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The 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Voters will elect the 53 U.S. Representatives from the state of California, one from each of the state's 53 congressional districts. The elections will coincide with the elections of other offices, including a gubernatorial election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections.

District 1

The 1st district is based in inland Northern California and includes Chico and Redding. Republican Doug LaMalfa, who has represented the 1st district since 2013, was re-elected with 59% of the vote in 2016.

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Doug LaMalfa, incumbent
Gregory Cheadle, real estate broker^[1]

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Jessica Holcombe, business attorney^[2]
Marty Walters, risk officer^[3]
Audrey Denney, senior learning designer for agriculture^[4]
Larry Jordan^[5]

Green Party

Candidates

Declared

Lewis Elbinger^[6]

District 2

The 2nd district is based in California's North Coast and includes Marin County and Eureka. Democrat Jared Huffman, who has represented the 2nd district since 2013, was re-elected with 77% of the vote in 2016.

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Jared Huffman, incumbent

District 3

The 3rd district is based in north central California and includes Davis, Fairfield, and Yuba City. Democrat John Garamendi, who has represented the 3rd district since 2013 and previously represented the 10th district from 2009 to 2013, was re-elected with 59% of the vote in 2016.

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

John Garamendi, incumbent

District 4

The 4th district is based in east central California and includes Lake Tahoe, Roseville, and Yosemite National Park. Republican Tom McClintock, who has represented the 4th district since 2009, was re-elected with 63% of the vote in 2016. The 4th district was added as a Republican-held seat that the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting on November 9, 2017.^[7]

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Tom McClintock, incumbent
Mitchell White

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Jessica Morse, national security strategist ^[8]
Regina Bateson, ^[8]
Roza Calderon, geoscientist^[8]
Richard Martin

District 5

The 5th district is based in the North Bay and includes Napa, Santa Rosa, and Vallejo. Democrat Mike Thompson, who has represented the 5th district since 2013 and previously represented the 1st district from 1999 to 2013, was re-elected with 77% of the vote in 2016.

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Mike Thompson, incumbent

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Douglas S. Van Raam, independent candidate for CA-05 in 2014^[9]

Green Party

Candidates

Declared

Jason Kishineff^[10]

District 6

The 6th district is based in north central California and includes Sacramento. Democrat Doris Matsui, who has represented the 6th district since 2013 and previously represented the 5th district from 2005 to 2013, was re-elected with 75% of the vote in 2016.

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Stephen Brandon
Doris Matsui, incumbent

District 7

The 7th district is based in north central California and includes eastern Sacramento County. Democrat Ami Bera, who has represented the 7th district since 2013, was re-elected with 51% of the vote in 2016. Republican Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones, who lost to Bera 51-49 in 2016, has ruled out running again in 2018.^[11] California's 7th district has been included on the list of Democratic-held seats being targeted by the National Republican Congressional Committee in 2018.^[12]

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Ami Bera, incumbent
Brad Westmoreland, lawyer ^[13]

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Andrew Grant, U.S. Marine officer and businessman^[14]
Yona Barash, general surgeon^[15]
Omba Kipuke, public activist^[16]

Green Party

Declared

Robert Christian Richardson

District 8

The 8th district is based in the eastern High Desert and includes Victorville and Yucaipa. Republican Paul Cook, who has represented the 8th district since 2013, was re-elected with 62% of the vote in 2016.

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Paul Cook, incumbent
Tim Donnelly, former California assemblyman^[17]

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Marge Doyle, registered nurse^[18]
Ronald O'Donnell, Democratic candidate for California State Senate in 2016^[19]
Rita Ramirez, Democratic candidate for CA-08 in 2016^[20]

District 9

The 9th district is based in the Central Valley and includes the San Joaquin Delta and Stockton. Democrat Jerry McNerney, who has represented the 9th district since 2013 and previously represented the 11th district from 2007 to 2013, was re-elected with 57% of the vote in 2016.

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Jerry McNerney, incumbent

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Marla Livengood^[21]

District 10

The 10th district is based in the Central Valley and includes Modesto and Tracy. Republican Jeff Denham, who has represented the 10th district since 2013 and previously represented the 19th district from 2011 to 2013, was re-elected with 52% of the vote in 2016. California's 10th district has been included on the list of Republican-held seats being targeted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2018.^[22]

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Jeff Denham, incumbent

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Mike Barkley, Democratic candidate for CA-10 in 2014 and 2016
Michael Eggman, Democratic candidate for CA-10 in 2014 and 2016
Josh Harder, venture capitalist
Virginia Madueño, former Riverbank mayor^[23]^[24]^[25]
Mateo Bedolla Morelos
Dotty Nygard, former Riverbank councilwoman^[26]^[27]
Sue Zwahlen, former Modesto City Schools Board of Education member

Independents

Candidates

Declared

Scott Shoblom
Terra Snover

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Jeff Denham (R)	Democratic Opponent (D)	Undecided
PPP/Patriot Majority USA	December 11–12, 2017	—	—	41%	49%	10%

District 11

The 11th district is based in the East Bay and includes Concord and Richmond. Democrat Mark DeSaulnier, who has represented the 11th district since 2015, was re-elected with 72% of the vote in 2016.

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Dennis Lytton, BART railroad manager^[28]

Potential

Mark DeSaulnier, incumbent

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 has represented the 12th district since 2013 and previously represented the 8th district from 1993 to 2013 and the 5th district from 1987 until 1993, was re-elected with 81% of the vote in 2016.

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Nancy Pelosi, incumbent
Stephen R. Jaffe, attorney^[29]
Ryan Khojasteh^[30]
Shahid Buttar, attorney^[31]

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Chase Demasi^[32]

Green Party

Candidates

Declared

Barry Hermanson

Endorsements

Stephen Jaffe

Local-level officials

Gayle McLaughlin, former Mayor of Richmond^[33]

Other individuals

Tim Canova, law professor and candidate for Florida's 23rd congressional district in 2016 and 2018^[34]
Preston Picus, candidate for California's 12th congressional district in 2016^[34]
Holly Wood, writer and candidate for Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district in 2018^[34]

Organizations

Demand Universal Healthcare^[35]
SF Berniecrats^[34]
Veterans for Bernie^[34]

Nancy Pelosi

Organizations

District 13

The 13th district is based in the East Bay and includes Berkeley and Oakland. Democrat Barbara Lee, who has represented the 13th district since 2013 and previously represented the 9th district from 1998 to 2013, was re-elected with 91% of the vote in 2016.

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Barbara Lee, incumbent

District 14

The 14th district is based in the Bay Area and includes most of San Mateo County. Democrat Jackie Speier, who has represented the 14th district since 2013 and previously represented the 12th district from 2008 to 2013, was re-elected with 81% of the vote in 2016.

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Jackie Speier, incumbent

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Cristina Osmeña^[38]

District 15

The 15th district is based in the East Bay and includes Hayward and Livermore. Democrat Eric Swalwell, who has represented the 15th district since 2013, was re-elected with 74% of the vote in 2016.

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Eric Swalwell, incumbent

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Rudy Peters^[39]

Independents

Candidates

Declared

Brendan St. John

District 16

The 16th district is based in the Central Valley and includes Fresno and Merced. Democrat Jim Costa, who has represented the 16th district since 2013 and previously represented the 20th district from 2005 to 2013, was re-elected with 58% of the vote in 2016.

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Elizabeth Heng^[40]

Democratic Party

Candidates

Potential

Jim Costa, incumbent

District 17

The 17th district is based in the Bay Area and includes Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Fremont, and Milpitas. Democrat Ro Khanna, was elected in 2016, defeating incumbent Democratic Representative Mike Honda 61%-39%.

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Ron Cohen^[41]

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Khanh Tran, Alum Rock school board president ^[42]^[43]

Potential

Ro Khanna, incumbent

Libertarian Party

Candidates

Declared

Kennita Watson

District 18

The 18th district is based in the Bay Area and includes Palo Alto, Redwood City, and Saratoga. Democrat Anna Eshoo, who has represented the 18th district since 2013 and previously represented the 14th district from 1993 to 2013, was re-elected with 71% of the vote in 2016.

