2020 United States House of Representatives elections in California


The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in California were 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 in which 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. 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.

District 1

The 1st district covers the northeastern part of the state bordering Nevada and Oregon. Incumbent Republican Doug LaMalfa, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 54.9% of the vote in 2018. The district had a PVI of R+11.

Primary election

Advanced to general

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
  • Audrey Denney, educator, farmer and general election candidate for this seat in 2018
    Eliminated in primary
  • Rob Lydon, veterinarian

Independent candidates

Eliminated in primary

General election

Endorsements

Organizations
U.S. senators
Labor unions
Organizations

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. Incumbent Democrat Jared Huffman, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 77.0% of the vote in 2018. The district had a PVI of D+22.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
  • Jared Huffman, incumbent U.S. representative
    Eliminated in primary
  • Rachel Moniz, operations officer

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
  • Dale K. Mensing, cashier and general election candidate for this seat in 2014, 2016, and 2018

Green candidates

Eliminated in primary
  • Melissa Bradley, businesswoman

American Independent candidates

Eliminated in primary
  • Charles "Wally" Coppock

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. Incumbent Democrat John Garamendi, who had represented the 3rd district since 2013 and had previously represented the 10th district from 2009 to 2013, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 58.1% of the vote in 2018. The district had a PVI of D+5.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
  • Tamika Hamilton, U.S. Air Force veteran
    Eliminated in primary
  • Sean Feucht, gospel singer

General election

Endorsements

U.S. Executive Branch officials
U.S. senators
U.S. representatives
State officials
State legislators
Labor unions
Organizations
NewspapersDaily DemocratDaily RepublicThe ReporterThe Sacramento Bee
Organizations

District 4

The 4th district encompasses the suburbs of Sacramento and the Sierra Nevada. Incumbent Republican Tom McClintock, who had represented the district since 2009, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 54.1% of the vote in 2018. The district had a PVI of R+10.

Primary election

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
  • Tom McClintock, incumbent U.S. representative
    Eliminated in primary
  • Julianne Benzel, history teacher
  • Jamie Byers, state parole agent
  • Jacob Thomas, businessman

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
  • Brynne S. Kennedy, businesswoman

Withdrawn

  • Sean Frame, Placerville Union school board member

Independent candidates

Eliminated in primary
  • Robert Lawton, businessman and Democratic candidate for this seat in 2018

Declined

General election

Endorsements

Organizations
U.S. senators
State officials
Labor unions
Organizations
Individuals

Polling

with Generic Opponent

Poll sourceDate
administered		Sample
size		Margin
of error		Tom
McClintock 		Generic
Opponent		Undecided
Lake Research Partners (D)April 26 – May 4, 20202,196 –36%36%28%

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. Incumbent Democrat Mike Thompson, who had represented the district since 1999, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 78.9% of the vote in 2018. The district had a PVI of D+21.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
  • Mike Thompson, incumbent U.S. representative
    Eliminated in primary
  • Jason Kishineff, activist
  • Josh Wesley Tyler, teacher

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
  • Scott Giblin, information services technician

General election

Endorsements

Labor unions
Organizations

District 6

The 6th district takes in Sacramento and its surrounding suburbs, including West Sacramento and North Highlands. Incumbent Democrat Doris Matsui, who had represented the district since 2005, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 80.4% of the vote in 2018. The district had a PVI of D+21.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
  • Doris Matsui, incumbent U.S. representative
    Eliminated in primary
  • Benjamin Emard, attorney

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
  • Chris Bish, realtor
    Eliminated in primary
  • Sherwood Ellsworth Haisty Jr., minister

General election

Endorsements

Labor unions
Organizations

District 7

The 7th district is located in southern and eastern Sacramento County, including the cities of Elk Grove, Folsom, and Rancho Cordova. Incumbent Democrat Ami Bera, who had represented the district since 213, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 55.0% of the vote in 2018. The district had a PVI of D+3.

