The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in California were held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, with a primary election on June 7, 2016. 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 presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. All seats in California retained their partisan control from the 2014 house elections.
Overview
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
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
- Gregory Cheadle, real estate broker and candidate for this seat in 2012 & 2014
- Joe Montes, small businessman
- Gary Allen Oxley, emergency room nurse
Withdrawn
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Jim Reed, attorney and nominee for this seat in 2010 & 2012
Eliminated in primary
- David Peterson, accountability system developer and candidate for the 12th district in 2012 & 2014
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Results
General election
Predictions
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Results
District 2
The 2nd district is based in California's North Coast and includes Marin County and Eureka. Incumbent Democrat Jared Huffman, who had represented the 2nd district since 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
- Erin A. Schrode, social entrepreneur
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Independent candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Matthew Robert Wookey, middle school teacher
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Results
General election
Predictions
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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
Advanced to general
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Eugene Cleek, trauma surgeon
Eliminated in primary
- Ryan Detert, engineer and entrepreneur
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Results
General election
Predictions
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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
Withdrawn
- Art Moore, business executive, management consultant and candidate for this seat in 2014
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
- Sean White, solar instructor and author
Endorsements
Results
General election
Predictions
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Results
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
Eliminated in primary
- Nils Palsson, community builder and educator
- Alex Poling, systems administrator
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Carlos Santamaria, business owner and consultant
Endorsements
Results
General election
Predictions
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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
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
- Jrmar Jefferson, community volunteer
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Robert Evans, retired government auditor
Independent candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Mario Galván, teacher
- Yuriy Seretskiy, software engineer
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Results
General election
Predictions
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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
Advanced to general
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Declined
Endorsements
Results
General election
Campaign
On May 10, Bera's father, Bob Bera, pleaded guilty to two felony counts of violating campaign finance laws, having made the maximum allowed contribution to his son's campaign in both the 2010 and 2012 election and then got friends and relatives to do the same. Bob Bera would then reimburse them, effectively circumventing campaign finance laws, funnelling $250,000 to the campaign. Ami Bera released a statement claiming to be unaware of his father's activity. He said, "I am incredibly saddened and disappointed in learning what my dad did. While I deeply love my father, it's clear he has made a grave mistake that will have real consequences for him. Neither I, no anyone involved with my campaign, was aware of my father's activities until we learned about them from the U.S. Attorney's Office." Bera also said that he returned the illegal contributions to the U.S. Treasury.
On August 18, Bob Bera was sentenced to a year in prison and fined $100,000. Bera's campaign manager said of the ruling, "This is one of the most difficult experiences of Congressman Bera's and his entire family's lives. Babulal Bera made a grave mistake and he now has to face the consequences of that."
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Polling
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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
Eliminated in primary
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Rita Ramirez, retired college professor
Eliminated in primary
- Roger La Plante, retired army sergeant
- John Pinkerton, Victor Valley community college trustee
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General election
Predictions
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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
Advanced to general
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Antonio "Tony" Amador, retired U.S. Marshal and general election candidate for this seat in 2014
Eliminated in primary
- Kathryn Nance, Stockton Police Sergeant
Libertarian candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Alex Appleby, manager and financial advisor
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Results
General election
Predictions
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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
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Michael Eggman, farmer, small businessman and general election candidate for this seat in 2014
Eliminated in primary
- Michael J. "Mike" Barkley, accountant and candidate for this seat in 2014
Endorsements
Results
General election
Endorsements
Polling
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District 11
The 11th district is based in the East Bay and includes Concord and Richmond. Incumbent Democrat Mark DeSaulnier, who had represented the 11th district since 2015, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Roger Allen Petersen, retired HR manager
Endorsements
Results
General election
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District 12
The 12th district is based in the Bay Area and includes most of San Francisco. Incumbent Democrat 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
Republican candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Bob Miller, retired electrician
Green candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Barry Hermanson, retired entrepreneur and candidate for this seat in 2012 & 2014
Independent candidates
Advanced to general
- Preston Picus, teacher, author and coach
Endorsements
Results
General election
Predictions
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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
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Sue Caro, retired realtor
Endorsements
Results
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
Results
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
Advanced to general
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
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General election
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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
Advanced to general
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Danny R. Turner, businessman
Endorsements
Results
General election
Predictions
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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
Advanced to general
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Johnny M. Tacherra, farmer, candidate for this seat in 2012 and general election candidate for this seat in 2014
Eliminated in primary
- David Rogers, small businessman
Green candidates
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Results
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
Results
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
Eliminated in primary
Republican candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Ron Cohen, certified public accountant
- Peter Kuo, small business owner
Libertarian candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Kennita Watson, retired quality engineer
Campaign
Khanna took no donations from PACs or corporations for his 2016 campaign, raising $480,500 from individuals associated with the securities and investment industries and $170,752 from individuals associated with the electronics manufacturing industry. All these donations were subject to the $2,700 individual contributions cap.
