2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California explained

Election Name:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California
Country:	California
Type:	legislative
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in California
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in California
Next Year:	2016
Seats For Election:	All 53 California seats to the United States House of Representatives
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Last Election1:	38
Seats1:	39
Seat Change1:	1
Popular Vote1:	4,201,975
Percentage1:	58.91%
Swing1:	1.66%
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Last Election2:	15
Seats2:	14
Seat Change2:	1
Popular Vote2:	2,816,312
Percentage2:	39.49%
Swing2:	2.37%

The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, with a primary election on June 3, 2014. Voters elected the 53 U.S. representatives from the state of California, one from each of the state's 53 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other offices, including a gubernatorial election.^[1]

Almost all seats in California retained their partisan control from the 2012 house elections. The sole exception was California's 31st congressional district, which flipped to the Democratic party. In that race, Pete Aguilar received 51.7% of the vote and defeated Paul Chabot.

Overview

2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California Primary election — June 3, 2014
Party	Votes	Percentage	Candidates	Advancing to general	Seats contesting
	Democratic	2,277,962	54.87%	100	56	51
	Republican	1,731,361	41.71%	90	46	44
	No party preference	116,429	2.80%	23	3	3
	Green	9,243	0.22%	4	0	0
	Libertarian	8,391	0.20%	5	0	0
	Peace and Freedom	7,889	0.19%	4	1	1
	American Independent	152	0.00%	2	0	0
Valid votes		4,151,424	93.05%	—	—	—
Invalid votes		309,922	6.95%	—	—	—
Totals		4,461,346	100.00%	227	106	—
Voter turnout		25.17%

2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California General election — November 4, 2014
Party	Votes	Percentage	Seats	+/–
	Democratic	4,201,975	58.91%	39	1
	Republican	2,816,312	39.49%	14	1
	No party preference	104,813	1.47%	0
	Peace and Freedom	9,192	0.13%	0
Valid votes		7,132,292	94.92%	—	—
Invalid votes		381,680	5.08%	—	—
Totals		7,513,972	100.00%	53	—
Voter turnout		42.20%

By district

Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California by district:^[2]

scope=col rowspan=3	District	scope=col colspan=2	Democratic	scope=col colspan=2	Republican	scope=col colspan=2	Others	scope=col colspan=2	Total	scope=col rowspan=3	Result
scope=col colspan=2 style="background:"	!	scope=col colspan=2 style="background:"		scope=col colspan=2	!	scope=col colspan=2
scope=col data-sort-type="number"	Votes !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	% !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	Votes !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	% !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	Votes !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	% !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	Votes !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	%
	84,320	38.97%	132,052	61.03%	0	0.00%	216,372	100.0%	Republican hold
	163,124	74.99%	54,400	25.01%	0	0.00%	217,524	100.0%	Democratic hold
	79,224	52.72%	71,036	47.28%	0	0.00%	150,260	100.0%	Democratic hold
	0	0.00%	211,134	100.00%	0	0.00%	211,134	100.0%	Republican hold
	129,613	75.73%	0	0.00%	41,535	24.27%	171,148	100.0%	Democratic hold
	97,008	72.69%	36,448	27.31%	0	0.00%	133,456	100.0%	Democratic hold
	92,521	50.40%	91,066	49.60%	0	0.00%	183,587	100.0%	Democratic hold
	37,056	32.35%	77,480	67.65%	0	0.00%	114,536	100.0%	Republican hold
	63,475	52.37%	57,729	47.63%	0	0.00%	121,204	100.0%	Democratic hold
	55,123	43.85%	70,582	56.15%	0	0.00%	125,705	100.0%	Republican hold
	117,502	67.27%	57,160	32.73%	0	0.00%	174,662	100.0%	Democratic hold
	160,067	83.25%	32,197	16.75%	0	0.00%	192,264	100.0%	Democratic hold
	168,491	88.48%	21,940	11.52%	0	0.00%	190,431	100.0%	Democratic hold
	114,389	76.70%	34,757	23.30%	0	0.00%	149,146	100.0%	Democratic hold
	99,756	69.81%	43,150	30.19%	0	0.00%	142,906	100.0%	Democratic hold
	46,277	50.73%	44,943	49.27%	0	0.00%	91,220	100.0%	Democratic hold
	134,408	100.00%	0	0.00%	0	0.00%	134,408	100.0%	Democratic hold
	133,060	67.75%	63,326	32.25%	0	0.00%	196,386	100.0%	Democratic hold
	127,788	100.00%	0	0.00%	0	0.00%	127,788	100.0%	Democratic hold
	106,034	75.18%	0	0.00%	35,010	24.82%	141,044	100.0%	Democratic hold
	33,470	42.17%	45,907	57.83%	0	0.00%	79,377	100.0%	Republican hold
	37,289	27.96%	96,053	72.04%	0	0.00%	133,342	100.0%	Republican hold
	33,726	25.16%	100,317	74.84%	0	0.00%	134,043	100.0%	Republican hold
	103,228	51.93%	95,566	48.07%	0	0.00%	198,794	100.0%	Democratic hold
	0	0.00%	114,072	100.00%	0	0.00%	114,072	100.0%	Republican hold
	87,176	51.33%	82,653	48.67%	0	0.00%	169,829	100.0%	Democratic hold
	75,728	59.36%	51,852	40.64%	0	0.00%	127,580	100.0%	Democratic hold
	91,996	76.50%	0	0.00%	28,268	23.50%	120,264	100.0%	Democratic hold
	50,096	74.61%	17,045	25.39%	0	0.00%	67,141	100.0%	Democratic hold
	86,568	65.64%	45,315	34.36%	0	0.00%	131,883	100.0%	Democratic hold
District 31	51,622	51.73%	48,162	48.27%	0	0.00%	99,784	100.0%	Democratic gain
	50,353	59.66%	34,053	40.34%	0	0.00%	84,406	100.0%	Democratic hold
	108,331	59.19%	74,700	40.81%	0	0.00%	183,031	100.0%	Democratic hold
	61,621	100.00%	0	0.00%	0	0.00%	61,621	100.0%	Democratic hold
	62,255	100.00%	0	0.00%	0	0.00%	62,255	100.0%	Democratic hold
	72,682	54.18%	61,457	45.82%	0	0.00%	134,139	100.0%	Democratic hold
	96,787	84.28%	18,051	15.72%	0	0.00%	114,838	100.0%	Democratic hold
	58,192	59.09%	40,288	40.91%	0	0.00%	98,480	100.0%	Democratic hold
	41,906	31.46%	91,319	68.54%	0	0.00%	133,225	100.0%	Republican hold
	49,379	100.00%	0	0.00%	0	0.00%	49,379	100.0%	Democratic hold
	46,948	56.64%	35,936	43.36%	0	0.00%	82,884	100.0%	Democratic hold
	38,850	34.26%	74,540	65.74%	0	0.00%	113,390	100.0%	Republican hold
	69,681	70.96%	28,521	29.04%	0	0.00%	98,202	100.0%	Democratic hold
	59,670	86.65%	0	0.00%	9,192	13.35%	68,862	100.0%	Democratic hold
	56,819	34.88%	106,083	65.12%	0	0.00%	162,902	100.0%	Republican hold
	49,738	59.70%	33,577	40.30%	0	0.00%	83,315	100.0%	Democratic hold
	69,091	55.99%	54,309	44.01%	0	0.00%	123,400	100.0%	Democratic hold
	62,713	35.88%	112,082	64.12%	0	0.00%	174,795	100.0%	Republican hold
	64,981	39.83%	98,161	60.17%	0	0.00%	163,142	100.0%	Republican hold
	45,302	28.80%	111,997	71.20%	0	0.00%	157,299	100.0%	Republican hold
	56,373	68.79%	25,577	31.21%	0	0.00%	81,950	100.0%	Democratic hold
	98,826	51.59%	92,746	48.41%	0	0.00%	191,572	100.0%	Democratic hold
	87,104	58.84%	60,940	41.16%	0	0.00%	148,044	100.0%	Democratic hold
Total	4,067,737	57.03%	2,950,679	41.37%	114,005	1.60%	7,132,421	100.0%

Map key

This map displays the location of California's congressional districts during this election cycle, allowing the reader to cross-reference the location of each district.