Candidates

Advanced to general

Eliminated in primary

  • Jeff Burdick, public affairs specialist
  • Jon Ivy, voting rights activist
  • Chris Richardson, engineer

General election

Endorsements

Labor unions
Organizations
Organizations

District 8

The 8th district includes most of the eastern desert regions of the state. It stretches from Mono Lake to Twentynine Palms and consists of Inyo and Mono counties plus most of San Bernardino County. Incumbent Republican Paul Cook, who had represented the district since 2013, 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. He was re-elected with 60.0%% of the vote in 2018. The district had a PVI of R+9.

Primary election

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
  • Christine Bubser, engineer and biotechnology advisor
    Eliminated in primary
  • Bob Conaway, attorney and general election candidate for this seat in 2014
  • James Ellars, energy consultant

Independent candidates

Eliminated in primary

Endorsements

Organizations
  • War Veterans Fund

General election

Endorsements

U.S. senators
U.S. representatives
State legislators
Labor unions
Organizations

District 9

The 9th district is centered around the San Joaquin Delta, taking in Stockton, Antioch, Galt, Oakley, Lathrop, and Lodi. Incumbent Democrat Jerry McNerney, who had represented the district since, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 56.5% of the vote in 2018. The district had a PVI of D+8.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
  • Antonio C. "Tony" Amador, retired U.S. Marshal and general election candidate for this seat in 2014 and 2016
    Eliminated in primary
  • William Martinek, financial advisor

District 10

The 10th district covers San Joaquin Valley, including the cities of Oakdale, Manteca, Modesto, Tracy, and Turlock. Incumbent Democrat Josh Harder, who had represented the district since 2018, ran for re-election. He was elected with 52.3% of the vote in 2018. The district had a PVI of EVEN.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
  • Josh Harder, incumbent U.S. representative
    Eliminated in primary
  • Michael J. "Mike" Barkley, accountant and perennial candidate
  • Ryan Blevins, robotics engineer

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
  • Ted Howze, veterinarian, former Turlock city council member and candidate for this seat in 2018
    Eliminated in primary
  • Bob Elliott, San Joaquin County supervisor
  • Marla Sousa Livengood, businesswoman and general election candidate for the 9th district in 2018
    Withdrawn
  • Charles Dossett, U.S. Army veteran
    Declined
  • Jeff Denham, former U.S. representative

Endorsements

Organizations
  • Combat Veterans for Congress

General election

Endorsements

U.S. Executive Branch officials
U.S. senators
Labor unions
Organizations

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 was Democrat Mark DeSaulnier, who was re-elected with 74.1% of the vote in 2018.

Candidates

Advanced to general

Eliminated in primary

  • Michael Ernest Kerr, social justice advocate

District 12

The 12th district is based entirely within San Francisco. The incumbent was Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.

Candidates

Advanced to general

  • Shahid Buttar, attorney and democratic socialist activist
  • Nancy Pelosi, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

  • Agatha Bacelar, documentary filmmaker and engineer
  • John Dennis, businessman and perennial candidate
  • Deanna Lorraine, political commentator

Withdrawn

Endorsements

Local officials
Individuals
Unions
Organizations
PublicationsCurrent Affairs
Unions
Organizations
Individuals

District 13

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

Candidates

Advanced to general

  • Barbara Lee, incumbent U.S. Representative
  • Nikka Piterman, software engineer

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 was Democrat Jackie Speier, who was re-elected with 79.2% of the vote in 2018.

Candidates

Advanced to general

  • Ran Petel, financial executive
  • Jackie Speier, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

  • Cristos Goodrow, technology executive
  • Eric Taylor, research manager

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 was Democrat Eric Swalwell, who was re-elected with 73.0% of the vote in 2018, and ran in the 2020 presidential race. Swalwell joined the House race after ending his presidential campaign.

Candidates

Advanced to general

  • Alison Hayden, special education teacher
  • Eric Swalwell, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

  • Samantha Campbell, college student
  • Don J. Grundmann, chiropractor
  • Austin E. Intal, sales and real estate agent
  • Peter Yuan Liu, candidate for Governor of California in 2018
  • Tuan Phan, biochemist

Withdrawn

Declined

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 was Democrat Jim Costa, who was re-elected with 57.5% of the vote in 2018.

