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2020 United States House of Representatives elections in California

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All 53 California seats to the United States House of Representatives
 
Party Democratic Republican
Last election 46 7

The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in California will be held on November 3, 2020, to elect the 53 U.S. Representatives from the state of California, one from each of the state's 53 congressional districts. The elections will coincide with the 2020 U.S. presidential 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 covers the northeastern part of the state bordering Nevada. The incumbent is Republican Doug LaMalfa, who was re-elected with 54.9% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

Endorsements

Audrey Denney

Results

California's 1st congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
No party preference Gregory Edward Cheadle
Democratic Audrey Denney
Republican Doug LaMalfa (incumbent)
No party preference Joseph LeTourneau IV
Democratic Rob Lydon
Total votes

District 2

The 2nd districts encompasses the North Coast, stretching from the from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border, taking in San Rafael, Petaluma, Novato, Windsor, Healdsburg, Ukiah, Fort Bragg, Fortuna, Eureka, Arcata, McKinleyville, and Crescent City. The incumbent is Democrat Jared Huffman, who was re-elected with 77.0% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Melissa Bradley (Green), businesswoman[10]
  • Charles "Wally" Coppock (American Independent)[10]
  • Jared Huffman (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[10]
  • Dale K. Mensing (Republican), candidate for California's 2nd congressional district in 2014, 2016, and 2018[11]
  • Rachel Moniz (Democratic), operations officer[10]

Results

California's 2nd congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Green Melissa Bradley
American Independent Charles "Wally" Coppock
Democratic Jared Huffman (incumbent)
Republican Dale K. Mensing
Democratic Rachel Moniz
Total votes

District 3

The 3rd district takes in areas north and west of Sacramento. It consists of Colusa, Sutter, and Yuba counties plus portions of Glenn, Lake, Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo counties. The incumbent is Democrat John Garamendi, who was re-elected with 58.1% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Sean Feucht (Republican), gospel singer[12]
  • John Garamendi (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[13]
  • Tamika Hamilton (Republican), U.S. Air Force veteran[14]

Endorsements

Tamika Hamilton
Organizations

Results

California's 3rd congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Sean Feucht
Democratic John Garamendi (incumbent)
Republican Tamika Hamilton
Total votes

District 4

The 4th district encompasses the suburbs of Sacramento and the Sierra Nevada. The incumbent is Republican Tom McClintock, who was re-elected with 54.1% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Julianne Benzel (Republican), history teacher[19]
  • Jamie Byers (Republican), state parole agent[5]
  • Brynne S. Kennedy (Democratic), businesswoman[20]
  • Robert Lawton (no party preference), businessman and Democratic candidate for California's 4th congressional district in 2018[21]
  • Tom McClintock (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative[22]
  • Jacob Thomas (Republican), businessman[23]

Withdrawn

  • Sean Frame (Democratic), Placerville Union school board member[24]

Declined

Results

California's 4th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Julianne Benzel
Republican Jamie Byers
Democratic Brynne S. Kennedy
No party preference Robert Lawton
Republican Tom McClintock (incumbent)
Republican Jacob Thomas
Total votes

District 5

The 5th district encompasses much of California's wine country. It includes Cotati, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Sonoma, Napa, American Canyon, Vallejo, Benicia, Hercules, and part of Martinez. The incumbent is Democrat Mike Thompson, who was re-elected with 78.9% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Scott Giblin (Republican), information services techinician[26]
  • Mike Thompson (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[26]
  • Jason Kishineff (Democratic), activist[27]
  • Josh Wesley Tyler (Democratic), teacher[28]

Endorsements

Jason Kishineff (D)
Organizations

Results

California's 5th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Scott Giblin
Democratic Jason Kishineff
Democratic Mike Thompson (incumbent)
Democratic Josh Wesley Tyler
Total votes

District 6

The 6th district takes in Sacramento, and its surrounding suburbs including, West Sacramento and North Highlands. The incumbent is Democrat Doris Matsui, who was re-elected with 80.4% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Chris Bish (Republican), realtor[5]
  • Benjamin Emard (Democratic), attorney[5]
  • Sherwood Ellsworth Haisty, Jr. (Republican), minister[5]
  • Doris Matsui (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[5]

Endorsements

Benjamin Emard (D)
Organizations
Doris Matsui (D)

Results

California's 6th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Chris Bish
Democratic Benjamin Emard
Republican Sherwood Ellsworth Haisty, Jr.
Democratic Doris Matsui (incumbent)
Total votes

District 7

The 7th district is located in southern and eastern Sacramento County, including the cities of Elk Grove, Folsom, and Rancho Cordova. The incumbent is Democrat Ami Bera, who was re-elected with 55.0% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Ami Bera (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[33]
  • Jeff Burdick (Democratic), public affairs specialist[33]
  • Jon Ivy (Republican), voting rights activist[34]
  • Buzz Patterson (Republican), retired United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel[35]
  • Chris Richardson (Green), engineer[5]

