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.
Overview
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
Eliminated in primary
Independent candidates
Eliminated in primary
Results
General election
Endorsements
Organizations
U.S. senators
- Kamala Harris, U.S. senator (CA); 2020 vice presidential nominee
- Bernie Sanders, U.S. senator (I-VT), 2016 and 2020 presidential candidate
Labor unions
Organizations
Polling
Predictions
Results
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
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
Results
General election
Predictions
Results
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
Results
General election
Endorsements
U.S. Executive Branch officials
U.S. senators
U.S. representatives
State officials
State legislators
Labor unions
Organizations
Newspapers
Organizations
Predictions
Results
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
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
Results
General election
Endorsements
Organizations
U.S. senators
- Kamala Harris, U.S. senator (D-CA); 2020 vice presidential nominee
State officials
Labor unions
Organizations
Individuals
Polling
with Generic Opponent<br />
Predictions
Results
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
Eliminated in primary
- Jason Kishineff, activist
- Josh Wesley Tyler, teacher
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Scott Giblin, information services technician
Results
General election
Endorsements
Labor unions
Organizations
Predictions
Results
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
Eliminated in primary
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
- Sherwood Ellsworth Haisty Jr., minister
Results
General election
Endorsements
Labor unions
Organizations
Predictions
Results
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
- Ami Bera (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
- Buzz Patterson (Republican), retired United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel
Eliminated in primary
- Jeff Burdick (Democratic), public affairs specialist
- Jon Ivy (Republican), voting rights activist
- Chris Richardson (Green), engineer
Results
General election
Endorsements
Labor unions
Organizations
Organizations
Predictions
Results
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
Eliminated in primary
Declined
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
Declined
Endorsements
Organizations
Results
General election
Endorsements
U.S. senators
- Kamala Harris, U.S. senator (D-CA); 2020 vice presidential nominee
U.S. representatives
State legislators
Labor unions
Organizations
Polling
Predictions
Results
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
Results
General election
Predictions
Results
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
Eliminated in primary
Republican candidates
Advanced to general
- Ted Howze, veterinarian, former Turlock city council member and candidate for this seat in 2018
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
- Charles Dossett, U.S. Army veteran
Declined
Endorsements
Organizations
Results
General election
Endorsements
U.S. Executive Branch officials
- Barack Obama, former president of the United States (2009âÂÂ2017, former senator from Illinois (2005âÂÂ2008)
U.S. senators
- Kamala Harris, U.S. senator (D-CA); 2020 vice presidential nominee
Labor unions
Organizations
Predictions
Results
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
- Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
- Nisha Sharma (Republican), realtor
Eliminated in primary
- Michael Ernest Kerr (Green), social justice advocate
Predictions
Results
District 12
The 12th district is based entirely within San Francisco. The incumbent was Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (Democratic).
Candidates
Advanced to general
- Shahid Buttar (Democratic), attorney and democratic socialist activist
- Nancy Pelosi (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Agatha Bacelar (Democratic), documentary filmmaker and engineer
- John Dennis (Republican), businessman and perennial candidate
- Deanna Lorraine (Republican), political commentator
Withdrawn
Endorsements
Local officials
Individuals
Unions
- San Francisco Tenants Union
Organizations
Publications
Unions
Organizations
Individuals
- James L. Brooks, director, producer and writer
- Gregg Henry, actor and musician
- William Hurt, actor, director, producer and screenwriter
- Kristen Johnston, actress and comedian
- Wendie Malick, actress and activist
- Alyssa Milano, actress and activist
- Alexandra Neil, actress
- James Sie, actor and voice actor
- Alice Wetterlund, actress, comedian and podcast host
Predictions
Results
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
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- Barbara Lee (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
- Nikka Piterman (Republican), software engineer
Predictions
Results
District 14
The 14th district is located on the San Francisco Peninsula, taking in most of San Mateo County and a small part of southwestern San Francisco. The incumbent was Democrat Jackie Speier, who was re-elected with 79.2% of the vote in 2018.
