2012 House elections in California
2012 United States House of Representatives elections in California
Majority party
Minority party
Party
Democratic
Republican
Last election
34
19
Seats won
38
15
Seat change
Popular vote
7,392,703
4,530,012
Percentage
60.57%
37.12%
Swing
Winners Vote share County results
Democratic
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
80–90%
90–100%
Republican
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
90–100%
Winners
Democratic hold
Democratic gain
Republican hold
Republican Gain
The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in California were held on November 6, 2012, with a primary election on June 5, 2012. Voters elected the 53 U.S. representatives from the state, one from each of the state's 53 congressional districts . The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election and a U.S. Senate election .
According to The Cook Political Report Roll Call 7th , 10th , 26th , 36th , and 52nd ; additionally, the 3rd , 9th , 24th , 41st , and 47th were rated as less than safe.[1] [2] Roll Call additionally listed the 21st district as competitive. Voters in 14 districts elected new representatives: the 1st , 2nd , 7th, 8th , 15th , 21st, 26th, 29th , 35th , 36th, 41st, 47th, 51st , and 52nd. Two districts, the 30th and the 44th , had two incumbents running against each other.
This was the first election using congressional districts drawn by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission . The districts, based on the 2010 United States census , were approved on August 15, 2011.[3] nonpartisan blanket primary system established by Proposition 14 . As a result, eight districts featured general elections with two candidates of the same party: the 15th, 30th, 35th, 40th , 43rd , and 44th with two Democrats; and the 8th and 31st with two Republicans.
Overview
Statewide
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2012
Party
Votes
Percentage
Candidates
Advancing to general
Seats contesting
Democratic
2,643,313
53.41%
107
56
50
Republican
2,072,433
41.87%
98
46
44
No party preference
189,783
3.83%
25
4
4
Green
26,674
0.54%
6
0
0
Libertarian
14,787
0.30%
4
0
0
Peace and Freedom
2,415
0.05%
2
0
0
Valid votes
4,949,405
92.89%
—
—
—
Invalid votes
378,891
7.11%
—
—
—
Totals
5,328,296
100.00%
242
106
—
Voter turnout
31.06%
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2012
Party
Votes
Percentage
Seats
+/–
Democratic 7,392,703
60.57%
38
Republican
4,530,012
37.12%
15
No party preference
281,642
2.31%
0
Valid votes
12,204,357
92.44%
—
—
Invalid or blank votes
997,801
7.56%
—
—
Totals
13,202,158
100.00%
53
—
Voter turnout
72.36%
Popular vote
Democratic
53.41%
Republican
41.87%
No party preference
3.83%
Green
0.54%
Other
0.35%
House seats
Democratic
71.70%
Republican
28.30%
District 1
2012 California's 1st congressional district election
Results by countyLaMalfa: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
The 1st district is based in inland Northern California and includes Chico and Redding . Incumbent Republican Wally Herger , who represented the 2nd district from 1987 to 2013, retired.[4] PVI of R+10.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Declined
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Jim Reed, attorney and nominee for this seat in 2010 [9]
Eliminated in primary
Campaign
Reed was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] California Republican Party declined to make an endorsement in the 1st district.[11]
Endorsements
Results
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 2
2012 California's 2nd congressional district election
Results by countyHuffman: 60–70% 70–80%Roberts: 50–60%
The 2nd district is based in California's North Coast and includes Marin County and Eureka . Democrat Lynn Woolsey , who represented the 6th district from 1993 to 2013, retired.[19] PVI of D+19.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Declined
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Mike Halliwell, college professor[22]
Declined
Jim Judd, manufacturing business owner and nominee for this seat in 2010 [30]
Independent candidates
Eliminated in primary
Green Party candidates
Declined
Marnie Glickman (Green), co-chair of the Marin County Green Party [30]
Nancy Mancias (Green), co-chair of the Marin County Green Party
Campaign
Regional delegates of the California Democratic Party met in January 2012 but did not endorse a nominee as no candidate received 50 per cent of the vote. Huffman received 48 per cent, Solomon 37 per cent, Adams 12 per cent and Lawson one percent.[31] [11]
Endorsements
Polling
Poll
Date(s)
Sample
Margin of
Susan
Andy
William
Mike
Jared
Stacey
Tiffany
Daniel
Norman
Undecided
Lake Research Partners (D-Solomon)
April 17–19, 2012
500 (LV)
± 4.4%
8%
—
—
3%
18%
5%
—
3%
10%
47%
Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (D-Huffman)
March 23–29, 2012
500 (LV)
± 4.9%
5%
—
—
5%
24%
9%
—
7%
5%
45%
Lake Research Partners (D-Solomon)
October 18–20, 2011
400 (LV)
± 5.0%
4%
2%
3%
—
16%
4%
1%
12%
11%
46%
Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (D-Huffman)
October 5–9, 2011
