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2016 United States House of Representatives elections in California

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All 53 California seats to the United States House of Representatives
Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican Last election 39 14 Seats won 39 14 Seat change Popular vote 8,358,598 4,947,867 Percentage 62.31% 36.89% Swing 3.40% 2.60%
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Elections in California
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The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in California were held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, with a primary election on June 7, 2016. Voters elected the 53 U.S. representatives from the state of California, one from each of the state's 53 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other offices, including a presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections.

All seats in California retained their partisan control from the 2014 house elections.

Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2016 General election — November 8, 2016
Party		Votes	Percentage	Seats	+/–
	Democratic	7,417,967	63.49%	39
	Republican	4,172,087	35.71%	14
	No party preference	94,312	0.81%	0
Valid votes				—	—
Invalid votes				—	—
Totals		11,684,366	100.00%	53	—
Voter turnout

Competitive districts

The following are the predictions for House districts where at least one out of the Cook Political Report, Daily Kos Elections, the Rothenberg Political Report, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and RealClearPolitics did not agree that the district was "safe Democratic" or "safe Republican" (59 races total as of October 27). Incumbent Lois Capps did not seek reelection, signified by parentheses around her name. Note that safeness of a district is not necessarily a prediction as to outcome, nor final margin of victory.

District 1

2016 California's 1st congressional district election

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Candidate Doug LaMalfa Jim Reed Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 185,448 128,588 Percentage 59.1% 40.9%

Results by county LaMalfa:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

U.S. Representative before election Doug LaMalfa Republican Elected U.S. Representative Doug LaMalfa Republican

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 & 2014
• Joe Montes, small businessman
• Gary Allen Oxley, emergency room nurse

Withdrawn

• Doug Wright, attorney

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Jim Reed, attorney and nominee for this seat in 2010 & 2012

Eliminated in primary

• David Peterson, accountability system developer and candidate for the 12th district in 2012 & 2014

Endorsements

Organizations

• California Democratic Party

Results

General election

Endorsements

Organizations

• Campaign for Working Families

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Results

District 2

2016 California's 2nd congressional district election

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Nominee Jared Huffman Dale K. Mensing Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 254,194 76,572 Percentage 76.9% 23.1%

U.S. Representative before election Jared Huffman Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Jared Huffman Democratic

The 2nd district is based in California's North Coast and includes Marin County and Eureka. Incumbent Democrat Jared Huffman, who had represented the 2nd district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Jared Huffman, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Erin A. Schrode, social entrepreneur

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Dale K. Mensing, cashier

Independent candidates

Eliminated in primary

• Matthew Robert Wookey, middle school teacher

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO

Organizations

• California Democratic Party

Results

General election

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Organizations

• Equality California

Results

District 3

2016 California's 3rd congressional district election

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Nominee John Garamendi N. Eugene Cleek Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 152,513 104,453 Percentage 59.4% 40.6%

U.S. Representative before election John Garamendi Democratic Elected U.S. Representative John Garamendi Democratic

The 3rd district is based in north central California and includes Davis, Fairfield, and Yuba City. Incumbent Democrat John Garamendi, who had represented the 3rd district since 2013 and previously represented the 10th district from 2009 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• John Garamendi, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Eugene Cleek, trauma surgeon

Eliminated in primary

• Ryan Detert, engineer and entrepreneur

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO

Organizations

• California Democratic Party

Results

General election

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Organizations

• Equality California

Results

District 4

2016 California's 4th congressional district election

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Nominee Tom McClintock Robert W. Derlet Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 220,133 130,845 Percentage 62.7% 37.3%

U.S. Representative before election Tom McClintock Republican Elected U.S. Representative Tom McClintock Republican

The 4th district is based in east central California and includes Lake Tahoe, Roseville, and Yosemite National Park. Incumbent Republican Tom McClintock, who had represented the 4th district since 2009, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Tom McClintock, incumbent U.S. Representative

Withdrawn

• Art Moore, business executive, management consultant and candidate for this seat in 2014

