House elections for the 117th U.S. Congress
The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in California was 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 coincided with the 2020 U.S. presidential election , as well as other elections to the United States House of Representatives , elections to the United States Senate , and various state and local elections .
This is the first general election since 1994 where a Republican defeated an incumbent House Democrat in California. This year, despite the statewide dominance by Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden , a record-breaking number of Republicans defeated Democratic House incumbents: Young Kim defeated Gil Cisneros in District 39 , Michelle Park Steel defeated Harley Rouda in District 48 , and David Valadao defeated TJ Cox in District 21 to reclaim his old seat. This happened even as Democrats won the statewide combined House vote by a wider margin than Biden.[1] Mike Garcia also defeated Christy Smith in District 25 to retain the seat he flipped in the May 12 special election to fill the seat vacated by Katie Hill .[2]
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Overview
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2020 Primary election — March 3, 2020
Party
Votes
Percentage
Candidates
Advancing to general
Seats contesting
Democratic
5,989,781
65.65
124
60
53
Republican
2,973,937
32.60
96
46
46
No party preference
99,842
1.09
22
0
0
Green
38,524
0.42
4
0
0
American Independent
11,271
0.12
3
0
0
Libertarian
7,985
0.09
2
0
0
Peace and Freedom
1,821
0.02
1
0
0
Totals
9,123,161
100.00
252
106
—
Popular vote
Democratic
66.27%
Republican
33.73%
House seats
Democratic
79.25%
Republican
20.75%
District 1
The 1st district covers the northeastern part of the state bordering Nevada and Oregon . The incumbent is Republican Doug LaMalfa , who was re-elected with 54.9% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Gregory Edward Cheadle (no party preference), perennial candidate [6]
Joseph LeTourneau IV (no party preference), leadership developer[7]
Rob Lydon (Democratic), veterinarian[7]
Endorsements
Audrey Denney (D)
Federal officials
Organizations
Labor unions
Predictions
Polling
Results
2020 California's 1st congressional district primary results by county
LaMalfa—50–60%
LaMalfa—60–70%
LaMalfa—70–80%
LaMalfa—80–90%
Denney—40–50%
California's 1st congressional district , 2020[21] [22]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Doug LaMalfa (incumbent)
128,613
54.6
Democratic
Audrey Denney
92,655
39.4
Democratic
Rob Lydon
8,745
3.7
No party preference
Joseph LeTourneau IV
2,769
1.2
No party preference
Gregory Edward Cheadle
2,596
1.1
Republican
Kenneth E. Swanson (write-in)
13
0.0
Total votes
235,391
100.0
General election
Republican
Doug LaMalfa (incumbent )
204,190
57.0
Democratic
Audrey Denney
154,073
43.0
Total votes
358,263
100.0
Republican hold
District 2
The 2nd district encompasses the North Coast , stretching 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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Jared Huffman (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[23]
Dale K. Mensing (Republican), candidate for California's 2nd congressional district in 2014 , 2016 , and 2018 [24]
Eliminated in primary
Melissa Bradley (Green), businesswoman[23]
Charles "Wally" Coppock (American Independent)[23]
Rachel Moniz (Democratic), operations officer[23]
Predictions
Results
2020 California's 2nd congressional district primary results by county
Huffman—40–50%
Huffman—50–60%
Huffman—60–70%
Huffman—70–80%
Mensing—40–50%
California's 2nd congressional district , 2020[21] [22]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Jared Huffman (incumbent )
184,155
67.7
Republican
Dale K. Mensing
51,287
18.9
Democratic
Rachel Moniz
20,609
7.6
Green
Melissa Bradley
12,412
4.6
American Independent
Charles "Wally" Coppock
3,600
1.3
Total votes
272,063
100.0
General election
Democratic
Jared Huffman (incumbent )
294,435
75.7
Republican
Dale K. Mensing
94,320
24.3
Total votes
388,755
100.0
Democratic hold
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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
John Garamendi (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[25]