400 (LV)
± 5.0%
5%
4%
—
—
20%
5%
3%
18%
7%
37%
Results
General election
Endorsements
Jared Huffman (D)
Labor unions Organizations
Results
District 3
The 3rd district is based in north central California and includes Davis , Fairfield , and Yuba City . Incumbent Democrat John Garamendi , who represented the 10th district from 2009 to 2013, ran for re-election. The district had a PVI of D+1.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Kim Vann, Colusa County Board of Supervisors member[36]
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
Timothy Core, small business employee[37]
Charlie Schaupp, farmer[38]
Campaign
Garamendi received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] [39]
Endorsements
Results
General election
Endorsements
John Garamendi (D)
Labor unions Organizations
Polling
Poll
Date(s)
Sample
Margin of
John
Kim
Undecided
GBA Strategies (D-House Majority PAC)
August 26–27, 2012
400 (LV)
± 4.9%
54%
39%
7%
DCCC (D)
July 25, 2012
303 (LV)
± 5.6%
52%
37%
11%
Predictions
Results
District 4
2012 California's 4th congressional district election
Results by countyMcClintock: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%Uppal: 50–60% 60–70%
The 4th district is based in east central California and includes Lake Tahoe , Roseville , and Yosemite National Park . Incumbent Republican Tom McClintock , who had represented the 4th district since 2009, ran for re-election. The district had a PVI of R+10.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Declined
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Jack Uppal, retired semiconductor engineer[52]
Campaign
Uppal was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012, with McClintock receiving the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11] [10]
Endorsements
Results
General election
Endorsements
Results
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 1st district from 1999 to 2013, ran for re-election. The district had a PVI of D+18.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Randy Loftin, tax and financial planning adviser[22]
Eliminated in primary
Campaign
Thompson received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012[10] [11]
Endorsements
Mike Thompson (D)
Labor unions Organizations
Results
General election
Endorsements
Mike Thompson (D)
Labor unions Organizations
Results
District 6
The 6th district is based in north central California and includes Sacramento . Incumbent Democrat Doris Matsui , who represented the 5th district from 2005 to 2013, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+13.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Joseph McCray Sr., business owner
Eliminated in primary
Campaign
Matsui was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]
Endorsements
Results
General election
Endorsements
Doris Matsui (D)
Labor unions Organizations
Results
District 7
The 7th district is based in north central California and includes eastern Sacramento County . Incumbent Republican Dan Lungren , who represented the 3rd district from 2005 to 2013 and previously served from 1979 until 1989, ran for re-election. The district had a PVI of R+3.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Declined
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Declined
Campaign
Bera received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] [11]
Endorsements
Results
General election
Endorsements
Ami Bera (D)
Labor unions Organizations
Debates
Polling
Predictions
Results
Aftermath
In May 2016, Babulal Bera, Ami Bera's father, pleaded guilty to two felony counts of election fraud affecting the 2010 and 2012 elections,[63] [64]
District 8
2012 California's 8th congressional district election
Results by countyCook: 50–60%Imus: 50–60%
The 8th district is based in the eastern High Desert and includes Victorville and Yucaipa . Incumbent Republican Jerry Lewis , who represented the 41st district from 2003 to 2013 and its predecessors since 1983, retired.[65] PVI of R+12.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Dennis Albertsen, computer scientist
George Craig
Bill Jensen, former mayor of Hesperia [67]
Phillip Liberatore, accountant [68]
Ryan McEachron, Mayor of Victorville;[67]
Brad Mitzelfelt, San Bernardino County Supervisor[69]
Joseph Napolitano
Angela Valles, member of the Victorville City Council[67]
Declined
Democratic candidates
Eliminated in primary
Jackie Conaway, law office manager and nominee for the 25th district in 2008 & 2010 [71]
John Pinkerton, President of Victor Valley College Board of Trustees
Independent candidates
Eliminated in primary
Campaign
Conaway was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] [72]
Results
Endorsements
Paul Cook (R)
Labor unions Organizations
Results
District 9
The 9th district is based in the Central Valley and includes the San Joaquin Delta and Stockton . Incumbent Democrat Jerry McNerney , who represented the 11th district from 2007 to 2013, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+2.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
John McDonald, technology executive,[74]
Declined