Endorsements
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General election
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Polling
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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
Eliminated in primary
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Richard B. Fox, physician and attorney
Endorsements
Results
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
Results
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
Advanced to general
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- G. Burt Lancaster, economic technology consultant
Endorsements
Results
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
Results
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, retired.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Declined
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Casey Lucius, Pacific Grove Council member and national security professor
Peace and Freedom candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Joe Williams, hospital laboratory technician
Independent candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Jack Digby, ironworker
- Barbara Honegger, investigative journalist and author
Withdrawn
Endorsements
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General election
Predictions
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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
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
- Daniel Parra, Fowler Mayor Pro Tem and defense analyst
Withdrawn
Declined
Endorsements
Results
General election
Endorsements
Debate
Predictions
Results
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
Eliminated in primary
- Teresita Andres, retired business owner
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Louie Campos, accelerated instruction tutor
Endorsements
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General election
Predictions
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District 23
The 23rd district is based in the southern Central Valley and includes parts of Bakersfield. Incumbent Republican House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, who had represented the 23rd district since 2013 and previously represented the 22nd district from 2007 to 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
- Ken Mettler, independent businessman
- Gerald Morris, gun room salesman
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Wendy Reed, businesswoman and community advocate
Endorsements
Results
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
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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, retired.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Declined
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Justin Fareed, cattle rancher, businessman and candidate for this seat in 2014
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
Declined
- Christopher Mitchum, former actor, businessman, candidate for this seat in 2012 and general election candidate in 2014 (endorsed Achadjian)
Independent candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Steve Isakson, electronics engineer and businessman
- John Uebersax, social scientist and biostatistician
Endorsements
Results
General election
Endorsements
Polling
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District 25
The 25th district is based in northern Los Angeles County and includes Palmdale and Santa Clarita. Incumbent Republican Steve Knight, who had represented the 25th district since 2015, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
- Jeffrey Moffatt, tax attorney
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
- Maria Gutzeit, Santa Clarita Water Board member (withdrew in January 2016)
- Evan Thomas, test pilot, retired Air Force officer and candidate for this seat in 2014
Endorsements
Results
General election
Endorsements
Polling
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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
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Rafael Dagnesses, business owner, entrepreneur and candidate for this seat in 2014
Endorsements
Results
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
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District 27
The 27th district is based in the San Gabriel Foothills and includes Alhambra, Glendora and Pasadena. Incumbent Democrat Judy Chu, who had represented the 27th district since 2013 and previously represented the 32nd district from 2009 to 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Jack Orswell, businessman and environmental consultant
Independent candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Tim Sweeney, business consultant and attorney
Endorsements
Results
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
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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
Eliminated in primary
- Sal Genovese, community services director and candidate for this seat in 2012 & 2014
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Lenore Solis, business owner
Withdrawn
Endorsements
Results
General election
Predictions
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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
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
- Benny Bernal, community advocate
- David Guzman, TV director's assistant
- Joseph Shammas, retired military officer
Endorsements
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General election
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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
Eliminated in primary
- Luke Davis, business owner
- Patrea Patrick, documentary producer and author
- Raji Rab, aviator and educator
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Mark Reed, television journalist, businessman and general election candidate for this seat in 2014
Eliminated in primary
- Navraj Singh, business owner
- Chris Townsend, marketing sales advisor
Endorsements
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General election
Predictions
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District 31
The 31st district is based in the Inland Empire and includes San Bernardino and Rancho Cucamonga. Incumbent Democrat Pete Aguilar, who had represented the 31st district since 2015, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
- Kaisar Ahmed, retired educator
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Paul Chabot, former Naval Intelligence officer, former White House adviser, anti-drug activist and general election candidate for this seat in 2014
Eliminated in primary
- Joe Baca, former Democratic U.S. Representative
- Sean Flynn, economist, businessman and educator
Endorsements
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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
Advanced to general
Republican candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Gordon Fisher, businessman
Endorsements
Results
General election
Campaign
In August, Hernández withdrew from the race, citing the fallout from his controversial divorce as the primary reason. He did, however, remain on the ballot.
