2012 United States House of Representatives elections in California
November 6, 2012 (2012-11-06)
All 53 California seats to the United States House of Representatives
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Democratic Republican
Last election 34 19
Seats won 38 15
Seat change Increase 4 Decrease 4
Popular vote 7,392,703 4,530,012
Percentage 60.57% 37.12%
Swing Increase 7.18% Decrease 6.38%

The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in California were held on November 6, 2012, with a primary election on June 5, 2012. Voters elected the 53 U.S. representatives from the state, one from each of the state's 53 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election and a U.S. Senate election.

According to The Cook Political Report and Roll Call, the most competitive districts were the 7th, 10th, 26th, 36th, and 52nd; additionally, the 3rd, 9th, 24th, 41st, and 47th were rated as less than safe.[1][2] Roll Call additionally listed the 21st district as competitive. Voters in 14 districts elected new representatives: the 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th, 15th, 21st, 26th, 29th, 35th, 36th, 41st, 47th, 51st, and 52nd. Two districts, the 30th and the 44th, had two incumbents running against each other.

This was the first election using congressional districts drawn by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission. The districts, based on the 2010 United States census, were approved on August 15, 2011.[3] It was also the first non-special election to use the nonpartisan blanket primary system established by Proposition 14. As a result, eight districts featured general elections with two candidates of the same party: the 15th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 43rd, and 44th with two Democrats; and the 8th and 31st with two Republicans.

Overview

Statewide

United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2012
Primary election — June 5, 2012
Party Votes Percentage Candidates Advancing to general Seats contesting
Democratic 2,643,313 53.41% 107 56 50
Republican 2,072,433 41.87% 98 46 44
No party preference 189,783 3.83% 25 4 4
Green 26,674 0.54% 6 0 0
Libertarian 14,787 0.30% 4 0 0
Peace and Freedom 2,415 0.05% 2 0 0
Valid votes 4,949,405 92.89% — — —
Invalid votes 378,891 7.11% — — —
Totals 5,328,296 100.00% 242 106 —
Voter turnout 31.06%
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2012
General election — November 6, 2012
Party Votes Percentage Seats +/–
Democratic 7,392,703 60.57% 38 Increase 4
Republican 4,530,012 37.12% 15 Decrease 4
No party preference 281,642 2.31% 0 Steady
Valid votes 12,204,357 92.44% — —
Invalid or blank votes 997,801 7.56% — —
Totals 13,202,158 100.00% 53 —
Voter turnout 72.36%
Popular vote
Democratic
 
 53.41%
Republican
 
 41.87%
No party preference
 
 3.83%
Green
 
 0.54%
Other
 
 0.35%
House seats
Democratic
 
 71.70%
Republican
 
 28.30%

District 1

2012 California's 1st congressional district election
 
Candidate Doug LaMalfa Jim Reed
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 168,827 125,386
Percentage 57.4% 42.6%
Results by county
LaMalfa:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
U.S. Representative before election

Wally Herger
Republican

 Elected U.S. Representative

Doug LaMalfa
Republican

The 1st district is based in inland Northern California and includes Chico and Redding. Incumbent Republican Wally Herger, who represented the 2nd district from 1987 to 2013, retired.[4] The district had a PVI of R+10.

Primary election

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Declined

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
  • Jim Reed, attorney and nominee for this seat in 2010[9]
Eliminated in primary
  • Nathan Arrowsmith

Campaign

Reed was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] In March 2012, the California Republican Party declined to make an endorsement in the 1st district.[11]

Endorsements

Jim Reed (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Doug LaMalfa 66,527 37.9
Democratic Jim Reed 43,409 24.8
Republican Sam Aanestad 25,224 14.4
Republican Michael Dacquisto 10,530 6.0
Republican Pete Stiglich 10,258 5.8
Democratic Nathan Arrowsmith 8,598 4.9
No party preference Gary Allen Oxley 5,901 3.4
Republican Gregory Cheadle 4,939 2.8
Total votes 175,386 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

Doug LaMalfa (R)
Organizations
Jim Reed (D)
Labor unions

Results

California's 1st Congressional District, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Doug LaMalfa 168,827 57.4
Democratic Jim Reed 125,386 42.6
Majority 43,441 14.8
Total votes 294,213 100.0
Republican hold

District 2

2012 California's 2nd congressional district election
 
Candidate Jared Huffman Daniel Roberts
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 226,216 91,310
Percentage 71.2% 28.8%
Results by county
Huffman:      60–70%      70–80%
Roberts:      50–60%
U.S. Representative before election

Lynn Woolsey
Democratic

 Elected U.S. Representative

Jared Huffman
Democratic

The 2nd district is based in California's North Coast and includes Marin County and Eureka. Democrat Lynn Woolsey, who represented the 6th district from 1993 to 2013, retired.[19] The district had a PVI of D+19.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Declined

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
  • Mike Halliwell, college professor[22]
Declined
  • Jim Judd, manufacturing business owner and nominee for this seat in 2010[30]

Independent candidates

Eliminated in primary

Green Party candidates

Declined
  • Marnie Glickman (Green), co-chair of the Marin County Green Party[30]
  • Nancy Mancias (Green), co-chair of the Marin County Green Party

Campaign

Regional delegates of the California Democratic Party met in January 2012 but did not endorse a nominee as no candidate received 50 per cent of the vote. Huffman received 48 per cent, Solomon 37 per cent, Adams 12 per cent and Lawson one percent.[31] Meanwhile, Roberts received the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]

Endorsements

Jared Huffman (D)
Labor unions

Polling

Poll
source		 Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size		 Margin of
error		 Susan
Adams (D)		 Andy
Caffrey (D)		 William
Courtney (D)		 Mike
Halliwell (R)		 Jared
Huffman (D)		 Stacey
Lawson (D)		 Tiffany
Renée (D)		 Daniel
Roberts (R)		 Norman
Solomon (D)		 Undecided
Lake Research Partners (D-Solomon) April 17–19, 2012 500 (LV) ± 4.4% 8% — — 3% 18% 5% — 3% 10% 47%
Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (D-Huffman) March 23–29, 2012 500 (LV) ± 4.9% 5% — — 5% 24% 9% — 7% 5% 45%
Lake Research Partners (D-Solomon) October 18–20, 2011 400 (LV) ± 5.0% 4% 2% 3% — 16% 4% 1% 12% 11% 46%
Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (D-Huffman) October 5–9, 2011 400 (LV) ± 5.0% 5% 4% — — 20% 5% 3% 18% 7% 37%

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jared Huffman 63,922 37.5
Republican Daniel Roberts 25,635 15.0
Democratic Norman Solomon 25,462 14.9
Democratic Stacey Lawson 16,946 9.9
Democratic Susan Adams 14,041 8.2
Republican Mike Halliwell 10,008 5.9
No party preference Brooke Clarke 3,715 2.2
Democratic Tiffany Renée 3,033 1.8
No party preference John Lewallen 2,488 1.5
Democratic William L. Courtney 2,385 1.4
Democratic Andy Caffrey 1,737 1.0
Democratic Larry Fritzlan 1,151 0.7
Total votes 170,523 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

Jared Huffman (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

California's 2nd congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jared Huffman 226,216 71.2
Republican Daniel Roberts 91,310 28.8
Total votes 317,526 100.0
Democratic hold

District 3

The 3rd district is based in north central California and includes Davis, Fairfield, and Yuba City. Incumbent Democrat John Garamendi, who represented the 10th district from 2009 to 2013, ran for re-election. The district had a PVI of D+1.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
  • Kim Vann, Colusa County Board of Supervisors member[36]
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
  • Timothy Core, small business employee[37]
  • Charlie Schaupp, farmer[38]

Campaign

Garamendi received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] In March 2012, the California Republican Party declined to make an endorsement in the 3rd district.[39]