Tony Amador, retired US Marshal and candidate for this seat in 2010
Brad Goehring, farmer and candidate for this seat in 2010 [75]
David Harmer , businessman and nominee for this seat in 2010 [76]
Campaign
Gill was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]
Endorsements
Results
General election
Endorsements
Jerry McNerney (D)
Labor unions Organizations
Polling
Predictions
Results
District 10
The 10th district is based in the Central Valley and includes Modesto and Tracy . Incumbent Democrat Dennis Cardoza , who represented the 18th district from 2003 to 2013, retired.[77] Jeff Denham , who represented the 19th district from 2011 to 2013, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of R+5.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Jeff Denham , incumbent U.S. Representative for the 19th district
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Declined
Independent candidates
Eliminated in primary
Chad Condit, son of former U.S. Representative Gary Condit
Troy McComack, small business owner
Campaign
Hernandez was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]
Endorsements
Results
General election
Endorsements
José Hernández (D)
Labor unions Organizations
Polling
Predictions
Results
District 11
The 11th district is based in the East Bay and includes Concord and Richmond . Incumbent Democrat George Miller , who represented the 7th district from 1975 to 2013, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+17.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
John Fitzgerald, small business owner[82]
Cheryl Sudduth, public policy advocate
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Virginia Fuller, nurse[82]
Campaign
Miller received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]
Endorsements
Results
General election
Endorsements
George Miller (D)
Labor unions Organizations
Results
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 represented the 8th district from 1993 to 2013 and previously represented the 5th district from 1987 until 1993, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+35.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Americo Artura Diaz, self-employed designer
David Peterson, businessman
Summer Justice Shields
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
John Dennis, real estate developer
Green candidates
Eliminated in primary
Campaign
Pelosi was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]
Endorsements
Results
General election
Endorsements
Nancy Pelosi (D)
Labor unions Organizations
Results
District 13
The 13th district is based in the East Bay and includes Berkeley and Oakland . Democrat Barbara Lee , who represented the 9th district from 1998 to 2013, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+37.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Independent candidates
Advanced to general
Marilyn Singleton, physician
Campaign
Lee received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]
Endorsements
Results
General election
Endorsements
Barbara Lee (D)
Labor unions Organizations
Results
District 14
The 14th district is based in the Bay Area and includes most of San Mateo County . Incumbent Democrat Jackie Speier , who represented the 12th district from 2008 to 2013, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+23.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Deborah Bacigalupi, businesswoman
Campaign
Speier was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]
Endorsements
Results
General election
Endorsements
Jackie Speier (D)
Labor unions Organizations
Results
District 15
The 15th district is based in the East Bay and includes Hayward and Livermore . Incumbent Democrat Pete Stark , who represented the 13th district from 1993 to 2013 and its predecessors since 1973, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+15.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Independent candidates
Eliminated in primary
Christopher Pareja, businessman
Campaign
Stark received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] [88]
Endorsements
Results
General election
Endorsements
Pete Stark (D)
Labor unions Organizations
Results
Swalwell giving his victory speech
District 16
The 16th district is based in the Central Valley and includes Fresno and Merced . Incumbent Democrat Jim Costa , who represented the 20th district from 2005 to 2013, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+2.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Loraine Goodwin, physician and member of the California Democratic State Central Committee
Declined
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Brian Whelan, farmer and attorney[91]
Eliminated in primary
Mark Garcia, small business owner
Johnny Tacherra, farmer
Declined
Endorsements
Jim Costa (D)
Labor unions Organizations
Results
General election
Endorsements
Jim Costa (D)
Labor unions Organizations
Predictions
Results
District 17
The 17th district is based in the Bay Area and includes Sunnyvale , Cupertino , Santa Clara , Fremont , and Milpitas . Democrat Mike Honda , who represented the 15th district from 2001 to 2013, ran for re-election here.