Endorsements

Ami Bera (D)
Organizations
  • Sacramento News & Review [36]

Results

California's 7th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Ami Bera (incumbent)
Democratic Jeff Burdick
Republican Jon Ivy
Republican Buzz Patterson
Green Chris Richardson
Total votes

District 8

The 8th district includes most of the eastern desert regions of the state. It stretches from Mono Lake to Twentynine Palms and consists of Inyo and Mono counties plus most of San Bernardino County. The incumbent is Republican Paul Cook, who was re-elected with 60.0% of the vote in 2018.[1] Cook announced on September 17, 2019, that he would not seek re-election, instead planning to run for an open seat on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors.[37]

Candidates

Declared

Declined

Endorsements

Christine Bubser (D)
Federal politicians
State politicians
Organizations
Jeremy Staat (R)
Organizations
Jay Olbernolte (R)
Executive Officials

Results

California's 8th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Christine Bubser
Democratic Bob Conaway
Republican Tim Donnelly
Democratic James Ellars
No party preference Jeff Esmus
Republican Jerry Laws
Republican Jay Obernolte
Republican Jeremy Staat
Republican Justin David Whitehead
Total votes

District 9

The 9th district is centered around the San Joaquin Delta, taking in Stockton, Antioch, Galt, Oakley, Lathrop, and Lodi. The incumbent is Democrat Jerry McNerney, who was re-elected with 56.5% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Antonio C. "Tony" Amador (Republican), retired U.S. Marshal and candidate for California's 9th congressional district in 2014 and 2016[5]
  • William Martinek (Republican), financial advisor[48]
  • Jerry McNerney (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[5]

Results

California's 9th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Antonio C. "Tony" Amador
Republican William Martinek
Democratic Jerry McNerney (incumbent)
Total votes

District 10

The 10th district covers San Joaquin Valley, including the cities of Oakdale, Manteca, Modesto, Tracy, and Turlock. The incumbent is Democrat Josh Harder, who flipped the district and was elected with 52.3% of the vote in the 2018 district election.[1]

Candidates

Declared

Withdrawn

  • Charles Dossett (Republican), U.S. Army veteran[53]

Declined

Endorsements

Bob Elliott (R)

Results

California's 10th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Michale J. "Mike" Barkley
Democratic Ryan Blevins
Republican Bob Elliott
Democratic Josh Harder (incumbent)
Republican Ted Howze
Republican Marla Sousa Livengood
Total votes

District 11

The 11th district encompasses parts of the East Bay, including Alamo, Antioch, Bay Point, Blackhawk, Clayton, Concord, Danville, Diablo, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Kensington, Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, San Pablo, Richmond and Walnut Creek. The incumbent is Democrat Mark DeSaulnier, who was re-elected with 74.1% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[60]
  • Michael Ernest Kerr (Green), social justice advocate[60]
  • Nisha Sharma (Republican), realtor[60]

Results

California's 11th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mark DeSaulnier (incumbent)
Green Michael Ernest Kerr
Republican Nisha Sharma
Total votes

District 12

The 12th district is based entirely within San Francisco. The incumbent is the Speaker of the House, Democrat Nancy Pelosi, who was re-elected with 86.8% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared
  • Agatha Bacelar (Democratic), documentary filmmaker[61]
  • Shahid Buttar (Democratic), civil liberties attorney and candidate for California's 12th congressional district in 2018[62]
  • John Dennis (Republican), businessman and perennial candidate[5]
  • Tom Gallagher (Democratic), former Massachusetts state representative (1980–1986)[63]
  • Deanna Lorraine (Republican), political commentator[64]
  • Nancy Pelosi (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[5]

Endorsements

Shahid Buttar (D)
Federal politicians
Local officials
Individuals
Organizations

Results

California's 12th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Agatha Bacelar
Democratic Shahid Buttar
Republican John Dennis
Democratic Tom Gallagher
Republican Deanna Lorraine
Democratic Nancy Pelosi (incumbent)
Total votes

District 13

The 13th district takes in northern Alameda County, encompassing Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, Piedmont, and San Leandro. The incumbent is Democrat Barbara Lee, who was re-elected with 88.4% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Barbara Lee (Democratic), incumbent U.S Representative[75]
  • Nikka Piterman (Republican), software engineer[76]

Results

California's 13th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Barbara Lee (incumbent)
Republican Nikka Piterman
Total votes

District 14

The 14th district is located on the San Francisco Peninsula, taking in most of San Mateo County and a small part of southwestern San Francisco. The incumbent is Democrat Jackie Speier, who was re-elected with 79.2% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Cristos Goodrow (Democratic), technology executive[5]
  • Ran S. Patel (Republican), financial executive[5]
  • Jackie Speier (Democratic), incumbent U.S Representative[5]
  • Eric Taylor (no party preference), research manager[5]

Results

California's 14th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Cristos Goodrow
Republican Ran S. Patel
Democratic Jackie Speier (incumbent)
No party preference Eric Taylor
Total votes