Endorsements

John Garamendi (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Garamendi (incumbent) 59,546 51.5
Republican Kim Vann 30,254 26.2
Republican Rick Tubbs 17,902 15.5
Republican Tony Carlos 5,541 4.8
Republican Eugene Ray 2,438 2.1
Total votes 115,681 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

John Garamendi (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Kim Vann (R)
Organizations

Polling

Poll
source		 Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size		 Margin of
error		 John
Garamendi (D)		 Kim
Vann (R)		 Undecided
GBA Strategies (D-House Majority PAC) August 26–27, 2012 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 54% 39% 7%
DCCC (D) July 25, 2012 303 (LV) ± 5.6% 52% 37% 11%

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[43] Likely D November 5, 2012
Rothenberg[44] Safe D November 2, 2012
Roll Call[45] Likely D November 4, 2012
Sabato's Crystal Ball[46] Safe D November 5, 2012
NY Times[47] Lean D November 4, 2012
RCP[48] Likely D November 4, 2012
The Hill[49] Lean D November 4, 2012

Results

California's 3rd congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Garamendi (incumbent) 126,882 54.2
Republican Kim Vann 107,086 45.8
Majority 19,796 8.4
Total votes 233,968 100.0
Democratic hold

District 4

2012 California's 4th congressional district election
 
Candidate Tom McClintock Jack Uppal
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 197,803 125,885
Percentage 61.1% 38.9%
Results by county
McClintock:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Uppal:      50–60%      60–70%
U.S. Representative before election

Tom McClintock
Republican

 Elected U.S. Representative

Tom McClintock
Republican

The 4th district is based in east central California and includes Lake Tahoe, Roseville, and Yosemite National Park. Incumbent Republican Tom McClintock, who has represented the 4th district since 2009, ran for re-election. The district had a PVI of R+10.

Primary election

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
Declined

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
  • Jack Uppal, retired semiconductor engineer[52]

Campaign

Uppal was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012 with McClintock receiving the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11][10]

Endorsements

Jack Uppal (D)
Labor unions

Results

California's 4th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tom McClintock (incumbent) 114,311 64.8
Democratic Jack Uppal 62,130 35.2
Total votes 176,441 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

Tom McClintock (R)
Organizations
Jack Uppal (D)
Labor unions

Results

California's 4th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tom McClintock (incumbent) 197,803 61.1
Democratic Jack Uppal 125,885 38.9
Total votes 323,688 100.0
Republican hold

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 1st district from 1999 to 2013, ran for re-election. The district had a PVI of D+18.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
  • Randy Loftin, tax and financial planning adviser[22]
Eliminated in primary

Campaign

Thompson received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012[10] while Loftin was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March.[11]

Endorsements

Mike Thompson (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Stewart Cilley (R)
Organizations

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mike Thompson (incumbent) 95,748 72.2
Republican Randy Loftin 22,137 16.7
Republican Stewart Cilley 14,734 11.1
Total votes 132,619 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

Mike Thompson (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Randy Loftin (R)
Organizations

Results

California's 5th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mike Thompson (incumbent) 202,872 74.5
Republican Randy Loftin 69,545 25.5
Total votes 272,417 100.0
Democratic hold

District 6

The 6th district is based in north central California and includes Sacramento. Incumbent Democrat Doris Matsui, who represented the 5th district from 2005 to 2013, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+13.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
  • Joseph McCray Sr., business owner
Eliminated in primary
  • Erik Smitt

Campaign

Matsui was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]

Endorsements

Doris Matsui (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Doris Matsui (incumbent) 67,174 71.4
Republican Joseph McCray, Sr. 15,647 16.6
Republican Erik Smitt 11,254 12.0
Total votes 94,075 100.0

General election

Endorsements

Doris Matsui (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

California's 6th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Doris Matsui (incumbent) 160,667 75.1
Republican Joseph McCray, Sr. 53,406 24.9
Total votes 214,073 100.0
Democratic hold

District 7

The 7th district is based in north central California and includes eastern Sacramento County. Incumbent Republican Dan Lungren, who represented the 3rd district from 2005 to 2013 and previously served from 1979 until 1989, ran for re-election. The district had a PVI of R+3.

Primary election

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
Declined

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
Declined

Campaign

Bera received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] Lungren was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]

Endorsements

Ami Bera (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Dan Lungren (incumbent) 63,586 52.7
Democratic Ami Bera 49,433 41.0
No party preference Curt Taras 3,854 3.2
Libertarian Douglas Arthur Tuma 3,707 3.1
Total votes 120,580 100.0

General election

Endorsements

Dan Lungren (R)
Organizations
Ami Bera (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Debates

Polling

Poll
source		 Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size		 Margin of
error		 Dan
Lungren (R)		 Ami
Bera (D)		 Undecided
Public Policy Polling (D-CREDO) October 25–26, 2012 792 (LV) ± ?% 46% 46% 8%
Garin-Hart-Yang (D-House Majority PAC/SEIU) August 21–23, 2012 401 (LV) ± 5.0% 47% 47% 6%

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report Tossup November 5, 2012
Rothenberg[44] Tilts D (flip) November 2, 2012
Roll Call[45] Tossup November 4, 2012
Sabato's Crystal Ball[46] Lean D (flip) November 5, 2012
NY Times[47] Lean D (flip) November 4, 2012
RCP[48] Tossup November 4, 2012
The Hill[49] Lean D (flip) November 4, 2012

Results

California's 7th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Ami Bera 141,241 51.7
Republican Dan Lungren (incumbent) 132,050 48.3
Majority 9,191 3.4
Total votes 273,291 100.0
Democratic gain from Republican

Aftermath

In May 2016, Babulal Bera, Ami Bera's father, pleaded guilty to two felony counts of election fraud affecting the 2010 and 2012 elections,[63] and was convicted of illegally funneling $250,000 to Bera's campaigns between 2010 and 2012.[64]

District 8

2012 California's 8th congressional district election
 
Candidate Paul Cook Gregg Imus
Party Republican Republican
Popular vote 103,093 125,885
Percentage 57.4% 42.6%
Results by county
Cook:      50–60%
Imus:      50–60%
U.S. Representative before election

Jerry Lewis
Republican

 Elected U.S. Representative

Paul Cook
Republican

The 8th district is based in the eastern High Desert and includes Victorville and Yucaipa. Incumbent Republican Jerry Lewis, who represented the 41st district from 2003 to 2013 and its predecessors since 1983, retired.[65] The district had a PVI of R+12.

Primary election

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
  • Dennis Albertsen, computer scientist
  • George Craig
  • Bill Jensen, former mayor of Hesperia[67]
  • Phillip Liberatore, accountant[68]
  • Ryan McEachron, Mayor of Victorville;[67]
  • Brad Mitzelfelt, San Bernardino County Supervisor[69]
  • Joseph Napolitano
  • Angela Valles, member of the Victorville City Council[67]
Declined

Democratic candidates

Eliminated in primary
  • Jackie Conaway, law office manager and nominee for the 25th district in 2008 & 2010[71]
  • John Pinkerton, President of Victor Valley College Board of Trustees

Independent candidates

Eliminated in primary

Campaign

Conaway was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] In March 2012, the California Republican Party declined to endorse a candidate in the 8th district.[72]

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Gregg Imus 12,754 15.6
Republican Paul Cook 12,517 15.3
Republican Phil Liberatore 12,277 15.0
Democratic Jackie Conaway 11,674 14.3
Republican Brad Mitzelfelt 8,801 10.8
Democratic John Pinkerton 7,941 9.7
Republican Angela Valles 4,924 6.0
Republican Ryan McEachron 3,181 3.9
No party preference Anthony Adams 2,750 3.4
Republican Bill Jensen 1,850 2.3
Republican George T. Craig 1,376 1.7
Republican Joseph D. Napolitano 1,050 1.3
Republican Dennis L. Albertsen 761 0.9
Total votes 81,856 100.0