Candidates
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- Ran Petel (Republican), financial executive
- Jackie Speier (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Cristos Goodrow (Democratic), technology executive
- Eric Taylor (no party preference), research manager
Predictions
Results
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 (Republican), special education teacher
- Eric Swalwell (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Samantha Campbell (Democratic), college student
- Don J. Grundmann (no party preference), chiropractor (Constitution)
- Austin E. Intal (Democratic), sales and real estate agent
- Peter Yuan Liu (Republican), candidate for Governor of California in 2018
- Tuan Phan (Democratic), biochemist
Withdrawn
Declined
Predictions
Results
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 (Democratic), Fresno City Councilwoman
- Kimberly Elizabeth Williams (Democratic), former U.S. diplomat and college professor
Declined
- Mike Murphy (Republican), mayor of Merced
Endorsements
Organizations
Federal politicians
- Kamala Harris, U.S. senator (D-CA); 2020 vice presidential nominee
Organizations
Unions
State politicians
Individuals
Labor unions
Organizations
Organizations
Predictions
Results
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 (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
- Ritesh Tandon (Republican), businessman
Eliminated in primary
- Joe Dehn (Libertarian), square dance caller
- Stephen Forbes (Democratic), business analyst and candidate for California's 17th congressional district in 2018
Endorsements
U.S. senators
Organizations
Predictions
Results
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
- Anna Eshoo (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
- Rishi Kumar (Democratic), Saratoga city councilman
Eliminated in primary
- Richard B. Fox (Republican), physician
- Bob Goodwyn (Libertarian), pilot
- Phil Reynolds (Republican), engineer
Predictions
Results
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 (Republican), businessman
- Zoe Lofgren (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Ignacio Cruz (Republican), economic development director
- Jason Mallory (no party preference)
- Ivan Torres (Democratic), healthcare worker
Predictions
Results
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 (Republican), financial adviser
- Jimmy Panetta (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Adam Bolaños Scow (Democratic), environmental activist
Predictions
Results
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
- TJ Cox (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
- David Valadao (Republican), former U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
Declined
Endorsements
Former US Executive Branch officials
- Barack Obama, former president of the United States (2009âÂÂ2017), former senator from Illinois (2005âÂÂ2008)
Labor unions
Organizations
Organizations
Publications
Predictions
Polling
General election
Results
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 (Democratic), financial adviser
- Devin Nunes (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Bobby Bliatout (Democratic), healthcare executive and candidate for California's 22nd congressional district in 2018
- Eric Garcia (no party preference), graduate student
- Dary Rezvani (Democratic), management consultant
Declined
Endorsements
Organizations
Labor unions
Organizations
Organizations
Predictions
Polling
General election
Results
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 (Democratic), systems engineer and U.S. Air Force veteran
- Kevin McCarthy (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative
Predictions
Results
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 (Republican), nonprofit executive
- Salud Carbajal (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Kenneth Young (no party preference), civil engineer
Endorsements
State legislators
Labor unions
Organizations
Predictions
Results
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 (no party preference), legal defense investigator
- Robert Cooper III (Democratic), college professor
- Getro Franck Elize (Democratic), patient resource worker
- Kenneth Jenks (Republican), U.S. Marine Corps veteran and telecommunications executive
- Steve Knight (Republican), former U.S. Representative
- David Lozano (Republican), attorney
- Daniel Mercuri (Republican), businessman
- George Papadopoulos (Republican), foreign policy adviser for Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign
- Cenk Uygur (Democratic), journalist and CEO and host of The Young Turks
- AnÃÂbal Valdéz-Ortega (Democratic), attorney and community organizer
Withdrawn
- Mark Cripe (Republican), Los Angeles County deputy sheriff
- Christopher C. Smith (Democratic), documentary filmmaker
- Angela Underwood-Jacobs (Republican), Lancaster city councilwoman
- Suzette Valladares (Republican), businesswoman
Endorsements
Predictions
Polling
Primary election
General election
Generic Republican v.s. Generic Democrat<br />
Results
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 (Democratic), contract administrator
- Robert Salas (Democratic), retired teacher
Endorsements
Organizations
Predictions
Results
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 (Republican), loan officer
- Christian Daly (no party preference), former Duarte city manager intern
Predictions
Results
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 (Democratic), entrepreneur
- Jennifer Barbosa (no party preference), realtor and activist
- William Bodell (Republican), businessman
- Sal Genovese (Democratic), community services director
- Maebe A. Girl (Democratic), Silver Lake neighborhood councilwoman and drag queen
- Ara Khachig Manoogian (Democratic), security systems integrator
Endorsements
Individuals
Organizations
Individuals
Organizations
Predictions
Results
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
- Tony Cárdenas (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
- Angélica Dueñas (Democratic), member of the Sun Valley Neighborhood council
Eliminated in primary
- Michael R. Guzik (Democratic), ride-share driver
- Brian Perras (Republican), U.S. Navy veteran
Endorsements
Labor unions
Organizations
Individuals
Labor unions
Organizations
Predictions
Results
District 30
The 30th district is based in the western San Fernando Valley, including the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Encino, Granada Hills, Northridge, Porter Ranch, Reseda, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Tarzana, Toluca Lake, West Hills, Winnetka, and Woodland Hills, as well as Calabasas, Bell Canyon, and Hidden Hills. The incumbent was Democrat Brad Sherman, who was re-elected with 73.4% of the vote in 2018.
