- Ed Chau, state assembly member[172]
- Kevin de Leon, state assembly member[142]
- Noreen Evans, state senator[171]
- Rich Gordon, state assembly member and former San Mateo County Supervisor[172]
- Isadore Hall, state assembly member[142]
- Jerry Hill, state senator[171]
- Ricardo Lara, state senator[142]
- Holly Mitchell, state senator[142]
- Bill Monning, state senator[171]
- Al Muratsuchi, state assembly member
- John Pérez, Speaker of the California State Assembly
- Anthony Rendon, state assembly member[172]
- Sebastian Ridley-Thomas, state assembly member[142]
- Darrell Steinberg, President pro tempore of the California State Senate[142]
- Norma Torres, state senator[171]
- Mariko Yamada, state assembly member[172]
Labor unions
- Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs[175]
- California School Employees Association
- California Teachers Association
- International Longshore and Warehouse Union Locals 13 and 94[175]
- Service Employees International Union[176]
- Torrance Firefighters Association
Organizations
Individuals
- George Takei, actor and civil rights activist
Elan Carr (R)
Executive branch officials
- Neel Kashkari, former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Financial Stability
U.S. senators
- John McCain, U.S. Senator (R-AZ)
U.S. representatives
- Eric Cantor, former U.S. Representative and House Majority Leader (VA-7)
- Paul Cook, U.S. Representative (CA-8)
- Elton Gallegly, former U.S. Representative (CA-24)
- Darrell Issa, U.S. Representative (CA-49)
- Kevin McCarthy, U.S. Representative and House Majority Leader (CA-23)
- Ed Royce, U.S. Representative (CA-39)
Governors
- Mitt Romney, former Governor of Massachusetts
U.S. ambassadors
- John Bolton, former United States Ambassador to the United Nations
Organizations
- National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program[9]
- Republican Jewish Coalition
Labor unions
- Los Angeles Association of Deputy District Attorneys
- Los Angeles County Police Chiefs' Association
Local officials
- Michael D. Antonovich, member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
- Steve Cooley, former Los Angeles County District Attorney
- Jimmy Delshad, former Mayor of Beverly Hills, California
- Alan Jackson, former Los Angeles County prosecutor
- John A. Mirisch, Mayor of Beverly Hills, California
Individuals
- Sheldon Adelson, billionaire, business magnate, investor, philanthropist, and political donor
- Dennis Prager, conservative radio talk show host and writer
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ted Lieu | 108,331 | 59.2 | |
| Republican | Elan Carr | 74,700 | 40.8 | |
| Total votes | 183,031 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 34
The 34th district is based in central Los Angeles and includes Chinatown and Downtown Los Angeles. Incumbent Democrat Xavier Becerra, who had represented the 34th district since 2013 and previously represented the 31st district from 2003 to 2013 and the 30th district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Xavier Becerra, incumbent U.S. Representative
- Adrienne Nicole Edwards, community organizer
Peace and Freedom Candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Howard Johnson, attorney
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Xavier Becerra (incumbent) | 22,878 | 73.8 | |
| Democratic | Adrienne Nicole Edwards | 4,473 | 14.4 | |
| Peace and Freedom | Howard Johnson | 3,587 | 11.6 | |
| No party preference | Jonathan Turner Smith (write-in) | 48 | 0.2 | |
| Total votes | 30,986 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Xavier Becerra (incumbent) | 44,697 | 72.5 | |
| Democratic | Adrienne Nicole Edwards | 16,924 | 27.5 | |
| Total votes | 61,621 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 35
The 35th district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Fontana, Ontario, and Pomona. Incumbent Democrat Gloria Negrete McLeod, who had represented the 35th district since 2013, retired.[212]
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Christina Gagnier, attorney[213]
- Norma Torres, state senator[214]
Eliminated in primary
- Scott Heydenfeldt, entrepreneur
- Anthony Vieyra, financial analyst
Withdrawn
Declined
- Joe Baca, former U.S. Representative (running for CA-31)[216]
- Gloria Negrete McLeod, incumbent U.S. Representative (running for San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors)[212]
Republican candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Benjamin Lopez
Declined
- Gary Ovitt, San Bernardino County Supervisor[217]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Norma Torres | 17,996 | 65.7 | |
| Democratic | Christina Gagnier | 4,081 | 14.9 | |
| Democratic | Scott Heydenfeldt | 2,574 | 9.4 | |
| Democratic | Anthony Vieyra | 2,183 | 8.0 | |
| Republican | Benjamin "Ben" Lopez (write-in) | 567 | 2.1 | |