Democratic Party

Candidates

Potential

Anna Eshoo, incumbent

Independents

Candidates

Declared

Michael Melillo^[44]

District 19

The 19th district is based in the South Bay and includes most of San Jose. Democrat Zoe Lofgren, who has represented the 19th district since 2013 and previously represented the 16th district from 1995 to 2013, was re-elected with 74% of the vote in 2016.

Democratic Party

Candidates

Potential

Zoe Lofgren, incumbent

District 20

The 20th district is based in the Central Coast and includes Monterey and Santa Cruz. Democrat Jimmy Panetta was elected with 71% of the vote in 2016, replacing retiring Democratic Representative Sam Farr.

Democratic Party

Candidates

Potential

Jimmy Panetta, incumbent

District 21

The 21st district is based in the Central Valley and includes Hanford and parts of Bakersfield. Republican David Valadao, who has represented the 21st district since 2013, was re-elected with 57% of the vote in 2016.

California's 21st district has been included on the list of Republican-held seats being targeted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2018.^[22]

Democratic Party

Candidates

Potential

T.J. Cox, engineer^[45]

Withdrew

Emilio Huerta, attorney^[46]

Republican Party

Candidates

Potential

David Valadao, incumbent

District 22

The 22nd district is based in the Central Valley and includes Clovis, Tulare, and Visalia. Republican Devin Nunes, who has represented the 22nd district since 2013 and previously represented the 21st district from 2003 to 2013, was re-elected with 68% of the vote in 2016. In 2017, Nunes received criticism for his handling of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections.^[47]

California's 22nd district has been included on the list of Republican-held seats being targeted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2018.^[22]

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Bobby Bliatout
Mallory Kremer, physician
Ricardo Franco
Andrew Janz, prosecutor^[48]
B. John-Michael Williams^[49]

Republican Party

Candidates

Potential

Devin Nunes, incumbent

Independents

Candidates

Declared

Brian T. Carroll

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Devin Nunes (R)	Democratic opponent (D)
PPP (Andrew Janz)	January 10–11, 2018	580	± 4.1%	50%	45%

District 23

The 23rd district is based in the southern Central Valley and includes parts of Bakersfield. Republican House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, who has represented the 23rd district since 2013 and previously represented the 22nd district from 2007 to 2013, was re-elected with 69% of the vote in 2016.

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Mary Helen Barro^[50]
Tatiana Matta, public relations professional^[51]
Wendy Reed, Democratic candidate for CA-23 in 2016^[52]

Republican Party

Candidates

Potential

Kevin McCarthy, incumbent

Independents

Candidates

Declared

James Davis
Kurt Wilson

District 24

The 24th district is based in the Central Coast and includes San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. Democrat Salud Carbajal was elected with 53% of the vote in 2016, replacing retiring Democratic Representative Lois Capps.

California's 24th district has been included on the list of Democratic-held seats being targeted by the National Republican Congressional Committee in 2018.^[12]

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Justin Fareed, cattle rancher^[53]
Michael Erin Woody, civil engineer^[54]

Democratic Party

Candidates

Potential

Salud Carbajal, incumbent

District 25

The 25th district is based in northern Los Angeles County and includes Palmdale and Santa Clarita. Republican Steve Knight, who has represented the 25th district since 2015, was re-elected with 53% of the vote in 2016.

California's 25th district has been included on the list of Republican-held seats being targeted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2018.^[22]

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Steve Knight, incumbent

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Katie Hill, executive director and deputy CEO of People Assisting the Homeless^[55]
Jess Phoenix, volcanologist^[56]
Bryan Caforio, attorney and Democratic candidate for CA-25 in 2016^[57]
Kelan John Farrell-Smith^[58]
Daniel Fleming^[59]
Mary Pallant, former Oak Park School Board member
Michael Masterman-Smith, cancer biologist^[60]
Scott McVarish, immigration attorney^[61]

Polling

Nonpartisan blanket primary

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Bryan Caforio (D)	Steve Knight (R)	Katie Hill (D)	Jess Phoenix (D)	Other	Undecided
ALG Research/Caforio for Congress	February 11–15, 2018	500	± 4.4%	19%	43%	10%	7%	5%	7%
PPP/Caforio for Congress	May 16–17, 2017	596	± 4.0%	30%	46%	9%	4%	—	10%

General election

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Steve Knight (R)	Bryan Caforio (D)	Undecided
FM3 Research	January 24–28, 2018	650	± 3.8%	47%	48%	5%
PPP/Caforio for Congress	May 16–17, 2017	596	± 4.0%	47%	43%	10%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Steve Knight (R)	Katie Hill (D)	Undecided
FM3 Research	January 24–28, 2018	650	± 3.8%	40%	53%	7%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Steve Knight (R)	Democratic opponent (D)	Undecided
PPP/Patriot Majority USA	February 12–13, 2018	703	± 3.7%	42%	44%	14%
PPP/Patriot Majority USA	November 8–9, 2017	576	± 4.1%	38%	50%	12%

District 26

The 26th district is based in the southern Central Coast and includes Oxnard and Thousand Oaks. Democrat Julia Brownley, who has represented the 26th district since 2013, was re-elected with 60% of the vote in 2016.

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Jeffrey Burum
Rafael Dagnesses
Antonio Sabàto Jr., actor

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

John Nelson

Potential

Julia Brownley, incumbent

District 27

The 27th district is based in the San Gabriel Foothills and includes Alhambra, Glendora and Pasadena. Democrat Judy Chu, who has represented the 27th district since 2013 and previously represented the 32nd district from 2009 to 2013, was re-elected with 67% of the vote in 2016.

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Beatrice Cardenas

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Bryan Witt

Potential

Judy Chu, incumbent

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 has represented the 28th district since 2013 and previously represented the 29th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 27th district from 2001 to 2003, was re-elected with 78% of the vote in 2016.

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Johnny Nalbandian

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Damien Nichols

Potential

Adam Schiff, incumbent

Independents

Candidates

Declared

Juan Markos
Mark Shayani

District 29

The 29th district is based in the northeastern San Fernando Valley. Democrat Tony Cardenas, who has represented the 29th district since 2013, was re-elected with 75% of the vote in 2016.

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Joe Shammas, Navy veteran^[62]

Potential

Tony Cárdenas, incumbent

Green Party

Candidates

Declared

Angelica Dueñas, Southern California campaign coordinator for Jill Stein 2016 presidential run^[63]

Endorsements

Angelica Dueñas

Local-level officials

Gayle McLaughlin, former Mayor of Richmond^[33]

District 30

The 30th district is based in the western San Fernando Valley and includes Sherman Oaks. Democrat Brad Sherman, who has represented the 30th district since 2013 and previously represented the 27th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 24th district from 1997 to 2003, was re-elected with 73% of the vote in 2016.

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Joseph Schrage^[64]

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Jon Pelzer^[65]
Raji Rab, Democratic candidate for CA-30 in 2016^[66]

Potential

Brad Sherman, incumbent

Libertarian Party

Candidates

Declared

Rick Dawson^[67]

Endorsements

Joseph Schrage

Organizations

Candidates with a Contract^[68]

District 31

The 31st district is based in the Inland Empire and includes San Bernardino and Rancho Cucamonga. Democrat Pete Aguilar, who has represented the 31st district since 2015, was re-elected with 56% of the vote in 2016.

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Sean Flynn

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Kaisar Ahmed

Potential

Pete Aguilar, incumbent

District 32

The 32nd district is based in the San Gabriel Valley and includes El Monte and West Covina. Democrat Grace Napolitano, who has represented the 32nd district since 2013 and previously represented the 38th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 34th district from 1999 to 2003, was re-elected with 62% of the vote in 2016.

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Grace Napolitano, incumbent

Potential

Mary Ann Lutz, former Mayor of Monrovia^[69]
Andre Quintero, Mayor of El Monte^[70]

District 33

The 33rd district is based in coastal Los Angeles County and includes Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. Democrat Ted Lieu, who has represented the 33rd district since 2015, was re-elected with 66% of the vote in 2016.