Endorsements

Paul Cook (R)
Labor unions
Organizations
Gregg Imus (R)
Organizations

Results

California's 8th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Paul Cook 103,093 57.4
Republican Gregg Imus 76,551 42.6
Total votes 179,644 100.0
Republican hold

District 9

The 9th district is based in the Central Valley and includes the San Joaquin Delta and Stockton. Incumbent Democrat Jerry McNerney, who represented the 11th district from 2007 to 2013, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+2.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
  • John McDonald, technology executive,[74]
Declined
  • Tony Amador, retired US Marshal and candidate for this seat in 2010
  • Brad Goehring, farmer and candidate for this seat in 2010[75]
  • David Harmer, businessman and nominee for this seat in 2010[76]

Campaign

Gill was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]

Endorsements

Jerry McNerney (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jerry McNerney (incumbent) 45,696 47.8
Republican Ricky Gill 38,488 40.2
Republican John McDonald 11,458 12.0
Total votes 95,642 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

Jerry McNerney (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Ricky Gill (R)
Organizations

Polling

Poll
source		 Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size		 Margin of
error		 Jerry
McNerney (D)		 Ricky
Gill (R)		 Undecided
Global Strategy Group (D-DCCC) October 8–10, 2012 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 47% 38% 15%
Tarrance (R-Gill) September 30–October 2, 2012 409 (LV) ± 4.9% 45% 46% 9%
Tarrance (R-Gill) July 24–26, 2012 402 (LV) ± 5.7% 47% 45% 9%
Lake Research Partners (D-McNerney) July 8–11, 2012 504 (LV) ± 4.6% 49% 33% 18%

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report Tossup November 5, 2012
Rothenberg[44] Tilts D November 2, 2012
Roll Call[45] Tossup November 4, 2012
Sabato's Crystal Ball[46] Lean D November 5, 2012
NY Times[47] Lean D November 4, 2012
RCP[48] Tossup November 4, 2012
The Hill[49] Lean D November 4, 2012

Results

California's 9th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jerry McNerney (incumbent) 118,373 55.6
Republican Ricky Gill 94,704 44.4
Majority 23,669 11.2
Total votes 213,077 100.0
Democratic hold

District 10

The 10th district is based in the Central Valley and includes Modesto and Tracy. Incumbent Democrat Dennis Cardoza, who represented the 18th district from 2003 to 2013, retired.[77] Incumbent Republican Jeff Denham, who represented the 19th district from 2011 to 2013, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of R+5.

Primary election

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
  • Jeff Denham, incumbent U.S. Representative for the 19th district

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Declined

Independent candidates

Eliminated in primary
  • Chad Condit, son of former U.S. Representative Gary Condit
  • Troy McComack, small business owner

Campaign

Hernandez was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]

Endorsements

José Hernández (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jeff Denham (incumbent) 45,779 49.2
Democratic José Hernández 26,072 28.0
No party preference Chad M. Condit 13,983 15.0
Democratic Michael J. "Mike" Barkley 5,028 5.4
No party preference Troy Wayne McComack 2,114 2.3
Total votes 92,976 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

Jeff Denham (R)
Organizations
José Hernández (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Polling

Poll
source		 Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size		 Margin of
error		 Jeff
Denham (R)		 José
Hernández (D)		 Undecided
Momentum Analysis (D-Hernandez) September 29– October 1, 2012 500 (LV) ± 4.5% 45% 43% 12%
DCCC (D) September 10, 2012 382 (LV) ± 5.0% 44% 46% 11%
Public Policy Polling (D-Democracy for America) August 7–9, 2012 751 (LV) ± ?% 48% 41% 12%

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report Tossup November 5, 2012
Rothenberg[44] Tilts R November 2, 2012
Roll Call[45] Tossup November 4, 2012
Sabato's Crystal Ball[46] Lean R November 5, 2012
NY Times[47] Lean R November 4, 2012
RCP[48] Tossup November 4, 2012
The Hill[49] Tossup November 4, 2012

Results

California's 10th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jeff Denham (incumbent) 110,265 52.7
Democratic José Hernández 98,934 47.3
Majority 11,331 5.4
Total votes 209,199 100.0
Republican hold

District 11

The 11th district is based in the East Bay and includes Concord and Richmond. Incumbent Democrat George Miller, who represented the 7th district from 1975 to 2013, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+17.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
  • John Fitzgerald, small business owner[82]
  • Cheryl Sudduth, public policy advocate

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
  • Virginia Fuller, nurse[82]

Campaign

Miller received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]

Endorsements

George Miller (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic George Miller (incumbent) 76,163 58.5
Republican Virginia Fuller 40,333 31.0
Democratic John Fitzgerald 9,092 7.0
Democratic Cheryl Sudduth 4,635 3.6
Total votes 130,223 100.0

General election

Endorsements

George Miller (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

California's 11th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic George Miller (incumbent) 200,743 69.7
Republican Virginia Fuller 87,136 30.3
Total votes 287,879 100.0
Democratic hold

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 represented the 8th district from 1993 to 2013 and previously represented the 5th district from 1987 until 1993, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+35.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
  • Americo Artura Diaz, self-employed designer
  • David Peterson, businessman
  • Summer Justice Shields

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
  • John Dennis, real estate developer

Green candidates

Eliminated in primary
  • Barry Hermanson

Campaign

Pelosi was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]

Endorsements

Nancy Pelosi (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Nancy Pelosi (incumbent) 89,446 74.9
Republican John Dennis 16,206 13.6
Green Barry Hermanson 6,398 5.4
Democratic David Peterson 3,756 3.1
Democratic Summer Justice Shields 2,146 1.9
Democratic Américo Arturo Díaz 1,499 1.3
Total votes 119,451 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

Nancy Pelosi (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
John Dennis (R)
Organizations

Results

California's 12th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Nancy Pelosi (incumbent) 253,709 85.1
Republican John Dennis 44,478 14.9
Total votes 298,187 100.0
Democratic hold

District 13

The 13th district is based in the East Bay and includes Berkeley and Oakland. Democrat Barbara Lee, who represented the 9th district from 1998 to 2013, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+37.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary

Independent candidates

Advanced to general
  • Marilyn Singleton, physician

Campaign

Lee received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]

Endorsements

Barbara Lee (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Barbara Lee (incumbent) 94,709 83.1
No party preference Marilyn M. Singleton 13,502 11.8
Democratic Justin Jelincic 5,741 5.0
Total votes 113,952 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

Barbara Lee (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

California's 13th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Barbara Lee (incumbent) 250,436 86.8
No party preference Marilyn M. Singleton 38,146 13.2
Total votes 288,582 100.0
Democratic hold

District 14

The 14th district is based in the Bay Area and includes most of San Mateo County. Incumbent Democrat Jackie Speier, who represented the 12th district from 2008 to 2013, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+23.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

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Republican candidates

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  • Deborah Bacigalupi, businesswoman

Campaign

Speier was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]

Endorsements

Jackie Speier (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jackie Speier (incumbent) 80,850 74.3
Republican Deborah Bacigalupi 23,299 21.4
Democratic Michael J. Moloney 4,607 4.2
Total votes 108,756 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

Jackie Speier (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Deborah Bacigalupi (R)
Organizations

Results

California's 14th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jackie Speier (incumbent) 203,828 78.9
Republican Deborah Bacigalupi 54,455 21.1
Total votes 258,283 100.0
Democratic hold

District 15

The 15th district is based in the East Bay and includes Hayward and Livermore. Incumbent Democrat Pete Stark, who represented the 13th district from 1993 to 2013 and its predecessors since 1973, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+15.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

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  • Christopher Pareja, businessman

Campaign

Stark received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] Eric Swalwell won the Tri Valley Democratic Club's Straw Poll on February 20[88]

Endorsements

Pete Stark (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Pete Stark (incumbent) 39,943 42.1
Democratic Eric Swalwell 34,347 36.0
No party preference Christopher "Chris" J. Pareja 20,618 21.7
Total votes 94,908 100.0