Candidates

Advanced to general

Eliminated in primary

  • Esmeralda Soria, Fresno City Councilwoman
  • Kimberly Elizabeth Williams, former U.S. diplomat and college professor

Declined

Endorsements

Organizations
Federal politicians
Organizations
Unions
State politicians
Individuals
Labor unions
Organizations
Organizations

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 was Democrat Ro Khanna, who was re-elected with 75.3% of the vote in 2018.

Candidates

Advanced to general

  • Ro Khanna, incumbent U.S. Representative
  • Ritesh Tandon, businessman

Eliminated in primary

Endorsements

U.S. senators
Organizations

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 was Democrat Anna Eshoo, who was re-elected with 74.5% of the vote in 2018.

Candidates

Advanced to general

Eliminated in primary

  • Richard B. Fox, physician
  • Bob Goodwyn, pilot
  • Phil Reynolds, engineer

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 was Democrat Zoe Lofgren, who was re-elected with 73.8% of the vote in 2018.

Candidates

Advanced to general

  • Justin Aguilera, businessman
  • Zoe Lofgren, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

  • Ignacio Cruz, economic development director
  • Jason Mallory
  • Ivan Torres, healthcare worker

District 20

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

Candidates

Advanced to general

  • Jeff Gorman, financial adviser
  • Jimmy Panetta, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

  • Adam Bolaños Scow, environmental activist

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 was Democrat TJ Cox, who flipped the district and was elected in 2018 with 50.4% of the vote.

Candidates

Advanced to general

Eliminated in primary

Declined

Endorsements

Former US Executive Branch officials
Labor unions
Organizations
Organizations
Publications

District 22

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

Candidates

Advanced to general

  • Phil Arballo, financial adviser
  • Devin Nunes, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

Declined

Endorsements

Organizations
Labor unions
Organizations
Organizations

District 23

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

Candidates

Advanced to general

  • Kim Mangone, systems engineer and U.S. Air Force veteran
  • Kevin McCarthy, incumbent U.S. Representative

District 24

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

Candidates

Advanced to general

  • Andy Caldwell, nonprofit executive
  • Salud Carbajal, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

  • Kenneth Young, civil engineer

Endorsements

State legislators
Labor unions
Organizations

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. Hill had flipped the district in 2018 and was elected with 54.4% of the vote. 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, legal defense investigator
  • Robert Cooper III, college professor
  • Getro Franck Elize, patient resource worker
  • Kenneth Jenks, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and telecommunications executive
  • Steve Knight, former U.S. Representative
  • David Lozano, attorney
  • Daniel Mercuri, businessman
  • George Papadopoulos, foreign policy adviser for Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign
  • Cenk Uygur, journalist and CEO and host of The Young Turks
  • Aníbal Valdéz-Ortega, attorney and community organizer

Withdrawn

  • Mark Cripe, Los Angeles County deputy sheriff
  • Christopher C. Smith, documentary filmmaker
  • Angela Underwood-Jacobs, Lancaster city councilwoman
  • Suzette Valladares, businesswoman

Polling

General election

Generic Republican v.s. Generic Democrat

Poll sourceDate
administered		Sample
size		Margin
of error		Generic
Republican		Generic
Democrat
American Viewpoint (R)July 26–28, 2020400 ± 4.9%38%47%

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 was Democrat Julia Brownley, who was re-elected with 61.9% of the vote in 2018.

Candidates

Advanced to general

Eliminated in primary

  • Enrique Petris, contract administrator
  • Robert Salas, retired teacher

Endorsements

Organizations

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 was Democrat Judy Chu, who was re-elected with 79.2% of the vote in 2018.

Candidates

Advanced to general

Eliminated in primary

  • Beatrice Cardenas, loan officer
  • Christian Daly, former Duarte city manager intern

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 was Democrat Adam Schiff, who was re-elected with 78.4% of the vote in 2018.

Candidates

Advanced to general

Eliminated in primary

  • Chad D. Anderson, entrepreneur
  • Jennifer Barbosa, realtor and activist
  • William Bodell, businessman
  • Sal Genovese, community services director
  • Maebe A. Girl, Silver Lake neighborhood councilwoman and drag queen
  • Ara Khachig Manoogian, security systems integrator

Endorsements

Individuals
Organizations
Individuals
Organizations

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 was Democrat Tony Cárdenas, who was re-elected with 80.6% of the vote in 2018.