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Kenneth Wright, pediatric eye surgeon^[71]

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Alexis Edelstein

Potential

Ted Lieu, incumbent

District 34

The 34th district is based in central Los Angeles and includes Chinatown and Downtown Los Angeles. The district is represented by Democrat Jimmy Gomez, who previously served as the representative for California's 51st State Assembly district.^[72]

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Simon Mark Alvarez^[73]

Democratic Party

Candidates

Potential

Jimmy Gomez, incumbent

Libertarian Party

Candidates

Declared

Angela McArdle^[74]

Green Party

Candidates

Declared

Kenneth Mejia^[75]

District 35

The 35th district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Fontana, Ontario, and Pomona. Democrat Norma Torres, who has represented the 35th district since 2015, was re-elected with 72% of the vote in 2016.

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Christian L. Valiente, entrepreneur and former US paratrooper^[76]

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Joe Baca, former U.S. Representative^[77]
Norma Torres, incumbent^[78]

District 36

The 36th district is based in eastern Riverside County and includes Palm Springs. Democrat Raul Ruiz, who has represented the 36th district since 2013, was re-elected with 62% of the vote in 2016.

California's 36th district has been included on the list of Democratic-held seats being targeted by the National Republican Congressional Committee in 2018.

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Dan Ball
Robert Bentley
Doug Hassett
Kimberlin Brown Pelzer, actress^[79]
Stephan Wolkowicz

Democratic Party

Candidates

Potential

Raul Ruiz, incumbent

District 37

The 37th district is based in West Los Angeles and includes Crenshaw and Culver City. Democrat Karen Bass, who has represented the 37th district since 2013 and previously represented the 33rd district from 2011 to 2013, was re-elected with 81% of the vote in 2016.

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Ron Bassilian

Democratic Party

Candidates

Potential

Karen Bass, incumbent

American Independent Party

Candidates

Declared

Ted Alemayhu

District 38

The 38th district is based in the eastern Los Angeles suburbs and includes Norwalk and Whittier. Democrat Linda Sánchez, who has represented the 38th district since 2013 and previously represented the 39th district from 2003 to 2013, was re-elected with 70% of the vote in 2016.

Democratic Party

Candidates

Potential

Linda Sánchez

District 39

The 39th district straddles the Los Angeles–Orange county border and includes Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, and Fullerton. Republican Ed Royce, who has represented the 39th district since 2013 and previously represented the 40th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 39th district from 1993 to 2003, was re-elected with 57% of the vote in 2016. Royce announced in January 2018 that he is retiring from Congress and will not seek re-election in 2018.^[80]

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

John Cullum
Bob Huff, former State Senate Minority Leader^[81]
Young Kim, former Assemblywoman^[82]
Shawn Nelson, Orange County Supervisor^[81]
Andrew Sarega, La Mirada city councilman
Steve Vargas, Brea city Councilman

Potential

Scott Baugh, former Assemblyman^[83]

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Jay Chen, Mt. San Antonio College board member^[84]
Gil Cisneros, Navy veteran^[85]
Sam Jammal, former Obama official under USDC^[86]
Phil Janowicz, retired professor^[87]
Ted Rusk, contractor^[88]
Cybil Camille Steed
Andy Thorburn, health insurance executive^[89]
Mai Khanh Tran, pediatrician^[90]

Potential

Herbert H. Lee, medical school professor^[83]
Suzi Park Leggett^[83]

Independents

Candidates

Declared

Sophia Alexander
Steve Cox, Marine veteran

Potential

Melissa Garza^[83]

Endorsements

Jay Chen

U.S. Representatives

Judy Chu (D-CA-27)
Mark Takano (D-CA-41)

State Senators

Ben Allen (D-26)
Henry Stern (D-27)

State Assembly members

Rob Bonta (D-18)
Ian Calderon (D-57)
David Chiu (D-17)
Kansen Chu (D-25)
Evan Low (D-28)
Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-65)
Phil Ting (D-19)

Local-level officials

Janice Hahn, Los Angeles County Supervisor (District 4) and former Congresswoman^[91]
David Malkin, Rowland Unified School District board member
Sukhee Kang, former Mayor of Irvine
Andrew Rodriguez, Walnut, California City Councilman

Educators

Manuel Baca, Mt. San Antonio College Trustee
Laura Santos, Mt. San Antonio College Trustee
Robert Hidalgo, Mt. San Antonio College Trustee

Organizations

API Legislative Caucus
ASPIRE PAC^[92]
Stonewall Democratic Club

Other individuals

Julio Castañeda, former independent candidate for CA-39 in 2018

^[93]

Gil Cisneros

Federal-level officials

Arne Duncan, former Secretary of Education

U.S. Representatives

Pete Aguilar (D-CA-31)
Nanette Barragán (D-CA-44)
Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24)
Seth Moulton (D-MA-6)
Grace Napolitano (D-CA-32)
Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA-40)
Raul Ruiz (D-CA-36)
Linda Sánchez (D-CA-38)
Loretta Sanchez, former Congresswoman
Norma Torres (D-CA-35)

State Assembly members

Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-65)

Local-level officials

Manuel Baca, Mt. San Antonio College Trustee
Michael Blazey, La Habra Mayor Pro Tempore
Zeke Hernandez, Rancho Community College District Trustee
Jeanette Vazquez, Fullerton Elementary School District board member
Jesus Silva, Fullerton City Councilman

Other individuals

Dolores Huerta, labor organizer
Eva Longoria, actress
George Lopez, comedian

Organizations

BOLD PAC
End Citizens United
GIFFORDS
United Steelworkers
Serve America PAC
Service Employees International Union California
Vote Vets

^[94]

Young Kim

Federal-level officials

Rosario Marin, former U.S. Treasurer

U.S. Representatives

Ed Royce, (R-CA-39)
Mimi Walters (R-CA-45)

State Assembly members

Bob Pacheco, Former Assemblyman
Jordan Cunningham, Assemblyman
James Gallagher, Assemblyman
Tom Lackey, Assemblyman
Jim Patterson, Assemblyman
Jim Silva, Former Assemblyman/Supervisor
David Hadley, Former Assemblyman

Local-level officials

Cecilia Hupp, Mayor, City of Brea
Marty Simonoff, Councilman, City of Brea
Paul Ruiz, Clerk of the Board, Brea Unified School District
Virginia Vaughn, Mayor, City of Buena Park
Patsy Marshall, Former Mayor, City of Buena Park
James Gomez, Councilman, City of La Habra
Mark Perumean, President of the Board of Directors, La Habra Heights County Water District
Michael Vo, City of Fountain Valley
Don Bankhead, Former Mayor, City of Fullerton
Pat McKinley, Former Police Chief and Councilman, City of Fullerton
Dick Jones, Former Mayor, City of Fullerton
Stephanie Klopfenstein, Councilwoman, City of Garden Grove
Chris Phan, Former Councilman, City of Garden Grove
Michele Steggell, Councilwoman, City of La Palma
Rhonda Shader, Councilwoman, City of Placentia
Peter Kim, Councilman, City of La Palma
Gerard Goedhart, Councilman, City of La Palma
Mark Waldman, Former Mayor, City of La Palma
Christine Barnes, Former Mayor, City of La Palma
Charlene Hatakeyama, Former Mayor, City of La Palma
Stacy Berry, Councilwoman, City of Cypress
Dr. Prakash Narain, Former Mayor, City of Cypress
Tim Keenan, City of Cypress
Steve Nagel, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Fountain Valley
Dean Grose, Councilman, City of Los Alamitos
Joe Carcchio, Councilman, City of Huntington Beach
Mike Posey, Mayor, City of Huntington Beach
Patrick Brenden, Councilman, City of Huntington Beach
Michael Gates, City Attorney, City of Huntington Beach
Carol Chen, Former Mayor, City of Cerritos
George Ray, Councilman, City of Cerritos
Bruce Barrows, Former Mayor, City of Cerritos
Jim Edwards, Councilman, City of Cerritos
Diane Dixon, Councilwoman, City of Newport Beach
Kimberly Ho, Councilwoman, City of Westminster
Tony Lam, Former Councilman, City of Westminster
David Shawver, Mayor, City of Stanton
Al Ethans, Councilman, City of Stanton
Rigoberto Ramirez, Councilman, City of Stanton
Ed Royce, Sr., Former Mayor, City of Stanton
Greg Raths, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Mission Viejo
Laurie Davies, Councilwoman, City of Laguna Niguel
Diana C. Fascenelli, Councilwoman, City of Villa Park
Robbie Pitts, Councilman, City of Villa Park
Tara Campbell, Councilwoman, City of Yorba Linda
Tony Rackauckas, DA, Orange County DA
Sandra Hutchens, Sheriff, OC Sherriff
Michelle Steel, Supervisor, OC Board of Supervisors
Michael Antonovich, LA County Supervisor (Ret.)
Cynthia Coad, Former Supervisor, OC Board of Supervisors