Tamika Hamilton (Republican), U.S. Air Force veteran[26]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
John Garamendi (D)
Executive Branch officials
U.S. Senators
U.S. Representatives
Statewide officials
State legislators
Newspapers
Organizations
Labor unions
Predictions
Results
2020 California's 3rd congressional district primary results by county
Garamendi—40–50%
Garamendi—50–60%
Garamendi—70–80%
Hamilton—40–50%
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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Brynne S. Kennedy (Democratic), businesswoman[33]
Tom McClintock (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative[34]
Eliminated in primary
Julianne Benzel (Republican), history teacher[35]
Jamie Byers (Republican), state parole agent[7]
Robert Lawton (no party preference), businessman and Democratic candidate for California's 4th congressional district in 2018 [36]
Jacob Thomas (Republican), businessman[37]
Withdrawn
Sean Frame (Democratic), Placerville Union school board member[38]
Declined
Endorsements
Brynne Kennedy (D)
Federal officials
Organizations
Predictions
Polling
Hypothetical polling
with Generic Opponent
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size[a]
Margin of error
Tom McClintock (R)
Generic Opponent
Undecided
Lake Research Partners (D) [B]
April 26 – May 4, 2020
2,196 (LV)
–
36%
36% [b]
28%
Results
2020 California's 4th congressional district primary results by county
McClintock—40–50%
McClintock—50–60%
McClintock—60–70%
Kennedy—60–70%
Kennedy—70–80%
California's 4th congressional district , 2020[21] [22]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Tom McClintock (incumbent)
141,244
50.7
Democratic
Brynne S. Kennedy
110,771
39.8
Republican
Julianne Benzel
12,138
4.4
No party preference
Robert Lawton
4,848
1.7
Republican
Jamie Byers
4,822
1.7
Republican
Jacob Thomas
4,527
1.6
Total votes
278,350
100.0
General election
Republican
Tom McClintock (incumbent)
247,291
55.9
Democratic
Brynne S. Kennedy
194,731
44.1
Total votes
442,022
100.0
Republican hold
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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Scott Giblin (Republican), information services technician[44]
Mike Thompson (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[44]
Eliminated in primary
Jason Kishineff (Democratic), activist[45]
Josh Wesley Tyler (Democratic), teacher[46]
Endorsements
Predictions
Results
2020 California's 5th congressional district primary results by county
Thompson—50–60%
Thompson—60–70%
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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Chris Bish (Republican), realtor[7]
Doris Matsui (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[7]
Eliminated in primary
Sherwood Ellsworth Haisty Jr. (Republican), minister[7]
Benjamin Emard (Democratic), attorney[7]
Endorsements
Doris Matsui (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Predictions
Results
2020 California's 6th congressional district primary results by county
Matsui—60–70%
Matsui—70–80%
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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Ami Bera (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[48]
Buzz Patterson (Republican), retired United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel[49]
Eliminated in primary
Jeff Burdick (Democratic), public affairs specialist[48]
Jon Ivy (Republican), voting rights activist[50]
Chris Richardson (Green), engineer[7]
Endorsements
Predictions
Results
California's 7th congressional district , 2020[21] [22]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Ami Bera (incumbent)
106,124
50.3
Republican
Buzz Patterson
70,803
33.6
Democratic
Jeff Burdick
15,114
7.2
Republican
Jon Ivy
14,017
6.6
Green
Chris Richardson
4,837
2.3
Total votes
210,895
100.0
General election
Democratic
Ami Bera (incumbent)
217,416
56.6
Republican
Buzz Patterson
166,549
43.4
Total votes
383,965
100.0
Democratic hold
District 8
Results by countyObernolte: 50–60%Bubser: 60–70%
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.[3] 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.[55]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Christine Bubser (Democratic), engineer and biotechnology advisor[56]