District 1

See also: California's 1st congressional district. The 1st district is based in inland Northern California and includes Chico and Redding. Incumbent Republican Doug LaMalfa, who had represented the 1st district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Doug LaMalfa, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Gregory Cheadle, real estate broker and candidate for this seat in 2012

Withdrawn

• Dolores Lucero, former Shasta Lake Council member

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Heidi Hall, program manager for the state Department of Water Resources^[3]

Eliminated in primary

• Dan Levine, medical cannabis farmer

Results

General election

Results

District 2

See also: California's 2nd congressional district. The 2nd district is based in California's North Coast and includes Eureka, San Rafael, Petaluma, and Ukiah. Incumbent Democrat Jared Huffman, who had represented the 2nd district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Jared Huffman, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Andy Caffrey, sustainability conversion planner

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Dale Mensing, supermarket cashier

Results

General election

Results

District 3

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

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• John Garamendi, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Dan Logue, state assembly member^[4]

Declined

• Kim Vann, Colusa County Board of Supervisors member and general election candidate in 2012^[5]

Results

General election

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	John Garamendi (D)	Dan Logue (R)	Undecided
New York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker^[6]	October 16–23, 2014	292	± 9.0%	align=center	51%	39%	9%
Moore Information (R-Logue)^[7]	September 23–24, 2014	400	± 5.0%	align=center	45%	39%	16%

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	The Cook Political Report^[8]		November 3, 2014
align=left	Rothenberg^[9]		October 24, 2014
align=left	Sabato's Crystal Ball^[10]		October 30, 2014
RCP		November 2, 2014
align=left	Daily Kos Elections^[11]		November 4, 2014

Results

District 4

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

Primary election

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Tom McClintock, incumbent U.S. Representative
• Art Moore, business executive and management consultant

Democratic candidates

Withdrawn

• Kris Johnson

Independent candidates

Eliminated in primary

• Jeffrey Gerlach, information technology analyst

Results

General election

Campaign

The first debate in the race took place on October 13, 2014.

Results

District 5

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

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Mike Thompson, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates

Withdrawn

• Stewart Cilley, accountant and candidate for this seat in 2012

Independent candidates

Advanced to general

• James Hinton, former online poker player

Eliminated in primary

• Douglas Van Raam, landscaper

Results

General election

Results

District 6

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

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Doris Matsui, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Joseph McCray Sr., retired military officer

Results

General election

Results

District 7

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

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Ami Bera, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Doug Ose, former U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Igor Birman, former chief of staff to Congressman Tom McClintock^[12]
• Elizabeth Emken, businesswoman, former nonprofit executive and candidate for the Senate in 2012

Libertarian candidates

Eliminated in primary

• Douglas Tuma, retired civil engineer

Results

General election

Campaign

More than $13 million from outside groups was spent during the campaign.

Debates

• Complete video of debate, October 8, 2014
• Complete transcript of debate, October 8, 2014

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Ami Bera (D)	Doug Ose (R)	Undecided
New York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker	October 16–23, 2014	404	± 7.0%	42%	align=center	48%	10%
Garin-Hart-Yang Research (D-House Majority PAC)^[14]	September 17–18, 2014	406	± 4.7%	align=center	47%	43%	10%

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	The Cook Political Report		November 3, 2014
align=left	Rothenberg		October 24, 2014
align=left	Sabato's Crystal Ball		October 30, 2014
RCP		November 2, 2014
align=left	Daily Kos Elections		November 4, 2014

Results

District 8

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

Primary election

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Paul Cook, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Paul Hannosh, teacher and small businessman

Withdrawn

• Rodney Lee Conover

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Bob Conaway, attorney

Eliminated in primary

• Odessia Lee, retired public employee

Withdrawn

• John Pinkerton, President of Victor Valley College Board of Trustees and candidate for this seat in 2012

Results

General election

Results

District 9

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

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Jerry McNerney, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Antonio Amador, retired U.S. Marshal

Eliminated in primary

• Steve Colangelo, small business owner
• Karen Mathews Davis, retired county clerk

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	The Cook Political Report		November 3, 2014
align=left	Rothenberg		October 24, 2014
align=left	Sabato's Crystal Ball		October 30, 2014
RCP		November 2, 2014
align=left	Daily Kos Elections		November 4, 2014

Results

District 10

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

Primary election

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Jeff Denham, incumbent U.S. Representative

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Michael Eggman, farmer, small businessman and younger brother of state assembly member Susan Eggman^[15]

Eliminated in primary

• Michael Barkley, accountant

Declined

• José M. Hernández, former NASA astronaut and general election candidate for this seat in 2012^[16]

Results

General election

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Jeff Denham (R)	Michael Eggman (D)	Undecided
New York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker	October 16–23, 2014	202	± 11%	align=center	47%	40%	13%
GBA Strategies (D-Eggman)^[18]	September 18–21, 2014	400	± 4.9%	align=center	49%	41%	10%

Results

District 11

See also: California's 11th congressional district. The 11th district is based in the East Bay and includes Concord and Richmond. Incumbent Democrat George Miller, who had represented the 11th district since 2013 and previously represented the 7th district from 1975 to 2013, retired.^[19]

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Mark DeSaulnier, state senator and candidate for this seat in 2009

Eliminated in primary

• Tony Daysog, Alameda council member, candidate for the state assembly in 2006 and candidate for Mayor of Alameda in 2010^[20]
• Ki Ingersol
• Cheryl Sudduth, public policy advocate and candidate for this seat in 2012

Declined

• Susan Bonilla, state assembly member
• Joan Buchanan, state assembly and candidate for this seat in 2009^[21]
• John Garamendi, U.S. Representative (running for re-election in the 3rd district)^[22]
• John Gioia, member of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors (running for re-election)
• Ro Khanna, former Deputy Assistant Secretary in the United States Department of Commerce and candidate for the 12th district in 2004 (running in the 17th district)^[23]
• Kristina Lawson, Mayor of Walnut Creek^[24]
• Gayle McLaughlin, Green Party Mayor of Richmond
• George Miller, incumbent U.S. Representative^[25]
• Kish Rajan, former Walnut Creek council member^[26]
• Tom Torlakson, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction (running for re-election)^[25]

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Tue Phan-Quang, retired immigration judge^[27]

Declined

• Mark Peterson, Contra Costa District Attorney^[27]
• Mary Piepho, member of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors^[27]

Results

General election

Results

District 12

See also: California's 12th congressional district. The 12th district is based in the Bay Area and includes most of San Francisco. House Democratic Leader and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who had represented the 12th district since 2013 and previously represented the 8th district from 1993 to 2013 and the 5th district from 1987 until 1993, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Nancy Pelosi, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• David Peterson, accountability system developer and candidate for this seat in 2012
• Michael Steger, political organizer

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• John Dennis, real estate developer and general election candidate for this seat in 2012

Green candidates

Eliminated in primary

• Barry Hermanson, candidate for this seat in 2012

Independent candidates

Eliminated in primary

• Desmond Thorsson, university instructor
• Jim Welles, lawyer

Results

General election

Results

District 13

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

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Barbara Lee, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Justin Jelincic, nonprofit finance manager

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Dakin Sundeen, IT system administrator

Results

General election

Results

District 14

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

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Jackie Speier, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Robin Chew, business owner and entrepreneur

Results

General election

Results

District 15

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

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Eric Swalwell, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Ellen Corbett, state senator^[28]