Educators

Baltes, Trustee, La Habra City School District
Jack Bedell, Trustee President, OC Board of Education
Soo Yoo, President of the Board, ABC USD
James Na, Clerk of the Board, Chino Valley Unified School District
Janny Meyer, Fullerton School District
Hilda Sugarman, Fullerton School District
Alexandria Coronado, Former Trustee, Anaheim Board of Edu
Ryan Bent, Trustee, North OC Community College District
Norman Hsu, Retired Board Member, Hacienda La Puente USD
Dr. Joseph Chang, Board Trustee, Hacienda LA Puente USD
Dr. Chae-Jin Lee, Claremont McKenna College

Other individuals

Michael Schroeder, Former California Republican Party Chairman
John Jungmin Kim, Former Chairman, CA Acupuncture Board
Charles Kim, Former Vice Chair, CA Acupuncture Board
Nancy Lee, President, BKSCA
Michael Kim, Former Planning Commissioner, City of Brea
John and Terri Briscoe, Former President, CRA (ID only)
Josie Anderson, Retired Social Services Manager, City of La Habra
Ed Laird, LCOC Member
Elvira Moreno, President, Rep Club North Orange County
John Hsu, STC Leadership Academy, Rowland Heights
Jim Horn, retired American Diplomat, Author, Activist
One Chu, RH Parents and Education Foundation
Michael Zhang, Esq., Law Offices of Michael Zhang, Chinese Community TV Personality and Leader

^[95]

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Young Kim (R)	Gil Cisneros (D)
Remington Research Group	January 10–11, 2018	761	± 3.48%	41%	38%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Young Kim (R)	Mai Khanh Tran (D)
Remington Research Group	January 10–11, 2018	761	± 3.48%	42%	33%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Generic Republican (R)	Generic Democrat (D)	Undecided
PPP/Patriot Majority USA	February 12–13, 2018	657	± 3.8%	43%	45%	12%
Remington Research Group	January 10–11, 2018	761	± 3.48%	47%	47%	6%
Tulchin Research (D-Cisneros)	November 12–19, 2017	500	± 4.4%	37%	45%	18%

District 40

The 40th district is based in central Los Angeles County and includes Downey and East Los Angeles. Democrat Lucille Roybal-Allard, who has represented the 40th district since 2013 and previously represented the 34th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 33rd district from 1993 to 2003, was re-elected with 71% of the vote in 2016.

Democratic Party

Candidates

Potential

Lucille Roybal-Allard

Green Party

Candidates

Declared

Rodolfo Cortes-Barragan

District 41

The 41st district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Moreno Valley, Perris, and Riverside. Democrat Mark Takano, who has represented the 41st district since 2013, was re-elected with 65% of the vote in 2016.

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Doug Shepherd
Aja Smith

Democratic Party

Candidates

Potential

Mark Takano, incumbent

District 42

The 42nd district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Corona and Murrieta. Republican Ken Calvert, who has represented the 42nd district since 2013 and previously represented the 44th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 43rd district from 1993 to 2003, was re-elected with 59% of the vote in 2016.

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Ken Calvert, incumbent

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Julia Peacock, teacher^[96]
Thomas Edward Price
Norman Quintero

Independents

Candidates

Declared

Matt Woody

District 43

The 43rd district is based in South Los Angeles and includes Hawthorne and Inglewood. Democrat Maxine Waters, who has represented the 43rd district since 2013 and previously represented the 35th district from 1993 to 2013 and the 29th district from 1991 to 1993, was re-elected with 76% of the vote in 2016.

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Forest Baker, businessman
Candace Camper
Frank DeMartini
Edwin Duterte
Omar Navarro^[97]

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Joe Edward Collins

Potential

Maxine Waters, incumbent

Green Party

Candidates

Miguel Zuñiga

Endorsements

Omar Navarro

Other individuals

Joe Arpaio, former Maricopa County, Arizona sheriff and candidate for U.S. Senate in Arizona in 2018^[98]
Herman Cain, Republican candidate for President in 2012^[98]
Larry Elder, conservative political commentator^[98]
Alex Jones, conservative talk radio host^[98]
Roger Stone, political consultant^[98]
Chuck Woolery, talk show host^[98]

District 44

The 44th district is based in south Los Angeles County and includes Carson, Compton, and San Pedro. Democrat Nanette Barragán was elected with 52% of the vote in 2016, replacing retiring Democratic Representative Janice Hahn.

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Stacey Dash, actress^[99]
Jazmina Saavedra, activist^[100]

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Nanette Barragán, incumbent^[101]

District 45

The 45th district is based in inland Orange County and includes the cities of Irvine and Mission Viejo. Republican Mimi Walters, who has represented the 45th district since 2015, was re-elected with 59% of the vote in 2016. California's 45th district has been included on the list of Republican-held seats being targeted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2018.^[22] On February 25, Dave Min received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party at the party convention in San Diego.^[102]

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Rob Schneiderman, union president^[103]

Potential

Greg Raths, Mayor Pro Tempore of Mission Viejo^[104]
Mimi Walters, incumbent

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Dave Min, law professor and former aide to Sen. Chuck Schumer^[105]
Katie Porter, law professor^[106]
Brian Forde, former White House technology adviser^[107]
Kia Hamadanchy, former aide to Sen. Sherrod Brown^[108]
Ron Varasteh, small business owner^[109]
Greg Ramsay, ice cream shop owner^[110]
Eric Rywalski, business affairs consultant^[111]

Independent candidates

Candidates

Declared

John Graham, retired business professor^[112]

Endorsements

Kia Hamdanchy

U.S. Senators

Sherrod Brown, U.S. Senator from Ohio
Tom Harkin, former Senator from Iowa

U.S. Representatives

Mike Honda, former Congressman

State-level officials

Cyrus Habib, Lieutenant Governor of Washington

State Assembly members

Warren Furutani, former Assemblyman

Local-level officials

Amir Farokhi, Atlanta, Georgia City Councilman
Suzie Price, Long Beach City Councilwoman

Organizations

Iranian American Political Action Committee
National Iranian American Council (NIAC Action)
Freethought Equality Fund
Bay Area Iranian-American Democrats
The Pluralism Project

^[113]

Dave Min

U.S. Representatives

Judy Chu, U.S. Representative (D-CA-27)
Mark Takano, U.S. Representative (D-CA-41)^[114]

State-level officials

Mike Eng, former Assemblyman and former Mayor of Monterey Park
Fiona Ma, California Board of Equalization member (D-2) and former Assemblywoman
Sharon Quirk-Silva, California State Assemblymember (D-65)

Local-level officials

Valerie Amezcua, Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education Vice President
Ross Chun, Aliso Viejo Mayor Pro Tempore
Mary Ann Gaido, former Irvine City Councilwoman
Sukhee Kang, former Mayor of Irvine
David Lau, former Mayor of Monterey Park
John Palacio, Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education President
Andrew Rodriguez, Walnut City Councilman
Jesus Silva, Fullerton City Councilman
Ali Taj, Mayor of Artesia

Other individuals

Julia Peacock, teacher and candidate for CA-42 in 2018^[115]

Organizations

AAAFund
ASPIRE PAC
California Democratic Party^[102]
College Democrats at UCI^[116]
Korean American Democratic Committee^[117]
NewDemPAC
Orange County High School Democrats
Teamsters Joint Council 42

^[118]

Polling

Nonpartisan blanket primary

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Kia Hamandanchy (D)	Brian Forde (D)	Dave Min (D)	Katie Porter (D)	Mimi Walters (R)	Undecided
PPP/Bold Progressives (D-Porter)	February 20–21, 2018	648	± 3.9%	6%	4%	12%	16%	42%	21%

General election

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Mimi Walters (R)	Dave Min (D)	Undecided
PPP/Bold Progressives (D-Porter)	February 20–21, 2018	648	± 3.9%	44%	45%	11%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Mimi Walters (R)	Katie Porter (D)	Undecided
PPP/Bold Progressives (D-Porter)	February 20–21, 2018	648	± 3.9%	44%	46%	10%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Mimi Walters (R)	Democratic opponent (D)	Undecided
PPP/Patriot Majority USA	December 12–13, 2017	—	—	41%	45%	14%

District 46

The 46th district is based in central Orange County and includes Anaheim and Santa Ana. Democrat Lou Correa was elected with 70% of the vote in 2016, replacing retiring Democratic Representative Loretta Sanchez.