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Robert Derlet, physician

Eliminated in primary

• Sean White, solar instructor and author

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO

Organizations

• California Democratic Party

Results

General election

Endorsements

Organizations

• Campaign for Working Families

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Results

District 5

2016 California's 5th congressional district election

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Nominee Mike Thompson Carlos Santamaria Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 224,526 67,565 Percentage 76.9% 23.1%

U.S. Representative before election Mike Thompson Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Mike Thompson Democratic

The 5th district is based in the North Bay and includes Napa, Santa Rosa, and Vallejo. Incumbent Democrat Mike Thompson, who had represented the 5th district since 2013 and previously represented the 1st district from 1999 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Mike Thompson, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Nils Palsson, community builder and educator
• Alex Poling, systems administrator

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Carlos Santamaria, business owner and consultant

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO

Organizations

• California Democratic Party

Results

General election

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Organizations

• Blue Dog Coalition
• Equality California

Results

District 6

2016 California's 6th congressional district election

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Nominee Doris Matsui Robert Evans Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 177,565 57,848 Percentage 75.4% 24.6%

U.S. Representative before election Doris Matsui Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Doris Matsui Democratic

The 6th district is based in north central California and includes Sacramento. Incumbent Democrat Doris Matsui, who had represented the 6th district since 2013 and previously represented the 5th district from 2005 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Doris Matsui, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Jrmar Jefferson, community volunteer

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Robert Evans, retired government auditor

Independent candidates

Eliminated in primary

• Mario Galván, teacher
• Yuriy Seretskiy, software engineer

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO

Organizations

• California Democratic Party

Results

General election

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• Communications Workers of America
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Organizations

• Equality California

Results

District 7

2016 California's 7th congressional district election

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Nominee Ami Bera Scott Jones Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 152,133 145,168 Percentage 51.2% 48.8%

U.S. Representative before election Ami Bera Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Ami Bera Democratic

The 7th district is based in north central California and includes eastern Sacramento County. Incumbent Democrat Ami Bera, who had represented the 7th district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Ami Bera, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Scott Jones, Sacramento County Sheriff

Declined

• Roberta MacGlashan, Sacramento County Supervisor
• John McGinness, former Sacramento County Sheriff
• Roger Niello, former state assembly member
• Doug Ose, former U.S. Representative

Endorsements

Labor unions

• Service Employees International Union

Organizations

• California Democratic Party

Results

General election

Campaign

On May 10, Bera's father, Bob Bera, pleaded guilty to two felony counts of violating campaign finance laws, having made the maximum allowed contribution to his son's campaign in both the 2010 and 2012 election and then got friends and relatives to do the same. Bob Bera would then reimburse them, effectively circumventing campaign finance laws, funnelling $250,000 to the campaign. Ami Bera released a statement claiming to be unaware of his father's activity. He said, "I am incredibly saddened and disappointed in learning what my dad did. While I deeply love my father, it's clear he has made a grave mistake that will have real consequences for him. Neither I, no anyone involved with my campaign, was aware of my father's activities until we learned about them from the U.S. Attorney's Office." Bera also said that he returned the illegal contributions to the U.S. Treasury.

On August 18, Bob Bera was sentenced to a year in prison and fined $100,000. Bera's campaign manager said of the ruling, "This is one of the most difficult experiences of Congressman Bera's and his entire family's lives. Babulal Bera made a grave mistake and he now has to face the consequences of that."

Endorsements

Labor unions

• Service Employees International Union

Organizations

• Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Frontline" Program
• End Citizens United
• Equality California

Organizations

• Campaign for Working Families
• National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program

Debate

Polling

Predictions

Results

District 8

2016 California's 8th congressional district election

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Nominee Paul Cook Rita Ramirez Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 136,972 83,035 Percentage 62.3% 37.7%

U.S. Representative before election Paul Cook Republican Elected U.S. Representative Paul Cook Republican

The 8th district is based in the eastern High Desert and includes Victorville and Yucaipa. Incumbent Republican Paul Cook, who had represented the 8th district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Paul Cook, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Tim Donnelly, former state assembly member and candidate for governor in 2014

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Rita Ramirez, retired college professor

Eliminated in primary

• Roger La Plante, retired army sergeant
• John Pinkerton, Victor Valley community college trustee

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO

Results

General election

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• Communications Workers of America
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Results