| Total votes | 27,401 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Norma Torres (D)
Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Norma Torres | 39,502 | 63.5 | |
| Democratic | Christina Gagnier | 22,753 | 36.5 | |
| Total votes | 62,255 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 36
The 36th district is based in eastern Riverside County and includes Palm Springs. Democrat Raul Ruiz, who had represented the 36th district since 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Raul Ruiz, incumbent U.S. Representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Brian Nestande, state assembly member[218]
Eliminated in primary
- Ray Haynes, former state assembly member[219]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Raul Ruiz (incumbent) | 41,443 | 50.3 | |
| Republican | Brian Nestande | 28,662 | 34.8 | |
| Republican | Ray Haynes | 12,232 | 14.9 | |
| Total votes | 82,337 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Campaign
Despite being touted as a formidable candidate, Nestande received criticism from other Republicans about his poor fundraising, which left him with only $235,000 in cash on hand after the primary, with Ruiz reporting more than $1.9 million in the bank at the same time.[220]
Ruiz had also received much praise for assisting airline passengers in distress on two separate flights in July and October.
Endorsements
Raul Ruiz (D)
Organizations
- Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Frontline" Program[26]
- No Labels[27]
Brian Nestande (R)
Organizations
- National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program[9]
Debates
- Complete video of debate, October 5, 2014
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[12] | Lean D | November 3, 2014 |
| Rothenberg[13] | Safe D | October 24, 2014 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[14] | Lean D | October 30, 2014 |
| RCP | Lean D | November 2, 2014 |
| Daily Kos Elections[15] | Lean D | November 4, 2014 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Raul Ruiz (incumbent) | 72,682 | 54.2 | |
| Republican | Brian Nestande | 61,457 | 45.8 | |
| Total votes | 134,139 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 37
The 37th district is based in West Los Angeles and includes Crenshaw and Culver City. Incumbent Democrat Karen Bass, who had represented the 37th district since 2013 and previously represented the 33rd district from 2011 to 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Karen Bass, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Mervin Evans, author and management consultant
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- R. Adam King, entrepreneur
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Karen Bass (incumbent) | 47,639 | 79.6 | |
| Republican | R. Adam King | 8,530 | 14.3 | |
| Democratic | Mervin Evans | 3,677 | 6.1 | |
| Total votes | 59,846 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Karen Bass (incumbent) | 96,787 | 84.3 | |
| Republican | R. Adam King | 18,051 | 15.7 | |
| Total votes | 114,838 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 38
The 38th district is based in the eastern Los Angeles suburbs and includes Norwalk and Whittier. Incumbent Democrat Linda Sánchez, who had represented the 38th district since 2013 and previously represented the 39th district from 2003 to 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Linda Sánchez, incumbent U.S. Representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Benjamin Campos, accountant
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Linda Sánchez (incumbent) | 27,149 | 57.5 | |
| Republican | Benjamin Campos | 20,046 | 42.5 | |
| Total votes | 47,195 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Linda Sánchez (incumbent) | 58,192 | 59.1 | |
| Republican | Benjamin Campos | 40,288 | 40.9 | |
| Total votes | 98,480 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 39
The 39th district straddles the Los Angeles–Orange county border and includes Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, and Fullerton. Incumbent Republican Ed Royce, who had represented the 39th district since 2013 and previously represented the 40th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 39th district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Ed Royce, incumbent U.S. Representative
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Peter Anderson, retired software engineer
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ed Royce (incumbent) | 49,071 | 70.6 | |
| Democratic | Peter O. Anderson | 20,480 | 29.4 | |
| Total votes | 69,551 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ed Royce (incumbent) | 91,319 | 68.5 | |
| Democratic | Peter O. Anderson | 41,906 | 31.4 | |
| Total votes | 133,225 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 40