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Russell Lambert^[119]

Democratic Party

Candidates

Potential

Lou Correa, incumbent

District 47

The 47th district includes Long Beach and parts of Orange County. Democrat Alan Lowenthal, who has represented the 47th district since 2013, was re-elected with 64% of the vote in 2016.

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

John Briscoe, business professor^[120]
David Clifford, businessman^[121]

Democratic Party

Candidates

Potential

Alan Lowenthal, incumbent

District 48

The 48th district is based in coastal Orange County and includes Huntington Beach and Newport Beach. Republican Dana Rohrabacher, who has 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, was re-elected with 58% of the vote in 2016.

California's 48th district has been included on the list of Republican-held seats being targeted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2018.^[22]

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

John Gabbard^[122]
Paul Martin
Stelian Onufrei, construction business owner^[123]
Dana Rohrabacher, incumbent
Shastina Sandman, businesswoman^[124]

Potential

Scott Baugh, former Assemblyman

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Michael Anthony Ellinger
Hans Keirstead, stem cell biologist
Michael Kotick
Laura Oatman, architect
Rachel Payne, businesswoman
Boyd Roberts
Harley Rouda, real estate executive^[125]
Deanie Ann Schaarsmith
Omar Siddiqui
Tony Zarkades

Libertarian Party

Candidates

Declared

Brandon Reiser, businessman

Independents

Candidates

Declared

Kevin Kensinger

Endorsements

Hans Keirstead

U.S. Representatives

Bill Foster, U.S. Representative (D-IL-11)
Jerry McNerney, U.S. Representative (D-CA-9)

State-level officials

Bill Dodd, California State Senator (D-3)

Local-level officials

Ross Chun, Aliso Viejo Mayor Pro Tempore
Shirley Dettloff, former Huntington Beach Mayor and California Coastal Commissioner
Melissa Fox, Irvine City Councilwoman
Jamison Power, Westminster School Board Trustee
Lorraine Prinsky, Coast Community College District Trustee

Organizations

^[127]

Harley Rouda

State-level officials

Bill Lockyer, former Treasurer of California
Henry Stern, California State Senator (D-27)

Local-level officials

Gina Clayton-Tarvin, Ocean View School District Board of Trustees President
Katrina Foley, former Mayor of Costa Mesa and City Council Member
Steve Harris, Centralia School District Board of Trustee
Toni Iseman, Laguna Beach Mayor
Sukhee Kang, former Mayor of Irvine

Organizations

California Nurses Association (CNA)
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 441
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 36
I.U.O.E Local 12
National Nurses United
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (UA) Local 582
United Steelworkers Los Angeles/Orange Counties Legislative Education Committee

^[128]

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Dana Rohrabacher (R)	Democratic opponent (D)	Undecided
PPP/Patriot Majority USA	November 8–10, 2017	531	± 4.3%	41%	51%	8%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Dana Rohrabacher (R)	Harley Rouda (D)	Undecided
Tulchin Research (D-Rouda)	September 30–October 5, 2017	401	± 5.0%	48%	44%	8%

District 49

The 49th district is based in northern San Diego County and parts of southern Orange County. It includes the cities of Carlsbad, Oceanside, and San Clemente. Republican Darrell Issa, who has represented the 49th district since 2003 and the 48th district from 2001 to 2003, was re-elected with 50.3% of the vote in 2016. On January 10, 2018, Issa announced that he would not seek re-election in 2018.^[129]

California's 49th district has been included on the list of Republican-held seats being targeted by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2018. Given the close margin in 2016, this election is considered to be highly competitive.^[130]

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Rocky Chávez, assemblyman
Kristin Gaspar, member of San Diego County Board of Supervisors, and former mayor of Encinitas^[131]
Diane Harkey, representative on California State Board of Equalization, and former assemblywoman^[132]
Brian Maryott, San Juan Capistrano city councilman^[133]
David Medway, physician^[134]
Craig Arthur Nordal, real estate agent
Mike Schmitt, audiologist^[135]
Josh Schoonover, patent attorney

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Doug Applegate, retired Marine colonel and Democratic candidate for CA-49 in 2016 (lost to Issa by <1%)^[136]
Sara Jacobs, former CEO of non-profit organization and foreign policy advisor on Clinton 2016 campaign^[137]
Paul Kerr, real estate investor^[138]
Mike Levin, environmental attorney

Withdrew

Christina Prejean, attorney^[139]

Libertarian Party

Candidates

Declared

Joshua Hancock, Marine veteran

Peace and Freedom Party

Candidates

Declared

Jordan Mills, college professor and union organizer^[140]

Endorsements

Rocky Chávez

Governors

Arnold Schwarzenegger, former Governor of California^[141]

Doug Applegate

U.S. Representatives

Loretta Sanchez, former U.S. Congresswoman

State-level officials

Toni Atkins, California State Senator (D-39)

Local-level officials

Rich Alderson, Vista School Board President
Gina Clayton-Tarvin, Ocean View School District Board President
Chuck Lowery, Deputy Mayor of Oceanside
Cipriano Vargas, Vista School Board Member

Organizations

CA State Association of Letter Carriers
California State American Postal Workers Union
IBEW Local 47
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 441
International Union of Painters & Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 36
Ironworkers 433
Justice Democrats
National Nurses United
Plumbers, Steamfitters, Welders & Apprentices Union Local 582
Plasterers Union Local 200
Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Workers Local 220
San Diego Democrats for Environmental Action
VoteVets

^[142]

Mike Levin

U.S. Representatives

Nanette Barragan, U.S. Representative (D-CA-44)
Earl Blumenauer, U.S. Representative (D-OR-3)
Tony Cardenas, U.S. Representative (D-CA-29)
Jimmy Gomez, U.S. Representative (D-CA-34)
Alan Lowenthal, U.S. Representative (D-CA-47)
Adam Schiff, U.S. Representative (D-CA-28)
Brad Sherman, U.S. Representative (D-CA-30)
Eric Swalwell, U.S. Representative (D-CA-15)

State-level officials

Ben Allen, California State Senator (D-26)
Tom Daly, California State Assemblymember (D-69)
Laura Friedman, California State Assemblymember (D-43)
Fiona Ma, California Board of Equalization member (D-2) and former Assemblywoman
Patrick O'Donnell, California State Assemblymember (D-70)
Henry Stern, California State Senator (D-27)
Betty Yee, California State Controller

Local-level officials

Dwight Worden, Mayor of Del Mar
Toni Iseman, Mayor of Laguna Beach
Robert Garcia, Mayor of Long Beach
Sergio Farias, Mayor of San Juan Capistrano
Miguel Pulido, Mayor of Santa Ana
Debra Lewis, Dana Point City Councilmember
Tasha Boerner Horvath, Encinitas City Councilmember
Alejandra Sotelo-Solis, National City City Councilmember
Barbara Bry, San Diego City Councilmember
Chris Ward, San Diego City Councilmember
Sheila Kuehl, Los Angeles County Supervisor
Amy Hanacek, Capistrano Unified School Board Member
Kathy Rallings, Carlsbad Unified School Board Vice President
Bill Fischer, MiraCosta College Board Trustee
Rich Lieb, Solana Beach School Board Member
Henry Abarbanel, San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board Member
Wayne Rayfield, South Coast Water District Board Member

Organizations

California League of Conservation Voters
Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ BOLD PAC
Democracy for America
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 569
International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), Locals 13, 63, and 94
National Organization for Women
Progressive Change Campaign Committee