Candidates
Advanced to general
- Mark S. Reed (Republican), businessman and perennial candidate
- Brad Sherman (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Courtney "CJ" Berina (Democratic), marketing consultant
- Brian T. Carroll (Democratic)
- Raji Rab (Democratic), commercial pilot and candidate for California's 30th congressional district in 2018
Predictions
Results
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
- Pete Aguilar (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
- Agnes Gibboney (Republican), activist and angel mom
Predictions
Results
District 32
The 32nd district takes in the eastern San Gabriel Valley, including Baldwin Park, El Monte, West Covina, San Dimas, Azusa, and southern Glendora. The incumbent was Democrat Grace Napolitano, who was re-elected with 68.8% of the vote in 2018.
Candidates
Advanced to general
- Grace Napolitano (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
- Joshua M. Scott (Republican), political strategist and candidate for California's 32nd congressional district in 2018
Eliminated in primary
- Emanuel Gonzales (Democratic), dialysis technician
- Meshal "Kash" Kashifalghita (Democratic), U.S. Army Reserve officer
- Raul Ali Madrigal (Democratic, write-in), USMC veteran
Predictions
Results
District 33
The 33rd district spans the coastal region of Los Angeles County, including the Beach Cities, Westside Los Angeles, and the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The incumbent was Democrat Ted Lieu, who was re-elected with 70.0% of the vote in 2018.
Candidates
Advanced to general
- James P. Bradley (Republican), businessman and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018
- Ted Lieu (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Liz Barris (Democratic), nonprofit director
- Albert Maxwell Goldberg (Democratic), candidate for California's 26th congressional district in 2012
- Sarah Sun Liew (Republican), businesswoman
- Kenneth W. Wright (no party preference), ophthalmology surgeon
Endorsements
Organizations
Predictions
Results
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
- Jimmy Gomez (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
- David Kim (Democratic), MacArthur Park neighborhood council board-member
Eliminated in primary
- Frances Yasmeen Motiwalla (Democratic), activist (endorsed Kim)
- Keanakay Scott (Democratic), author
- Joanne L. Wright (Republican)
Endorsements
Organizations
Unions
Individuals
Organizations
Predictions
Results
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 (Republican), independent filmmaker
- Norma Torres (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
Predictions
Results
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 (Republican), author and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018
- Raul Ruiz (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Patrice Kimbler (Republican)
- Milo Stevanovich (Republican), attorney
Withdrawn
Predictions
Results
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 (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
- Errol Webber (Republican), documentary film producer
Eliminated in primary
Predictions
Results
District 38
The 38th district takes encompasses southeastern Los Angeles County, as well as a small sliver of Orange County, taking in La Palma. The incumbent was Democrat Linda Sánchez, who was re-elected with 68.9% of the vote in 2018.
Candidates
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- Linda Sánchez (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
- Michael Tolar (Democratic), retail store worker
Predictions
Results
District 39
The 39th district encompasses parts of the San Gabriel Valley, taking in La Habra Heights, Diamond Bar, Walnut, Hacienda Heights and Rowland Heights, as well as northern Orange County, including Fullerton, La Habra, Brea, Buena Park, Placentia, and Yorba Linda (the hometown of Republican president Richard Nixon). The district also takes in a small portion of southwestern San Bernardino County, covering Chino Hills. The incumbent representative, Democrat Gil Cisneros, who flipped the district and was elected in 2018, lost reelection to Republican candidate Young Kim. 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
- Barack Obama, former president of the United States (2009âÂÂ2017, former senator from Illinois (2005âÂÂ2008)
Organizations
U.S. representatives
Municipal officials
Organizations
Newspapers
Predictions
Polling
General election
with generic Republican<br />
Results
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
- C. Antonio Delgado (Republican), immigration attorney
- Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Rodolfo Cortes Barragan (Green), scientist and candidate for California's 40th congressional district in 2018
- Anthony Felix Jr. (Democratic), homeless services analyst
- Michael Donnell Graham Jr. (American Independent)
- David John Sanchez (Democratic), teacher, activist, and founding member of the Brown Berets
Predictions
Results
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
- Aja Smith (Republican), U.S. Air Force veteran and candidate for California's 41st congressional district in 2018
- Mark Takano (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Grace Williams (Democratic), former Perris city official
Endorsements
Organizations
Predictions
Results
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 (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative
- William "Liam" O'Mara (Democratic), historian and college professor
Eliminated in primary
- Regina Marston (Democratic), businesswoman
Withdrew
Predictions
Results
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 (Republican), U.S. Navy veteran
- Maxine Waters (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
U.S. Executive Branch officials
U.S. representatives
State representatives
Predictions
Results
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 (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
- Analilia Joya (Democratic), teacher and disability advocate