General election

Endorsements

Pete Stark (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

Swalwell giving his victory speech
California's 15th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Eric Swalwell 120,388 52.1
Democratic Pete Stark (incumbent) 110,646 47.9
Majority 9,742 4.2
Total votes 231,034 100.0
Democratic hold

District 16

The 16th district is based in the Central Valley and includes Fresno and Merced. Incumbent Democrat Jim Costa, who represented the 20th district from 2005 to 2013, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+2.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

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  • Loraine Goodwin, physician and member of the California Democratic State Central Committee
Declined

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
  • Brian Whelan, farmer and attorney[91]
Eliminated in primary
  • Mark Garcia, small business owner
  • Johnny Tacherra, farmer
Declined

Endorsements

Jim Costa (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jim Costa (incumbent) 25,355 42.7
Republican Brian Daniel Whelan 15,053 25.3
Republican Johnny M. Tacherra 6,776 11.4
Republican Mark Garcia 6,529 11.0
Democratic Loraine Goodwin 5,703 9.6
Total votes 59,416 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

Jim Costa (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Brian Whelan (R)
Organizations

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[93] Safe D November 5, 2012
Rothenberg[44] Safe D November 2, 2012
Roll Call[45] Safe D November 4, 2012
Sabato's Crystal Ball[46] Safe D November 5, 2012
NY Times[47] Lean D November 4, 2012
RCP[48] Safe D November 4, 2012
The Hill[49] Likely D November 4, 2012

Results

California's 16th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Jim Costa (incumbent) 84,649 57.4
Republican Brian Daniel Whelan 62,801 42.6
Majority 21,848 14.8
Total votes 147,450 100.0
Democratic hold

District 17

The 17th district is based in the Bay Area and includes Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Fremont, and Milpitas. Democrat Mike Honda, who represented the 15th district from 2001 to 2013, ran for re-election here.

Charles Richardson ran as a Libertarian Party candidate.[82]

Primary election

Democratic candidates

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Republican candidates

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  • Evelyn Li, cardiologist and founder of patient advocate organization

Campaign

Honda received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] Li was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mike Honda (incumbent) 60,252 66.7
Republican Evelyn Li 24,916 27.6
No party preference Charles Richardson 5,163 5.7
Total votes 90,331 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

Mike Honda (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

California's 17th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mike Honda (incumbent) 159,392 73.5
Republican Evelyn Li 57,336 26.5
Total votes 216,728 100.0
Democratic hold

District 18

The 18th district is based in the Bay Area and includes Palo Alto, Redwood City, and Saratoga. Democrat Anna Eshoo, who represented the 14th district from 1993 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

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  • William Parks

Republican candidates

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  • Dave Chapman, nominee for this seat in 2010[86]

Green candidates

Eliminated in primary

Campaign

Eshoo was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] Chapman received the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]

Endorsements

Anna Eshoo (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Anna Eshoo (incumbent) 86,851 61.5
Republican Dave Chapman 42,174 29.8
Democratic William Parks 6,504 4.6
Green Carol Brouillet 5,777 4.1
Total votes 141,306 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

Anna Eshoo (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

California's 18th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Anna Eshoo (incumbent) 212,831 70.5
Republican Dave Chapman 89,103 29.5
Total votes 301,934 100.0
Democratic hold

District 19

The 19th district is based in the South Bay and includes most of San Jose. Democrat Zoe Lofgren, who represented the 16th district from 1995 to 2013, ran for re-election here.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

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Republican candidates

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  • Robert Murray
Eliminated in primary
  • Phat Nguyen

Campaign

Lofgren received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] Murray was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]

Endorsements

Zoe Lofgren (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Zoe Lofgren (incumbent) 60,726 65.2
Republican Robert Murray 21,421 23.0
Republican Phat Nguyen 7,192 7.7
No party preference Jay Cabrera 3,829 4.1
Total votes 93,168 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

Zoe Lofgren (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

California's 19th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Zoe Lofgren (incumbent) 162,300 73.2
Republican Robert Murray 59,313 26.8
Total votes 221,613 100.0
Democratic hold

District 20

2012 California's 20th congressional district election
 
Candidate Sam Farr Jeff Taylor
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 172,996 60,566
Percentage 74.1% 25.9%
Results by county
Farr:      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
U.S. Representative before election

Sam Farr
Democratic

 Elected U.S. Representative

Sam Farr
Democratic

The 20th district is based in the Central Coast and includes Monterey and Santa Cruz. Democrat Sam Farr, who represented the 17th district from 1993 to 2013, ran for re-election here.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

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  • Art Dunn, Vice President of Ansavoice Communications

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
  • Jeff Taylor, farmer
Eliminated in primary
  • Mike LeBarre

Campaign

Farr was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]

Endorsements

Sam Farr (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Sam Farr (incumbent) 68,895 64.4
Republican Jeff Taylor 23,905 22.3
Republican Mike LeBarre 5,487 5.1
Democratic Art Dunn 4,095 3.8
Green Eric Petersen 2,211 2.1
No party preference Robert Paul Kabat 1,733 1.6
No party preference Dan Caudle 703 0.7
Total votes 107,029 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

Sam Farr (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

California's 20th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Sam Farr (incumbent) 172,996 74.1
Republican Jeff Taylor 60,566 25.9
Total votes 233,562 100.0
Democratic hold

District 21

2012 California's 21st congressional district election
 
Candidate David Valadao John Hernandez
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 67,164 49,119
Percentage 57.8% 42.2%
Results by county
Valadao:      50–60%      60–70%
Hernandez:      50–60%
U.S. Representative before election

None
(New district)

 Elected U.S. Representative

David Valadao
Republican

The 21st district is based in the Central Valley and includes Hanford and parts of Bakersfield. This new district had no incumbent.

Primary election

Republican candidates

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Democratic candidates

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Declined

Campaign

Valadao was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]

Endorsements

Blong Xiong (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican David Valadao 27,251 57.0
Democratic John Hernandez 10,575 22.1
Democratic Blong Xiong 9,990 20.9
Total votes 47,816 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

David Valadao (R)
Organizations
John Hernandez (D)
Labor unions

Polling

Poll
source		 Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size		 Margin of
error		 David
Valadao (R)		 John
Hernandez (D)		 Undecided
Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (D-Hernandez) October 13–16, 2012 509 (LV) ± 4.4% 41% 37% 22%
Moore (R-Valadao) October 8–9, 2012 400 (LV) ± 5.0% 53% 33% 14%

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report Likely R November 5, 2012
Rothenberg[44] Safe R November 2, 2012
Roll Call[45] Safe R November 4, 2012
Sabato's Crystal Ball[46] Likely R November 5, 2012
NY Times[47] Lean R November 4, 2012
RCP[48] Likely R November 4, 2012
The Hill[49] Lean R November 4, 2012

Results

California's 21st congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican David Valadao 67,164 57.8
Democratic John Hernandez 49,119 42.2
Majority 18,045 15.6
Total votes 116,283 100.0
Republican win (new seat)

District 22

2012 California's 22nd congressional district election
 
Candidate Devin Nunes Otto Lee
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 132,386 81,555
Percentage 61.9% 38.1%
Results by county
Nunes:      60–70%
U.S. Representative before election

Devin Nunes
Republican

 Elected U.S. Representative

Devin Nunes
Republican

The 22nd district is based in the Central Valley and includes Clovis, Tulare, and Visalia. Republican Devin Nunes, who represented the 21st district from 2003 to 2013, ran for re-election here.[102]

Primary election

Republican candidates

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Democratic candidates

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Campaign

Nunes received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in March 2012.[11]

Endorsements

Otto Lee (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Devin Nunes (incumbent) 67,386 70.6
Democratic Otto Lee 28,091 29.4
Total votes 95,477 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

Devin Nunes (R)
Organizations
Otto Lee (D)
Labor unions

Results

California's 22nd congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Devin Nunes (incumbent) 132,386 61.9
Democratic Otto Lee 81,555 38.1
Total votes 213,941 100.0
Republican hold

District 23

2012 California's 23rd congressional district election
 
Candidate Kevin McCarthy Terry Phillips
Party Republican Independent
Popular vote 158,161 57,842
Percentage 73.2% 26.8%
Results by county
McCarthy:      60–70%      70–80%
U.S. Representative before election

Kevin McCarthy
Republican

 Elected U.S. Representative

Kevin McCarthy
Republican

The 23rd district is based in the southern Central Valley and includes parts of Bakersfield. House Majority Whip and Republican Kevin McCarthy, who represented the 22nd district from 2007 to 2013, ran for re-election here.