^[143]

Polling

Nonpartisan blanket primary

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Doug Applegate (D)	Rocky Chávez (R)	Kristin Gaspar (R)	Diane Harkey (R)	Sara Jacobs (D)	Paul Kerr (R)	Mike Levin (D)	Christina Prejean* (D)	Undecided
FM3 Research (D)	February 12–15, 2018	400 LV	± 4.9%	19%	17%	9%	17%	7%	3%	13%	1%	10%
FM3 Research (D)	17%	18%	8%	18%	8%	2%	13%	1%	17%

*Denotes candidate withdrew

General election

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Rocky Chávez (R)	Mike Levin (D)	Undecided
PPP/Bold Progressives (D-Levin)	February 25, 2018	282	± 5.8%	39%	47%	13%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Mike Levin (D)	Republican candidate (R)	Undecided
FM3 Research (D)	February 12–15, 2018	400 LV	± 4.9%	41%	37%	22%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Doug Applegate (D)	Republican candidate (R)	Undecided
FM3 Research (D)	February 12–15, 2018	400 LV	± 4.9%	41%	38%	21%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Paul Kerr (D)	Republican candidate (R)	Undecided
FM3 Research (D)	February 12–15, 2018	400 LV	± 4.9%	39%	37%	24%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Sara Jacobs (D)	Republican candidate (R)	Undecided
FM3 Research (D)	February 12–15, 2018	400 LV	± 4.9%	41%	38%	21%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Republican candidate	Democratic candidate	Undecided
FM3 Research (D)	February 12–15, 2018	400 LV	± 4.9%	41%	48%	11%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Republican candidate	Democratic candidate	Undecided
PPP/Patriot Majority USA	February 12–13, 2018	659	± 3.8%	41%	50%	9%

District 50

The 50th district is based in inland San Diego County and includes Escondido and Santee. Republican Duncan D. Hunter, who has represented the 50th district since 2013 and previously represented the 52nd district from 2009 to 2013, was re-elected with 63% of the vote in 2016.

Since Hunter is under investigation by the FBI for misusing campaign funds, this election is likely to be highly competitive ^[130].

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Duncan Hunter, incumbent
Shamus Sayed, CEO of Interpreters Unlimited^[144]
Bill Wells, mayor of El Cajon^[145]
Andrew Zelt, former San Diego County sheriff's deputy^[146]

Democratic Party

Candidates

Declared

Ammar Campa-Najjar, small business owner ^[147]
Josh Butner, former Navy SEAL
Glenn Jensen
Patrick Malloy, Democratic candidate for CA-50 in 2016 ^[148]

Independents

Candidates

Declared

Rich Kahle, personal trainer^[149]

District 51

The new 51st district runs along the border with Mexico and includes Imperial County and San Diego. Democrat Juan Vargas, who has represented the 51st district since 2013, was re-elected with 73% of the vote in 2016.

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

John Renison

Democratic Party

Candidates

Potential

Juan Vargas, incumbent

Independents

Candidates

Declared

Juan Carlos Mercado

District 52

The 52nd district is based in coastal San Diego and includes La Jolla and Poway. Democrat Scott Peters, who has represented the 52nd district since 2013, was re-elected with 57% of the vote in 2016.

California's 52nd district has been included on the list of Democratic-held seats being targeted by the National Republican Congressional Committee in 2018.^[12]

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Michael Allman
Danny Casara
Jeff Cullen
John Horst
Omar Qudrat
James Veltmeyer

Democratic Party

Candidates

Potential

Scott Peters, incumbent

Independents

Candidates

Declared

Freeman Michaels
Gabe Shootman

District 53

The 53rd district is based in Central San Diego and includes La Mesa and Lemon Grove. Democrat Susan Davis, who has represented the 53rd district since 2003 and previously represented the 49th district from 2001 to 2003, was re-elected with 67% of the vote in 2016.

Republican Party

Candidates

Declared

Matt Mendoza

Democratic Party

Candidates

Susan Davis, incumbent

Independents

Candidates

Declared

Bryan Kim

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^ ALVAREZ, SIMON MARK
^ MCARDLE, ANGELA E.
^ MEJIA, KENNETH
^ https://www.votevaliente.com/meet-christian
^ Horseman, Jeff (February 28, 2018). "Switching parties again, Joe Baca wants back in Congress". The Press-Enterprise. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
^ TORRES, NORMA
^ Marx, Jesse (October 10, 2017). "A TV soap opera actress-turned-avocado grower is running for congress in Coachella Valley". The Desert Sun.
^ Bowman, Bridget (January 8, 2018). "House Foreign Affairs Chairman Ed Royce Announces Retirement". Roll Call. Washington, DC. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
^ ^a ^b Mai-Duc, Christine (January 10, 2018). "Ed Royce's retirement from Congress started an Orange County edition of musical chairs". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
^ Mai-Duc, Christine (January 9, 2018). "Rep. Ed Royce endorses former GOP Assemblywoman Young Kim to replace him". LA Times.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Ed Royce's retirement from Congress started an Orange County edition of musical chairs
^ http://www.rafu.com/2018/01/jay-chen-young-kim-among-candidates-for-royces-congressional-seat/
^ http://www.latimes.com/politics/essential/la-pol-ca-essential-politics-updates-ed-royce-challenger-gil-1500080377-htmlstory.html
^ http://www.latimes.com/politics/essential/la-pol-ca-essential-politics-updates-former-obama-official-joins-race-to-1500315554-htmlstory.html
^ http://www.latimes.com/science/la-sci-sn-political-science-updates-phil-janowicz-1497383950-htmlstory.html
^ https://tedrusk.com/
^ http://www.latimes.com/politics/essential/la-pol-ca-essential-politics-updates-new-challenger-for-rep-ed-royce-kicks-1501622135-htmlstory.html
^ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/meet-doctor-challenging-one-congress-longest-serving-republicans-n805831
^ [5]
^ BREAKING: ASPIRE PAC endorses Jay Chen for the 2018 mid-term election in California’s 39th Congressional district.
^ Endorsements
^ Endorsements
^ [6]
^ Horseman, Jeff. "Ken Calvert has a 2018 challenger". The Press-Enterprise. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
^ NAVARRO, OMAR
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Omar's Endorsements
^ CNN, Saba Hamedy,. "'Clueless' actress Stacey Dash files for Congress in California". Retrieved February 27, 2018. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
^ http://www.voteforjaz.com/
^ BARRAGAN, NANETTE
^ ^a ^b Dave Min gets Democratic endorsement for Congress after intense fight on the convention floor
^ Bacon, David (May 1, 2017). "Union president and Republican candidate for office" (PDF). The Perspective. Retrieved July 19, 2017.
^ The Thin Blue Wave
^ Reilly, Mollie (April 5, 2017). "Another Democrat Jumps In Race To Flip Conservative Orange County". Huffington Post. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
^ Wisckol, Martin (April 3, 2017). "All the facts on Katie Porter, challenger to Rep. Mimi Walters's re-election bid". The Orange County Register. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
^ Wisckol, Martin (July 19, 2017). "Republicans-turned-Democrats challenging O.C. GOP Congress members". The Orange County Register. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
^ Wisckol, Martin (April 6, 2017). "Mimi Walters, Dana Rohrabacher draw even more Democratic challengers". The Orange County Register. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
^ Chmielewski, Dan (March 6, 2017). "Mimi Draws Two Challengers". The Liberal OC. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
^ Mai-Duc, Christine (September 14, 2017). "Orange County businessman is the latest Democrat to challenge Rep. Mimi Walters". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
^ Wisckol, Martin (September 14, 2017). "Rep. Mimi Walters challengers look to catch up with fellow Democrats". The Orange County Register. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
^ Wisckol, Martin (October 13, 2017). "Independents decry partisanship in bids for congressional Republicans' seats". The Orange County Register. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
^ Endorsements
^ Min, Dave (February 24, 2018). "Dave Min on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
^ Peacock, Julia [@peacock4ca42] (February 25, 2018). "Congratulations! We will make a great team in DC!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
^ Min, Dave (February 24, 2018). "Dave Min on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
^ "Korean American Democratic Committee (KADC)". Facebook. February 24, 2018. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
^ Endorsements
^ "LAMBERT, RUSSELL RENE - Candidate overview - FEC.gov". FEC.gov.
^ "BRISCOE, JOHN HONORABLE- Candidate overview - FEC.gov". FEC.gov.
^ "CLIFFORD, DAVID MICHAEL - Candidate overview - FEC.gov". FEC.gov.
^ {{cite web|url=https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H8CA48142/%7C title=GABBARD, JOHN - Candidate overview - FEC.gov | website=FEC.gov}
^ http://www.latimes.com/politics/essential/la-pol-ca-essential-politics-updates-rep-dana-rohrabacher-draws-a-1500599596-htmlstory.html
^ Sandman, Shastina [@Shastina_Eloff] (March 2, 2018). "I'm Pro-American unlike my opponent, whose Russia's "favorite Congressman" A VOTE for me, is a VOTE TO SAVE CALIFORNIA. Join my campaign for the 48th District of California" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
^ Nagourney, Adam; Martin, Jonathan. "Democrats' Bid to Regain Hold on House Begins in California". NY Times. NY Times. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
^ California Democratic Party declines to endorse Dianne Feinstein in re-election bid
^ Endorsements
^ https://www.harleyforcongress.com/supporters/
^ Marcos, Cristina (January 10, 2018). "Issa retiring from Congress". The Hill. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
^ ^a ^b Bellatoni, Christina; Westfall, Julie; Wisk, Allison (November 20, 2017). "California could flip the House, and these 13 races will make the difference". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 6, 2018.
^ GASPAR, KRISTIN
^ Moons, Michelle (January 10, 2018). "EXCLUSIVE: Republican Diane Harkey to Run for Darrell Issa's Seat". Breitbart News. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
^ MARYOTT, BRIAN L MR
^ MEDWAY, DAVID DR.
^ SCHMITT, MICHAEL D
^ Stewart, Joshua (November 29, 2016). "Doug Applegate announces he's running in 2018, sets up for a rematch against Darrell Issa". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
^ Stewart, Joshua (November 16, 2017). "Fourth Democrat announces campaign against Rep. Darrell Issa". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved January 6, 2018.
^ http://www.latimes.com/politics/essential/la-pol-ca-essential-politics-updates-darrell-issa-challenger-paul-1499807312-htmlstory.html
^ Democrat Drops Out of Crowded Race to Succeed Rep. Issa
^ "Election 2018: The Peace & Freedom Party Candidates". December 18, 2017. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
^ https://twitter.com/Schwarzenegger/status/951539806709821440
^ http://www.applegateforcongress.com/endorsements/
^ https://mikelevin.org/endorsements/
^ http://www.latimes.com/politics/essential/la-pol-ca-essential-politics-updates-a-second-republican-challenger-steps-up-1507266738-htmlstory.html
^ Pearlman, Lauryn Schroeder, Karen. "El Cajon mayor announces he will challenge Rep. Duncan Hunter for Congress". sandiegouniontribune.com. Retrieved February 21, 2018.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
^ https://www.zeltforcongress.com/about
^ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/young-latino-arab-american-throws-his-hat-congressional-ring-n748881
^ http://www.patrickmalloyforcongress.com/
^ KAHLE, RICHARD