Declined

• Ro Khanna, former Deputy Assistant Secretary in the United States Department of Commerce and candidate for the 12th district in 2004 (running in the 17th district)^[29]

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Hugh Bussell, technology manager, educator and Alameda County Republican Party vice chair

Results

General election

Results

District 16

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

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Jim Costa, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Job Melton, mental health therapist

Withdrawn

• Loraine Goodwin, physician, member of the California Democratic State Central Committee and candidate for this seat in 2012

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Johnny Tacherra, farmer and candidate for this seat in 2012

Eliminated in primary

• Joanna Botelho, farmer and businesswoman
• Steve Crass, attorney
• Mel Levey, military officer

Results

General election

Results

District 17

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

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Mike Honda, incumbent U.S. Representative
• Ro Khanna, former Deputy Assistant Secretary in the United States Department of Commerce and candidate for the 12th district in 2004^[30]

Republican candidates

Eliminated in primary

• Vanila Singh, professor and physician
• Joel Vanlandingham, tech recruiting executive

Disqualified

• Vinesh Singh Rathore, attorney for Google^[31]

Campaign

A lawsuit was filed before the Sacramento County Superior Court alleging that Khanna had recruited candidates with similar names to enter the race as Republicans to split the Republican vote three ways. On March 28, the court disqualified one of the candidates and ruled that Khanna had no connection with the incident.^[32]

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Mike Honda (D)	Ro Khanna (D)	Vanila Singh (R)	Joel Vanlandingham (R)	Undecided
SurveyUSA^[33]	May 20–22, 2014	825	± 4.4%	align=center	40%	align=center	21%	8%	6%	24%
Public Policy Polling (D-PCCC)^[34]	February 13–16, 2014	270	± 6%	align=center	45%	26%	align=center	29%	—	—

Results

General election

Debates

• Complete video of debate, October 6, 2014

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Mike Honda (D)	Ro Khanna (D)	Undecided
New York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker	October 16–23, 2014	85	± 16.0%	align=center	41%	32%	26%
David Binder Research (D-Khanna)^[35]	October 8–9, 2014	400	± 4.9%	38%	38%	24%
Lake Research Partners (D-Honda)^[36]	October 7–12, 2014	500	± 4.4%	align=center	42%	27%	31%
Public Policy Polling (D-Democracy for America)^[37]	February 13–16, 2014	505	± 4.4%	align=center	61%	39%	—
Public Policy Polling (D-PCCC)^[38]	August 2–4, 2013	806	± 3.5%	align=center	49%	15%	36%

Results

District 18

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

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Anna Eshoo, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Richard Fox, pediatrician and healthcare attorney

Eliminated in primary

• Bruce Anderson, high school teacher
• Oscar Alejandro Braun, healthcare website publisher

Withdrawn

• Wilson Farrar

Results

General election

Results

District 19

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

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Zoe Lofgren, incumbent U.S. Representative
• Robert Murray, businessman

Results

General election

Results

District 20

See also: California's 20th congressional district. The 20th district is based in the Central Coast and includes Monterey and Santa Cruz. Incumbent Democrat Sam Farr, who had represented the 20th district since 2013 and previously represented the 17th district from 1993 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Sam Farr, incumbent U.S. Representative

Independent candidates

Advanced to general

• Ronald Paul Kabat, certified public accountant

Results

General election

Results

District 21

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

Primary election

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• David Valadao, incumbent U.S. Representative

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Amanda Renteria, former chief of staff for Senator Debbie Stabenow^[39]

Eliminated in primary

• John Hernandez, chief executive officer of the Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the general election candidate for this seat in 2012

Results

General election

Debates

• Complete video of debate, October 8, 2014

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	David Valadao (R)	Amanda Renteria (D)	Undecided
SurveyUSA^[41]	October 15–20, 2014	554	± 4.3%	align=center	47%	42%	11%
SurveyUSA^[42]	September 3–8, 2014	517	± 4.7%	align=center	56%	37%	7%

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	The Cook Political Report		November 3, 2014
align=left	Rothenberg		October 24, 2014
align=left	Sabato's Crystal Ball		October 30, 2014
RCP		November 2, 2014
align=left	Daily Kos Elections		November 4, 2014

Results

District 22

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

Primary election

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Devin Nunes, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• John Catano

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Suzanna Aguilera-Marreno, retired correctional captain

Results

General election

Results

District 23

See also: California's 23rd congressional district. The 23rd district is based in the southern Central Valley and includes parts of Bakersfield. Republican House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy, who had represented the 23rd district since 2013 and previously represented the 22nd district from 2007 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Kevin McCarthy, incumbent U.S. Representative

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Raul Garcia, farm worker

Results

General election

Results

District 24

See also: California's 24th congressional district. The 24th district is based in the Central Coast and includes San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. Incumbent Democrat Lois Capps, who had represented the 24th district since 2013 and previously represented the 23rd district from 2003 to 2013 and the 22nd district from 1998 to 2003, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Lois Capps, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Paul Coyne, businessman and bank manager^[43]
• Sandra Marshall, publisher community organizer

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Christopher Mitchum, former actor, businessman and candidate for this seat in 2012

Eliminated in primary

• Bradley Allen, pediatric heart surgeon
• Justin Donald Fareed, cattle rancher and businessman
• Dale Francisco, Santa Barbara City Council Member
• Alexis Stuart, consultant and author

Independent candidates

Eliminated in primary

• Steve Isakson, electronics engineer and businessman

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	The Cook Political Report		November 3, 2014
align=left	Rothenberg		October 24, 2014
align=left	Sabato's Crystal Ball		October 30, 2014
RCP		November 2, 2014
align=left	Daily Kos Elections		November 4, 2014

Results

District 25

See also: California's 25th congressional district. The 25th district is based in northern Los Angeles County and includes Palmdale and Santa Clarita. Incumbent Republican Howard McKeon, who had represented the 25th district since 1993, retired.^[44]

Primary election

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Steve Knight, state senator^[45]
• Tony Strickland, former state senator and general election candidate for the 26th District in 2012^[46]

Declined

• Peter Foy, Chairman of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors^{[45] [47]}
• Buck McKeon, incumbent U.S. Representative^[44]
• George Runner, member of the State Board of Equalization and former state senator^{[45] [47]}
• Cameron Smyth, former state assembly member and former mayor of Santa Clarita^{[45] [47]}
• Scott Wilk, state assembly member^{[45] [47]}

Democratic candidates

Eliminated in primary

• J. R. Puentes, Army veteran^[48]
• Lee Rogers, podiatrist and general election candidate for this seat in 2012^[49]
• Evan Thomas, test pilot and retired Air Force officer^[50]

Results

General election

Results

District 26

See also: California's 26th congressional district. The 26th district is based in the southern Central Coast and includes Oxnard and Thousand Oaks. Incumbent Democrat Julia Brownley, who had represented the 26th district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Former state senator Tony Strickland, who lost to Brownley in 2012, announced that he will challenge Brownley again, before switching to run in the open 25th instead.^[51]

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Julia Brownley, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Jeff Gorell, state assembly member

Eliminated in primary

• Rafael Alberto Dagnesses, business owner and entrepreneur

Withdrawn

• Tony Strickland, former state senator and general election candidate for this seat in 2012

Declined

• Jeff Suppan, MLB pitcher^[52]

Independent candidates

Eliminated in primary

• Douglas Kmiec, professor, author and diplomat

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	The Cook Political Report		November 3, 2014
align=left	Rothenberg		October 24, 2014
align=left	Sabato's Crystal Ball		October 30, 2014
RCP		November 2, 2014
align=left	Daily Kos Elections		November 4, 2014

Results

District 27

See also: California's 27th congressional district. The 27th district is based in the San Gabriel Foothills and includes Alhambra and Pasadena. Incumbent Democrat Judy Chu, who had represented the 27th district since 2013 and previously represented the 32nd district from 2009 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Judy Chu, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Jack Orswell, small business owner