Jay Obernolte (Republican), state assemblyman[57]
Eliminated in primary
Declined
Endorsements
Christine Bubser (D)
Federal politicians
State politicians
Organizations
Predictions
Polling
General election
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size[a]
Margin of error
Jay Obernolte (R)
Christine Bubser (D)
Undecided
Global Strategy Group (D) [C]
August 1–5, 2020
400 (LV)
± 4.9%
48%
38%
13%
Results
2020 California's 8th congressional district primary results by county
Obernolte—30–40%
Bubser—30–40%
Bubser—40–50%
California's 8th congressional district , 2020[21] [22]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Jay Obernolte
50,677
35.0
Democratic
Christine Bubser
41,595
28.7
Republican
Tim Donnelly
30,079
20.7
Democratic
Bob Conaway
9,053
6.2
No party preference
Jeff Esmus
4,042
2.8
Democratic
James Ellars
3,948
2.7
Republican
Jeremy Staat
2,288
1.6
Republican
Jerry Laws
2,010
1.4
Republican
Justin David Whitehead
1,305
0.9
No party preference
J. Green (write-in)
11
0.0
Total votes
145,008
100.0
General election
Republican
Jay Obernolte
158,711
56.1
Democratic
Christine Bubser
124,400
43.9
Total votes
283,111
100.0
Republican hold
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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
William Martinek (Republican), financial advisor[65]
Predictions
Results
2020 California's 9th congressional district primary results by county
McNerney—50–60%
Amador—40–50%
District 10
County results
Harder: 50–60%
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 .[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
Charles Dossett (Republican), U.S. Army veteran[70]
Declined
Endorsements
Bob Elliott (R)
Organizations
Combat Veterans for Congress[72]
Josh Harder (D)
Former US Executive Branch officials
Barack Obama , former President of the United States (2009–2017, former Senator from Illinois (2005–2008)[73]
Federal officials
Labor unions
Organizations
Predictions
Results
2020 California's 10th congressional district primary results by county
California's 10th congressional district , 2020[21] [22]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Josh Harder (incumbent)
69,668
44.1
Republican
Ted Howze
53,574
33.9
Republican
Bob Elliott
20,481
13.0
Democratic
Michael J. "Mike" Barkley
5,561
3.5
Republican
Marla Sousa Livengood
5,270
3.3
Democratic
Ryan Blevins
3,536
2.2
Total votes
158,090
100.0
General election
Democratic
Josh Harder (incumbent)
166,865
55.2
Republican
Ted Howze
135,629
44.8
Total votes
302,494
100.0
Democratic hold
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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Michael Ernest Kerr (Green), social justice advocate[79]
Predictions
Results
District 12
The 12th district is based entirely within San Francisco . The incumbent is the Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (Democratic), who was re-elected with 86.8% of the vote in 2018.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Shahid Buttar (Democratic), attorney and democratic socialist activist[80]
Nancy Pelosi (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[7]
Eliminated in primary
Agatha Bacelar (Democratic), documentary filmmaker and engineer[81]
John Dennis (Republican), businessman and perennial candidate[7]
Deanna Lorraine (Republican), political commentator[82]
Withdrawn
Endorsements
Shahid Buttar (D)
Local officials
Individuals
Unions
San Francisco Tenants Union[84]
Organizations
Publications
Nancy Pelosi (D)
Unions
Organizations
Individuals
James L. Brooks , director, producer and writer[93]
Gregg Henry , actor and musician[94]
William Hurt , actor, director, producer and screenwriter[95]
Kristen Johnston , actress and comedian[96]
Wendie Malick , actress and activist[97]
Alyssa Milano , actress and activist[98]
Alexandra Neil , actress[99]
James Sie , actor and voice actor[100]
Alice Wetterlund , actress, comedian and podcast host[101]
Predictions
Results
California's 12th congressional district , 2020[21] [22]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Nancy Pelosi (incumbent)
190,590
74.0
Democratic
Shahid Buttar
33,344
13.0
Republican
John Dennis
19,883
7.7
Democratic
Tom Gallagher (withdrawn)
5,094
2.0
Republican
Deanna Lorraine
4,635
1.8
Democratic
Agatha Bacelar
3,890
1.5
Total votes
257,436
100.0