Charles Richardson ran as a Libertarian Party candidate.[82]
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Evelyn Li, cardiologist and founder of patient advocate organization
Campaign
Honda received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] [11]
Results
General election
Endorsements
Mike Honda (D)
Labor unions Organizations
Results
District 18
The 18th district is based in the Bay Area and includes Palo Alto , Redwood City , and Saratoga . Democrat Anna Eshoo , who represented the 14th district from 1993 to 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Dave Chapman, nominee for this seat in 2010 [86]
Green candidates
Eliminated in primary
Campaign
Eshoo was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] [11]
Endorsements
Results
General election
Endorsements
Anna Eshoo (D)
Labor unions Organizations
Results
District 19
The 19th district is based in the South Bay and includes most of San Jose . Democrat Zoe Lofgren , who represented the 16th district from 1995 to 2013, ran for re-election here.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Campaign
Lofgren received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] [11]
Endorsements
Results
General election
Endorsements
Zoe Lofgren (D)
Labor unions Organizations
Results
District 20
2012 California's 20th congressional district election
Results by county Farr: 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%
The 20th district is based in the Central Coast and includes Monterey and Santa Cruz . Democrat Sam Farr , who represented the 17th district from 1993 to 2013, ran for re-election here.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Art Dunn, Vice President of Ansavoice Communications
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Campaign
Farr was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]
Endorsements
Results
General election
Endorsements
Sam Farr (D)
Labor unions Organizations
Results
District 21
2012 California's 21st congressional district election
Results by countyValadao: 50–60% 60–70%Hernandez: 50–60%
The 21st district is based in the Central Valley and includes Hanford and parts of Bakersfield . This new district had no incumbent.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Declined
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Declined
Campaign
Valadao was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]
Endorsements
Results
General election
Endorsements
Polling
Predictions
Results
District 22
2012 California's 22nd congressional district election
Results by countyNunes: 60–70%
The 22nd district is based in the Central Valley and includes Clovis , Tulare , and Visalia . Republican Devin Nunes , who represented the 21st district from 2003 to 2013, ran for re-election here.[101]
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Campaign
Nunes received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in March 2012.[11]
Endorsements
Results
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 23
2012 California's 23rd congressional district election
Results by countyMcCarthy: 60–70% 70–80%
The 23rd district is based in the southern Central Valley and includes parts of Bakersfield . House Majority Whip and Republican Kevin McCarthy , who represented the 22nd district from 2007 to 2013, ran for re-election here.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Democratic candidates
No Democrats filed.
Independent candidates
Advanced to general
Campaign
McCarthy was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]
Endorsements
Results
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 24
2012 California's 24th congressional district election
Results by countyCapps: 50–60% 60–70%
The 24th district is based in the Central Coast and includes San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara . Democrat Lois Capps , who represented California's 23rd congressional district from 2003 to 2013 and the 22nd district from 1998 to 2003, ran for re-election here.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
Campaign
Capps received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] California Republican Party declined to endorse any candidate, while the Santa Barbara County party endorsed Mitchum.[105]
Endorsements
Lois Capps (D)
Labor unions Organizations
Results
General election
Endorsements
Lois Capps (D)
Labor unions Organizations
Polling
Predictions
Results
District 25
The 25th district is based in northern Los Angeles County and includes Palmdale and Santa Clarita . Republican Howard McKeon , who had represented the 25th district since 1993, ran for re-election.[107]
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Declined
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Campaign
Rogers was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] [105]
Endorsements
Results
General election
Endorsements
Lee Rogers (D)
Labor unions Organizations
Results
District 26
The 26th district is based in the southern Central Coast and includes Oxnard and Thousand Oaks . Republican Elton Gallegly , who represented the 24th district from 2003 to 2013 and its predecessors since 1987, retired.[113]
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Declined
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Albert Maxwell Goldberg, real estate agent and broker
Jess Herrera, commissioner of the Oxnard Harbor District[118]
David Cruz Thayne , businessman and former professional tennis player[116]
Withdrawn
Declined
Independent candidates
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
Campaign
At the California Democratic Party convention, held in February 2012, delegates voted to make no endorsement.[129] [105]
Endorsements
Results
General election
Endorsements
Julia Brownley (D)
Labor unions Organizations
Debates
Polling
Poll
Date(s)
Sample
Margin of
Tony
Julia
Undecided
Tulchin Research (D-Brownley)
July 15–19, 2012
700 (LV)
± 3.7%
44%
48%
8%
Predictions
Results
District 27
The 27th district is based in the San Gabriel Foothills and includes Alhambra and Pasadena . Democrat Judy Chu , who represented the 32nd district from 2009 to 2013, ran for re-election here.[131]
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Jack Orswell, small business owner
Eliminated in primary
Bob Duran, tax attorney and businessman
Campaign
Chu received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] [11]
Endorsements
Results
General election
Endorsements
Judy Chu (D)
Labor unions Organizations
Results
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. Democrat Adam Schiff , who represented the 29th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 27th district from 2001 to 2003, ran for re-election here.[132]
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Sal Genovese, community services administrator
Jonathan Ryan Kalbfeld, entrepreneur and software engineer
Massie Munroe, civil engineer
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Garen Mailyan, security officer
Jenny Worman, actress and Hollywood stand-in
Campaign
Schiff was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]
Endorsements
Adam Schiff (D)
Labor unions Organizations
Results
General election
Endorsements
Adam Schiff (D)
Labor unions Organizations
Results
District 29
The 29th district is based in the northeastern San Fernando Valley . This new district had no incumbent.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Richard Valdez, businessman
Declined
Republican candidates
No Republicans filed.