The 40th district is based in central Los Angeles County and includes Downey and East Los Angeles. Incumbent Democrat Lucille Roybal-Allard, who had represented the 40th district since 2013 and previously represented the 34th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 33rd district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Lucille Roybal-Allard, incumbent U.S. Representative
- David Sanchez, retired college professor
Republican candidates
No Republicans filed.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lucille Roybal-Allard (incumbent) | 13,745 | 66.4 | |
| Democratic | David Sanchez | 6,968 | 33.6 | |
| Total votes | 20,713 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lucille Roybal-Allard (incumbent) | 30,208 | 61.2 | |
| Democratic | David Sanchez | 19,171 | 38.8 | |
| Total votes | 49,379 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 41
The 41st district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Moreno Valley, Perris, and Riverside. Incumbent Democrat Mark Takano, who had represented the 41st district since 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Mark Takano, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Veronica Franco, healthcare administrator
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Steve Adams, Riverside City Council member
Eliminated in primary
- Yvonne Terrell Girard, judicial assistant
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mark Takano (incumbent) | 19,648 | 44.7 | |
| Republican | Steve Adams | 16,264 | 37.0 | |
| Democratic | Veronica Franco | 4,509 | 10.2 | |
| Republican | Yvonne Terrell Girard | 3,581 | 8.1 | |
| Total votes | 44,002 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Mark Takano (D)
Polling
| Poll source |
Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Mark Takano (D) |
Steve Adams (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenzel Strategies[221] | February 28–March 3, 2014 | 618 | ± 3.92% | 42% | 42% | 16% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mark Takano (incumbent) | 46,948 | 56.6 | |
| Republican | Steve Adams | 35,936 | 43.4 | |
| Total votes | 82,884 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 42
The 42nd district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Corona and Murrieta. Incumbent Republican Ken Calvert, who had represented the 42nd district since 2013 and previously represented the 44th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 43rd district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Ken Calvert, incumbent U.S. Representative
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Tim Sheridan, national field representative
Eliminated in primary
- Kerri Condley, businesswomen and Delegate for the California Democratic Party
- Chris Marquez, retired marine sergeant
Withdrawn
- Boyd Roberts
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ken Calvert (incumbent) | 37,506 | 67.5 | |
| Democratic | Tim Sheridan | 8,788 | 15.8 | |
| Democratic | Chris Marquez | 6,118 | 11.0 | |
| Democratic | Kerri Condley | 3,150 | 5.7 | |
| Republican | Floyd Harvey (write-in) | 8 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 55,570 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ken Calvert (incumbent) | 74,540 | 65.7 | |
| Democratic | Tim Sheridan | 38,850 | 34.3 | |
| Total votes | 113,390 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 43
The 43rd district is based in South Los Angeles and includes Hawthorne and Inglewood. Incumbent Democrat Maxine Waters, who had represented the 43rd district since 2013 and previously represented the 35th district from 1993 to 2013 and the 29th district from 1991 to 1993, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Maxine Waters, incumbent U.S. Representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- John Wood Jr., political writer and analyst
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Maxine Waters (incumbent) | 33,746 | 67.2 | |
| Republican | John Wood Jr. | 16,440 | 32.8 | |
| American Independent | Brandon M. Cook (write-in) | 12 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 50,198 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Maxine Waters (incumbent) | 69,681 | 71.0 | |
| Republican | John Wood Jr. | 28,521 | 29.0 | |
| Total votes | 98,202 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 44
The 44th district is based in south Los Angeles County and includes Carson, Compton, and San Pedro. Incumbent Democrat Janice Hahn, who had represented the 44th district since 2013 and previously represented the 36th district from 2011 to 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Janice Hahn, incumbent U.S. Representative
Republican candidates
No Republicans filed.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Janice Hahn (incumbent) | 25,641 | 100.0 | |