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[CA4-8] Womack, Graham. "Six McClintock challengers meet in Roseville for panel". Roseville & Granite Bay Press Tribune. Retrieved June 19, 2017.

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[25] MADUENO, VIRGINIA

[26] Wire, Sarah D. (May 3, 2017). "Central Valley's Jeff Denham gets new 2018 challenger". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 3, 2017.

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[28] LYTTON, ALVA DENNIS MR.

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[30] [2]

[31] BUTTAR, SHAHID

[32] [3]

[McLaughlin-33] Lt. Governor Candidate Gayle McLaughlin Announces 2018 Endorsements

[Jaffe-34] Endorsements

[35] U.S. House & Senate Candidates

[36] ttp://endcitizensunited.org/endorsed-candidates/

[37] ttps://content.sierraclub.org/voterguide/endorsements

[38] Nucum, Jun (February 13, 2018). "Member of Osmeña political clan running for U.S. Congress". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 13, 2018.

[39] PETERS, RUDY PETERS LOWELL MR. JR.

[40] HENG, ELIZABETH

[41] "COHEN, RONALD H - Candidate overview - FEC.gov". FEC.gov.

[42] "TRAN, KHANH - Candidate overview - FEC.gov". FEC.gov.

[43] Noguchi, Sharon (January 20, 2017). "Alum Rock asks to be investigated". The Mercury News. Retrieved May 17, 2017.

[44] MELILLO, MICHAEL

[45] Johnson, Jessica (March 4, 2018). "Fresno engineer T.J. Cox to face Rep. David Valadao, sources say". The Fresno Bee. Retrieved March 4, 2018.

[46] Emilio Huerta drops out of congressional race against David Valadao

[47] ttp://www.fresnobee.com/news/politics-government/politics-columns-blogs/political-notebook/article141007458.html

[48] ttp://www.fresnobee.com/news/politics-government/politics-columns-blogs/political-notebook/article146512949.html

[49] WILLIAMS, BRANT JOHN-MICHAEL

[50] ttp://www.bakersfield.com/news/woman-to-run-for-congressman-kevin-mccarthy-s-seat/article_21a9bd64-1839-11e8-9a37-6b35cf1bb9d3.html

[51] ttp://www.bakersfield.com/news/democrat-tatiana-matta-ramping-up-for-campaign-against-mccarthy/article_4b4fd310-bf65-11e7-8f92-3bcec0d16465.html

[52] ttp://www.ridgecrestca.com/article/20170323/NEWS/170329821

[53] ttp://www.latimes.com/politics/essential/la-pol-ca-essential-politics-updates-republican-justin-fareed-jumps-into-1508452856-htmlstory.html

[54] ttp://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/politics-government/article146765164.html

[55] Ender, Gina (March 8, 2017). "Katie Hill announces candidacy for congress". The Santa Clarita Valley Signal. Retrieved March 9, 2017.

[56] Panzar, Javier (March 15, 2017). "This Democrat and geologist says she is considering a run for Republican Rep. Steve Knight's seat". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 15, 2017.

[57] ttp://bryancaforio.com/meet-bryan/

[58] ttps://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H8CA25066/

[59] ttps://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H8CA25090/

[60] ttp://www.latimes.com/politics/essential/la-pol-ca-essential-politics-updates-cancer-biologist-to-challenge-rep-steve-1512496581-htmlstory.html

[61] ttp://www.latimes.com/politics/essential/la-pol-ca-essential-politics-updates-immigration-attorney-who-hopes-to-1511054622-htmlstory.html

[62] SHAMMAS, JOSEPH IVARO

[63] DUENAS, ANGELICA MARIA

[64] SCHRAGE, JOSEPH SCHRAGE

[65] PELZER, JONATHAN NEIL

[66] RAB AEJAZ (RAJI)

[67] [4]

[68] Joseph Schrage

[69] "FEC Form 2 - Statement of Candidacy - Mary Ann Lutz" (PDF). Federal Election Commission. August 20, 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2016.

[70] U.S. Rep. Grace Napolitano to seek re-election in 2018

[71] ttp://drwright4congress.com/

[72] Mai-Duc, Christine. "Jimmy Gomez wins Los Angeles congressional election to replace Xavier Becerra". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 18, 2017.

[73] ALVAREZ, SIMON MARK

[74] MCARDLE, ANGELA E.

[75] MEJIA, KENNETH

[76] ttps://www.votevaliente.com/meet-christian

[77] Horseman, Jeff (February 28, 2018). "Switching parties again, Joe Baca wants back in Congress". The Press-Enterprise. Retrieved March 4, 2018.

[78] TORRES, NORMA

[79] Marx, Jesse (October 10, 2017). "A TV soap opera actress-turned-avocado grower is running for congress in Coachella Valley". The Desert Sun.

[80] Bowman, Bridget (January 8, 2018). "House Foreign Affairs Chairman Ed Royce Announces Retirement". Roll Call. Washington, DC. Retrieved January 8, 2018.