Results

General election

Results

District 28

See also: California's 28th congressional district. The 28th district is based in the northern Los Angeles suburbs and includes Burbank and Glendale as well as parts of central Los Angeles. Incumbent Democrat Adam Schiff, who had represented the 28th district since 2013 and previously represented the 29th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 27th district from 2001 to 2003, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Adam Schiff, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Sal Genovese, community services director and candidate for this seat in 2012

Republican candidates

Eliminated in primary

• Sam Yousuf

Independent candidates

Advanced to general

• Steve Stokes, real estate broker

Results

General election

Results

District 29

See also: California's 29th congressional district. The 29th district is based in the northeastern San Fernando Valley. Incumbent Democrat Tony Cardenas, who had represented the 29th district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Tony Cardenas, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Venice Gamble, consumer advocate paralegal

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• William O'Callaghan Leader, small businessman

Results

General election

Results

District 30

See also: California's 30th congressional district. The 30th district is based in the western San Fernando Valley and includes Sherman Oaks. Incumbent Democrat Brad Sherman, who had represented the 30th district since 2013 and previously represented the 27th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 24th district from 1997 to 2003, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Brad Sherman, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Marc Litchman,nonprofit executive director

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Mark Reed, television journalist and businessman

Eliminated in primary

• Pablo Kleinman, businessman

Green candidates

Eliminated in primary

• Mike Powelson, professor, activist and candidate for this seat in 2012

Results

General election

Results

District 31

See also: California's 31st congressional district. The 31st district is based in the Inland Empire and includes San Bernardino and Rancho Cucamonga. Incumbent Republican Gary Miller, who had represented the 31st district since 2013 and previously represented the 42nd district from 2003 to 2013 and the 41st district from 1999 to 2003, retired.

Primary election

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Paul Chabot, former Naval Intelligence officer, former White House adviser and anti-drug activist

Eliminated in primary

• Ryan Downing, political consultant and businessman
• Lesli Gooch, senior policy director for Congressman Gary Miller

Withdrawn

• John Valdivia, San Bernardino Councilman^[53]

Declined

• Bob Dutton, former state senator and general election candidate for this seat in 2012^[54]
• Curt Hagman, state assembly member
• Gary Miller, incumbent U.S. Representative
• Mike Morrell, state assembly member^[55]
• James Ramos, San Bernardino County Supervisor^[55]
• Michael A. Ramos, San Bernardino County District Attorney^[55]
• Janice Rutherford, San Bernardino County Supervisor^[56]
• Marc Steinorth, Rancho Cucamonga City Councilman^[56]
• Acquanetta Warren, Mayor of Fontana^[53]

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Pete Aguilar, Mayor of Redlands and candidate for this seat in 2012^[57]

Eliminated in primary

• Joe Baca, former U.S. Representative^[58]
• Eloise Gomez Reyes, attorney^[59]
• Danny Tillman, San Bernardino School Board member^[60]

Declined

• Josie Gonzales, San Bernardino County Supervisor^[61]

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Pete Aguilar (D)	Joe Baca (D)	Paul Chabot (R)	Ryan Downing (R)	Lesli Gooch (R)	Eloise Gomez Reyes (D)	Danny Tillman (D)	Undecided
Tulchin Research (D-DCCC)^[62]	May 7–8, 201	400	± 4.9%	15%	13%	align=center	23%	7%	6%	13%	6%	align=center	18%
Tulchin Research (D-DCCC)	April 14–17, 2014	600	± 4.0%	15%	8%	align=center	21%	4%	4%	12%	6%	align=center	30%

Results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	The Cook Political Report		November 3, 2014
align=left	Rothenberg		October 24, 2014
align=left	Sabato's Crystal Ball		October 30, 2014
RCP		November 2, 2014
align=left	Daily Kos Elections		November 4, 2014

Results

District 32

See also: California's 32nd congressional district. The 32nd district is based in the San Gabriel Valley and includes El Monte and West Covina. Incumbent Democrat Grace Napolitano, who had represented the 32nd district since 2013 and previously represented the 38th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 34th district from 1999 to 2003, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Grace Napolitano, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Arturo Alas, realtor

Results

General election

Results

District 33

See also: California's 33rd congressional district. The 33rd district is based in coastal Los Angeles County and includes Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. Incumbent Democrat Henry Waxman, who had represented the 33rd district since 2013 and previously represented the 30th district from 2003 to 2013, the 29th district from 1993 to 2003, and the 24th district from 1975 to 1993, retired.^[64]

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Ted Lieu, state senator^[65]

Eliminated in primary

• Vincent Flaherty, producer, entrepreneur and historian
• Wendy Greuel, former Los Angeles City Controller and candidate for Mayor of Los Angeles in 2013^[66]
• Kristie Holmes, social worker and professor
• David Kanuth, defense counsel and entrepreneur
• Matt Miller, columnist, radio host, journalist, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, host of Left, Right & Center and former advisor to the Office of Management and Budget^[67]
• Barbara Mulvaney, human rights attorney^[68]
• Zein Obagi Jr., educational equality advocate
• Michael Shapiro, sports executive and filmmaker

Withdrawn

• Derrick Ferree
• James Graf, businessman and entrepreneur
• Karl Siganporia

Declined

• Howard Berman, former U.S. Representative^[69]
• Richard Bloom, state assembly member and former mayor of Santa Monica
• Bob Blumenfield, Los Angeles City Council member and former state assembly member
• Debra Bowen, Secretary of State of California and candidate for 36th District in 2011^[70]
• William W. Brien, Beverly Hills Council member and former Mayor of Beverly Hills^[71]
• Julia Brownley, U.S. Representative (running for re-election in the 26th district)^[71]
• Betsy Butler, former state assembly member^[64]
• Sandra Fluke, attorney and women's rights activist (running for state senate)^[72]
• Paul Koretz, Los Angeles City Councilman and former state assembly member^[64]
• Sheila Kuehl, former state senator (running for Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors)^[73]
• Fran Pavley, state senator^[74]
• Bobby Shriver, former Santa Monica City Council member (running for Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors)^[73]
• Maria Shriver, journalist, author and former First Lady of California^[75]
• Richard Simmons, fitness personality and actor^[76]
• Antonio Villaraigosa, former Mayor of Los Angeles^[77]
• Henry Waxman, incumbent U.S. Representative^[64]
• Zev Yaroslavsky, Los Angeles County Supervisor^[78]

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Elan Carr, Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney and Supreme Master of Alpha Epsilon Pi^[79]

Eliminated in primary

• Lily Gilani, lawyer
• Kevin Mottus, environmental health advocate

Withdrawn

• Patrick Kilpatrick, actor, director and producer

Libertarian candidates

Eliminated in primary

• Mark Herd, Neighborhood Council Boardmember

Green candidates

Eliminated in primary

• Michael Sachs, environmental technician

Independent candidates

Eliminated in primary

• Tom Fox, lawyer
• Marianne Williamson, author and spiritual teacher^[80]

Withdrawn

• Brent Roske, television producer and director^{[81] [82]}

Declined

• Bill Bloomfield, businessman and Independent candidate for this seat in 2012^[83]

Polling

• ^ Internal poll for Wendy Greuel Campaign

Results

General election

Results

District 34

See also: California's 34th congressional district. The 34th district is based in central Los Angeles and includes Chinatown and Downtown Los Angeles. Incumbent Democrat Xavier Becerra, who had represented the 34th district since 2013 and previously represented the 31st district from 2003 to 2013 and the 30th district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Xavier Becerra, incumbent U.S. Representative
• Adrienne Nicole Edwards, community organizer

Peace and Freedom Candidates

Eliminated in primary

• Howard Johnson, attorney

Results

General election

Results

District 35

See also: California's 35th congressional district. The 35th district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Fontana, Ontario, and Pomona. Incumbent Democrat Gloria Negrete McLeod, who had represented the 35th district since 2013, retired.^[85]