Independent candidates
Advanced to general
Campaign
Cardenas received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]
Endorsements
Results
General election
Endorsements
Tony Cardenas (D)
Labor unions Organizations
Results
District 30
The 30th district is based in the western San Fernando Valley and includes Sherman Oaks . Democrat Brad Sherman , who represented the 27th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 24th district from 1997 to 2003, ran for re-election against fellow Democrat Howard Berman , who represented the 28th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 26th district from 1983 to 2003.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Howard Berman , incumbent U.S. Representative for the 28th districtBrad Sherman , incumbent U.S. Representative for the 27th district
Eliminated in primary
Republican candidates
Eliminated in primary
Mark Reed, actor, rancher and businessman
Susan Shelley, novelist[135]
Navraj Singh, businessman and restaurateur
Campaign
At the California Democratic Party's annual convention in February 2012, Sherman received the support of more delegates than Berman, but did not reach the 60-percent threshold necessary to receive the party's endorsement.[136] Los Angeles County party endorsed Reed.[105]
Endorsements
Polling
Poll source
Date(s)
Sample[a]
Margin of
Howard
Vince
Michael
Mark
Susan
Brad
Navraj
Undecided
M4 Strategies/Tulchin Research
May 29–31, 2012
329 (LV)
± 5.4%
24%
1%
4%
10%
2%
32%
4%
23%
Feldman (D-Sherman)
March 26–28, 2012
500 (LV)
± 4.4%
17%
1%
4%
12%
5%
40%
2%
20%
Feldman (D-Sherman)
August 14–18, 2011
600 (LV)
± 5.0%
17%
—
—
26%
—
42%
—
15%
Results
General election
Campaign
The campaign was one of the most expensive in the nation.[137]
Endorsements
Howard Berman (D)
U.S. Senators U.S. Representatives Xavier Becerra , U.S. Representative from CA-31 [140] Mary Bono , U.S. Representative from CA-45 (Republican) [141] Ken Calvert , U.S. Representative from CA-44 (Republican) [141] Dennis Cardoza , U.S. Representative from CA-18 [140] Jim Costa , U.S. Representative from CA-20 [140] David Dreier , U.S. Representative from CA-26 (Republican) [141] Bob Filner , U.S. Representative from CA-51 [140] Elton Gallegly , U.S. Representative from CA-24 (Republican) [141] John Garamendi , U.S. Representative from CA-10 [140] Wally Herger , U.S. Representative from CA-02 (Republican) [141] Steny Hoyer , U.S. Representative from MD-05 [142] Darrell Issa , U.S. Representative from CA-49 (Republican) [138] Barbara Lee , U.S. Representative from CA-09 [140] Jerry Lewis , U.S. Representative from CA-41 (Republican)[141] Dan Lungren , U.S. Representative from CA-03 (Republican) [141] George Miller , U.S. Representative from CA-07 [140] Lucille Roybal-Allard , U.S. Representative from CA-34 [140] Ed Royce , U.S. Representative from CA-40 (Republican) [141] Loretta Sanchez , U.S. Representative from CA-47 [143] Mike Thompson , U.S. Representative from CA-01 [140] Maxine Waters , U.S. Representative from CA-35 [140] Henry Waxman , U.S. Representative from CA-30 [140] Lynn Woolsey , U.S. Representative from CA-06 [140] State officials Labor unions Organizations Newspapers Municipal officials Individuals Brad Sherman (D)
Executive officials U.S. Representatives State officials Labor unions Organizations Municipal officials
Polling
Results
District 31
The 31st district is based in the Inland Empire and includes San Bernardino and Rancho Cucamonga . Republicans David Dreier , who represented the 26th district from 2003 to 2013 and its predecessors since 1981, and Jerry Lewis , who represented the 41st district from 2003 to 2013 and its predecessors since 1979, retired.[65] [153] Gary Miller , who represented the 42nd district from 2003 to 2013 and the 41st district from 1999 to 2003, ran for re-election here.[154]
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At its February 2012 convention, the California Democratic Party did not endorse a candidate in the 31st district,[10] [161]
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District 32
The 32nd district is based in the San Gabriel Valley and includes El Monte and West Covina . Republican David Dreier , who represented the 26th district from 2003 to 2013 and its predecessors since 1978, retired.[153] Grace Napolitano , who represented the 38th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 34th district from 1999 to 2003, ran for re-election here.[162]
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Bill Gonzalez, former Deputy State Director and Senior Advisor to U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein
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David Miller, CEO of Pacific Development Incorporated
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Napolitano was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]
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District 33
The 33rd district is based in coastal Los Angeles County and includes Beverly Hills and Santa Monica . Democrat Henry Waxman , who represented the 30th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 24th and 29th districts from 1975 to 1993 and 1993 to 2003 respectively, ran for re-election here.[166]
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Bruce Margolin, attorney
Zein Obagi, attorney
Tim Pape[167]
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Christopher David, entrepreneur[167]
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Bill Bloomfield, businessman[167]
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Waxman received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] [168]