General election
Democratic
Nancy Pelosi (incumbent)
281,776
77.6
Democratic
Shahid Buttar
81,174
22.4
Total votes
362,950
100.0
Democratic hold
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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Barbara Lee (Democratic), incumbent U.S Representative[102]
Nikka Piterman (Republican), software engineer[103]
Predictions
Results
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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Ran Petel (Republican), financial executive[7]
Jackie Speier (Democratic), incumbent U.S Representative[7]
Eliminated in primary
Cristos Goodrow (Democratic), technology executive[7]
Eric Taylor (no party preference), research manager[7]
Predictions
Results
2020 California's 14th congressional district primary results by county
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,[3] and ran in the 2020 presidential race .[104] Swalwell joined the House race after ending his presidential campaign.[105] [106]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Alison Hayden (Republican), special education teacher[79]
Eric Swalwell (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[107]
Eliminated in primary
Samantha Campbell (Democratic), college student[79]
Don J. Grundmann (no party preference), chiropractor (Constitution )[I] [79]
Austin E. Intal (Democratic), sales and real estate agent[79]
Peter Yuan Liu (Republican), candidate for Governor of California in 2018 [79]
Tuan Phan (Democratic), biochemist[79]
Withdrawn
Declined
Predictions
Results
2020 California's 15th congressional district primary results by county
Swalwell—60–70%
Swalwell—50–60%
California's 15th congressional district , 2020[21] [22]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Eric Swalwell (incumbent)
103,826
59.0
Republican
Alison Hayden
29,864
17.0
Democratic
Samantha Campbell
17,286
9.8
Republican
Peter Liu
13,634
7.8
Democratic
Tuan Phan
6,509
3.7
Democratic
Austin E. Intal
2,548
1.4
No party preference
Don J. Grundmann
2,194
1.2
Total votes
175,861
100.0
General election
Democratic
Eric Swalwell (incumbent)
242,991
70.9
Republican
Alison Hayden
99,710
29.1
Total votes
342,701
100.0
Democratic hold
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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Esmeralda Soria (Democratic), Fresno city councilwoman[114]
Kimberly Elizabeth Williams (Democratic), former U.S. diplomat and college professor[115]
Endorsements
Jim Costa (D)
Federal politicians
Organizations
Unions
Esmeralda Soria (D)
State politicians
Individuals
Labor unions
Organizations
Predictions
Results
2020 California's 16th congressional district primary results by county
Costa—40–50%
Cookingham—40–50%
Cookingham—50–60%
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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Ro Khanna (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[102]
Ritesh Tandon (Republican), businessman[102]
Eliminated in primary
Joe Dehn (Libertarian), square dance caller[7]
Stephen Forbes (Democratic), business analyst and candidate for California's 17th congressional district in 2018
Endorsements
Ro Khanna (D)
U.S. Senators
Labor unions
Organizations
Predictions
Results
2020 California's 17th congressional district primary results by county
District 18
The 18th district encompasses the western 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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Richard B. Fox (Republican), physician[7]
Bob Goodwyn (Libertarian), pilot[7]
Phil Reynolds (Republican), engineer[7]
Predictions
Results
2020 California's 18th congressional district primary results by county
Eshoo—60–70%
Eshoo—50–60%
California's 18th congressional district , 2020[21] [22]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Anna Eshoo (incumbent)
146,225
61.7
Democratic
Rishi Kumar
38,826
16.4
Republican
Richard B. Fox
28,863
12.2
Republican
Phil Reynolds
18,600
7.9
Libertarian
Bob Goodwyn
4,462
1.9
Total votes
236,976
100.0
General election
Democratic
Anna Eshoo (incumbent)
217,377
63.2
Democratic
Rishi Kumar
126,750
36.8
Total votes
344,127
100.0
Democratic hold
District 19
The 19th district is based in the eastern 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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Justin Aguilera (Republican), businessman[7]