| Peace and Freedom | Adam Shbeita (write-in) | 5 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 24,656 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Janice Hahn (incumbent) | 59,670 | 86.7 | |
| Peace and Freedom | Adam Shbeita | 9,192 | 13.3 | |
| Total votes | 68,862 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 45
The 45th district is based in inland Orange County and includes Irvine and Mission Viejo. Incumbent Republican John Campbell, who had represented the 45th district since 2013 and previously represented the 48th district from 2005 to 2013, retired.[222]
Primary election
John Moorlach withdrew from the race in March 2014, citing poor fundraising and his opponents' negative campaigns.[223]
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
- Greg Raths, veteran and former commercial airline pilot
Withdrawn
- Pat Maciariello, investor[225]
- John Moorlach, Orange County Supervisor
Declined
- Dick Ackerman, former Minority Leader of the California Senate[224]
- Patricia Bates, state assembly member[224]
- Bill Campbell, former Chair of the Orange County Board of Supervisors[224]
- John Campbell, incumbent U.S. Representative[222]
- Steven Choi, Mayor of Irvine[224]
- Christopher Cox, former U.S. Representative[224]
- Diane Harkey, state assembly member[224]
- Neel Kashkari, former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs[224]
- Jeff Lalloway, Irvine Council member[224]
- Phil Liberatore, accountant and candidate for the 8th District in 2012
- Allan Mansoor, state assembly member[224]
- Gary Miller, incumbent U.S. Representative from the 45th District[224]
- Kris Murray, Anaheim Council member[224]
- Christina Shea, Irvine Council member[224]
- Harry Sidhu, Anaheim Council member[224]
- Todd Spitzer, Orange County Supervisor[224]
- Michelle Steel, Member of the California State Board of Equalization[224]
- Tom Tait, Mayor of Anaheim[224]
- Gaddi Vasquez, United States Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture[224]
- Donald P. Wagner, state assembly member[224]
- Fred Whitaker, Orange Council member[224]
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Drew Leavens, businessman[223]
Declined
Polling
| Poll source |
Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Beth Krom (D) |
Gary Miller (R) |
Mimi Walters (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Consulting Group[226] | June 28–30, 2013 | 300 | ± 4.8% | 21% | 21% | 25% | 33% |
| Poll source |
Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Beth Krom (D) |
Ed Royce (R) |
Mimi Walters (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Consulting Group[226] | June 28–30, 2013 | 300 | ± 4.8% | 22% | 26% | 20% | 32% |
| Poll source |
Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Beth Krom (D) |
Todd Spitzer (R) |
Mimi Walters (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Consulting Group[226] | June 28–30, 2013 | 300 | ± 4.8% | 22% | 29% | 20% | 29% |
| Poll source |
Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Beth Krom (D) |
Don Wagner (R) |
Mimi Walters (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Consulting Group[226] | June 28–30, 2013 | 300 | ± 4.8% | 23% | 16% | 27% | 35% |
| Poll source |
Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Sukhee Kang (D) |
Beth Krom (D) |
Mimi Walters (R) |
Steve Young (D) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Consulting Group[226] | June 28–30, 2013 | 300 | ± 4.8% | 7% | 10% | 41% | 9% | 33% |
Hypothetical polling
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mimi Walters | 39,631 | 45.1 | |
| Democratic | Drew E. Leavens | 24,721 | 28.1 | |
| Republican | Greg Raths | 21,284 | 24.2 | |
| No party preference | Al Salehi | 2,317 | 2.6 | |
| Total votes | 87,953 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Mimi Walters (R)
U.S. representatives
Organizations
- Maggie's List
- National Republican Congressional Committee "Vanguard" Program[9]
- Susan B. Anthony List[227]
Local officials
- Sandra Hutchens, Sheriff-Coroner of Orange County[224]
- Tony Rackauckas, Orange County District Attorney[224]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mimi Walters | 106,083 | 65.1 | |
| Democratic | Drew E. Leavens | 56,819 | 34.9 | |
| Total votes | 162,902 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 46
The 46th district is based in central Orange County and includes Anaheim and Santa Ana. Incumbent Democrat Loretta Sanchez, who had represented the 46th district since 2013 and previously represented the 47th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 46th district from 1997 to 2003, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Loretta Sanchez, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Ehab Atalla, businessman
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Adam Nick, accountant, auditor and businessman