Primary election

Republican candidates

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Democratic candidates

No Democrats filed

Independent candidates

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Campaign

McCarthy was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]

Endorsements

Terry Phillips (NPP)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kevin McCarthy (incumbent) 71,109 72.2
No party preference Terry Phillips 17,018 17.3
Republican Eric Parker 10,414 10.6
Total votes 98,541 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

Kevin McCarthy (R)
Organizations
Terry Phillips (NPP)
Labor unions

Results

California's 23rd congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kevin McCarthy (incumbent) 158,161 73.2
No party preference Terry Phillips 57,842 26.8
Total votes 216,003 100.0
Republican hold

District 24

2012 California's 24th congressional district election
 
Candidate Lois Capps Abel Maldonado
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 156,749 127,746
Percentage 55.1% 44.9%
Results by county
Capps:      50–60%      60–70%
U.S. Representative before election

Lois Capps
Democratic

 Elected U.S. Representative

Lois Capps
Democratic

The 24th district is based in the Central Coast and includes San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. Democrat Lois Capps, who represented California's 23rd congressional district from 2003 to 2013 and the 22nd district from 1998 to 2003, ran for re-election here.

Primary election

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Withdrawn
  • Tom Watson

Campaign

Capps received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] In March 2012, the California Republican Party declined to endorse any candidate, while the Santa Barbara County party endorsed Mitchum.[106]

Endorsements

Lois Capps (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Lois Capps (incumbent) 72,356 46.4
Republican Abel Maldonado 46,295 29.7
Republican Christopher Mitchum 33,604 21.5
No party preference Matt Boutté 3,832 2.5
Total votes 156,087 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

Lois Capps (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Abel Maldonado (R)
Organizations

Polling

Poll
source		 Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size		 Margin of
error		 Lois
Capps (D)		 Abel
Maldonado (R)		 Undecided
Public Opinion Strategies (R-Maldonado) October 1–3, 2012 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 44% 45% 11%
DCCC (D) July 23, 2012 379 (LV) ± 5.0% 51% 40% 9%
Public Opinion Strategies (R-Maldonado) June 26–28, 2012 300 (LV) ± 5.7% 48% 46% 6%

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report Lean D November 5, 2012
Rothenberg[44] Tilts D November 2, 2012
Roll Call[45] Tossup November 4, 2012
Sabato's Crystal Ball[46] Lean D November 5, 2012
NY Times[47] Lean D November 4, 2012
RCP[48] Tossup November 4, 2012
The Hill[49] Tossup November 4, 2012

Results

California's 24th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Lois Capps (incumbent) 156,749 55.1
Republican Abel Maldonado 127,746 44.9
Majority 29,003 10.2
Total votes 284,495 100.0
Democratic hold

District 25

The 25th district is based in northern Los Angeles County and includes Palmdale and Santa Clarita. Republican Howard McKeon, who has represented the 25th district since 1993, ran for re-election.[108]

Primary election

Republican candidates

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Campaign

Rogers was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] McKeon received the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012.[106]

Endorsements

Lee Rogers (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Howard McKeon (incumbent) 39,997 50.5
Democratic Lee Rogers 23,542 29.7
Republican Dante Acosta 10,387 13.1
Republican Cathie Wright 5,215 6.6
Total votes 79,141 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

Howard McKeon (R)
Organizations
Lee Rogers (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

California's 25th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Howard McKeon (incumbent) 129,593 54.8
Democratic Lee Rogers 106,982 45.2
Majority 22,611 9.6
Total votes 236,575 100.0
Republican hold

District 26

The 26th district is based in the southern Central Coast and includes Oxnard and Thousand Oaks. Republican Elton Gallegly, who represented the 24th district from 2003 to 2013 and its predecessors since 1987, retired.[114]

Primary election

Republican candidates

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Democratic candidates

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Eliminated in primary
  • Albert Maxwell Goldberg, real estate agent and broker
  • Jess Herrera, commissioner of the Oxnard Harbor District[119]
  • David Cruz Thayne, businessman and former professional tennis player[117]
Withdrawn
Declined

Independent candidates

Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn

Campaign

At the California Democratic Party convention, held in February 2012, delegates voted to make no endorsement.[130] In March 2012, Strickland was endorsed by the California Republican Party.[106]

Endorsements

Julia Brownley (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Tony Strickland 49,043 44.1
Democratic Julia Brownley 29,892 26.9
No party preference Linda Parks 20,301 18.3
Democratic Jess Herrera 7,244 6.5
Democratic David Cruz Thayne 2,809 2.5
Democratic Alex Maxwell Goldberg 1,880 1.7
Total votes 111,169 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

Tony Strickland (R)
Organizations
Julia Brownley (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Debates

Polling

Poll
source		 Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size		 Margin of
error		 Tony
Strickland (R)		 Julia
Brownley (D)		 Undecided
Tulchin Research (D-Brownley) July 15–19, 2012 700 (LV) ± 3.7% 44% 48% 8%

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report Tossup November 5, 2012
Rothenberg[44] Tossup November 2, 2012
Roll Call[45] Tossup November 4, 2012
Sabato's Crystal Ball[46] Lean D (flip) November 5, 2012
NY Times[47] Lean D (flip) November 4, 2012
RCP[48] Tossup November 4, 2012
The Hill[49] Tossup November 4, 2012

Results

California's 26th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Julia Brownley 139,072 52.7
Republican Tony Strickland 124,863 47.3
Majority 14,209 5.4
Total votes 263,935 100.0
Democratic gain from Republican

District 27

The 27th district is based in the San Gabriel Foothills and includes Alhambra and Pasadena. Democrat Judy Chu, who represented the 32nd district from 2009 to 2013, ran for re-election here.[132]

Primary election

Democratic candidates

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Republican candidates

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  • Jack Orswell, small business owner
Eliminated in primary
  • Bob Duran, tax attorney and businessman

Campaign

Chu received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] Orswell received the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]

Endorsements

Judy Chu (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Judy Chu (incumbent) 50,203 57.8
Republican Jack Orswell 20,868 24.0
Republican Bob Duran 15,819 18.2
Total votes 86,890 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

Judy Chu (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

California's 27th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Judy Chu (incumbent) 154,191 64.0
Republican Jack Orswell 86,817 36.0
Total votes 241,008 100.0
Democratic hold

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. Democrat Adam Schiff, who represented the 29th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 27th district from 2001 to 2003, ran for re-election here.[133]

Primary election

Democratic candidates

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Eliminated in primary
  • Sal Genovese, community services administrator
  • Jonathan Ryan Kalbfeld, entrepreneur and software engineer
  • Massie Munroe, Civil Engineer

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
  • Garen Mailyan, security officer
  • Jenny Worman, actress and Hollywood stand-in

Campaign

Schiff was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]

Endorsements

Adam Schiff (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Jenny Worman (R)
Organizations

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Adam Schiff (incumbent) 42,797 59.0
Republican Phil Jennerjahn 12,633 17.4
Republican Jenny Worman 5,978 8.2
Republican Garen Mailyan 3,749 5.2
Democratic Sal Genovese 2,829 3.9
Democratic Massie Munroe 2,437 3.4
Democratic Jonathan Ryan Kalbfeld 2,119 2.9
Total votes 72,542 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