District 9

2016 California's 9th congressional district election

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Nominee Jerry McNerney Antonio Amador Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 133,163 98,992 Percentage 57.4% 42.6%

U.S. Representative before election Jerry McNerney Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Jerry McNerney Democratic

The 9th district is based in the Central Valley and includes the San Joaquin Delta and Stockton. Incumbent Democrat Jerry McNerney, who had represented the 9th district since 2013 and previously represented the 11th district from 2007 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Jerry McNerney, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Antonio "Tony" Amador, retired U.S. Marshal and general election candidate for this seat in 2014

Eliminated in primary

• Kathryn Nance, Stockton Police Sergeant

Libertarian candidates

Eliminated in primary

• Alex Appleby, manager and financial advisor

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• Service Employees International Union

Organizations

• California Democratic Party

Results

General election

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• Communications Workers of America
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
• Service Employees International Union

Organizations

• Equality California

Results

District 10

2016 California's 10th congressional district election

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Nominee Jeff Denham Michael Eggman Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 124,671 116,470 Percentage 51.7% 48.3%

U.S. Representative before election Jeff Denham Republican Elected U.S. Representative Jeff Denham Republican

The 10th district is based in the Central Valley and includes Modesto and Tracy. Incumbent Republican Jeff Denham, who had represented the 10th district since 2013 and previously represented the 19th district from 2011 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Jeff Denham, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Robert Hodges, farmer

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Michael Eggman, farmer, small businessman and general election candidate for this seat in 2014

Eliminated in primary

• Michael J. "Mike" Barkley, accountant and candidate for this seat in 2014

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• Service Employees International Union

Organizations

• California Democratic Party

Results

General election

Endorsements

Organizations

• BIPAC
• National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" Program

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• Communications Workers of America
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
• Service Employees International Union

Organizations

• Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program
• End Citizens United
• Equality California

Polling

Predictions

Results

District 11

2016 California's 11th congressional district election

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Nominee Mark DeSaulnier Roger Allen Petersen Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 214,868 83,341 Percentage 72.1% 27.9%

U.S. Representative before election Mark DeSaulnier Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Mark DeSaulnier Democratic

The 11th district is based in the East Bay and includes Concord and Richmond. Incumbent Democrat Mark DeSaulnier, who had represented the 11th district since 2015, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Mark DeSaulnier, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Roger Allen Petersen, retired HR manager

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO

Organizations

• California Democratic Party

Results

General election

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Organizations

• Equality California

Results

District 12

2016 California's 12th congressional district election

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Nominee Nancy Pelosi Preston Picus Party Democratic No party preference Popular vote 274,035 64,810 Percentage 80.9% 19.1%

U.S. Representative before election Nancy Pelosi Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Nancy Pelosi Democratic

The 12th district is based in the Bay Area and includes most of San Francisco. Incumbent Democrat Nancy Pelosi, who had represented the 12th district since 2013 and previously represented the 8th district from 1993 to 2013 and the 5th district from 1987 until 1993, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Nancy Pelosi, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates

Eliminated in primary

• Bob Miller, retired electrician

Green candidates

Eliminated in primary

• Barry Hermanson, retired entrepreneur and candidate for this seat in 2012 & 2014

Independent candidates

Advanced to general

• Preston Picus, teacher, author and coach

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO

Organizations

• California Democratic Party

Results

General election

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• Communications Workers of America
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Organizations

• Equality California

Results

District 13

2016 California's 13th congressional district election

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Nominee Barbara Lee Sue Caro Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 192,227 16,818 Percentage 92.0% 8.0%

U.S. Representative before election Barbara Lee Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Barbara Lee Democratic

The 13th district is based in the East Bay and includes Berkeley and Oakland. Incumbent Democrat Barbara Lee, who had represented the 13th district since 2013 and previously represented the 9th district from 1998 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Barbara Lee, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Sue Caro, retired realtor

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• Service Employees International Union

Organizations

• California Democratic Party

Results

General election

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• Communications Workers of America
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
• Service Employees International Union

Organizations

• Equality California
• Progressive Democrats of America

Results

District 14

2016 California's 14th congressional district election

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Nominee Jackie Speier Angel Cardenas Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 231,630 54,817 Percentage 80.9% 19.1%