District 15

The 15th district encompasses eastern Alameda County, including Castro Valley, Dublin, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol, Union City, and parts of Contra Costa County, including San Ramon and part of Danville. The incumbent is Democrat Eric Swalwell, who was re-elected with 73.0% of the vote in 2018,[1] and ran in the 2020 presidential race.[77] Swalwell joined the House race after ending his presidential campaign.[78][79]

Candidates

Declared

  • Samantha Campbell (Democratic), college student[60]
  • Don J. Grundmann (no party preference), chiropractor[60]
  • Austin E. Intal (Democratic), sales and real estate agent[60]
  • Alison Hayden (Republican), special education teacher[60]
  • Peter Yuan Liu (Republican), candidate for Governor of California in 2018[60]
  • Tuan Phan (Democratic), biochemist[60]
  • Eric Swalwell (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[80]

Withdrawn

Declined

Results

California's 15th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Samantha Campbell
No party preference Don J. Grundmann
Republican Alison Hayden
Democratic Austin E. Intal
Republican Peter Yuan Liu
Democratic Tuan Phan
Democratic Eric Swalwell (incumbent)
Total votes

District 16

The 16th district is located in central San Joaquin Valley, including the cities of Madera, Merced, and the western half of Fresno. The incumbent is Democrat Jim Costa, who was re-elected with 57.5% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

Endorsements

Esmeralda Soria (D)
State politicians
Individuals
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

California's 16th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kevin Cookingham
Democratic Jim Costa (incumbent)
Democratic Esmeralda Soria
Democratic Kimberly Elizabeth Williams
Total votes

District 17

The 17th district encompasses parts of the Silicon Valley, taking in, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Newark, most of Fremont, and a small part of northern San Jose. The incumbent is Democrat Ro Khanna, who was re-elected with 75.3% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Joe Dehn (Libertarian), square dance caller[5]
  • Stephen Forbes (Democratic), business analyst and candidate for California's 17th congressional district in 2018
  • Ro Khanna (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[75]
  • Ritesh Tandon (Republican), businessman[75]

Results

California's 17th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Libertarian Joe Dehn
Democratic Stephen Forbes
Democratic Ro Khanna (incumbent)
Republican Ritesh Tandon
Total votes

Endorsements

District 18

The 18th district encompasses the eastern San Francisco South Bay and includes the cities of Palo Alto, Redwood City, Menlo Park, Stanford, Los Altos, Mountain View, Campbell, Saratoga, and Los Gatos, as well as part of San Jose. The incumbent is Democrat Anna Eshoo, who was re-elected with 74.5% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[5]
  • Richard B. Fox (Republican), physician[5]
  • Bob Goodwyn (Libertarian), pilot[5]
  • Rishi Kumar (Democratic), Saratoga city councilman[100]
  • Phil Reynolds (Republican), engineer[5]

Results

California's 18th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Anna G. Eshoo (incumbent)
Republican Richard B. Fox
Libertarian Bob Goodwyn
Democratic Rishi Kumar
Republican Phil Reynolds
Total votes

District 19

The 19th district is based in the western San Francisco South Bay centering on San Jose, as well as taking in Morgan Hill. The incumbent is Democrat Zoe Lofgren, who was re-elected with 73.8% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Justin James Aguilera (Republican), businessman[5]
  • Ignacio Cruz (Republican), economic development director[5]
  • Zoe Lofgren (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[5]
  • Jason Mallory (no party preference)[5]
  • Ivan Torres (Democratic), healthcare worker[5]

Results

California's 19th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Justin James Aguilera
Republican Ignacio Cruz
Democratic Zoe Lofgren (incumbent)
No party preference Jason Mallory
Democratic Ivan Torres
Total votes

District 20

The 20th district encompasses the Monterey Bay, including Santa Cruz, Salinas, and Gilroy. The incumbent is Democrat Jimmy Panetta, who was re-elected with 81.4% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Jeff Gorman (Republican), financial adviser[101]
  • Jimmy Panetta (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[102]
  • Adam Bolaños Scow (Democratic), environmental activist[101]

Results

California's 20th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jeff Gorman
Democratic Jimmy Panetta (incumbent)
Democratic Adam Bolaños Scow
Total votes

District 21

The 21st district covers San Joaquin Valley, including Coalinga, Delano, Hanford, and parts of Bakersfield, specifically East Bakersfield and Downtown Bakersfield. The incumbent is Democrat TJ Cox, who flipped the district and was elected in 2018 with 50.4% of the vote.[1]

Candidates

Declared

Declined

Polling

General election

Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin
of error
TJ
Cox (D)
David
Valadao (R)
Undecided
NRCC (R) Jun 30 – Jul 2, 2019 400 36% 52% 11%

Results

California's 21st congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic TJ Cox (incumbent)
Democratic Ricardo De La Fuente
Republican Rocky De La Fuente
Republican David Valadao
Total votes

District 22

The 22nd district covers San Joaquin Valley, including eastern Fresno, Clovis, Tulare, and Visalia. The incumbent is Republican Devin Nunes, who was re-elected with 52.7% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