Predictions
Endorsements
Results
District 33
The 33rd district is based in coastal Los Angeles County and includes Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. Incumbent Democrat Ted Lieu, who had represented the 33rd district since 2015, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Kenneth Wright, physician and surgeon
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General election
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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, housing counselor and candidate for this seat in 2014
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Results
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
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District 35
The 35th district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Fontana, Ontario, and Pomona. Incumbent Democrat Norma Torres, who had represented the 35th district since 2015, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Tyler Fischella, business development associate
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General election
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Endorsements
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District 36
The 36th district is based in eastern Riverside County and includes Palm Springs. Incumbent Democrat Raul Ruiz, who had represented the 36th district since 2013, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
- Stephan Wolkowicz, financial accountant
Withdrawn
- Dwight Kealy, attorney and former Marine intelligence officer (endorsed Stone)
- Lupe Ramos Watson, Mayor of Indio
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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
Eliminated in primary
- Chris Blake Wiggins, human resources recruiter
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Shariff A. Hasan, social entrepreneur
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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
Advanced to general
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Ryan Downing, evangelist and community organizer
Independent candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Scott Michael Adams, structural engineer
Endorsements
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General election
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District 39
The 39th district straddles the Los AngelesâÂÂOrange county border and includes Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, and Fullerton. Incumbent Republican Ed Royce, who had represented the 39th district since 2013 and previously represented the 40th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 39th district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Brett Murdock, former mayor of Brea
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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
Eliminated in primary
Independent candidates
Advanced to general
- Roman Gabriel Gonzalez, medical technician
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General election
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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
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
- Randy Fox, businessman and pastor
- Cody Ryan, fitness entrepreneur and investor
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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, attorney and general election candidate for this seat in 2014
Independent candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Kerri Condley, businesswomen, former delegate for the California Democratic Party and Democratic candidate for this seat in 2014
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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
Advanced to general
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
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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, retired to run for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
- Martha DelGadillo
- Morris Griffin, Los Angeles County maintenance worker
- Marcus Musante, lawyer
- Sylvia Ortiz, business owner
- Armando Sotomayor, community volunteer
Declined
Republican candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Christopher Castillo, clerk and carpenter
- Ronald Siegel, small business owner
Endorsements
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General election
Predictions
Results
District 45
The 45th district is based in inland Orange County and includes Irvine and Mission Viejo. Incumbent Republican Mimi Walters, who had represented the 45th district since 2015, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
- Greg Raths, retired Marine colonel
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Ron Varasteh, scientist, engineer and businessman
Eliminated in primary
- Max Gouron, physician anesthesiologist
Endorsements
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General election
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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, retired to run for the United States Senate.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
- Jordan Brandman, Anaheim Council member
- Heberto Sanchez, manager with the Los Angeles County Department of Health (withdrew October 2015)
Declined
Republican candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Louie Contreras, businessman and realtor
- Rodolfo Rudy Gaona, small business owner
- Bob Peterson, Orange County sheriff's commander
- Lynn Schott, educator, business owner and Irvine Council member
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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
Advanced to general
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Andy Whallon, engineer and entrepreneur
Eliminated in primary
- Sanford Kahn, small business owner
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District 48
The 48th district is based in coastal Orange County and includes Huntington Beach and Newport 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
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Suzanne Savary, retired business educator
Eliminated in primary
- Robert John Banuelos, congressional case worker
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District 49
The 49th district is based in northern San Diego County and parts of southern Orange County. It includes the cities of Carlsbad, Oceanside, and San Clemente. Incumbent Republican Darrell Issa, who had represented the 49th district since 2003 and the 48th district from 2001 to 2003, ran for re-election and won by a margin of 0.52%, making this the closest House race in 2016.
Primary election
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Independent candidates
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Results
General election
Endorsements
Polling
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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
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
- Scott Meisterlin, businessman
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
- Patrick Malloy, business owner and realtor
Eliminated in primary
Independent candidates
Eliminated in primary
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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
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
- Juan Mercado-Flores, deputy sheriff
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Juan M. Hidalgo Jr., retired U.S. Marine
Eliminated in primary
- Carlos J. Sanchez, pediatrician
Endorsements
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General election
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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
Advanced to general
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
- Terry Reagan Allvord, small business owner
- Jacquie Atkinson, Marine Corps veteran
- Kenneth Canada, university professor
- John Horst, planning group leader
Endorsements
Results
General election
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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 2003 and previously represented the 49th district from 2001 to 2003, ran for re-election.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
- Nicholas Walpert, business executive
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- James Veltmeyer, physician
Eliminated in primary
- Jim Ash, small business owner
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