Candidates

Advanced to general

Eliminated in primary

  • Michael R. Guzik, ride-share driver
  • Brian Perras, U.S. Navy veteran

Endorsements

Labor unions
Organizations
Individuals
Labor unions
Organizations

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 was Democrat Brad Sherman, who was re-elected with 73.4% of the vote in 2018.

Candidates

Advanced to general

  • Mark S. Reed, businessman and perennial candidate
  • Brad Sherman, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

District 31

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

Candidates

Advanced to general

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 was Democrat Grace Napolitano, who was re-elected with 68.8% of the vote in 2018.

Candidates

Advanced to general

Eliminated in primary

  • Emanuel Gonzales, dialysis technician
  • Meshal "Kash" Kashifalghita, U.S. Army Reserve officer
  • Raul Ali Madrigal, USMC veteran

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 was Democrat Ted Lieu, who was re-elected with 70.0% of the vote in 2018.

Candidates

Advanced to general

  • James P. Bradley, businessman and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018
  • Ted Lieu, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

Endorsements

Organizations

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 was Democrat Jimmy Gomez, who was re-elected with 72.5% of the vote in 2018.

Candidates

Advanced to general

Eliminated in primary

  • Frances Yasmeen Motiwalla, activist
  • Keanakay Scott, author
  • Joanne L. Wright

Endorsements

Organizations
Unions
Individuals
Organizations

District 35

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

Candidates

Advanced to general

  • Mike Cargile, independent filmmaker
  • Norma Torres, incumbent U.S. Representative

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 was Democrat Raul Ruiz, who was re-elected with 59.0% of the vote in 2018.

Candidates

Advanced to general

  • Erin Cruz, author and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018
  • Raul Ruiz, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

  • Patrice Kimbler
  • Milo Stevanovich, attorney
    Withdrawn
  • Raul Ruiz

District 37

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

Candidates

Advanced to general

  • Karen Bass, incumbent U.S. Representative
  • Errol Webber, documentary film producer

Eliminated in primary

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 was Democrat Linda Sánchez, who was re-elected with 68.9% of the vote in 2018.

Candidates

Advanced to general

  • Linda Sánchez, incumbent U.S. Representative
  • Michael Tolar, retail store worker

District 39

The 39th district encompasses parts of the San Gabriel Valley, taking in La Habra Heights, Diamond Bar, Walnut, Hacienda Heights and Rowland Heights, as well as northern Orange County, including Fullerton, La Habra, Brea, Buena Park, Placentia, and Yorba Linda. The district also takes in a small portion of southwestern San Bernardino County, covering Chino Hills. The incumbent representative, Democrat Gil Cisneros, who flipped the district and was elected in 2018, lost reelection to Republican candidate Young Kim. Kim became one of the first three Korean-American women elected to Congress.

Candidates

Advanced to general

Eliminated in primary

Endorsements

Former US Executive Branch officials
Organizations
U.S. representatives
Municipal officials
Organizations
Newspapers

Polling

General election

with generic Republican

Poll sourceDate
administered		Sample
size		Margin
of error		Gil
Cisneros 		Generic
Republican		Undecided
TargetPoint (R)June 30 – July 2, 2019400 ± 4.9%44%46%9%

District 40

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

Candidates

Advanced to general

Eliminated in primary

District 41

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

Candidates

Advanced to general

Eliminated in primary

  • Grace Williams, former Perris city official

Endorsements

Organizations

District 42

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

Candidates

Advanced to general

  • Ken Calvert, incumbent U.S. Representative
  • William "Liam" O'Mara, historian and college professor

Eliminated in primary

  • Regina Marston, businesswoman

Withdrew

District 43

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

Candidates

Advanced to general

  • Joe Collins III, U.S. Navy veteran
  • Maxine Waters, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

Endorsements

U.S. Executive Branch officials
U.S. representatives
State representatives

District 44

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

Candidates

Advanced to general

  • Nanette Barragán, incumbent U.S. Representative
  • Analilia Joya, teacher and disability advocate

Eliminated in primary

  • Billy Z. Earley, healthcare advocate
  • Morris F. Griffin, maintenance technician

