2017 California's 34th congressional district special election explained

Election Name:2017 California's 34th congressional district special election
Country:California
Type:by-election
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 34
Previous Year:2016
Election Date:June 6, 2017
Turnout:14.27%
Next Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 34
Next Year:2018
Candidate1:Jimmy Gomez
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:25,569
Percentage1:59.2
Candidate2:Robert Lee Ahn
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:17,610
Percentage2:40.8
Map Size:275px
U.S. Representative
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

A special election was held on June 6, 2017, to elect the member of the United States House of Representatives for California's 34th congressional district. A special open primary election was held on April 4, 2017.

Incumbent Representative Xavier Becerra, nominated by Governor Jerry Brown to succeed Kamala Harris, was confirmed as Attorney General of California on January 23, 2017.[1] Harris, who was elected to the United States Senate to succeed Barbara Boxer, resigned as attorney general on January 3, 2017.[2]

Democrats Jimmy Gomez and Robert Lee Ahn advanced to the runoff.[3] Gomez defeated Ahn 59.22% to 40.78%.[4]

Candidates

Democratic Party

Upon the announcement of incumbent representative Xavier Becerra's selection as Attorney General of California, John Pérez, the former Speaker of the California State Assembly, announced his candidacy to succeed him in the House of Representatives.[2] He soon withdrew from the race, citing a recent health diagnosis.[5]

Declared

Withdrew

Declined

Republican Party

Declared

Green Party

Declared

Libertarian Party

Declared

Independents

Declared

General election

Results

Runoff

Results

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Essential Politics: California Senate votes to confirm Becerra as AG, state lawmakers watch Trump's inauguration. Los Angeles Times. en-US. 0458-3035. January 24, 2017.
  2. Web site: Kamala Harris sworn in as first Indian American senator and California's first black senator. Clifford. John. January 3, 2017. Sarah D.. Wire. Los Angeles Times. January 3, 2017.
  3. News: Jimmy Gomez, Robert Lee Ahn advance in L.A. congressional race, prepare to face off in June contest . LA Times . 2017-04-05 . 2017-09-27.
  4. Web site: Final Official Election Results - Congressional District 34 General Special General Election, June 6, 2017. California Secretary of State . June 4, 2017 . August 16, 2019.
  5. Web site: Essential Politics: Garcetti talks about his phone call with Trump, pension fund considers expanding tobacco investments. December 14, 2016. LA Times.
  6. Web site: Former leader of antipoverty group joins race to replace Xavier Becerra in Congress. Los Angeles Times. January 4, 2017. January 7, 2017. Christine. Mai-Duc.
  7. Web site: Former L.A. planning commissioner becomes 12th to enter race to succeed Rep. Xavier Becerra. Los Angeles Times. Mai-Duc. Christine. January 5, 2017. January 17, 2017.
  8. News: Chiao . Christine . Meet Maria Cabildo, the Patron Saint of Boyle Heights . . May 6, 2015 . March 29, 2017.
  9. Web site: Former White House aide, also a former L.A. Times employee, joins candidates vying to succeed Xavier Becerra. Los Angeles Times. December 22, 2016. December 22, 2016. Christine. Mai-Duc.
  10. Web site: Former Bernie Sanders campaign aide Arturo Carmona enters race to replace Becerra. Los Angeles Times. December 13, 2016. March 10, 2017.
  11. Web site: Carrillo. Wendy. Why I'm running for Congress #CD34. Medium. December 6, 2016.
  12. Web site: Profile - Wendy Carrillo. KCRW. December 6, 2016.
  13. News: Essential Politics: State Senate committee moves to assist immigrants, what California's members of Congress are saying about Trump's executive order. Los Angeles Times. en-US. 0458-3035. February 2, 2017.
  14. Web site: Former LAUSD board member enters the fray to replace Xavier Becerra. Los Angeles Times. December 16, 2016. March 10, 2017.
  15. Web site: Melissa Garza. IMDb. February 18, 2017.
  16. Web site: Essential Politics: Garcetti talks about his phone call with Trump, pension fund considers expanding tobacco investments. December 14, 2016. LA Times.
  17. Web site: Teacher, non-profit leader running for Becerra seat. My News LA. December 13, 2016. December 13, 2016. Debbie. Sklar.
  18. Web site: More candidates say they're running for Xavier Becerra's congressional seat, bringing field to 16. Los Angeles Times. Mai-Duc. Christine. January 13, 2017. January 17, 2017.
  19. Web site: Rocket scientist, mom & ignited citizen running for Congress in California's 34th. Ready to blast off to Washington for this beautifully diverse city.. www.crowdpac.com. en. February 13, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170213164238/https://www.crowdpac.com/campaigns/181246/rocket-scientist-mom-ignited-citizen-running-for-congress-in-californias-34th-ready-to-blast-off-to-washington-for-this-beautifully-diverse-city. February 13, 2017. dead.
  20. Web site: Former Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez decides against running for Rep. Xavier Becerra's congressional seat. Los Angeles Times. John. Myers. December 10, 2016. December 12, 2016.
  21. News: Essential Politics: State Atty. Gen. Xavier Becerra to open Washington office, cap-and-trade auction revenue results are revealed. Los Angeles Times. March 31, 2017. en-US. 0458-3035.
  22. Web site: Becerra's attorney general selection sets off scurry for House replacement. Alexei. Koseff. The Sacramento Bee. December 1, 2016. December 2, 2016.
  23. Web site: Who's in and who's out in the race to replace Rep. Xavier Becerra in Congress. Los Angeles Times. Mai-Duc. Christine. January 13, 2017. January 17, 2017.
  24. Web site: Los Angeles City Council member won't seek Becerra seat. Los Angeles Times. Wire. Sarah D.. December 5, 2016. January 17, 2017.
  25. Web site: Rep. Becerra Named California Attorney General. Roll Call. Mai-Duc. Christine. December 1, 2016. January 17, 2017.
  26. Web site: LA Councilman David Ryu won't run for open congressional seat. Los Angeles Daily News. December 12, 2016. December 12, 2016.
  27. Web site: Special election to replace Rep. Xavier Becerra in Congress could get crowded. Sarah D.. Wire. Melanie. Mason. Los Angeles Times. December 2, 2016. December 2, 2016.
  28. Web site: Kenneth Mejia, a 26-year-old self-proclaimed 'Berniecrat,' joins the fray in 34th Congressional District. Los Angeles Times. December 6, 2016. December 8, 2016.
  29. News: California Libertarian Angela McArdle Files To Run For Congress In Special Election. February 2, 2017. Independent Political Report. en-US. February 2, 2017.
  30. https://www.scribd.com/document/339598133/CA-34-FM3-for-Sara-Hernandez-Feb-2017 FM3 Research (D-Hernandez)
  31. Arturo Carmona (D) and Yolie Flores (D) with 4%, Kenneth Mejia (G) with 3%, Alejandra Campoverdi (D) with 2%, Robert Lee Ahn (D) with 1%, Other/Undecided with 47%

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