Declined

Endorsements

Phil Arballo (D)
Federal politicians
Bobby Bliatout (D)
Individuals
Dary Rezvani (D)

Results

California's 22nd congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Phil Arballo
Democratic Bobby Bliatout
No party preference Eric Garcia
Republican Devin G. Nunes (incumbent)
Democratic Dary Rezvani
Total votes

District 23

The 23rd district is based in the southern Central Valley, taking in parts of Bakersfield, Porterville, California City, Ridgecrest, western Lancaster, and Quartz Hill. The incumbent is House Minority Leader, Republican Kevin McCarthy, who was re-elected with 63.7% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Kim Mangone (Democratic), systems engineer and U.S. Air Force veteran[111]
  • Kevin McCarthy (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative[112]

Endorsements

Kim Mangone
Individuals

Results

California's 23rd congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Kim Mangone
Republican Kevin McCarthy (incumbent)
Total votes

District 24

The 24th district is based in the Central Coast and includes San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. The incumbent is Democrat Salud Carbajal, who was re-elected with 58.6% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Andy Caldwell (Republican), nonprofit executive[114]
  • Salud Carbajal (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[115]
  • Kenneth Young (no party preference), civil engineer[5]

Results

California's 24th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Andy Caldwell
Democratic Salud Carbajal (incumbent)
No party preference Kenneth Young
Total votes

District 25

The 25th district is based in northern Los Angeles County and eastern Ventura County, and includes the cities of Santa Clarita, Simi Valley, Palmdale, and eastern Lancaster. The seat is currently vacant after Democrat Katie Hill announced her resignation from Congress on October 27, 2019 (effective November 3, 2019) after allegations of having inappropriate relations with her congressional staffers were reported.[116] Hill had flipped the district in 2018 and was elected with 54.4% of the vote.[1] A special election to fill Hill's vacancy will be held before the general election in 2020.

Candidates

Declared

Withdrawn

  • Mark Cripe (Republican), Los Angeles County deputy sheriff[123]
  • Christopher C. Smith (Democratic), documentary filmmaker.[5] The candidate ended his campaign shortly after participating in the January 9 debate. While stopping short of a full endorsement, he stated "among the remaining field, the progressive candidate with the best chance of winning is Cenk Uygur." He was also favorable to Elize and Valdéz-Ortega. Smith will be on the ballot in the March 3 primary but he encourages voters not to vote for him.[124]
  • Angela Underwood-Jacobs (Republican), Lancaster city councilwoman[123]
  • Suzette Valladares (Republican), businesswoman[125]

Endorsements

Results

California's 25th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
No party preference Otis Lee Cooper
Democratic Robert Cooper III
Democratic Getro F. Elize
Republican Mike Garcia
Republican Kenneth Jenks
Republican Steve Knight
Republican David Lozano
Republican Daniel Mercuri
Republican George Papadopoulos
Democratic Christopher C. Smith (withdrawn)
Democratic Christy Smith
Democratic Cenk Uygur
Democratic Aníbal Valdéz-Ortega
Total votes

District 26

The 26th district is based in the southern Central Coast and is located entirely within Ventura County, taking in Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura, Santa Paula, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Moorpark, and parts of Simi Valley. The incumbent is Democrat Julia Brownley, who was re-elected with 61.9% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

Results

California's 26th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ronda Baldwin-Kennedy
Democratic Julia Brownley (incumbent)
Democratic Enrique Petris
Democratic Robert L. Salas
Total votes

District 27

The 27 district encompasses the San Gabriel Valley, including Alhambra, Altadena, Arcadia, Bradbury, Claremont, East Pasadena, Glendora, Monrovia, Monterey Park, Pasadena, Rosemead, San Antonio Heights, San Gabriel, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, South San Gabriel, Temple City, and Upland. The incumbent is Democrat Judy Chu, who was re-elected with 79.2% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

Results

California's 27th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Beatrice Cardenas
Democratic Judy Chu (incumbent)
No party preference Christian Daly
Republican Johnny J. Nalbandian
Total votes

District 28

The 28th district is based in the San Fernando Valley and includes West Hollywood, Burbank, parts of Pasadena, Glendale, the Verdugo Hills communities of Sunland and Tujunga, as well as parts of central Los Angeles including Hollywood, the Hollywood Hills, Echo Park, Silver Lake, and Los Feliz. The incumbent is Democrat Adam Schiff, who was re-elected with 78.4% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Chad D. Anderson (Democratic), entrepreneur[5]
  • Jennifer Barbosa (no party preference), realtor and activist[130]
  • William Bodell (Republican), businessman[5]
  • Eric Early (Republican), attorney and candidate for Attorney General of California in 2018[131]
  • Sal Genovese (Democratic), community services director[5]
  • Ara Khachig Manoogian (Democratic), security systems integrator[5]
  • G. "Maebe A. Girl" Pudlo (Democratic), Silver Lake neighborhood councilwoman and drag queen[132]
  • Adam B. Schiff (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[130]