Eliminated in primary
- Billy Z. Earley (Republican), healthcare advocate
- Morris F. Griffin (Democratic), maintenance technician
Predictions
Results
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
- Rhonda Furin (Republican), special education teacher
- Christopher J. Gonzales (Republican), attorney and U.S. Army veteran
- Peggy Huang (Republican), Yorba Linda city councilwoman and former mayor of Yorba Linda
- Don Sedgwick (Republican), mayor of Laguna Hills
- Lisa Sparks (Republican), Orange County Department of Education trustee and Chapman University professor
Withdrew
- Ray Gennawey (Republican), Orange County prosecutor
- Brenton Woolworth (Republican), businessman
Declined
Endorsements
Former US Executive Branch officials
- Barack Obama, former president of the United States (2009âÂÂ2017), former senator from Illinois (2005âÂÂ2008)
Organizations
U.S. Representatives
State officials
- Travis Allen, former California State Assemblyman and candidate for Governor of California in 2018
County officials
- Donald P. Wagner, Orange County Supervisor and former California State Assemblyman
Local officials
- Brian Maryott, Mayor of San Juan Capistrano and candidate for California's 49th Congressional District
Retired military officers
Others
- Kelly Ernby, Orange County Deputy District Attorney and candidate for California State Assembly
- Ray Gennawey, former candidate for California's 45th Congressional District in 2020 and Orange County Deputy District Attorney
Organizations
Predictions
Polling
Primary election
Results
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 (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
- James S. Waters (Republican), retired postman
Eliminated in primary
- Will Johnson (no party preference), caregiver
- Pablo Mendiolea (Democratic), businessman
- Ed Rushman (no party preference), IT project manager and candidate for California's 46th congressional district in 2018 (American Solidarity)
Predictions
Results
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 (Democratic), teaching assistant
- Peter Mathews (Democratic), Cypress College political science professor
- Sou Moua (Republican), planning commissioner
- Amy Phan West (Republican), candidate for Westminster city council in 2018 and former member of Orange County Parks Commission
Endorsements
Labor unions
Organizations
Organizations
Predictions
Results
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 (Republican), information technology entrepreneur
- Christopher Engels (Republican), businessman
- James Brian Griffin (Republican), real estate broker
- Richard Mata (American Independent), retired teacher
- John Thomas Schuesler (Republican), mortgage consultant
Withdrew
Declined
Endorsements
Former US Executive Branch officials
- Barack Obama, former president of the United States (2009âÂÂ2017), former senator from Illinois (2005âÂÂ2008)
Labor unions
Organizations
Politicians
- Newt Gingrich, former U.S. Representative (GA-6) and former Speaker of the House
Organizations
Predictions
Polling
Primary election
General election
with Brian Burley<br />
with Generic Opponent<br />
Results
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.
Candidates
Advanced to general
Declined
Predictions
Polling
General election
Results
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.
Candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Withdrew
- Sam Abed (Republican), former mayor of Escondido
- Alex Balkin (Democratic), former U.S. Navy Inspector General
- Marisa Calderon (Democratic), executive director of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals
- Duncan D. Hunter (Republican), former U.S. Representative
- Bill Wells (Republican), mayor of El Cajon and candidate for California's 50th congressional district in 2018
- Larry Wilske (Republican), retired Navy SEAL
Declined
- Joel Anderson (Republican), former state senator
- Matt Rahn (Republican), Temecula city councilman and former mayor of Temecula
Endorsements
Executive Branch officials
Federal politicians
- Tony Cárdenas, U.S. representative from CA-29 since 2013
- Susan Davis, U.S. representative from CA-49 2001âÂÂ2003 and CA-53 since 2003
- Katie Hill, former U.S. representative from CA-25 2019âÂÂ2019
- Jared Huffman, U.S. representative from CA-02 since 2013
- Barbara Lee, U.S. representative from CA-09 1998âÂÂ2013 and CA-13 since 2013
- Mike Levin, U.S. representative from CA-49 since 2019
- Scott Peters, U.S. representative from CA-52 since 2013
- Katie Porter, U.S. representative from CA-45 since 2019
- Adam Schiff, U.S. representative from CA-27 2001âÂÂ2003, CA-29 2003âÂÂ2013, and CA-28 since 2013; Chair of the House Intelligence Committee since 2019
- Eric Swalwell, U.S. representative from CA-15 since 2013; candidate for president in 2020
- Juan Vargas, U.S. representative from CA-51 since 2013
State politicians
Local politicians
Organizations
Federal politicians
- Ken Calvert, U.S. representative from CA-42 2013âÂÂpresent, CA-44 2003âÂÂ2013, CA-43 1993âÂÂ2003
- Paul Cook, U.S. representative from CA-8
- Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and U.S. representative from GA-6
- Mike Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas
- Duncan Hunter, former U.S. representative from CA-42 1981âÂÂ1983, CA-45 1983âÂÂ1993, and CA-52 1993âÂÂ2009; candidate for president in 2008; father of incumbent Duncan D. Hunter
- Doug LaMalfa, U.S. representative from CA-1
- Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, U.S. representative from CA-23 2013âÂÂpresent, CA-22 2007âÂÂ2013
- Tom McClintock, U.S. representative from CA-4
- Devin Nunes, U.S. representative from CA-22 2013âÂÂpresent, CA-21 2003âÂÂ2013
- Tim Scott, United States Senator from South Carolina
- Donald Trump, President of the United States
State and local politicians
Predictions
Polling
Primary election
with Duncan Hunter<br />
General election
with DeMaio and Issa<br />
with Generic Republican and Generic Democrat<br />
Results
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.