Adam Schiff (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

California's 28th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Adam Schiff (incumbent) 188,703 76.5
Republican Phil Jennerjahn 58,008 23.5
Total votes 246,711 100.0
Democratic hold

District 29

The 29th district is based in the northeastern San Fernando Valley. This new district had no incumbent.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

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Eliminated in primary
  • Richard Valdez, businessman
Declined

Republican candidates

No Republicans filed

Independent candidates

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Campaign

Cardenas received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]

Endorsements

Tony Cardenas (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Tony Cardenas 24,882 64.4
No party preference David R. Hernandez 8,382 21.7
Democratic Richard Valdez 5,379 13.9
Total votes 38,643 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

Tony Cardenas (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

California's 29th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Tony Cardenas 111,287 74.1
No party preference David R. Hernandez 38,994 25.9
Total votes 150,281 100.0
Democratic win (new seat)

District 30

The 30th district is based in the western San Fernando Valley and includes Sherman Oaks. Democrat Brad Sherman, who represented the 27th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 24th district from 1997 to 2003, ran for re-election against fellow Democrat Howard Berman, who represented the 28th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 26th district from 1983 to 2003.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
  • Howard Berman, incumbent U.S. Representative for the 28th district
  • Brad Sherman, incumbent U.S. Representative for the 27th district
Eliminated in primary
  • Vince Gilmore

Republican candidates

Eliminated in primary
  • Mark Reed, actor, rancher and businessman
  • Navraj Singh, businessman and restaurateur
  • Susan Shelley, novelist[136]

Campaign

At the California Democratic Party's annual convention in February 2012, Sherman received the support of more delegates than Berman, but did not reach the 60-percent threshold necessary to receive the party's endorsement.[137] In March 2012, the California Republican Party declined to endorse any candidate while the Los Angeles County party endorsed Reed.[106]

Endorsements

Susan Shelley (R)
Organizations

Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size[lower-alpha 1]		 Margin of
error		 Howard
Berman (D)		 Vince
Gilmore (D)		 Michael
Powelson (G)		 Mark
Reed (R)		 Susan
Shelley (R)		 Brad
Sherman (D)		 Navraj
Singh (R)		 Undecided
M4 Strategies/Tulchin Research May 29–31, 2012 329 (LV) ± 5.4% 24% 1% 4% 10% 2% 32% 4% 23%
Feldman (D-Sherman) March 26–28, 2012 500 (LV) ± 4.4% 17% 1% 4% 12% 5% 40% 2% 20%
Feldman (D-Sherman) August 14–18, 2011 600 (LV) ± 5.0% 17% — — 26% — 42% — 15%

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Brad Sherman (incumbent) 40,589 42.4
Democratic Howard Berman (incumbent) 31,086 32.5
Republican Mark Reed 11,991 12.5
Republican Navraj Singh 5,521 5.8
Republican Susan Shelley 3,878 4.0
Green Michael W. Powelson 1,976 2.1
Democratic Vince Gilmore 792 0.8
Total votes 95,833 100.0

General election

Campaign

The campaign was one of the most expensive in the nation.[138]

Endorsements

Howard Berman (D)
U.S. Senators
U.S. Representatives
Statewide officials
Labor unions
Organizations
Newspapers
Municipal officials
Individuals
Brad Sherman (D)
Executive officials
U.S. Representatives
Statewide officials
Labor unions
Organizations
Municipal officials

Polling

Poll
source		 Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size		 Margin of
error		 Howard
Berman (D)		 Brad
Sherman (D)		 Undecided
SurveyUSA October 22–24, 2012 674 (LV) ± 3.9% 33% 44% 22%
Feldman (D-Sherman) October 11–14, 2012 502 (LV) ± 4.4% 26% 51% 24%
Kimball Political Consulting (R) October 12–13, 2012 422 (LV) ± 4.7% 26% 32% 42%
SurveyUSA September 18–20, 2012 628 (LV) ± 4.0% 32% 45% 23%
Feldman (D-Sherman) July 14–18, 2012 502 (LV) ± 4.4% 29% 46% 26%
Feldman (D-Sherman) March 26–28, 2012 500 (LV) ± 4.4% 26% 51% 23%
Feldman (D-Sherman) August 14–18, 2011 600 (LV) ± 5.0% 25% 52% 23%

Results

California's 30th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Brad Sherman (incumbent) 149,456 60.3
Democratic Howard Berman (incumbent) 98,395 39.7
Total votes 247,851 100.0
Democratic hold

District 31

The 31st district is based in the Inland Empire and includes San Bernardino and Rancho Cucamonga. Republicans David Dreier, who represented the 26th district from 2003 to 2013 and its predecessors since 1981, and Jerry Lewis, who represented the 41st district from 2003 to 2013 and its predecessors since 1979, retired.[65][154] Republican Gary Miller, who represented the 42nd district from 2003 to 2013 and the 41st district from 1999 to 2003, ran for re-election here.[155]

Primary election

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Declined

Democratic candidates

Eliminated in primary
Declined

Campaign

At its February 2012 convention, the California Democratic Party did not endorse a candidate in the 31st district,[10] while Miller was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012.[162]

Endorsements

Pete Aguilar (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Gary Miller (incumbent) 16,708 26.7
Republican Robert Dutton 15,557 24.8
Democratic Pete Aguilar 14,181 22.6
Democratic Justin Kim 8,487 13.5
Democratic Renea Wickman 4,188 6.7
Democratic Rita Ramirez-Dean 3,546 5.7
Total votes 62,667 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

Gary Miller (R)
Organizations

Results

California's 31st congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Gary Miller (incumbent) 88,964 55.2
Republican Robert Dutton 72,255 44.8
Total votes 161,219 100.0
Republican hold

District 32

The 32nd district is based in the San Gabriel Valley and includes El Monte and West Covina. Republican David Dreier, who represented the 26th district from 2003 to 2013 and its predecessors since 1978, retired.[154] Democrat Grace Napolitano, who represented the 38th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 34th district from 1999 to 2003, ran for re-election here.[163]

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
  • Bill Gonzalez, former Deputy State Director and Senior Advisor to U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein
Withdrawn
Declined

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
  • David Miller, CEO of Pacific Development Incorporated

Campaign

Napolitano was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]

Endorsements

Grace Napolitano (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Grace Napolitano (incumbent) 24,094 46.1
Republican David Miller 21,843 41.8
Democratic G. Bill Gonzalez 6,322 12.1
Total votes 52,259 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

Grace Napolitano (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

California's 32nd congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Grace Napolitano (incumbent) 124,903 65.7
Republican David Miller 65,208 34.3
Total votes 190,111 100.0
Democratic hold

District 33

The 33rd district is based in coastal Los Angeles County and includes Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. Democrat Henry Waxman, who represented the 30th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 24th and 29th districts from 1975 to 1993 and 1993 to 2003 respectively, ran for re-election here.[167]

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
  • Bruce Margolin, attorney
  • Tim Pape[168]
  • Zein Obagi, attorney

Republican candidates

Eliminated in primary
  • Christopher David, entrepreneur[168]

Independent candidates

Advanced to general
  • Bill Bloomfield, businessman[168]

Green candidates

Eliminated in primary
  • David Steinman

Libertarian candidates

Eliminated in primary

Campaign

Waxman received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] In March 2012, the California Republican Party declined to endorse David.[169]

Endorsements

Henry Waxman (D)
Labor unions
Christopher David (R)
Organizations

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Henry Waxman (incumbent) 51,235 45.3
No party preference Bill Bloomfield 27,850 24.6
Republican Christopher David 17,264 15.3
Democratic Bruce Margolin 5,020 4.4
Libertarian Steve Collett 4,916 4.3
Green David William Steinman 3,940 3.5
Democratic Zein E. Obagi 1,988 1.8
Democratic Tim Pape 847 0.7
Total votes 113,060 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