Eliminated in primary
- John J. Cullum, business owner and accountant
- Carlos Vazquez, business owner and educator
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Loretta Sanchez (incumbent) | 20,172 | 50.6 | |
| Republican | Adam Nick | 7,234 | 18.1 | |
| Republican | John J. Cullum | 5,666 | 14.2 | |
| Republican | Carlos Vazquez | 4,969 | 12.5 | |
| Democratic | Ehab Atalla | 1,835 | 4.6 | |
| Total votes | 39,876 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Loretta Sanchez (D)
Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Loretta Sanchez (incumbent) | 49,738 | 59.7 | |
| Republican | Adam Nick | 33,577 | 40.3 | |
| Total votes | 83,315 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 47
The 47th district includes Long Beach and parts of Orange County. Incumbent Democrat Alan Lowenthal, who had represented the 47th district since 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Alan Lowenthal, incumbent U.S. Representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Andy Whallon, engineer and entrepreneur
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alan Lowenthal (incumbent) | 44,019 | 57.1 | |
| Republican | Andy Whallon | 33,093 | 42.9 | |
| Republican | George Brogan (write-in) | 3 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 77,115 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alan Lowenthal (incumbent) | 69,061 | 56.0 | |
| Republican | Andy Whallon | 54,309 | 44.0 | |
| Total votes | 123,370 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 48
The 48th district is based in coastal Orange County and includes Huntington Beach. Incumbent Republican Dana Rohrabacher, who had represented the 48th district since 2013 and previously represented the 46th district from 2003 to 2013, the 45th district from 1993 to 2003, and the 42nd district from 1989 to 1993, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Dana Rohrabacher, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Wendy Leece, Costa Mesa Councilmember
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Sue Savary, business owner and educator
Eliminated in primary
- Robert John Banuelos, congressional community liaison
- David Burns, lawyer
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dana Rohrabacher (incumbent) | 52,431 | 56.1 | |
| Democratic | Suzanne Joyce Savary | 18,242 | 19.5 | |
| Republican | Wendy Brooks Leece | 11,082 | 11.9 | |
| Democratic | David Burns | 6,142 | 6.6 | |
| Democratic | Robert John Banuelos | 5,591 | 6.0 | |
| Total votes | 93,488 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Dana Rohrabacher (R)
Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dana Rohrabacher (incumbent) | 112,082 | 64.1 | |
| Democratic | Suzanne Joyce Savary | 62,713 | 35.9 | |
| Total votes | 174,795 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 49
The 49th district is based in northern San Diego County and includes Carlsbad and Oceanside. Incumbent Republican Darrell Issa, who had represented the 49th district since 2003 and the 48th district from 2001 to 2003, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Darrell Issa, incumbent U.S. Representative
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Dave Peiser, local business owner
Eliminated in primary
- Noboru Isagawa, retired instructor
Withdrawn
- Johnny Moore, counsellor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Darrell Issa (incumbent) | 56,558 | 61.9 | |
| Democratic | Dave Peiser | 25,946 | 28.4 | |
| Democratic | Noboru Isagawa | 8,887 | 9.7 | |
| Democratic | Johnny Moore (write-in) | 16 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 91,407 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Dave Peiser (D)
Organizations
- Progressive Democrats of America[71]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Darrell Issa (incumbent) | 98,161 | 60.2 | |
| Democratic | Dave Peiser | 64,981 | 39.8 | |
| Total votes | 163,142 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 50
The 50th district is based in inland San Diego County and includes Escondido and Santee. Incumbent Republican Duncan D. Hunter, who had represented the 50th district since 2013 and previously represented the 52nd district from 2009 to 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Duncan D. Hunter, incumbent U.S. Representative
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- James Kimber, physician's assistant[228]
Libertarian candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Michael Benoit, retired business owner
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Duncan D. Hunter (incumbent) | 62,371 | 70.4 | |
| Democratic | James H. Kimber | 21,552 | 24.3 | |
| Libertarian | Michael Benoit | 4,634 | 5.2 | |
| Total votes | 88,557 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Duncan D. Hunter (incumbent) | 111,997 | 71.2 | |