Candidates
Advanced to general
- Juan Hidalgo Jr. (Republican), U.S. Marine Corps veteran and candidate for California's 51st congressional district in 2016 & 2018
- Juan Vargas (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Organizations
Organizations
Predictions
Results
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, 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.
Candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Predictions
Results
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.
Candidates
Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
- John Brooks (Democratic), biologist
- Jose Caballero (Democratic), political consultant
- Joseph R. Fountain (Democratic), special education teacher
- Fernando Garcia (no party preference), businessman
- Janessa Goldbeck (Democratic), human rights activist and U.S. Marine veteran
- Eric Roger Kutner (Democratic), policy advisor
- Annette Meza (Democratic), educator
- Michael Patrick Oristian (Republican), software developer
- Famela Ramos (Republican), nurse
- Suzette Santori (Democratic), ride-share driver
- Chris Stoddard (Republican), realtor
- JoaquÃÂn Vazquez (Democratic), community advocate
- Tom Wong (Democratic), political science professor at UC San Diego
Declined
Endorsements
U.S. senators
U.S. representatives
- Pete Aguilar, Representative from CA-31
- Nanette Barragán, Representative from CA-44
- Salud Carbajal, Representative from CA-24
- Tony Cardenas, Representative from CA-29
- David Cicilline, Representative from RI-1
- Lou Correa, Representative from CA-46
- Pramila Jayapal, Representative from WA-7
- Ro Khanna, Representative from CA-17
- Alan Lowenthal, Representative from CA-47
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Representative from NY-14
- Mark Pocan, Representative from WI-2
- Jamie Raskin, Representative from MD-8
- Mark Takano, Representative from CA-41
- Juan Vargas, Representative from CA-51
- Maxine Waters, Representative from CA-43
State officials
State legislators
- Toni Atkins, President pro tempore of the California State Senate and state senator from SD-39
- Willie Brown, former Speaker of the California State Assembly and former mayor of San Francisco
- Kevin de León, former President pro tempore of the California State Senate
- Todd Gloria, State Assemblyman from SA-78
- Lorena Gonzalez, State Assemblywomen from SA-80
- Tasha Boerner Horvath, State Assemblywomen from SA-76
- Ben Hueso, state senator from SD-40
- Christine Kehoe, former state senator from SD-39
- Anthony Rendon, Speaker of the California State Assembly and State Assemblyman from SA-63
- Shirley Weber, State Assemblywomen from SA-79
- Scott Wiener, state senator from SD-11
Local officials
- David Alvarez, former member of the San Diego City Council
- Barbara Bry, member of the San Diego City Council
- Serge Dedina, current mayor of Imperial Beach
- Mara Elliott, San Diego City Attorney
- Nathan Fletcher, San Diego County Supervisor and former State Assemblyman
- Robert Garcia, current mayor of Long Beach
- Jim Madaffer, former member of the San Diego City Council, current chair of the San Diego County Water Authority, and current commissioner on the California Transportation Commission
- Monica Montgomery, member of the San Diego City Council
- Steve Padilla, former mayor of Chula Vista
- Mary Salas, current mayor of Chula Vista and former State Assemblywomen
Organizations
Labor unions
Others
U.S. representatives
State officials
Newspapers
Organizations
Predictions
Polling
Primary election
General election
Results
Notes
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Partisan clients<br />
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