Potential

Endorsements

Adam Schiff (D)
Individuals
Organizations

Results

California's 28th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Chad D. Anderson
No party preference Jennifer Barbosa
Republican William Bodell
Republican Eric Early
Democratic Sal Genovese
Democratic Ara Khachig Manoogian
Democratic G. "Maebe A. Girl" Pudlo
Democratic Adam B. Schiff (incumbent)
Total votes

District 29

The 29th district is based in the eastern San Fernando Valley, taking in the city of San Fernando as well as the Los Angeles communities of Van Nuys, Pacoima, Arleta, Panorama City, Sylmar and parts of Sun Valley and North Hollywood. The incumbent is Democrat Tony Cárdenas, who was re-elected with 80.6% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Tony Cárdenas (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[5]
  • Angélica María Dueñas (Democratic), human resources professional and Green Party candidate for California's 28th congressional district in 2018[135]
  • Michael R. Guzik (Democratic), ride-share driver[5]
  • Brian Perras (Republican), U.S. Navy veteran[5]

Results

California's 29th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Tony Cárdenas (incumbent)
Democratic Angélica María Dueñas
Democratic Michael R. Guzik
Republican Brian Perras
Total votes

District 30

The 30th district is based in the western San Fernando Valley, including the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Encino, Granada Hills, Northridge, Porter Ranch, Reseda, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Tarzana, Toluca Lake, West Hills, Winnetka, and Woodland Hills, as well as Calabasas, Bell Canyon, and Hidden Hills. The incumbent is Democrat Brad Sherman, who was re-elected with 73.4% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Courtney "CJ" Berina (Democratic), marketing consultant[5]
  • Brian T. Carroll (Democratic), Independent candidate for California's 22nd congressional district in 2018[5]
  • Raji Rab (Democratic), commercial pilot and candidate for California's 30th congressional district in 2018[5]
  • Mark S. Reed (Republican), businessman and perennial candidate[5]
  • Brad Sherman (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[5]

Results

California's 30th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Courtney "CJ" Berina
Democratic Brian T. Carroll
Democratic Raji Rab
Republican Mark S. Reed
Democratic Brad Sherman (incumbent)
Total votes

District 31

The 31st district encompasses parts of the Inland Empire, including San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, and parts of Rialto. The incumbent is Democrat Pete Aguilar, who was re-elected with 58.7% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

Results

California's 31st congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Pete Aguilar (incumbent)
Republican Agnes Gibboney
Total votes

District 32

The 32nd district takes in the eastern San Gabriel Valley, including Baldwin Park, El Monte, West Covina, San Dimas, Azusa, and southern Glendora. The incumbent is Democrat Grace Napolitano, who was re-elected with 68.8% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Emanuel Gonzales (Democratic), dialysis technician[5]
  • Meshal "Kash" Kashifalghita (Democratic), U.S. Army Reserve officer[5]
  • Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[5]
  • Joshua M. Scott (Republican), political strategist and candidate for California's 32nd congressional district in 2018[5]

Results

California's 32nd congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Emanuel Gonzales
Democratic Meshal "Kash" Kashifalghita
Democratic Grace F. Napolitano (incumbent)
Republican Joshua M. Scott
Total votes

District 33

The 33rd district spans the coastal region of Los Angeles County, including the Beach Cities, Westside Los Angeles, and the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The incumbent is Democrat Ted Lieu, who was re-elected with 70.0% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Liz Barris (Democratic), nonprofit director[5]
  • James P. Bradley (Republican), businessman and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018[137]
  • Albert Maxwell Goldberg (Democratic), candidate for California's 26th congressional district in 2012[5]
  • Ted W. Lieu (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[138]
  • Sarah Sun Liew (Republican), businesswoman[5]
  • Kenneth W. Wright (no party preference), ophthalmology surgeon[5]

Endorsements

Ted Lieu (D)
Individuals
Organizations

Results

California's 33rd congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Liz Barris
Republican James P. Bradley
Democratic Albert Maxwell Goldberg
Democratic Ted W. Lieu (incumbent)
Republican Sarah Sun Liew
No party preference Kenneth W. Wright
Total votes

District 34

The 34th district is located entirely in the city of Los Angeles and includes the Central, East, and Northeast neighborhoods, such as Chinatown, Downtown, Eagle Rock, and Koreatown. The incumbent is Democrat Jimmy Gomez, who was re-elected with 72.5% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Jimmy Gomez (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[5]
  • David Kim (Democratic), MacArthur Park neighborhood council board-member[5]
  • Frances Yasmeen Motiwalla (Democratic), activist[140]
  • Keanakay Scott (Democratic), author[5]
  • Joanne L. Wright (Republican)[5]

Results

California's 34th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jimmy Gomez (incumbent)
Democratic David Kim
Democratic Frances Yasmeen Motiwalla
Democratic Keanakay Scott
Republican Joanne L. Wright
Total votes