[chairs-81] Mai-Duc, Christine (January 10, 2018). "Ed Royce's retirement from Congress started an Orange County edition of musical chairs". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 10, 2018.

[82] Mai-Duc, Christine (January 9, 2018). "Rep. Ed Royce endorses former GOP Assemblywoman Young Kim to replace him". LA Times.

[LeggettLee-83] Ed Royce's retirement from Congress started an Orange County edition of musical chairs

[84] ttp://www.rafu.com/2018/01/jay-chen-young-kim-among-candidates-for-royces-congressional-seat/

[85] ttp://www.latimes.com/politics/essential/la-pol-ca-essential-politics-updates-ed-royce-challenger-gil-1500080377-htmlstory.html

[86] ttp://www.latimes.com/politics/essential/la-pol-ca-essential-politics-updates-former-obama-official-joins-race-to-1500315554-htmlstory.html

[87] ttp://www.latimes.com/science/la-sci-sn-political-science-updates-phil-janowicz-1497383950-htmlstory.html

[88] ttps://tedrusk.com/

[89] ttp://www.latimes.com/politics/essential/la-pol-ca-essential-politics-updates-new-challenger-for-rep-ed-royce-kicks-1501622135-htmlstory.html

[90] ttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/meet-doctor-challenging-one-congress-longest-serving-republicans-n805831

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[92] BREAKING: ASPIRE PAC endorses Jay Chen for the 2018 mid-term election in California’s 39th Congressional district.

[93] Endorsements

[94] Endorsements

[95] [6]

[96] Horseman, Jeff. "Ken Calvert has a 2018 challenger". The Press-Enterprise. Retrieved June 18, 2017.

[97] NAVARRO, OMAR

[Navarroendorse-98] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Omar's Endorsements

[99] CNN, Saba Hamedy,. "'Clueless' actress Stacey Dash files for Congress in California". Retrieved February 27, 2018. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

[100] ttp://www.voteforjaz.com/

[101] BARRAGAN, NANETTE

[MinCDP-102] Dave Min gets Democratic endorsement for Congress after intense fight on the convention floor

[103] Bacon, David (May 1, 2017). "Union president and Republican candidate for office" (PDF). The Perspective. Retrieved July 19, 2017.

[104] The Thin Blue Wave

[105] Reilly, Mollie (April 5, 2017). "Another Democrat Jumps In Race To Flip Conservative Orange County". Huffington Post. Retrieved February 25, 2018.

[106] Wisckol, Martin (April 3, 2017). "All the facts on Katie Porter, challenger to Rep. Mimi Walters's re-election bid". The Orange County Register. Retrieved February 25, 2018.

[107] Wisckol, Martin (July 19, 2017). "Republicans-turned-Democrats challenging O.C. GOP Congress members". The Orange County Register. Retrieved February 25, 2018.

[108] Wisckol, Martin (April 6, 2017). "Mimi Walters, Dana Rohrabacher draw even more Democratic challengers". The Orange County Register. Retrieved February 25, 2018.

[109] Chmielewski, Dan (March 6, 2017). "Mimi Draws Two Challengers". The Liberal OC. Retrieved February 25, 2018.

[110] Mai-Duc, Christine (September 14, 2017). "Orange County businessman is the latest Democrat to challenge Rep. Mimi Walters". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 25, 2018.

[111] Wisckol, Martin (September 14, 2017). "Rep. Mimi Walters challengers look to catch up with fellow Democrats". The Orange County Register. Retrieved February 25, 2018.

[112] Wisckol, Martin (October 13, 2017). "Independents decry partisanship in bids for congressional Republicans' seats". The Orange County Register. Retrieved February 25, 2018.

[113] Endorsements

[114] Min, Dave (February 24, 2018). "Dave Min on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved February 26, 2018.

[115] Peacock, Julia [@peacock4ca42] (February 25, 2018). "Congratulations! We will make a great team in DC!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.

[116] Min, Dave (February 24, 2018). "Dave Min on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved February 26, 2018.

[117] "Korean American Democratic Committee (KADC)". Facebook. February 24, 2018. Retrieved February 26, 2018.

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[119] "LAMBERT, RUSSELL RENE - Candidate overview - FEC.gov". FEC.gov.

[120] "BRISCOE, JOHN HONORABLE- Candidate overview - FEC.gov". FEC.gov.

[121] "CLIFFORD, DAVID MICHAEL - Candidate overview - FEC.gov". FEC.gov.

[122] {{cite web|url=https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H8CA48142/%7C title=GABBARD, JOHN - Candidate overview - FEC.gov | website=FEC.gov}

[123] ttp://www.latimes.com/politics/essential/la-pol-ca-essential-politics-updates-rep-dana-rohrabacher-draws-a-1500599596-htmlstory.html

[124] Sandman, Shastina [@Shastina_Eloff] (March 2, 2018). "I'm Pro-American unlike my opponent, whose Russia's "favorite Congressman" A VOTE for me, is a VOTE TO SAVE CALIFORNIA. Join my campaign for the 48th District of California" (Tweet) – via Twitter.

[125] Nagourney, Adam; Martin, Jonathan. "Democrats' Bid to Regain Hold on House Begins in California". NY Times. NY Times. Retrieved June 18, 2017.

[126] California Democratic Party declines to endorse Dianne Feinstein in re-election bid

[127] Endorsements

[128] ttps://www.harleyforcongress.com/supporters/

[retirement-129] Marcos, Cristina (January 10, 2018). "Issa retiring from Congress". The Hill. Retrieved January 10, 2018.

[13_races-130] Bellatoni, Christina; Westfall, Julie; Wisk, Allison (November 20, 2017). "California could flip the House, and these 13 races will make the difference". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 6, 2018.

[131] GASPAR, KRISTIN

[132] Moons, Michelle (January 10, 2018). "EXCLUSIVE: Republican Diane Harkey to Run for Darrell Issa's Seat". Breitbart News. Retrieved January 10, 2018.

[133] MARYOTT, BRIAN L MR

[134] MEDWAY, DAVID DR.

[135] SCHMITT, MICHAEL D

[136] Stewart, Joshua (November 29, 2016). "Doug Applegate announces he's running in 2018, sets up for a rematch against Darrell Issa". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved December 1, 2016.

[137] Stewart, Joshua (November 16, 2017). "Fourth Democrat announces campaign against Rep. Darrell Issa". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved January 6, 2018.

[138] ttp://www.latimes.com/politics/essential/la-pol-ca-essential-politics-updates-darrell-issa-challenger-paul-1499807312-htmlstory.html

[139] Democrat Drops Out of Crowded Race to Succeed Rep. Issa

[140] "Election 2018: The Peace & Freedom Party Candidates". December 18, 2017. Retrieved January 8, 2018.

[141] ttps://twitter.com/Schwarzenegger/status/951539806709821440

[142] ttp://www.applegateforcongress.com/endorsements/

[143] ttps://mikelevin.org/endorsements/

[144] ttp://www.latimes.com/politics/essential/la-pol-ca-essential-politics-updates-a-second-republican-challenger-steps-up-1507266738-htmlstory.html

[145] Pearlman, Lauryn Schroeder, Karen. "El Cajon mayor announces he will challenge Rep. Duncan Hunter for Congress". sandiegouniontribune.com. Retrieved February 21, 2018.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

[146] ttps://www.zeltforcongress.com/about

[147] ttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/young-latino-arab-american-throws-his-hat-congressional-ring-n748881

[148] ttp://www.patrickmalloyforcongress.com/

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+|- valign= bottom
+! style="width:180px;"| Poll source
+! style="width:200px;"| Date(s)<br />administered
+! <small>Sample<br />size</small>
+! <small>Margin<br />of error</small>
+! style="width:110px;"| Dana<br>Rohrabacher (R)
+! style="width:110px;"| Harley<br>Rouda (D)
+! Undecided
+|-
+| [https://twitter.com/daverjacobson/status/923251626495827968 Tulchin Research (D-Rouda)]
+| align=center| September 30–October 5, 2017
+| align=center| 401
+| align=center| ± 5.0%
+| {{party shading/Republican}} align=center| '''48%'''
+| align=center| 44%
 | align=center| 8%
 |}

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