Henry Waxman (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

California's 33rd congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Henry Waxman (incumbent) 171,860 54.0
No party preference Bill Bloomfield 146,660 46.0
Majority 25,200 8.0
Total votes 318,520 100.0
Democratic hold

District 34

The 34th district is based in central Los Angeles and includes Chinatown and Downtown Los Angeles. Democrat Xavier Becerra, who represented the 31st district from 2003 to 2013 and the 30th district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election here.[170]

Democratic candidates

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Primary election

Republican candidates

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Campaign

Becerra was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]

Endorsements

Xavier Becerra (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Xavier Becerra (incumbent) 27,939 77.3
Republican Stephen C. Smith 5,739 16.0
Peace and Freedom Howard Johnson 2,407 6.7
Total votes 36,085 100.0

General election

Endorsements

Xavier Becerra (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

California's 34th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Xavier Becerra (incumbent) 120,367 85.6
Republican Stephen C. Smith 20,223 14.4
Total votes 140,590 100.0
Democratic hold

District 35

The 35th district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Fontana, Ontario, and Pomona. Democrat Joe Baca, who represented the 43rd district from 2003 to 2013 and the 42nd district from 1999 to 2003, ran for re-election here.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

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Green candidates

Eliminated in primary
  • Anthony Vieyra, former IRS employee

Campaign

Baca was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]

Endorsements

Joe Baca (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Joe Baca (incumbent) 15,388 45.0
Democratic Gloria Negrete McLeod 12,425 36.3
Green Anthony W. Vieyra 6,372 18.6
Total votes 34,185 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

Joe Baca (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Gloria Negrete McLeod (D)
Organizations

Results

California's 35th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Gloria Negrete McLeod 79,698 55.9
Democratic Joe Baca (incumbent) 62,982 44.1
Total votes 142,680 100.0
Democratic hold

District 36

The 36th district is based in eastern Riverside County and includes Palm Springs. Republican Mary Bono Mack, who represented the 45th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 44th district from 1998 to 2003, ran for re-election here.[172]

Primary election

Republican candidates

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Democratic candidates

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Declined

Campaign

Ruiz received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] Bono Mack was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]

Endorsements

Raul Ruiz (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mary Bono Mack (incumbent) 52,474 58.1
Democratic Raul Ruiz 37,847 41.9
Total votes 90,321 100.0

General election

Endorsements

Mary Bono Mack (R)
Organizations
Raul Ruiz (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Debates

Polling

Poll
source		 Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size		 Margin of
error		 Mary
Bono Mack (R)		 Raul
Ruiz (D)		 Undecided
Lake Research Partners (D-Ruiz) October 20–22, 2012 402 (LV) ± 4.9% 42% 48% 7%
Public Policy Polling (D-Democracy for America) October 12–14, 2012 1,364 (LV) ± 2.7% 46% 47% 7%
Lake Research Partners (D-Ruiz) October 2–4, 2012 406 (LV) ± 4.9% 43% 46% 9%
Public Policy Polling (D-Democracy for America) September 12–13, 2012 1,281 (LV) ± 2.7% 47% 44% 9%

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report Tossup November 5, 2012
Rothenberg[44] Tilts R November 2, 2012
Roll Call[45] Tossup November 4, 2012
Sabato's Crystal Ball[46] Lean R November 5, 2012
NY Times[47] Lean R November 4, 2012
RCP[48] Tossup November 4, 2012
The Hill[49] Tossup November 4, 2012

Results

California's 36th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Raul Ruiz 110,189 52.9
Republican Mary Bono Mack (incumbent) 97,953 47.1
Majority 12,236 5.8
Total votes 208,142 100.0
Democratic gain from Republican

District 37

The 37th district is based in West Los Angeles and includes Crenshaw and Culver City. Democrat Karen Bass, who represented the 33rd district from 2011 to 2013, ran for re-election here.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
Withdrawn
Declined

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
  • Morgan Osborne (write-in)

Campaign

Bass was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]

Endorsements

Karen Bass (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Karen Bass (incumbent) 54,345 99.9
Republican Morgan Osborne (write-in) 36 0.1
Peace and Freedom Adam Shbeita (write-in) 8 0.0
Libertarian Sean P. McGray (write-in) 4 0.0
Total votes 54,393 100.0

General election

Endorsements

Karen Bass (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

California's 37th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Karen Bass (incumbent) 207,039 86.4
Republican Morgan Osborne 32,541 13.6
Total votes 239,580 100.0
Democratic hold

District 38

The 38th district is based in the eastern Los Angeles suburbs and includes Norwalk and Whittier. Democrat Linda Sánchez, who represented the 39th district from 2003 to 2013, ran for re-election here.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

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Withdrawn
Declined

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
  • Jorge Robles, law enforcement professional

Campaign

Sánchez received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]

Endorsements

Linda Sánchez (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Linda Sánchez (incumbent) 33,223 56.0
Republican Benjamin Campos 13,363 22.5
Republican Jorge Robles 12,713 21.4
Total votes 59,299 100.0

General election

Endorsements

Linda Sánchez (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

California's 38th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Linda Sánchez (incumbent) 145,280 67.5
Republican Benjamin Campos 69,807 32.5
Total votes 215,087 100.0
Democratic hold

District 39

The 39th district straddles the Los Angeles–Orange county border and includes Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, and Fullerton. Republican Ed Royce, who represented the 40th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 39th district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election here.[179]

Primary election

Republican candidates

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Democratic candidates

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Campaign

Chen was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]

Endorsements

Jay Chen (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ed Royce (incumbent) 62,874 66.3
Democratic Jay Chen 28,457 30.0
No party preference D'Marie Mulattieri 3,561 3.8
Total votes 94,892 100.0

General election

Endorsements

Ed Royce (R)
Organizations
Jay Chen (D)
Labor unions

Results

California's 39th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ed Royce (incumbent) 145,607 57.8
Democratic Jay Chen 106,360 42.2
Majority 39,247 15.6
Total votes 251,967 100.0
Republican hold

Aftermath

Jay Chen did much better than previous Royce opponents among the Asian American community, earning 62% of the overall Asian American vote, and 95% of the Chinese American vote.[181]

District 40

The 40th district is based in central Los Angeles County and includes Downey and East Los Angeles. Democrat Lucille Roybal-Allard, who represented the 34th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 33rd district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election here.[182]

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
Declined

Republican candidates

No Republicans filled

Campaign

Roybal-Allard received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]

Endorsements

Lucille Roybal-Allard (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Lucille Roybal-Allard (incumbent) 16,596 65.4
Democratic David Sanchez 8,777 34.6
Total votes 25,373 100.0

General election

Endorsements

Lucille Roybal-Allard (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

California's 40th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Lucille Roybal-Allard (incumbent) 73,940 58.9
Democratic David Sanchez 51,613 41.1
Total votes 125,553 100.0
Democratic hold

District 41

The 41st district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Moreno Valley, Perris, and Riverside. This new district had no incumbent.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
  • Mark Takano, member of the Riverside Community College District Board of Trustees[183]
Eliminated in primary
  • Anna Nevenic, nurse

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Declined

Campaign

Takano was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] Tavaglione received the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]

Endorsements

Mark Takano (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Tavaglione 25,379 44.6
Democratic Mark Takano 20,860 36.7
Democratic Anna Nevenic 4,991 8.8
Republican Vince Sawyer 4,723 8.3
Republican George Pearne 956 1.7
Total votes 56,909 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

Mark Takano (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
John Tavaglione (R)
Organizations

Polling

Poll
source		 Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size		 Margin of
error		 Mark
Takano (D)		 John
Tavaglione (R)		 Undecided
EMC Research (D-Takano) August 8–12, 2012 500 (LV) ± 4.5% 42% 38% 20%

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report Lean D November 5, 2012
Rothenberg[44] Lean D November 2, 2012
Roll Call[45] Lean D November 4, 2012
Sabato's Crystal Ball[46] Lean D November 5, 2012
NY Times[47] Tossup November 4, 2012
RCP[48] Lean D November 4, 2012
The Hill[49] Lean D November 4, 2012