Zoe Lofgren (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[7]
Eliminated in primary
Ignacio Cruz (Republican), economic development director[7]
Jason Mallory (no party preference)[7]
Ivan Torres (Democratic), healthcare worker[7]
Predictions
Results
California's 19th congressional district , 2020[21] [22]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Zoe Lofgren (incumbent)
104,456
62.7
Republican
Justin Aguilera
20,469
12.3
Republican
Ignacio Cruz
19,109
11.5
Democratic
Ivan Torres
18,916
11.4
No party preference
Jason Mallory
3,516
2.1
Total votes
166,466
100.0
General election
Democratic
Zoe Lofgren (incumbent)
224,385
71.7
Republican
Justin Aguilera
88,642
28.3
Total votes
313,027
100.0
Democratic hold
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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Adam Bolaños Scow (Democratic), environmental activist[133]
Predictions
Results
2020 California's 20th congressional district primary results by county
Panetta—60–70%
Panetta—50–60%
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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Declined
Endorsements
TJ Cox (D)
Former US Executive Branch officials
Barack Obama , former President of the United States (2009–2017), former Senator from Illinois (2005–2008)[73]
Labor unions
Organizations
David Valadao (R)
Organizations
Publications
Predictions
Polling
General election
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size[a]
Margin of error
TJ Cox (D)
David Valadao (R)
Undecided
American Viewpoint (R) [D]
September 8–10, 2020
400 (LV)
± 4.9%
38%
49%
9%
NRCC (R)
June 30 – July 2, 2019
400 (LV)
–
36%
52%
11%
Results
2020 California's 21st congressional district primary results by county
Valadao—60–70%
Valadao—50–60%
Cox—40–50%
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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Phil Arballo (Democratic), financial adviser[148]
Devin Nunes (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative[138]
Eliminated in primary
Declined
Endorsements
Phil Arballo (D)
Organizations
Labor unions
Predictions
Polling
General election
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size[a]
Margin of error
Devin Nunes (R)
Phil Arballo (D)
Undecided
Strategies 360 (D) [E]
September 29 – October 1, 2020
400 (LV)
± 4.9%
51%
46%
–
Strategies 360 (D) [E]
June 23–29, 2020[c]
400 (LV)
–
51%
42%
–
Results
2020 California's 22nd congressional district primary results by county
California's 22nd congressional district , 2020[21] [22]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Republican
Devin Nunes (incumbent)
94,686
56.1
Democratic
Phil Arballo
42,218
25.0
Democratic
Bobby Bliatout
22,078
13.1
Democratic
Dary Rezvani
5,273
3.1
No party preference
Eric Garcia
4,515
2.7
Total votes
168,770
100.0
General election
Republican
Devin Nunes (incumbent)
170,888
54.2
Democratic
Phil Arballo
144,251
45.8
Total votes
315,139
100.0
Republican hold
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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Kim Mangone (Democratic), systems engineer and U.S. Air Force veteran[151]
Kevin McCarthy (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative[152]
Predictions
Results
2020 California's 23rd congressional district primary results by county
McCarthy—70–80%
McCarthy—60–70%
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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Kenneth Young (no party preference), civil engineer[7]
Endorsements
Salud Carbajal (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Predictions
Results
2020 California's 24th congressional district primary results by county
Carbajal—60–70%
Carbajal—50–60%
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 was vacant from November 3, 2019, to May 19, 2020. Democrat Katie Hill resigned after she was alleged to have had inappropriate relations with one of her congressional staffers.[158] Hill had flipped the district in 2018 and was elected with 54.4% of the vote.[3] A special election to fill Hill's vacancy was held before the general election in 2020. Republican Mike Garcia won the special election with 54.9% of the vote, and was seated on May 19, 2020.
Candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Otis Lee Cooper (no party preference), legal defense investigator[7]
Robert Cooper III (Democratic), college professor[161]
Getro Franck Elize (Democratic), patient resource worker[161]
Kenneth Jenks (Republican), U.S. Marine Corps veteran and telecommunications executive[161]
Steve Knight (Republican), former U.S. Representative[162]
David Lozano (Republican), attorney[161]
Daniel Mercuri (Republican), businessman[7]
George Papadopoulos (Republican), foreign policy adviser for Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign [163]
Cenk Uygur (Democratic), journalist and CEO and host of The Young Turks [164]
Aníbal Valdéz-Ortega (Democratic), attorney and community organizer[7]
Withdrawn
Mark Cripe (Republican), Los Angeles County deputy sheriff[165]
Christopher C. Smith (Democratic), documentary filmmaker[7] [166]
Angela Underwood-Jacobs (Republican), Lancaster city councilwoman[165]
Suzette Valladares (Republican), businesswoman[167]
Endorsements
Predictions
Polling
Primary election
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size[a]
Margin of error
Mike Garcia (R)
Steve Knight (R)
George Papadopoulos (R)
Christy Smith (D)
Cenk Uygur (D)
Tulchin Research (D) [F]
December 12–19, 2019
– (V)[d]
–[d]
13%
26%
3%
30%
5%
General election
Hypothetical polling
Generic Republican v.s. Generic Democrat
Poll source
Date(s) administered
Sample size[a]
Margin of error
Generic Republican
Generic Democrat
American Viewpoint (R) [I]
July 26–28, 2020
400 (LV)
± 4.9%
38%
47%
Results
2020 California's 25th congressional district primary results by county
California's 25th congressional district , 2020[21] [22]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Christy Smith
49,679
31.7
Republican
Mike Garcia
37,381
23.9
Republican
Steve Knight
29,645
18.9
Democratic
Cenk Uygur
9,246
5.9
Democratic
Getro Franck Elize
6,317
4.0
Republican
David Lozano
6,272
4.0
Democratic
Anibal Valdéz-Ortega
4,920
3.1
Democratic
Robert Cooper III
4,474
2.9
Republican
George Papadopoulos
2,749
1.8
No party preference
Otis Lee Cooper
2,183
1.4
Democratic
Christopher C. Smith (withdrawn)
2,089
1.3
Republican
Daniel Mercuri
913
0.6
Republican
Kenneth Jenks
682
0.4
Total votes
156,550
100.0
General election
Republican
Mike Garcia (incumbent)
169,638
50.05
Democratic
Christy Smith
169,305
49.95
Total votes
338,943
100.0
Republican hold
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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Enrique Petris (Democratic), contract administrator[7]
Robert L. Salas (Democratic), retired teacher[7]
Endorsements
Predictions
Results
2020 California's 26th congressional district primary results by county
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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Beatrice Cardenas (Republican), loan officer[171]
Christian Daly (no party preference), former Duarte city manager intern[171]
Predictions
Results
2020 California's 27th congressional district primary results by county
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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Chad D. Anderson (Democratic), entrepreneur[7]
Jennifer Barbosa (no party preference), realtor and activist[173]
William Bodell (Republican), businessman[7]
Sal Genovese (Democratic), community services director[7]
Maebe A. Girl (Democratic), Silver Lake neighborhood councilwoman and drag queen[174]
Ara Khachig Manoogian (Democratic), security systems integrator[7]
Endorsements
Adam Schiff (D)
Individuals
Organizations
Maebe A. Girl (D)
Individuals
Organizations
Predictions
Results
California's 28th congressional district , 2020[21] [22]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Adam Schiff (incumbent)
110,251
59.6
Republican
Eric Early
23,243
12.6
Democratic
Maebe A. Girl
22,129
12.0
No party preference
Jennifer Barbosa
10,421
5.6
Republican
William Bodell
7,093
3.8
Democratic
Sal Genovese
6,294
3.4
Democratic
Ara Khachig Manoogian
3,290
1.9
Democratic
Chad D. Anderson
2,359
1.3
Total votes
185,080
100.0
General election
Democratic
Adam Schiff (incumbent)
244,471
72.7
Republican
Eric Early
91,928
27.3
Total votes
336,399
100.0
Democratic hold
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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Michael R. Guzik (Democratic), ride-share driver[7]
Brian Perras (Republican), U.S. Navy veteran[7]
Endorsements
Tony Cárdenas (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Angélica Dueñas (D)
Notable individuals
Labor unions
Organizations
Predictions
Results
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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Mark S. Reed (Republican), businessman and perennial candidate[7]
Brad Sherman (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[7]
Eliminated in primary
Courtney "CJ" Berina (Democratic), marketing consultant[7]
Brian T. Carroll (Democratic)[7]
Raji Rab (Democratic), commercial pilot and candidate for California's 30th congressional district in 2018 [7]
Predictions
Results