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Christina Gagnier, attorney^[86]
• Norma Torres, state senator^[87]

Eliminated in primary

• Scott Heydenfeldt, entrepreneur
• Anthony Vieyra, financial analyst

Withdrawn

• Paul Vincent Avila, Ontario City Councilman^[88]

Declined

• Joe Baca, former U.S. Representative (running for CA-31)^[89]
• Gloria Negrete McLeod, incumbent U.S. Representative (running for San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors)^[85]

Republican candidates

Eliminated in primary

• Benjamin Lopez

Declined

• Gary Ovitt, San Bernardino County Supervisor^[90]

Results

General election

Results

District 36

See also: California's 36th congressional district. The 36th district is based in eastern Riverside County and includes Palm Springs. Democrat Raul Ruiz, who had represented the 36th district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Raul Ruiz, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Brian Nestande, state assembly member^[91]

Eliminated in primary

• Ray Haynes, former state assembly member^[92]

Results

General election

Campaign

Despite being touted as a formidable candidate, Nestande received criticism from other Republicans about his poor fundraising, which left him with only $235,000 in cash on hand after the primary, with Ruiz reporting more than $1.9 million in the bank at the same time.^[93]

Ruiz had also received much praise for assisting airline passengers in distress on two separate flights in July and October.

Debates

• Complete video of debate, October 5, 2014

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	The Cook Political Report		November 3, 2014
align=left	Rothenberg		October 24, 2014
align=left	Sabato's Crystal Ball		October 30, 2014
RCP		November 2, 2014
align=left	Daily Kos Elections		November 4, 2014

Results

District 37

See also: California's 37th congressional district. The 37th district is based in West Los Angeles and includes Crenshaw and Culver City. Incumbent Democrat Karen Bass, who had represented the 37th district since 2013 and previously represented the 33rd district from 2011 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Karen Bass, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Mervin Evans, author and management consultant

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• R. Adam King, entrepreneur

Results

General election

Results

District 38

See also: California's 38th congressional district. The 38th district is based in the eastern Los Angeles suburbs and includes Norwalk and Whittier. Incumbent Democrat Linda Sánchez, who had represented the 38th district since 2013 and previously represented the 39th district from 2003 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Linda Sánchez, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Benjamin Campos, accountant

Results

General election

Results

District 39

See also: California's 39th congressional district. The 39th district straddles the Los Angeles–Orange county border and includes Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, and Fullerton. Incumbent Republican Ed Royce, who had represented the 39th district since 2013 and previously represented the 40th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 39th district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Ed Royce, incumbent U.S. Representative

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Peter Anderson, retired software engineer

Results

General election

Results

District 40

See also: California's 40th congressional district. The 40th district is based in central Los Angeles County and includes Downey and East Los Angeles. Incumbent Democrat Lucille Roybal-Allard, who had represented the 40th district since 2013 and previously represented the 34th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 33rd district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Lucille Roybal-Allard, incumbent U.S. Representative
• David Sanchez, retired college professor

Republican candidates

No Republicans filed.

Results

General election

Results

District 41

See also: California's 41st congressional district. The 41st district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Moreno Valley, Perris, and Riverside. Incumbent Democrat Mark Takano, who had represented the 41st district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Mark Takano, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Veronica Franco, healthcare administrator

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Steve Adams, Riverside City Council member

Eliminated in primary

• Yvonne Terrell Girard, judicial assistant

Results

General election

Results

District 42

See also: California's 42nd congressional district. The 42nd district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Corona and Murrieta. Incumbent Republican Ken Calvert, who had represented the 42nd district since 2013 and previously represented the 44th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 43rd district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Ken Calvert, incumbent U.S. Representative

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Tim Sheridan, national field representative

Eliminated in primary

• Kerri Condley, businesswomen and Delegate for the California Democratic Party
• Chris Marquez, retired marine sergeant

Withdrawn

• Boyd Roberts

Results

General election

Results

District 43

See also: California's 43rd congressional district. The 43rd district is based in South Los Angeles and includes Hawthorne and Inglewood. Incumbent Democrat Maxine Waters, who had represented the 43rd district since 2013 and previously represented the 35th district from 1993 to 2013 and the 29th district from 1991 to 1993, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Maxine Waters, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• John Wood Jr., political writer and analyst

Results

General election

Results

District 44

See also: California's 44th congressional district. The 44th district is based in south Los Angeles County and includes Carson, Compton, and San Pedro. Incumbent Democrat Janice Hahn, who had represented the 44th district since 2013 and previously represented the 36th district from 2011 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Janice Hahn, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates

No Republicans filed.

Results

General election

Results

District 45

See also: California's 45th congressional district. The 45th district is based in inland Orange County and includes Irvine and Mission Viejo. Incumbent Republican John Campbell, who had represented the 45th district since 2013 and previously represented the 48th district from 2005 to 2013, retired.^[95]

Primary election

John Moorlach withdrew from the race in March 2014, citing poor fundraising and his opponents' negative campaigns.^[96]

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Mimi Walters, state senator^[97]

Eliminated in primary

• Greg Raths, veteran and former commercial airline pilot

Withdrawn

• Pat Maciariello, investor^[98]
• John Moorlach, Orange County Supervisor

Declined

• Dick Ackerman, former Minority Leader of the California Senate^[97]
• Patricia Bates, state assembly member^[97]
• Bill Campbell, former Chair of the Orange County Board of Supervisors^[97]
• John Campbell, incumbent U.S. Representative^[95]
• Steven Choi, Mayor of Irvine^[97]
• Christopher Cox, former U.S. Representative^[97]
• Diane Harkey, state assembly member^[97]
• Neel Kashkari, former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs^[97]
• Jeff Lalloway, Irvine Council member^[97]
• Phil Liberatore, accountant and candidate for the 8th District in 2012
• Allan Mansoor, state assembly member^[97]
• Gary Miller, incumbent U.S. Representative from the 45th District^[97]
• Kris Murray, Anaheim Council member^[97]
• Christina Shea, Irvine Council member^[97]
• Harry Sidhu, Anaheim Council member^[97]
• Todd Spitzer, Orange County Supervisor^[97]
• Michelle Steel, Member of the California State Board of Equalization^[97]
• Tom Tait, Mayor of Anaheim^[97]
• Gaddi Vasquez, United States Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture^[97]
• Donald P. Wagner, state assembly member^[97]
• Fred Whitaker, Orange Council member^[97]

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Drew Leavens, businessman^[96]

Declined

• Larry Agran, Irvine Council member^[97]
• Sukhee Kang, Mayor of Irvine and general election candidate for this seat in 2012^[97]
• Beth Krom, Irvine Council member and nominee for this seat in 2010^[97]
• Teresa “Tita” Smith, Mayor of Orange^[97]
• Steve Young, attorney^[97]

Results

General election

Results

District 46

See also: California's 46th congressional district. The 46th district is based in central Orange County and includes Anaheim and Santa Ana. Incumbent Democrat Loretta Sanchez, who had represented the 46th district since 2013 and previously represented the 47th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 46th district from 1997 to 2003, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Loretta Sanchez, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Ehab Atalla, businessman

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Adam Nick, accountant, auditor and businessman

Eliminated in primary

• John J. Cullum, business owner and accountant
• Carlos Vazquez, business owner and educator

Results

General election

Results

District 47

See also: California's 47th congressional district. The 47th district includes Long Beach and parts of Orange County. Incumbent Democrat Alan Lowenthal, who had represented the 47th district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Alan Lowenthal, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Andy Whallon, engineer and entrepreneur

Results

General election

Results

District 48

See also: California's 48th congressional district. The 48th district is based in coastal Orange County and includes Huntington Beach. Incumbent Republican Dana Rohrabacher, who had 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, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Dana Rohrabacher, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Wendy Leece, Costa Mesa Councilmember