District 35

The 35th district takes in southwestern San Bernardino County, including Chino, Fontana, Montclair, Ontario, as well as Pomona. The incumbent is Democrat Norma Torres, who was re-elected with 69.4% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Mike Cargile (Republican), independent filmmaker[39]
  • Norma J. Torres (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[39]

Results

California's 35th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mike Cargile
Democratic Norma J. Torres (incumbent)
Total votes

District 36

The 36th district encompasses eastern Riverside County, including the desert communities of Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Indio, Coachella, Rancho Mirage, Desert Hot Springs, Indian Wells, and Cathedral City, as well as Calimesa, Banning, Beaumont, San Jacinto, and Hemet. The incumbent is Democrat Raul Ruiz, who was re-elected with 59.0% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Erin Cruz (Republican), author and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018[141]
  • Patrice Kimbler (Republican)[142]
  • Raul Ruiz (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[143]
  • Milo Stevanovich (Republican), attorney[142]

Results

California's 36th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Erin Cruz
Republican Patrice Kimbler
Democratic Raul Ruiz (incumbent)
Republican Milo Stevanovich
Total votes

District 37

The 37th district encompasses west and southwest Los Angeles, as well as Culver City and Inglewood. The incumbent is Democrat Karen Bass, who was re-elected with 89.1% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Karen Bass (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[5]
  • Larry Thompson (No party preference), attorney[5]
  • Errol Webber (Republican), documentary film producer[144]

Results

California's 37th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Karen Bass (incumbent)
No party preference Larry Thompson
Republican Errol Webber
Total votes

District 38

The 38th district takes encompasses southeastern Los Angeles County, as well as a small sliver of Orange County, taking in La Palma. The incumbent is Democrat Linda Sánchez, who was re-elected with 68.9% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[5]
  • Michael Tolar (Democratic), retail store worker[5]

Results

California's 38th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Linda T. Sánchez (incumbent)
Democratic Michael Tolar
Total votes

District 39

The 39th district encompasses parts of the San Gabriel Valley, taking in La Habra Heights, Diamond Bar, Walnut, Hacienda Heights and Rowland Heights, as well as northern Orange County, including Fullerton, La Habra, Brea, Buena Park, Placentia, and Yorba Linda. The district also takes in a small portion of southwestern San Bernardino County, covering Chino Hills. The incumbent is Democrat Gil Cisneros, who flipped the district and was elected in 2018 with 51.6% of the vote.[1]

Candidates

Declared

Endorsements

Young Kim (R)

Polling

General election

Hypothetical polling
with generic Republican
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin
of error
Gil
Cisneros (D)
Named
Republican
Undecided
(R)[A] Jun 30 – Jul 2, 2019 400 ± 4.9% 44% 46% 9%

Results

California's 39th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Gil Cisneros (incumbent)
No party preference Steve Cox
Republican Young Kim
Total votes

District 40

The 40th district is centered around East Los Angeles and also includes Downey, Bellflower, and Commerce. The incumbent is Democrat Lucille Roybal-Allard, who was re-elected with 77.3% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Rodolfo Cortes Barragan (Green), scientist and candidate for California's 40th congressional district in 2018[5]
  • C. Antonio Delgado (Republican), immigration attorney[5]
  • Anthony Felix Jr. (Democratic), homeless services analyst[5]
  • Michael Donnell Graham Jr. (American Independent)[5]
  • Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[5]
  • David John Sanchez (Democratic), teacher[5]

Results

California's 40th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Green Rodolfo Cortes Barragan
Republican C. Antonio Delgado
Democratic Anthony Felix Jr.
American Independent Michael Donnell Graham Jr.
Democratic Lucille Roybal-Allard (incumbent)
Democratic David John Sanchez
Total votes

District 41

The 41st district is located in the Inland Empire and takes in western Riverside County, including Jurupa Valley, Moreno Valley, Perris, and Riverside. The incumbent is Democrat Mark Takano, who was re-elected with 65.1% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Aja Smith (Republican), U.S. Air Force veteran and candidate for California's 41st congressional district in 2018[152]
  • Mark Takano (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[153]
  • Grace Williams (Democratic), Perris city official[154]

Results

California's 41st congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Aja Smith
Democratic Mark Takano (incumbent)
Democratic Grace Williams
Total votes

District 42

The 42nd district is encompasses western and southwestern Riverside County, and includes Eastvale, Norco, Corona, Temescal Valley, Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake, Wildomar, north Temecula, Murrieta and Menifee. The incumbent is Republican Ken Calvert, who was re-elected with 56.5% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Ken Calvert (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative[142]
  • Regina Marston (Democratic), businesswoman[142]
  • William "Liam" O'Mara (Democratic), historian and college professor[154]

Withdrew

Results

California's 42nd congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ken Calvert (incumbent)
Democratic Regina Marston
Democratic William "Liam" O'Mara
Total votes

District 43

The 43rd district is based in southern Los Angeles County and includes portions of Los Angeles and Torrance, as well as all of Hawthorne, Lawndale, Gardena, Inglewood and Lomita. The incumbent is Democrat Maxine Waters, who was re-elected with 77.7% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