2020 California's 30th congressional district primary results by county
Sherman—50–60%
Sherman—40–50%
California's 30th congressional district , 2020[21] [22]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Brad Sherman (incumbent)
99,282
58.1
Republican
Mark S. Reed
38,778
22.7
Democratic
Courtney "CJ" Berina
18,937
11.1
Democratic
Raji Rab
7,961
4.7
Democratic
Brian T. Carroll
5,984
3.5
Total votes
170,942
100.0
General election
Democratic
Brad Sherman (incumbent)
240,038
69.5
Republican
Mark S. Reed
105,426
30.5
Total votes
345,464
100.0
Democratic hold
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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Predictions
Results
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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Grace Napolitano (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[7]
Joshua M. Scott (Republican), political strategist and candidate for California's 32nd congressional district in 2018 [7]
Eliminated in primary
Emanuel Gonzales (Democratic), dialysis technician[7]
Meshal "Kash" Kashifalghita (Democratic), U.S. Army Reserve officer[7]
Raul Ali Madrigal (Democratic, write-in), USMC veteran[184]
Predictions
Results
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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
James P. Bradley (Republican), businessman and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018 [185]
Ted Lieu (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[185]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Predictions
Results
California's 33rd congressional district , 2020[21] [22]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Ted Lieu (incumbent)
130,063
60.5
Republican
James P. Bradley
37,531
17.4
Democratic
Liz Barris
15,180
7.1
Republican
Sarah Sun Liew
13,601
6.3
No party preference
Kenneth W. Wright
9,673
4.5
Democratic
Albert Maxwell Goldberg
9,032
4.2
Total votes
215,080
100.0
General election
Democratic
Ted Lieu (incumbent)
257,094
67.6
Republican
James P. Bradley
123,334
32.4
Total votes
380,428
100.0
Democratic hold
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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Frances Yasmeen Motiwalla (Democratic), activist[186] (endorsed Kim)[187]
Keanakay Scott (Democratic), author[7]
Joanne L. Wright (Republican)[7]
Endorsements
David Kim (D)
Individuals
Organizations
Predictions
Results
2018 California's 34th congressional district primary results by county supervisorial district
Gomez—50–60%
Gomez—40–50%
California's 34th congressional district , 2020[21] [22]
Primary election
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Jimmy Gomez (incumbent)
57,066
52.0
Democratic
David Kim
23,055
21.0
Democratic
Frances Yasmeen Motiwalla
14,961
13.6
Republican
Joanne L. Wright
8,482
7.7
Democratic
Keanakay Scott
6,089
5.6
Total votes
109,653
100.0
General election
Democratic
Jimmy Gomez (incumbent)
108,792
53.0
Democratic
David Kim
96,554
47.0
Total votes
205,346
100.0
Democratic hold
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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Mike Cargile (Republican), independent filmmaker[58]
Norma Torres (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[58]
Predictions
Results
2020 2020 California's 35th congressional district primary results by county
Torres—70–80%
Torres—60–70%
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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Erin Cruz (Republican), author and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018 [190]
Raul Ruiz (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[191]
Eliminated in primary
Patrice Kimbler (Republican)[192]
Milo Stevanovich (Republican), attorney[192]
Withdrawn
Raul Ruiz (Republican)[193]
Predictions
Results
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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Karen Bass (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[7]
Errol Webber (Republican), documentary film producer[194]
Eliminated in primary
Larry Thompson (no party preference), attorney[7]
Predictions
Results
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.[3]
Candidates
Advanced to general
Linda Sánchez (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative[7]
Michael Tolar (Democratic), retail store worker[7]
Predictions
Results
2020 California's 38th congressional district primary results by county
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 hometown of Republican President Richard Nixon ). The district also takes in a small portion of southwestern San Bernardino County , covering Chino Hills . The incumbent Representative, Democrat Gil Cisneros , who flipped the district and was elected in 2018 , lost reelection to Republican candidate Young Kim .[195] Kim became one of the first three Korean-American women elected to Congress.
Candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Gil Cisneros (D)
Former US Executive Branch officials
Barack Obama , former President of the United States (2009–2017, former Senator from Illinois (2005–2008)[73]
Organizations