U.S. Representative before election Jackie Speier Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Jackie Speier Democratic

The 14th district is based in the Bay Area and includes most of San Mateo County. Incumbent Democrat Jackie Speier, who had represented the 14th district since 2013 and previously represented the 12th district from 2008 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Jackie Speier, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Angel Cardenas

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• Service Employees International Union

Organizations

• California Democratic Party

Results

General election

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Organizations

• Equality California

Results

District 15

2016 California's 15th congressional district election

← 20142018 →

Nominee Eric Swalwell Danny R. Turner Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 198,578 70,619 Percentage 73.8% 26.8%

U.S. Representative before election Eric Swalwell Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell Democratic

The 15th district is based in the East Bay and includes Hayward and Livermore. Incumbent Democrat Eric Swalwell, who had represented the 15th district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Eric Swalwell, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Danny R. Turner, businessman

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO

Organizations

• California Democratic Party

Results

General election

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Organizations

• End Citizens United
• Equality California

Results

District 16

2016 California's 16th congressional district election

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Nominee Jim Costa Johnny Tacherra Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 97,473 70,483 Percentage 58.0% 42.0%

U.S. Representative before election Jim Costa Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Jim Costa Democratic

The 16th district is based in the Central Valley and includes Fresno and Merced. Incumbent Democrat Jim Costa, who had represented the 16th district since 2013 and previously represented the 20th district from 2005 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Jim Costa, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Johnny M. Tacherra, farmer, candidate for this seat in 2012 and general election candidate for this seat in 2014

Eliminated in primary

• David Rogers, small businessman

Green candidates

Eliminated in primary

• Richard Gomez

Endorsements

Organizations

• California Democratic Party

Results

General election

Endorsements

Organizations

• Blue Dog Coalition
• End Citizens United

Results

District 17

2016 California's 17th congressional district election

← 20142018 →

Nominee Ro Khanna Mike Honda Party Democratic Democratic Popular vote 142,268 90,924 Percentage 61.0% 39.0%

U.S. Representative before election Mike Honda Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Ro Khanna Democratic

The 17th district is based in the Bay Area and includes Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Fremont, and Milpitas. Incumbent Democrat Mike Honda, who had represented the 17th district since 2013 and previously represented the 15th district from 2001 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Mike Honda, incumbent U.S. Representative
• Ro Khanna, former Deputy Assistant Secretary in the United States Department of Commerce, candidate for the 12th district in 2004 and general election candidate for this seat in 2014

Eliminated in primary

• Pierluigi Oliverio, San Jose City Council member

Republican candidates

Eliminated in primary

• Ron Cohen, certified public accountant
• Peter Kuo, small business owner

Libertarian candidates

Eliminated in primary

• Kennita Watson, retired quality engineer

Campaign

Khanna took no donations from PACs or corporations for his 2016 campaign, raising $480,500 from individuals associated with the securities and investment industries and $170,752 from individuals associated with the electronics manufacturing industry. All these donations were subject to the $2,700 individual contributions cap.

Endorsements

U.S. Senators

• Barbara Boxer, U.S. Senator (D-CA)
• Dianne Feinstein, U.S. Senator (D-CA)

U.S. Representatives

• Ami Bera, U.S. Representative (CA-7)
• Jared Huffman, U.S. Representative (CA-2)
• Barbara Lee, U.S. Representative (CA-13)
• Zoe Lofgren, U.S. Representative (CA-19)
• Jerry McNerney, U.S. Representative (CA-9)
• Nancy Pelosi, U.S. Representative (CA-12) and former Speaker of the House

State officials

• John Chiang, State Treasurer
• Kamala Harris, State Attorney General
• Dave Jones, Insurance Commissioner of California
• Tom Torlakson, Superintendent of Public Instruction
• Betty Yee, California State Controller

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• Communications Workers of America
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
• Service Employees International Union

Organizations

• California Democratic Party
• Equality California
• Progressive Change Campaign Committee

U.S. Executive Branch officials

• Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States

State officials

• Gavin Newsom, Lieutenant Governor of California
• Alex Padilla, Secretary of State of California