Results

California's 43rd congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Joe E. Collins III
Republican Omar Navarro
Democratic Maxine Waters (incumbent)
Total votes

District 44

The 44th district is based in southern Los Angeles County and includes Carson, Compton, Lynwood, North Long Beach, and San Pedro. The incumbent is Democrat Nanette Barragán, who was re-elected with 68.3% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[5]
  • Billy Z. Earley (Republican), healthcare advocate[5]
  • Morris F. Griffin (Democratic), maintenance technician[5]
  • Analilia Joya (Democratic), teacher and disability advocate[5]

Results

California's 44th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Nanette Diaz Barragán (incumbent)
Republican Billy Z. Earley
Democratic Morris F. Griffin
Democratic Analilia Joya
Total votes

District 45

The 45th district is based in central Orange County, encompassing Irvine, Tustin, North Tustin, Villa Park, Anaheim Hills, eastern Orange, Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Rancho Santa Margarita, Coto de Caza and Mission Viejo.The incumbent is Democrat Katie Porter, who flipped the district and was elected with 52.1% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

Withdrew

  • Ray Gennawey (Republican), Orange County prosecutor[137]
  • Brenton Woolworth (Republican), businessman[157]

Declined

Endorsements

Greg Raths (R)

Polling

Primary election

Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin
of error
Katie
Porter (D)
Ray
Gennawey (R)
Peggy
Huang (R)
Greg
Raths (R)
Don
Sedgwick (R)
Lisa
Sparks (R)
Undecided
Fabrizio, Lee & Associates (R)[B] August 15–18, 2019 300 ± 5.7% 46% 2% 2% 10% 3% 1% 38%

Results

California's 45th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Rhonda Furin
Republican Christopher J. Gonzales
Republican Peggy Huang
Democratic Katie Porter (incumbent)
Republican Greg Raths
Republican Don Sedgwick
Republican Lisa Sparks
Total votes

District 46

The 46th district is based in north-central Orange County, taking in Anaheim, Santa Ana, western Orange, and eastern Garden Grove. The incumbent is Democrat Lou Correa, who was reelected with 69.1% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Lou Correa (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[167]
  • Will Johnson (no party preference), caregiver[145]
  • Pablo Mendiolea (Democratic), businessman[167]
  • Ed Rushman (no party preference), IT project manager and candidate for California's 46th congressional district in 2018[145]
  • James S. Waters (Republican), retired postman[167]

Results

California's 46th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Lou Correa (incumbent)
No party preference Will Johnson
Democratic Pablo Mendiolea
No party preference Ed Rushman
Republican James S. Waters
Total votes

District 47

The 47th district is centered in Long Beach and extends into northwestern Orange County, taking in parts of Garden Grove and Westminster, and taking all of Stanton, Los Alamitos, and Cypress. The incumbent is Democrat Alan Lowenthal, who was reelected with 64.9% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • John Briscoe (Republican), Ocean View School District trustee and candidate for California's 47th congressional district in 2018[168]
  • Alan Lowenthal (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[145]
  • Peter Matthews (Democratic), Cypress College political science professor[168]
  • Jalen Dupree McLeod (Democratic), teaching assistant[145]
  • Sou Moua (Republican), planning commissioner[169]
  • Amy Phan West (Republican), candidate for Westminster city council in 2018 and former member of Orange County Parks Commission[170]

Results

California's 47th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Briscoe
Democratic Alan Lowenthal (incumbent)
Democratic Peter Mathews
Democratic Jalen Dupree McLeod
Republican Sou Moua
Republican Amy Phan West
Total votes

District 48

The 48th district encompasses coastal Orange County, taking in Seal Beach, Sunset Beach, Huntington Beach, Midway City, Fountain Valley, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Aliso Viejo, and Laguna Niguel, as well as parts of Westminster and Garden Grove. The incumbent is Democrat Harley Rouda, who flipped the district and was elected with 53.6% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Brian Burley (Republican), information technology entrepreneur[171]
  • Christopher Engels (Republican), businessman
  • James Brian Griffin (Republican), real estate broker[172]
  • Richard Mata (American Independent), retired teacher[172]
  • Harley Rouda (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[137]
  • John Thomas Schuesler (Republican), mortgage consultant[172]
  • Michelle Steel (Republican), Orange County supervisor[173]

Withdrew

  • James Bradley (Republican), businessman and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018[137]

Declined

Endorsements

Michelle Steel (R)

Results

California's 48th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Brian Burley
Republican James Brian Griffin
American Independent Richard Mata
Democratic Harley Rouda (incumbent)
Republican John Thomas Schuesler
Republican Michelle Steel
Total votes

District 49

The 49th district encompasses the northern coastal areas of San Diego County, including the cities of Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad, and Encinitas, as well as a small part of southern Orange County, taking in Dana Point, Ladera Ranch, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano. The incumbent is Democrat Mike Levin, who flipped the district and was elected with 56.4% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

Declined

Results

California's 49th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mike Levin (incumbent)
Republican Brian Maryott
Total votes