| Democratic | James H. Kimber | 45,302 | 28.8 | |
| Total votes | 157,299 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 51
The new 51st district runs along the border with Mexico and includes Imperial County and San Diego. Incumbent Democrat Juan Vargas, who had represented the 51st district since 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Juan Vargas, incumbent U.S. Representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Stephen Meade, self employed broker
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Juan Vargas (incumbent) | 35,812 | 68.3 | |
| Republican | Stephen Meade | 16,403 | 31.3 | |
| Republican | Ernest Griffes (write-in) | 184 | 0.4 | |
| Total votes | 52,216 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Juan Vargas (incumbent) | 56,373 | 68.8 | |
| Republican | Stephen Meade | 25,577 | 32.2 | |
| Total votes | 81,950 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 52
The 52nd district is based in coastal San Diego and includes La Jolla and Poway. Incumbent Democrat Scott Peters, who had represented the 52nd district since 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Scott Peters, incumbent U.S. Representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city council member and nominee for mayor of San Diego in 2012[229]
Eliminated in primary
- Kirk Jorgensen, military officer and businessman
- Fred J. Simon Jr., trauma surgeon and businessman
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Scott Peters (incumbent) | 53,926 | 42.3 | |
| Republican | Carl DeMaio | 44,954 | 35.3 | |
| Republican | Kirk Jorgensen | 23,588 | 18.5 | |
| Republican | Fred J. Simon Jr. | 5,040 | 4.0 | |
| Total votes | 127,508 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Campaign
DeMaio faced sexual harassment charges from former campaign staffer Todd Bosnich; however, no charges were never filed.[230]
Endorsements
Scott Peters (D)
Organizations
Carl DeMaio (R)
Organizations
- BIPAC[8]
- National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program[9]
Debates
- Complete video of debate, September 23, 2014
Polling
| Poll source |
Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Scott Peters (D) |
Carl DeMaio (R) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SurveyUSA[232] | October 27–30, 2014 | 551 | ± 4.3% | 44% | 45% | 11% |
| New York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker[10] | October 16–23, 2014 | 460 | ± 7.0% | 40% | 49% | 11% |
| SurveyUSA[233] | October 17–20, 2014 | 608 | ± 4.1% | 45% | 46% | 10% |
| SurveyUSA[234] | October 2–6, 2014 | 542 | ± 4.3% | 45% | 48% | 6% |
| SurveyUSA[235] | September 11–15, 2014 | 559 | ± 4.2% | 47% | 46% | 7% |
| GBA Strategies (D-House Majority PAC)[236] | July 20–22, 2014 | 400 | ± 4.9% | 48% | 43% | 8% |
| SurveyUSA[237] | June 11–12, 2014 | 554 | ± 4.2% | 44% | 51% | 6% |
| SurveyUSA[238] | June 10–12, 2013 | 500 | ± 4.5% | 39% | 48% | 13% |
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[12] | Tossup | November 3, 2014 |
| Rothenberg[13] | Tossup | October 24, 2014 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[14] | Lean D | October 30, 2014 |
| RCP | Tossup | November 2, 2014 |
| Daily Kos Elections[15] | Tossup | November 4, 2014 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Scott Peters (incumbent) | 98,826 | 51.6 | |
| Republican | Carl DeMaio | 92,746 | 48.4 | |
| Total votes | 191,572 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
District 53
The 53rd district is based in Central San Diego and includes La Mesa and Lemon Grove. Incumbent Democrat Susan Davis, who had represented the 53rd district since 2013 and previously represented the 49th district from 2001 to 2003, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Susan Davis, incumbent U.S. Representative
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Larry Wilske, retired navy seal
Eliminated in primary
- John Edwards, retired aerospace engineer
- Joel Marchese, teacher
- Jim Stieringer, school board member
- Wayne True, family physician
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Susan Davis (incumbent) | 50,041 | 56.3 | |
| Republican | Larry A. Wilske | 18,384 | 20.7 | |
| Republican | Wayne S. True | 9,182 | 10.3 | |
| Republican | John R. Edwards | 3,986 | 4.5 | |
| Republican | Joel Marchese | 2,729 | 3.1 | |
| Republican | Jim Stieringer | 2,106 | 2.4 | |
| No party preference | John W. Campbell | 1,596 | 1.8 | |
| No party preference | Christina Bobb | 929 | 1.0 | |
| Total votes | 88,953 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Susan Davis (incumbent) | 87,104 | 58.8 | |
| Republican | Larry A. Wilske | 60,940 | 41.2 | |
| Total votes | 148,044 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
See also
References
External links
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