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Sue Savary, business owner and educator

Eliminated in primary

• Robert John Banuelos, congressional community liaison
• David Burns, lawyer

Results

General election

Results

District 49

See also: California's 49th congressional district. The 49th district is based in northern San Diego County and includes Carlsbad and Oceanside. Incumbent Republican Darrell Issa, who had represented the 49th district since 2003 and the 48th district from 2001 to 2003, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Darrell Issa, incumbent U.S. Representative

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Dave Peiser, local business owner

Eliminated in primary

• Noboru Isagawa, retired instructor

Withdrawn

• Johnny Moore, counsellor

Results

General election

Results

District 50

See also: California's 50th congressional district. The 50th district is based in inland San Diego County and includes Escondido and Santee. Incumbent Republican Duncan D. Hunter, who had represented the 50th district since 2013 and previously represented the 52nd district from 2009 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Duncan D. Hunter, incumbent U.S. Representative

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• James Kimber, physician's assistant^[100]

Libertarian candidates

Eliminated in primary

• Michael Benoit, retired business owner

Results

General election

Results

District 51

See also: California's 51st congressional district. The new 51st district runs along the border with Mexico and includes Imperial County and San Diego. Incumbent Democrat Juan Vargas, who had represented the 51st district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Juan Vargas, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Stephen Meade, self employed broker

Results

General election

Results

District 52

See also: California's 52nd congressional district. The 52nd district is based in coastal San Diego and includes La Jolla and Poway. Incumbent Democrat Scott Peters, who had represented the 52nd district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Scott Peters, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city council member and nominee for Mayor of San Diego in 2012^[101]

Eliminated in primary

• Kirk Jorgensen, military officer and businessman
• Fred J. Simon Jr., trauma surgeon and businessman

Results

General election

Campaign

DeMaio faced sexual harassment charges from former campaign staffer Todd Bosnich; however, no charges were never filed.^[102]

Debates

• Complete video of debate, September 23, 2014

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Scott Peters (D)	Carl DeMaio (R)	Undecided
SurveyUSA^[103]	October 27–30, 2014	551	± 4.3%	44%	align=center	45%	11%
New York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker	October 16–23, 2014	460	± 7.0%	40%	align=center	49%	11%
SurveyUSA^[104]	October 17–20, 2014	608	± 4.1%	45%	align=center	46%	10%
SurveyUSA^[105]	October 2–6, 2014	542	± 4.3%	45%	align=center	48%	6%
SurveyUSA^[106]	September 11–15, 2014	559	± 4.2%	align=center	47%	46%	7%
GBA Strategies (D-House Majority PAC)^[107]	July 20–22, 2014	400	± 4.9%	align=center	48%	43%	8%
SurveyUSA^[108]	June 11–12, 2014	554	± 4.2%	44%	align=center	51%	6%
SurveyUSA^[109]	June 10–12, 2013	500	± 4.5%	39%	align=center	48%	13%

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	The Cook Political Report		November 3, 2014
align=left	Rothenberg		October 24, 2014
align=left	Sabato's Crystal Ball		October 30, 2014
RCP		November 2, 2014
align=left	Daily Kos Elections		November 4, 2014

Results

District 53

See also: California's 53rd congressional district. The 53rd district is based in Central San Diego and includes La Mesa and Lemon Grove. Incumbent Democrat Susan Davis, who had represented the 53rd district since 2013 and previously represented the 49th district from 2001 to 2003, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

• Susan Davis, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

• Larry Wilske, retired navy seal

Eliminated in primary

• John Edwards, retired aerospace engineer
• Joel Marchese, teacher
• Jim Stieringer, school board member
• Wayne True, family physician

Results

General election

Results

See also

• 2014 United States House of Representatives elections
• 2014 United States elections

External links

• U.S. House elections in California, 2014 at Ballotpedia
• Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets

Notes and References

1. Web site: U.S. House of Representatives Results of All Districts . 2014-10-19 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20141108045506/http://vote.sos.ca.gov/returns/us-rep/district/all . dead . 2014-11-08.
2. Web site: Haas. Karen L.. Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2014. Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. October 28, 2019. March 9, 2015.
3. Web site: Jenny Espino . Grass Valley woman takes aims at LaMalfa in 2014 . archive.redding.com . Redding Record Searchlight . May 7, 2023 . February 1, 2013.
4. Web site: Logue says he ‘would take a look’ at run for Congress | logue, run, look . Appeal-Democrat . 2013-01-21 . 2013-03-07 . 2013-02-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130225035620/http://www.appeal-democrat.com/news/logue-122753-run-look.html . dead .
5. Web site: Republicans targeting Garamendi in 2014 election | garamendi, republicans, district . Appeal-Democrat . 2013-01-19 . 2013-03-07 . 2013-03-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130302101844/http://www.appeal-democrat.com/news/garamendi-122726-republicans-district.html . dead .
6. https://today.yougov.com/news/2014/10/30/house-races-battleground-tracker/ New York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker
7. https://www.scribd.com/doc/241610221/CA-03-Moore-Information-for-Dan-Logue-Sep-2014 Moore Information (R-Logue)
8. Web site: 2014 House Race Ratings for November 3, 2014 . House: Race Ratings . Cook Political Report . November 3, 2014.
9. Web site: 2014 House Ratings (October 24, 2014) . House Ratings . The Rothenberg Political Report . October 24, 2014.
10. Web site: 2014 House . Sabato's Crystal Ball . April 10, 2014 . April 11, 2014.
11. Web site: Daily Kos Elections House race ratings: Initial ratings for 2014 . Daily Kos Elections . November 4, 2014.
12. Web site: Cadelago . Christopher . Third GOP challenger enters congressional race against Ami Bera . Sacramento Bee . September 5, 2013 . May 9, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130906151144/http://www.sacbee.com/2013/09/05/5710386/capitol-alert-former-gop-rep-doug.html . September 6, 2013.
13. https://www.scribd.com/document/222373813/CA-07-DCCC-IVR-May-2014 DCCC
14. https://www.scribd.com/doc/240600635/CA-07-Garin-Hart-Yang-for-House-Majority-PAC-Sept-2014 Garin-Hart-Yang Research (D-House Majority PAC)
15. News: Van Oot . Torey . CA lawmaker's brother to challenge GOP Rep. Jeff Denham . June 29, 2013 . . April 23, 2013.
16. Web site: Stuart Rothenberg . The Best and Worst of the 2012 Campaigns, Part II . rollcall.com . Roll Call . May 9, 2023 . December 12, 2012.
17. https://www.c-span.org/video/?321726-1/california-10th-congressional-district-forum C-SPAN
18. https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/218840-california-house-republican-up-8-in-dems-internal-poll/ GBA Strategies (D-Eggman)
19. Web site: Many possible contenders for Rep. George Miller's seat. January 13, 2014. January 20, 2014. SF Gate. Joe Garofoli.
20. Web site: CA11: Alameda’s Tony Daysog is considering a run. February 14, 2014. February 19, 2014. IBA Buzz. Josh Richman. February 15, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140215021524/http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2014/02/14/ca11-alamedas-tony-daysog-is-considering-a-run/. dead.
21. Web site: California Democrat Continues to Clear Field in Open Seat Race. January 21, 2014. January 22, 2014. Roll Call. Emily Cahn. January 25, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140125012407/http://atr.rollcall.com/california-democrat-continues-to-clear-field-in-open-seat-race/. dead.
22. Web site: Garamendi rules out run in Miller’s seat. January 14, 2014. January 20, 2014. SF Gate. Carla Marinucci.
23. Web site: Khanna campaign says he won't run for Miller seat. January 13, 2014. January 20, 2014. The Hill. Cameron Joseph.
24. Web site: CD11: Walnut Creek Mayor Lawson opts out of congressional bid. January 22, 2014. February 26, 2014. IBA Buzz. Lisa Vorderbrueggen. February 26, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140226220453/http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2014/01/22/cd11-walnut-creek-mayor-lawson-opts-out-of-congressional-bid/. dead.
25. Web site: Garamendi not ruling out run for Miller’s seat. January 14, 2014. January 20, 2014. SF Gate. Joe Garofoli.
26. Web site: CD11: Ex-Walnut Creek Councilman Kish Rajan won’t run. January 21, 2014. February 26, 2014. IBA Buzz. Lisa Vorderbrueggen. February 26, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140226203548/http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2014/01/21/cd11-ex-walnut-creek-councilman-kish-rajan-wont-run/. dead.
27. Web site: CD11: Retired Danville judge announces candidacy. January 17, 2014. January 20, 2014. IBA Buzz. Lisa Vorderbrueggen. February 1, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140201202637/http://www.ibabuzz.com/politics/2014/01/17/cd11-retired-danville-judge-announces-candidacy/. dead.
28. Web site: Jeb Bing . State Senator Ellen Corbett to run for Congress in 2014 . pleasantonweekly.com . Pleasanton Weekly . May 10, 2023 . October 12, 2012.
29. Web site: Emily Cahn . Stark’s Revenge: Bad Blood Lingers With Former Foe . rollcall.com . Roll Call . May 10, 2023 . November 20, 2013.
30. Web site: Rep. Honda to face Ro Khanna challenge. April 2, 2013. April 3, 2013. San Francisco Chronicle. Carla. Marinucci.
31. Web site: Two more candidates file to challenge Mike Honda . San Jose Mercury News . March 7, 2014 . March 11, 2014.
32. Web site: Indian-American Vinesh Singh Rathore ousted from Congressional race . March 29, 2014 . IANS . news.biharprabha.com.
33. https://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=74be73a6-5bf7-45d7-b9df-1194cf911807 SurveyUSA
34. http://democracyforamerica.com/blog/822-new-polling-honda-holds-double-digit-lead-in-ca-17-primary Public Policy Polling (D-PCCC)
35. https://web.archive.org/web/20141015090054/http://www.rokhanna.com/page/memorandum-new-poll-shows-race-dead-heat David Binder Research (D-Khanna)
36. https://www.scribd.com/document/242867061/CA-17-Lake-Research-for-Mike-Honda-Oct-2014# Lake Research Partners (D-Honda)
37. http://democracyforamerica.com/blog/822-new-polling-honda-holds-double-digit-lead-in-ca-17-primary Public Policy Polling (D-Democracy for America)
38. https://web.archive.org/web/20131029035054/http://act.boldprogressives.org/survey/post_election_polling Public Policy Polling (D-PCCC)
39. News: Gonzales. Nathan L.. Democrats Ready to Land Recruit in Elusive California District. September 20, 2013. Roll Call. September 18, 2013. September 21, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060226/http://blogs.rollcall.com/rothenblog/democrats-ready-to-land-recruit-in-elusive-california-district/. dead.
40. https://web.archive.org/web/20140306193637/http://www.bakersfieldcalifornian.com/politics/local/x1141091389/Election-notebook-GOP-releases-poll-showing-Valadao-well-ahead Harper Polling (R-NRCC)
41. https://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=4b405a3f-32e7-4f65-8b11-5560d5b437fe SurveyUSA
42. https://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=7dd82fa8-cc1c-4362-90be-7b510f0d038e SurveyUSA
43. Web site: Santa Maria Democrat and Businessman Plans Challenge to Lois Capps in 2014 Election. February 17, 2013. April 11, 2013. Noozhawk. Gina. Potthoff.
44. Web site: California's Rep. McKeon to retire from House. January 16, 2014. February 22, 2014. Los Angeles Times. Richard. Simon.
45. Web site: Sen. Steve Knight announces 2014 congressional bid. December 3, 2013. February 22, 2014. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal. Luke. Money. February 27, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140227050753/http://www.signalscv.com/section/36/article/110016/. dead.
46. Web site: Strickland Switches Races to McKeon’s District in California (Updated). December 2, 2013. February 14, 2014. Roll Call. Emily. Cahnn. December 16, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131216235554/http://atr.rollcall.com/strickland-files-paperwork-to-challenge-mckeon-in-california/. dead.
47. Web site: Jon Fleischman U.S. Rep. McKeon (CA-25) Quietly Telling Key Folks That He May Retire. April 11, 2013. February 22, 2014. Flash Report. Jon. Fleischman.
48. Web site: Third Democrat jumps into local congressional race. October 22, 2013. February 22, 2014. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal. Luke. Money. February 27, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140227051122/http://www.signalscv.com/archives/107314/. dead.
49. Web site: Simi Valley's Lee Rogers to run as Democrat for House again in 2014. July 1, 2013. February 22, 2014. Ventura County Star. Timm. Herdt. January 26, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140126073843/http://www.vcstar.com/news/2013/jul/01/democrat-rogers-to-run-again-for-congress-in/. dead.
50. Web site: UPDATE: Lancaster Democrat joins race for 25th Congressional District. October 1, 2013. February 22, 2014. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal. Luke. Money. February 27, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140227051229/http://www.signalscv.com/archives/105932/. dead.
51. Web site: California: Strickland Seeks Rematch with Brownley. April 2, 2013. April 3, 2013. Bloomberg. Gregory. Giroux.
52. Web site: Farm Team: Embattled California GOP Eyes House Opportunities. March 20, 2013. March 28, 2013. Roll Call. Kyle. Trygstad.
53. Web site: San Bernardino Councilman John Valdivia announces bid for Rep. Gary Miller’s seat. February 13, 2014. February 14, 2014. The San Bernardino Sun. Joe. Nelson.