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Henry Waxman (D)
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District 34
The 34th district is based in central Los Angeles and includes Chinatown and Downtown Los Angeles . Democrat Xavier Becerra , who represented the 31st district from 2003 to 2013 and the 30th district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election here.[169]
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Becerra was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]
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Xavier Becerra (D)
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District 35
The 35th district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Fontana , Ontario , and Pomona . Democrat Joe Baca , who represented the 43rd district from 2003 to 2013 and the 42nd district from 1999 to 2003, ran for re-election here.
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Anthony Vieyra, former IRS employee
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Baca was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]
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Joe Baca (D)
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Joe Baca (D)
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District 36
The 36th district is based in eastern Riverside County and includes Palm Springs . Republican Mary Bono Mack , who represented the 45th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 44th district from 1998 to 2003, ran for re-election here.[171]
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Ruiz received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] [11]
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Raul Ruiz (D)
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District 37
The 37th district is based in West Los Angeles and includes Crenshaw and Culver City . Democrat Karen Bass , who represented the 33rd district from 2011 to 2013, ran for re-election here.
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Morgan Osborne (write-in)
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Bass was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]
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Karen Bass (D)
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District 38
The 38th district is based in the eastern Los Angeles suburbs and includes Norwalk and Whittier . Democrat Linda Sánchez , who represented the 39th district from 2003 to 2013, ran for re-election here.
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Jorge Robles, law enforcement professional
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Sánchez received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]
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Linda Sánchez (D)
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District 39
The 39th district straddles the Los Angeles –Orange county border and includes Chino Hills , Diamond Bar , and Fullerton . Republican Ed Royce , who represented the 40th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 39th district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election here.[178]
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Chen was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]
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Jay Chen did much better than previous Royce opponents among the Asian American community, earning 62% of the overall Asian American vote, and 95% of the Chinese American vote.[180]
District 40
The 40th district is based in central Los Angeles County and includes Downey and East Los Angeles . Democrat Lucille Roybal-Allard , who represented the 34th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 33rd district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election here.[181]
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Roybal-Allard received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]
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Lucille Roybal-Allard (D)
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Lucille Roybal-Allard (D)
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District 41
The 41st district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Moreno Valley , Perris , and Riverside . This new district had no incumbent.
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Mark Takano , member of the Riverside Community College District Board of Trustees[182]
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Takano was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] [11]
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District 42
The 42nd district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Corona and Murrieta . Republican Ken Calvert , who represented the 44th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 43rd district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election here.[185]
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Eva Johnson, former division director Western Municipal Water District
Clayton Thibodeau, author and entrepreneur
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Michael Williamson, attorney
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Calvert was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]
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District 43
The 43rd district is based in South Los Angeles and includes Hawthorne and Inglewood . Democrat Maxine Waters , who represented the 35th district from 1993 to 2013 and the 29th district from 1991 to 1993, ran for re-election here.