State legislators

• Kevin de León, President pro tempore of the California State Senate

Labor unions

• Laborers' International Union of North America

Polling

Results

General election

Polling

Results

District 18

2016 California's 18th congressional district election

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Nominee Anna Eshoo Richard B. Fox Party Democratic Republican Popular vote '230,460 93,470 Percentage 71.1% 28.9%

U.S. Representative before election Anna Eshoo Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Anna Eshoo Democratic

The 18th district is based in the Bay Area and includes Palo Alto, Redwood City, and Saratoga. Incumbent Democrat Anna Eshoo, who had represented the 18th district since 2013 and previously represented the 14th district from 1993 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Anna Eshoo, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Bob Harlow

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Richard B. Fox, physician and attorney

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO

Organizations

• California Democratic Party

Results

General election

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Organizations

• Equality California

Results

District 19

2016 California's 19th congressional district election

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Nominee Zoe Lofgren G. Burt Lancaster Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 181,802 64,061 Percentage 73.9% 26.1%

U.S. Representative before election Zoe Lofgren Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren Democratic

The 19th district is based in the South Bay and includes most of San Jose. Incumbent Democrat Zoe Lofgren, who had represented the 19th district since 2013 and previously represented the 16th district from 1995 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Zoe Lofgren, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• G. Burt Lancaster, economic technology consultant

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO

Organizations

• California Democratic Party

Results

General election

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• Communications Workers of America
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Organizations

• Equality California

Results

District 20

2016 California's 20th congressional district election

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Nominee Jimmy Panetta Casey Lucius Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 180,980 74,811 Percentage 70.8% 29.2%

U.S. Representative before election Sam Farr Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta Democratic

The 20th district is based in the Central Coast and includes Monterey and Santa Cruz. Incumbent Democrat Sam Farr, who had represented the 20th district since 2013 and previously represented the 17th district from 1993 to 2013, retired.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Jimmy Panetta, Monterey County Deputy District Attorney and son of Leon Panetta

Declined

• Sam Farr, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Casey Lucius, Pacific Grove Council member and national security professor

Peace and Freedom candidates

Eliminated in primary

• Joe Williams, hospital laboratory technician

Independent candidates

Eliminated in primary

• Jack Digby, ironworker
• Barbara Honegger, investigative journalist and author

Withdrawn

• Matt Bruner

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• Service Employees International Union

Organizations

• California Democratic Party
• Equality California

Results

General election

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
• Service Employees International Union

Organizations

• Equality California
• VoteVets

Results

District 21

2016 California's 21st congressional district election

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Nominee David Valadao Emilio Huerta Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 75,126 57,282 Percentage 56.7% 43.3%

U.S. Representative before election David Valadao Republican Elected U.S. Representative David Valadao Republican

The 21st district is based in the Central Valley and includes Hanford and parts of Bakersfield. Incumbent Republican David Valadao, who had represented the 21st district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• David Valadao, incumbent U.S. Representative

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Emilio Huerta, civil rights attorney and son of Dolores Huerta

Eliminated in primary

• Daniel Parra, Fowler Mayor Pro Tem and defense analyst

Withdrawn

• Connie Perez, accountant

Declined

• Amanda Renteria, former chief of staff for Senator Debbie Stabenow and general election candidate for this seat in 2014

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO (joint with Parra)

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO (joint with Huerta)

Results

General election

Endorsements

Organizations

• BIPAC
• National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" Program

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
• Service Employees International Union

Organizations

• Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program
• Equality California
• Progressive Democrats of America

Debate

Predictions

Results

District 22

2016 California's 22nd congressional district election

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Nominee Devin Nunes Louie Campos Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 158,755 76,211 Percentage 67.6% 32.4%

U.S. Representative before election Devin Nunes Republican Elected U.S. Representative Devin Nunes Republican

The 22nd district is based in the Central Valley and includes Clovis, Tulare, and Visalia. Incumbent Republican Devin Nunes, who had represented the 22nd district since 2013 and previously represented the 21st district from 2003 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Devin Nunes, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Teresita Andres, retired business owner

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Louie Campos, accelerated instruction tutor

Endorsements

Organizations

• California Democratic Party

Results

General election

Endorsements

Organizations

• Campaign for Working Families

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Results