2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California


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 2014 [California gubernatorial election|gubernatorial election].
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

By district

Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California by district:

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

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

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Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
  • Heidi Hall, program manager for the state Department of Water Resources
    Eliminated in primary
  • Dan Levine, medical cannabis farmer

District 2

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

District 3

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

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District 4

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

General election

Campaign

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

District 5

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

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

District 6

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

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  • Joseph McCray Sr., retired military officer

District 7

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

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Republican candidates

Advanced to general
  • Doug Ose, former U.S. representative
    Eliminated in primary
  • Igor Birman, former chief of staff to Congressman Tom McClintock
  • Elizabeth Emken, businesswoman, former nonprofit executive and candidate for the Senate in 2012

Libertarian candidates

Eliminated in primary
  • Douglas Tuma, retired civil engineer

General election

Campaign

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

Debates

  • , October 8, 2014
  • , October 8, 2014

District 8

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

District 9

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

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Republican candidates

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  • Antonio Amador, retired U.S. marshal
    Eliminated in primary
  • Steve Colangelo, small business owner
  • Karen Mathews Davis, retired county clerk

District 10

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

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District 11

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.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

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Republican candidates

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District 12

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

District 13

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

District 14

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

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  • Robin Chew, business owner and entrepreneur

District 15

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

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Republican candidates

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

District 16

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

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Republican candidates

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  • 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

District 17

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

Republican candidates

Eliminated in primary
  • Vanila Singh, professor and physician
  • Joel Vanlandingham, tech recruiting executive
    Disqualified
  • Vinesh Singh Rathore, attorney for Google

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.

General election

Debates

  • , October 6, 2014

Polling

Poll
source		Date
administered		Sample
size		Margin of
error		Mike
Honda 		Vanila
Singh 		Undecided
Public Policy Polling (D-PCCC)February 13–16, 2014505± 4.4%69%31%—

District 18

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

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

District 19

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

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

District 20

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

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Independent candidates

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  • Ronald Paul Kabat, certified public accountant

District 21

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

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General election

Debates

  • , October 8, 2014

District 22

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

District 23

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

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Democratic candidates

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  • Raul Garcia, farm worker

District 24

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
  • 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

District 25

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.

Primary election

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

Democratic candidates

Eliminated in primary
  • J. R. Puentes, Army veteran
  • Lee Rogers, podiatrist and general election candidate for this seat in 2012
  • Evan Thomas, test pilot and retired Air Force officer

District 26

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 would challenge Brownley again, before switching to run in the open 25th instead.

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

Independent candidates

Eliminated in primary

District 27

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

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Republican candidates

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  • Jack Orswell, small business owner

District 28

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

District 29

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

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  • 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

District 30

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

District 31

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

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Democratic candidates

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District 32

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

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Republican candidates

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  • Arturo Alas, realtor

District 33

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.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

Libertarian candidates

Eliminated in primary
  • Mark Herd, Neighborhood Council board member

Green candidates

Eliminated in primary
  • Michael Sachs, environmental technician

Independent candidates

Eliminated in primary
  • Tom Fox, lawyer
  • Marianne Williamson, author and spiritual teacher
    Withdrawn
  • Brent Roske, television producer and director
    Declined
  • Bill Bloomfield, businessman and Independent candidate for this seat in 2012

Polling

District 34

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

District 35

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.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

Republican candidates

Eliminated in primary
  • Benjamin Lopez
    Declined
  • Gary Ovitt, San Bernardino County supervisor

District 36

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

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Republican candidates

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

Debates

  • , October 5, 2014

District 37

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

District 38

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

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Republican candidates

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  • Benjamin Campos, accountant

District 39

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

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Democratic candidates

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  • Peter Anderson, retired software engineer

District 40

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

Republican candidates

No Republicans filed.

District 41

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

District 42

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

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
  • Tim Sheridan, national field representative
    Eliminated in primary
  • Kerri Condley, businesswoman and delegate for the California Democratic Party
  • Chris Marquez, retired Marine sergeant
    Withdrawn
  • Boyd Roberts

District 43

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

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Republican candidates

Advanced to general
  • John Wood Jr., political writer and analyst

District 44

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

Republican candidates

No Republicans filed.

District 45

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.

Primary election

withdrew from the race in March 2014, citing poor fundraising and his opponents' negative campaigns.

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
  • Drew Leavens, businessman
    Declined
  • Larry Agran, Irvine Council member
  • Sukhee Kang, mayor of Irvine and general election candidate for this seat in 2012
  • Beth Krom, Irvine Council member and nominee for this seat in 2010
  • Teresa “Tita” Smith, mayor of Orange
  • Steve Young, attorney

Polling

Poll
source		Date
administered		Sample
size		Margin of
error		Beth
Krom 		Gary
Miller 		Mimi
Walters 		Undecided
Lewis Consulting GroupJune 28–30, 2013300± 4.8%21%21%25%33%

Poll
source		Date
administered		Sample
size		Margin of
error		Beth
Krom 		Ed
Royce 		Mimi
Walters 		Undecided
Lewis Consulting GroupJune 28–30, 2013300± 4.8%22%26%20%32%

Poll
source		Date
administered		Sample
size		Margin of
error		Beth
Krom 		Todd
Spitzer 		Mimi
Walters 		Undecided
Lewis Consulting GroupJune 28–30, 2013300± 4.8%22%29%20%29%

Poll
source		Date
administered		Sample
size		Margin of
error		Beth
Krom 		Don
Wagner 		Mimi
Walters 		Undecided
Lewis Consulting GroupJune 28–30, 2013300± 4.8%23%16%27%35%

Poll
source		Date
administered		Sample
size		Margin of
error		Sukhee
Kang 		Beth
Krom 		Mimi
Walters 		Steve
Young 		Undecided
Lewis Consulting GroupJune 28–30, 2013300± 4.8%7%10%41%9%33%

District 46

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

District 47

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

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Republican candidates

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  • Andy Whallon, engineer and entrepreneur

District 48

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 Council member

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
  • Sue Savary, business owner and educator
    Eliminated in primary
  • Robert John Banuelos, congressional community liaison
  • David Burns, lawyer

District 49

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

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
  • Dave Peiser, local business owner
    Eliminated in primary
  • Noboru Isagawa, retired instructor
    Withdrawn
  • Johnny Moore, counsellor

District 50

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

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Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
  • James Kimber, physician's assistant

Libertarian candidates

Eliminated in primary
  • Michael Benoit, retired business owner

District 51

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

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Republican candidates

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  • Stephen Meade, self-employed broker

District 52

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

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General election

Campaign

DeMaio faced sexual harassment charges from former campaign staffer Todd Bosnich; however, no charges were ever filed.

Debates

  • , September 23, 2014

District 53

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

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