District 45

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

Candidates

Advanced to general

Eliminated in primary

Withdrew

  • Ray Gennawey, Orange County prosecutor
  • Brenton Woolworth, businessman

Declined

Endorsements

Former US Executive Branch officials
  • Barack Obama, former president of the United States, former senator from Illinois
Organizations
U.S. Representatives
State officials
County officials
  • Donald P. Wagner, Orange County Supervisor and former California State Assemblyman
Local officials
Retired military officers
Others
Organizations
  • Combat Veterans for Congress
  • Greater Irvine Republicans
  • SEALPAC

District 46

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

Candidates

Advanced to general

  • Lou Correa, incumbent U.S. Representative
  • James S. Waters, retired postman

Eliminated in primary

District 47

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

Candidates

Advanced to general

Eliminated in primary

  • Jalen Dupree McLeod, teaching assistant
  • Peter Mathews, Cypress College political science professor
  • Sou Moua, planning commissioner
  • Amy Phan West, candidate for Westminster city council in 2018 and former member of Orange County Parks Commission

Endorsements

Labor unions
Organizations
Organizations

District 48

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

Candidates

Advanced to general

Eliminated in primary

  • Brian Burley, information technology entrepreneur
  • Christopher Engels, businessman
  • James Brian Griffin, real estate broker
  • Richard Mata, retired teacher
  • John Thomas Schuesler, mortgage consultant

Withdrew

  • James Bradley, businessman and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018

Declined

Endorsements

Former US Executive Branch officials
  • Barack Obama, former president of the United States, former senator from Illinois
Labor unions
Organizations
Politicians
  • Newt Gingrich, former U.S. Representative and former Speaker of the House
Organizations

Polling

General election

with Brian Burley

Poll sourceDate
administered		Sample
size		Margin
of error		Brian
Burley 		Harley
Rouda 		Undecided
Point Blank Political (R)January 24, 2020360 ± 5.3%65%23%12%
Point Blank Political (R)December 17, 2019474 ± 5.4%66%19%15%

with Generic Opponent

Poll sourceDate
administered		Sample
size		Margin
of error		Harley
Rouda 		Generic
Opponent		Undecided
TargetPoint (R)September 4, 2019336 ± 5.3%28%42%–

District 49

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

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District 50

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

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Polling

Primary election

with Duncan Hunter

Poll sourceDate
administered		Sample
size		Margin
of error		Ammar
Campa-Najjar 		Carl
DeMaio 		Duncan
Hunter 		Darrell
Issa 		Brian
Jones 		OtherUndecided
Public Opinion Strategies (R)November 18–20, 2019400 ± 4.9%31%19%9%21%––12%
SurveyUSA/KGTV-TVSeptember 27 – October 2, 2019592 ± 4.9%31%20%11%16%4%3%15%
Tarrance Group (R)June 24–26, 2020302 ± 5.8%36%24%27%––7%12%
Tarrance Group (R)June 24–26, 2020302 ± 5.8%39%36%10%––6%9%

General election

with DeMaio and Issa

Poll sourceDate
administered		Sample
size		Margin
of error		Carl
DeMaio 		Darrell
Issa 		OtherUndecided
TP ResearchSeptember 26 – October 2, 2019692 ± 4%29%36%–35%

with Generic Republican and Generic Democrat

Poll sourceDate
administered		Sample
size		Margin
of error		Generic
Republican		Generic
Democrat
Public Opinion StrategiesNovember 18–20, 2019400 ± 4.9%47%37%

District 51

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

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District 52

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

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District 53

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

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  • John Brooks, biologist
  • Jose Caballero, political consultant
  • Joseph R. Fountain, special education teacher
  • Fernando Garcia, businessman
  • Janessa Goldbeck, human rights activist and U.S. Marine veteran
  • Eric Roger Kutner, policy advisor
  • Annette Meza, educator
  • Michael Patrick Oristian, software developer
  • Famela Ramos, nurse
  • Suzette Santori, ride-share driver
  • Chris Stoddard, realtor
  • Joaquín Vazquez, community advocate
  • Tom Wong, political science professor at UC San Diego

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