District 50

The 50th district covers inland San Diego County consisting of suburban and outlying areas of the county, including Fallbrook, San Marcos, Valley Center, Ramona, Escondido, Santee, Lakeside, parts of El Cajon and a slice of southwestern Riverside County, taking in parts of Temecula. The incumbent was Republican Duncan D. Hunter, who was re-elected with 51.7% of the vote in 2018.[1] On December 3, 2019, Hunter pleaded to guilty to campaign finance violations and resigned from office effective January 13, 2020. [180]

Candidates

Declared

Withdrew

Declined

Endorsements

Ammar Campa-Najjar (Democratic)
Executive Branch officials
Federal politicians
State politicians
Local politicians
Organizations
José Cortés (Peace and Freedom)
Darrell Issa (Republican)
Federal politicians

Polling

Primary election

Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin
of error
Ammar
Campa-Najjar (D)
Carl
DeMaio (R)
Darrell
Issa (R)
Brian
Jones (R)
Other Undecided
SurveyUSA January 9–12, 2019 512 ± 5.7% 26% 20% 21% 12% 5%[a] 15%
Hypothetical polling
Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin
of error
Duncan
Hunter (R)
Ammar
Campa-Najjar (D)
Carl
DeMaio (R)
Darrell
Issa (R)
Brian
Jones (R)
Other Undecided
SurveyUSA September 27 – October 2, 2019 592 ± 4.9% 11% 31% 20% 16% 4% 3%[b] 15%

Results

California's 50th congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Marisa Calderon
Democratic Ammar Campa-Najjar
Peace and Freedom Jose Cortes
Republican Carl DeMaio
No party preference Helen L. Horvath
Republican Darrell Issa
No party preference Lucinda KWH Jahn
Republican Brian W. Jones
No party preference Henry Alan Ota
Republican Nathan "Nate" Wilkins
Total votes

District 51

The 51st district runs along the border with Mexico and includes Imperial County and southern San Diego, including western Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, and National City. The incumbent is Democrat Juan Vargas, who was re-elected with 71.2% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

  • Juan Hidalgo Jr. (Republican), U.S. Marine Corps veteran and candidate for California's 51st congressional district in 2016 & 2018[182]
  • Juan Vargas (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[197]

Endorsements

Juan Hidalgo Jr. (R)
Juan Vargas (D)

Results

California's 51st congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Juan M. Hidalgo, Jr.
Democratic Juan C. Vargas (incumbent)
Total votes

District 52

The 52nd district is based in San Diego County, including coastal and central portions of the city of San Diego in addition to Carmel Valley, La Jolla, Point Loma and downtown San Diego and the suburbs of Poway and Coronado. The incumbent is Democrat Scott Peters, who was re-elected with 63.8% of the vote in 2018.[1]

Candidates

Declared

Results

California's 52nd congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Nancy L. Casady
No party preference Ryan Cunningham
Republican Jim DeBello
Democratic Scott Peters (incumbent)
Total votes

District 53

The 53rd district encompasses eastern San Diego and its eastern suburbs, including, eastern Chula Vista, western El Cajon, Bonita, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and Spring Valley. The incumbent is Democrat Susan Davis, who was re-elected with 69.1% of the vote in 2018.[1] On September 4, 2019, Davis announced she would not seek re-election.[202]

Candidates

Declared

Declined

Endorsements

Jose Caballero (D)
Organizations

Polling

Primary election

Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin
of error
Georgette
Gomez (D)
Sara
Jacobs (D)
Famela
Ramos (R)
Chris
Stoddard (R)
Other Undecided
SurveyUSA January 30–February 2, 2020 513 ± 5.7% 5% 23% 5% 10% 22%[c] 35%

Results

California's 53rd congressional district, 2020
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Brooks
Democratic Jose Caballero
Democratic Joseph R. Fountain
No party preference Fernando Garcia
Democratic Janessa Goldbeck
Democratic Georgette Gómez
Democratic Sara Jacobs
Democratic Eric Roger Kutner
Democratic Annette Meza
Republican Michael Patrick Oristian
Republican Famela Ramos
Democratic Suzette Santori
Republican Chris Stoddard
Democratic Joaquín Vazquez
Democratic Tom Wong
Total votes

Notes

Partisan clients
  1. ^ Poll sponsored by the National Republican Congressional Committee
  2. ^ Poll sponsored by Greg Raths
Additional candidates
  1. ^ Marisa Calderon (D) with 3%, Helen Horvath (I) and Nathan Wilkins (R) with 1% each
  2. ^ Helen Horvath (NPP) with 2% and David Edick Jr (NPP) with 1% each
  3. ^ Joaquin Vazquez (D) with 4%; José Caballero (D) and Michael Oristian (R) with 3% each; Annette Meza (D), Suzette Santori (D), Jessica Goldbeck (D), Eric Kutner (D), and Fernando Garcia (NPP) with 2% each; John Brooks (D) and Joseph Fountain (D) with 1% each

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