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Bob Flores, self-employed communications manager[167]
Maxine Waters , incumbent U.S. Representative
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Waters received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]
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Maxine Waters (D)
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District 44
The 44th district is based in south Los Angeles County and includes Carson , Compton , and San Pedro . Democrat Janice Hahn , who represented the 36th district from 2011 to 2013, ran for re-election against fellow Democrat Laura Richardson , who represented the 37th district from 2007 to 2013.[186]
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In February 2012, Hahn became the officially endorsed candidate of the California Democratic Party.[187]
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Janice Hahn (D)
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District 45
The 45th district is based in inland Orange County and includes Irvine and Mission Viejo . Republican John Campbell , who represented the 48th district from 2005 to 2013, ran for re-election here.
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Kang was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] [11]
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Sukhee Kang (D)
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District 46
The 46th district is based in central Orange County and includes Anaheim and Santa Ana . Democrat Loretta Sanchez , who represented the 47th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 46th district from 1997 to 2003, ran for re-election here.[132]
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John H. Cullum, accountant
Pat Garcia, escrow company owner
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Jorge Rocha, tax accountant [178]
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Sanchez received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] [11]
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Loretta Sanchez (D)
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Loretta Sanchez (D)
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District 47
The 47th district includes Long Beach and parts of Orange County . This new district had no incumbent.
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Peter Mathews, professor
Jay Shah
Usha Shah
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Gary DeLong, Long Beach City Council member[191]
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Lowenthal was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] [105]
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Alan Lowenthal (D)
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District 48
The 48th district is based in coastal Orange County and includes Huntington Beach . Republican Dana Rohrabacher , who represented the 46th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 42nd and 45th districts from 1989 to 1993 and 1993 to 2003 respectively, ran for re-election here.[195]
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Ron Varasteh, scientist and engineer[178]
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Alan Schlar, marketing executive[178]
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Rohrabacher was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]
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District 49
The 49th district is based in northern San Diego County and includes Carlsbad and Oceanside . Republican Darrell Issa , who had represented the 49th district since 2003 and the 48th district from 2001 to 2003, ran for re-election.[196]
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Tetalman received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] [178]
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District 50
The 50th district is based in inland San Diego County and includes Escondido and Santee . Republican Duncan D. Hunter , who represented the 52nd district from 2009 to 2013, ran for re-election here.[196]
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Terri Linnell, Tea Party activist and candidate for this seat in 2010 [199]
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Connie Frankowiak, community activist and candidate for this seat in 2006 & 2010 [199]
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Hunter received the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]
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Duncan D. Hunter (R)
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District 51
The new 51st district runs along the border with Mexico and includes Imperial County and San Diego . Democrat Bob Filner , who represented the 51st district from 2003 to 2013 and the 50th district from 1993 until 2003, retired to run for mayor of San Diego .[201]
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Michael Crimmins, high school principal, retired Marine Corps major and nominee for 53rd district in 2008 & 2010
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Xanthi Gionis, businesswoman and author
Bernard Portley, computer scientist
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Vargas was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] [11]
Vargas was predicted to face fellow Democratic state senator Denise Moreno Ducheny in the general election, but he spent some of his funds on mailers to help Republican Michael Crimmins, who he preferred to face in the general election in this heavily Democratic seat. Vargas spent $40–50,000 helping Crimmins, at least eight times more than Crimmins spent himself.[205]
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Juan Vargas (D)
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Vargas won the general election in a landslide.
District 52
The 52nd district is based in coastal San Diego and includes La Jolla and Poway . Republican Brian Bilbray , who represented the 50th district from 2006 to 2013 and previously served from 1995 until 2001, ran for re-election here.[203]
Primary election
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Shirley Decourt-Park, business owner
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At its February 2012 convention, the California Democratic Party declined to endorse a candidate for the 52nd district.[10] [11]
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Scott Peters (D)
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District 53
The 53rd district is based in Central San Diego and includes La Mesa and Lemon Grove . Democrat Susan Davis , who had represented the 53rd district since 2003 and previously represented the 49th district from 2001 to 2003, ran for re-election here.[132]
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Davis received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]
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Susan Davis (D)
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Susan Davis (D)
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