54. Web site: Just spoke with former California State Senate leader Bob Dutton, who said he's not interested in running for @RepGaryMiller's seat. February 13, 2014. February 13, 2014. Twitter. Beau. Yarbrough.
55. Web site: Rep. Gary Miller will not seek re-election. February 12, 2014. February 13, 2014. The San Bernardino Sun. Beau. Yarbrough.
56. Web site: CONGRESS: Who will replace Gary Miller for GOP?. February 13, 2014. February 14, 2014. The Press-Enterprise. Jeff. Horseman. February 21, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140221212250/http://www.pe.com/local-news/politics/politics-headlines-index/20140213-congress-who-will-replace-gary-miller-for-gop.ece. dead.
57. Web site: Redlands Mayor Pete Aguilar announces another bid for Congress. April 2, 2013. April 3, 2013. Redlands Daily Facts. Greg. Cappis. April 11, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130411234800/http://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/news/ci_22918664/redlands-mayor-pete-aguilar-announces-another-bid-congress. dead.
58. Web site: Pro-gun Dem targeted by Bloomberg runs for Congress. April 15, 2013. June 28, 2013. USA Today.
59. Web site: A fourth Democrat enters the 31st Congressional District race. April 26, 2013. February 13, 2014. Redlands Daily Facts. Greg. Cappis.
60. Web site: 31ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: Fourth Democrat files candidacy papers. June 3, 2013. February 13, 2014. The Press-Enterprise. Jim. Miller. February 21, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140221212911/http://blog.pe.com/news/2013/06/03/31st-congressional-district-fourth-democrat-files-candidacy-papers/. dead.
61. Web site: Supervisor Josie Gonzales says she will not run in #ca31, where fellow Dem Pete Aguilar is running, and has no plans for higher office. April 2, 2013. February 13, 2014. Twitter. Imran. Ghori.
62. https://web.archive.org/web/20140515130547/http://atr.rollcall.com/for-democrats-its-deja-vu-in-californias-31st-district/ Tulchin Research (D-DCCC)
63. https://www.scribd.com/doc/244002356/CA-31-American-Viewpoint-for-American-Future-Fund-Oct-2014 American Viewpoint (R-American Future Fund)
64. Web site: Henry Waxman Announces Retirement (Updated) (Video). January 30, 2014. January 30, 2014. Roll Call. Emily. Cahn. February 3, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140203091742/http://atr.rollcall.com/henry-waxman-announces-retirement/. dead.
65. Web site: Democrats Begin to Flood Race to Replace Waxman. January 31, 2014. January 31, 2014. Roll Call. February 3, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140203101200/http://atr.rollcall.com/democrats-begin-to-flood-race-to-replace-waxman/. dead.
66. Web site: Former Mayoral Candidate Wendy Greuel to Run for Henry Waxman’s Seat. January 30, 2014. January 31, 2014. Variety.
67. Web site: Radio host, former Clinton aide Matt Miller to run for Waxman seat. February 14, 2014. February 14, 2014. Los Angeles Times. Merl. Jean.
68. Web site: Race to succeed Henry Waxman gains candidate, momentum. Jean. Merl. Los Angeles Times. February 3, 2014. February 5, 2014.
69. Web site: Race to replace retiring Rep. Henry Waxman likely to be crowded. January 30, 2014. January 31, 2014. The Los Angeles Times.
70. Web site: Sen. Fran Pavley considering run for Henry Waxman's House seat. January 30, 2014. January 30, 2014. Sacramento Bee. Christopher. Cadelago.
71. Web site: Sandra Fluke 'strongly considering' run for Waxman's seat. January 30, 2014. January 31, 2014. The Hill.
72. Web site: Sandra Fluke forgoes congressional bid to run for state Senate. February 5, 2014. February 5, 2014. Los Angeles Times. Mehta. Seema.
73. Web site: Rep. Henry Waxman announces retirement from Congress. January 30, 2014. January 30, 2014. KPCC.
74. Web site: Pavley Rules Out Run For Congress. February 7, 2014. February 8, 2014. The Malibu Times. Joshua. Spidel. March 25, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140325005806/http://www.malibutimes.com/news/article_29c19d90-9044-11e3-9b28-001a4bcf887a.html. dead.
75. Web site: Maria Shriver returns to Sacramento to discuss women and poverty. January 30, 2014. February 3, 2014. The Sacramento Bee. Alexei Koseff.
76. Web site: Richard Simmons Will Not Run for Waxman Seat. February 3, 2014. February 4, 2014. Roll Call. Abby Livingston. February 21, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140221163925/http://hoh.rollcall.com/richard-simmons-will-not-run-for-waxman-seat/. dead.
77. Web site: The race for Waxman’s seat begins—Candidate for Radel seat releases Super Bowl-related ad—PCCC endorses Leach in PA-13—Friday standings—GOP groups drop $1.2 million in FL-13. January 31, 2014. February 3, 2014. Politico. Emily Schultheis.
78. Web site: Yaroslavsky, Pavley, Bloom say they won't run for Waxman's seat. February 7, 2014. February 8, 2014. Los Angeles Times. Jean. Merl. Melanie. Mason.
79. Web site: Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity Leader to Vie for Waxman Seat (Updated). February 10, 2014. February 10, 2014. Roll Call. Emily. Cahn. February 11, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140211231459/http://atr.rollcall.com/alpha-epsilon-pi-fraternity-leader-becomes-third-dem-vying-for-waxman-seat/. dead.
80. Web site: Marianne Williamson, New-Age Guru, Seeks Congressional Seat. November 13, 2013. January 30, 2014. The New York Times. Ian. Lovett.
81. Web site: Congressional Candidate Brent Roske Announces Run In 33rd District. August 15, 2013. January 30, 2014. Santa Monica Mirror. Brenton. Garen.
82. Web site: Merl. Jean. 2014-05-09. Brent Roske drops out of Waxman seat race, endorses Williamson. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140510182642/http://www.latimes.com/local/political/la-me-pc-roske-williamson-20140509-story.html . 2014-05-10 . 2021-02-16. Los Angeles Times. en-US.
83. Web site: Bill Bloomfield passes on race for Waxman seat; Republican jumps in. February 10, 2014. February 10, 2014. Los Angeles Times. Merl. Jean.
84. http://atr.rollcall.com/internal-poll-wendy-greuel-tops-field-for-house-race-in-california/ Benenson Strategy Group^
85. Web site: California Rep. Gloria Negrete McLeod won't seek reelection. February 18, 2014. February 18, 2014. The Sacramento Bee. Jim. Miller.
86. Web site: Two emerge as possibilities for open congressional seat. February 20, 2014. February 22, 2014. The Press-Enterprise. David. Hood. February 23, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140223223606/http://www.pe.com/local-news/politics/politics-headlines-index/20140220-two-emerge-as-possibilities-for-open-congressional-seat.ece. dead.
87. Web site: Norma Torres announces run for Congress. February 19, 2014. February 20, 2014. Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Greg. Cappis.
88. Web site: Rep. Negrete McLeod to leave Congress after one term (Updated). February 18, 2014. March 5, 2014. scpr.org. Sharon McNary.
89. Web site: Ex-Rep. Baca bashes 'bimbo' Negrete McLeod, won't run for seat. February 18, 2014. February 18, 2014. The Hill. Cameron. Joseph.
90. Web site: Thank you everyone for the encouragement that I have received to urge me to run for Congress. At this time it is not in my plans. February 21, 2014. February 22, 2014. Twitter. Gary C.. Ovitt.
91. Web site: Brian Nestande says he'll challenge Rep. Raul Ruiz in 2014. April 9, 2013. April 11, 2013. The Desert Sun. Barrett. Newkirk.
92. Web site: Ray Haynes announces candidacy for 36th Congressional District race. March 7, 2014. March 11, 2014. The Desert Sun. Erica Felci.
93. Web site: Emily Cahn . The ‘Cory Booker of California’ Leaps to Safer Ground . rollcall.com . Roll Call . May 15, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140920213232/http://atr.rollcall.com/house-races-2014-raul-ruiz-california-brian-nestande/ . September 20, 2014 . September 18, 2014.
94. https://www.scribd.com/doc/211941743/CA-41-Wenzel-Strategies-for-Steve-Adams-March-2014 Wenzel Strategies
95. News: Simon . Richard . O.C. Congressman Campbell announces he'll retire at end of term . June 28, 2013 . . June 27, 2013.
96. News: Jill Cowan . Moorlach drops out of congressional race . March 12, 2014 . Laguna Beach Coastline Pilot . March 11, 2014.
97. Web site: Fleischman . Jon . CA45: Rep. Campbell’s Retirement Announcement Sets Off Political Jockeying . Flash Report . June 28, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130703155956/http://www.flashreport.org/blog/2013/06/28/ca45-rep-campbells-retirement-announcement-sets-off-political-jockeying/ . July 3, 2013.
98. Web site: Emily Cahn . GOP Primary Field Grows to Replace Campbell . rollcall.com . Roll Call . May 12, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130914220457/http://atr.rollcall.com/gop-primary-field-grows-to-replace-campbell-ca45/ . September 14, 2013 . September 5, 2013.
99. https://web.archive.org/web/20130707084914/http://www.flashreport.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/CD45-Frequencies.pdf Lewis Consulting Group
100. Web site: CONGRESS: Kimber challenging Hunter in 50th district. April 7, 2013. April 11, 2013. The Press-Enterprise. Jeff. Horseman. April 10, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130410002729/http://blog.pe.com/political-empire/2013/04/07/congress-kimber-challenging-hunter-in-50th-district/. dead.
101. News: Carl DeMaio won’t run for mayor of San Diego. September 3, 2013. The Washington Post. September 3, 2013.
102. Web site: Chris Frates . Scott Zamost . Gay Republican congressional candidate accused of sexual harassment . cnn.com . CNN . May 15, 2023 . October 10, 2014.
103. http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=e69e7e42-09e1-44f3-96b5-8d518db593bb SurveyUSA
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