Results

California's 41st congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mark Takano 103,578 59.0
Republican John Tavaglione 72,074 41.0
Majority 31,504 18.0
Total votes 175,652 100.0
Democratic win (new seat)

District 42

The 42nd district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Corona and Murrieta. Republican Ken Calvert, who represented the 44th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 43rd district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election here.[186]

Primary election

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
  • Eva Johnson, former division director Western Municipal Water District
  • Clayton Thibodeau, author and entrepreneur

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
  • Michael Williamson, attorney
Eliminated in primary
  • Cliff Smith

Campaign

Calvert was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]

Endorsements

Clayton Thibodeau (R)
Organizations

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ken Calvert (incumbent) 35,392 51.3
Democratic Michael Williamson 9,860 14.3
Democratic Cliff Smith 7,377 10.7
Republican Clayton Thibodeau 6,374 9.2
Republican Eva Johnson 5,678 8.2
No party preference Curt Novak 4,254 6.2
Total votes 68,935 100.0

General election

Endorsements

Ken Calvert (R)
Organizations

Results

California's 42nd congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ken Calvert (incumbent) 130,245 60.6
Democratic Michael Williamson 84,702 39.4
Total votes 214,947 100.0
Republican hold

District 43

The 43rd district is based in South Los Angeles and includes Hawthorne and Inglewood. Democrat Maxine Waters, who represented the 35th district from 1993 to 2013 and the 29th district from 1991 to 1993, ran for re-election here.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
  • Bob Flores, self-employed communications manager[168]
  • Maxine Waters, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates

Withdrawn

Campaign

Waters received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]

Endorsements

Maxine Waters (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Maxine Waters (incumbent) 36,062 65.4
Democratic Bob Flores 19,061 34.6
Total votes 55,123 100.0

General election

Endorsements

Maxine Waters (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

California's 43rd congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Maxine Waters (incumbent) 143,123 71.2
Democratic Bob Flores 57,771 28.8
Total votes 200,894 100.0
Democratic hold

District 44

The 44th district is based in south Los Angeles County and includes Carson, Compton, and San Pedro. Democrat Janice Hahn, who represented the 36th district from 2011 to 2013, ran for re-election against fellow Democrat Laura Richardson, who represented the 37th district from 2007 to 2013.[187]

Primary election

Democratic candidates

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Declined

Republican candidates

Withdrawn

Campaign

In February 2012, Hahn became the officially endorsed candidate of the California Democratic Party.[188]

Endorsements

Janice Hahn (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Janice Hahn (incumbent) 24,843 60.1
Democratic Laura Richardson (incumbent) 16,523 39.9
Total votes 41,366 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

Janice Hahn (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Polling

Poll
source		 Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size		 Margin of
error		 Janice
Hahn (D)		 Laura
Richardson (D)		 Undecided
Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (D-Hahn) September 26–29, 2012 350 (LV) ± 5.3% 42% 27% 30%
SurveyUSA September 20–23, 2012 613 (LV) ± 4.0% 43% 33% 24%

Results

California's 44th congressional district primary election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Janice Hahn (incumbent) 99,909 60.2
Democratic Laura Richardson (incumbent) 65,989 39.8
Total votes 165,898 100.0
Democratic hold

District 45

The 45th district is based in inland Orange County and includes Irvine and Mission Viejo. Republican John Campbell, who represented the 48th district from 2005 to 2013, ran for re-election here.

Primary election

Republican candidates

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Eliminated in primary

Democratic candidates

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Campaign

Kang was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] Campbell received the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]

Endorsements

Sukhee Kang (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Campbell (incumbent) 54,346 51.0
Democratic Sukhee Kang 35,182 33.0
Republican John Webb 17,014 16.0
Total votes 106,542 100.0

General election

Endorsements

John Campbell (R)
Organizations
Sukhee Kang (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

California's 45th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Campbell (incumbent) 171,417 58.5
Democratic Sukhee Kang 121,814 41.5
Majority 49,603 17.0
Total votes 293,231 100.0
Republican hold

District 46

The 46th district is based in central Orange County and includes Anaheim and Santa Ana. Democrat Loretta Sanchez, who represented the 47th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 46th district from 1997 to 2003, ran for re-election here.[133]

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
  • John H. Cullum, accountant
  • Pat Garcia, escrow company owner

Independent candidates

Eliminated in primary

Jorge Rocha, tax accountant[179]

Campaign

Sanchez received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] Hayden was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]

Endorsements

Loretta Sanchez (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

California's 46th congressional district election, 2012
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Loretta Sanchez (incumbent) 25,706 52.1
Republican Jerry Hayden 14,571 29.5
Republican John J. Cullum 5,251 10.6
No party preference Jorge Rocha 1,969 4.0
Republican Pat Garcia 1,852 3.8
Total votes 49,349 100.0

General election

Endorsements

Loretta Sanchez (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

California's 46th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Loretta Sanchez (incumbent) 95,694 63.9
Republican Jerry Hayden 54,121 36.1
Total votes 149,815 100.0
Democratic hold

District 47

The 47th district includes Long Beach and parts of Orange County. This new district had no incumbent.

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
  • Peter Mathews, professor
  • Jay Shah
  • Usha Shah
Declined

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
  • Gary DeLong, Long Beach City Council member[192]
Eliminated in primary
Declined

Campaign

Lowenthal was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] Delong received the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012.[106]

Endorsements

Alan Lowenthal (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Alan Lowenthal 27,356 33.8
Republican Gary DeLong 23,831 29.4
Republican Steven T. Kuykendall 8,769 10.8
Democratic Peter Mathews 7,951 9.8
Republican Steve Foley 5,848 7.2
Republican Sanford W. Kahn 2,563 3.2
Democratic Usha Shah 2,350 2.9
Democratic Jay Shah 2,273 2.8
Total votes 80,941 100.0

General Election

Endorsements

Alan Lowenthal (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Gary DeLong (R)
Organizations

Polling

Poll
source		 Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size		 Margin of
error		 Alan
Lowenthal (D)		 Gary
DeLong (R)		 Undecided
Goodwin Simon Strategic Research August 16–18, 2012 400 (LV) ± 5.0% 51% 31% 18%
DCCC (D) July 18, 2012 379 (LV) ± 5.0% 47% 36% 17%
Probolsky Research (R-DeLong) June 28–July 3, 2012 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 44% 41% 15%

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report Likely D November 5, 2012
Rothenberg[44] Likely D November 2, 2012
Roll Call[45] Safe D November 4, 2012
Sabato's Crystal Ball[46] Likely D November 5, 2012
NY Times[47] Lean D November 4, 2012
RCP[48] Likely D November 4, 2012
The Hill[49] Likely D November 4, 2012

Results

California's 47th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Alan Lowenthal 130,093 56.6
Republican Gary DeLong 99,919 43.4
Majority 30,174 13.2
Total votes 230,012 100.0
Democratic win (new seat)

District 48

The 48th district is based in coastal Orange County and includes Huntington Beach. Republican Dana Rohrabacher, who represented the 46th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 42nd and 45th districts from 1989 to 1993 and 1993 to 2003 respectively, ran for re-election here.[196]

Primary election

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
  • Ron Varasteh, scientist and engineer[179]

Independent candidates

Eliminated in primary
  • Alan Schlar, marketing executive[179]

Campaign

Rohrabacher was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Dana Rohrabacher (incumbent) 73,302 66.3
Democratic Ron Varasteh 31,912 28.9
No party preference Alan Schlar 5,355 4.8
Total votes 110,569 100.0

General election

Endorsements

Dana Rohrabacher (R)
Organizations

Results

California's 48th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Dana Rohrabacher (incumbent) 177,144 61.0
Democratic Ron Varasteh 113,358 39.0
Total votes 290,502 100.0
Republican hold

District 49

The 49th district is based in northern San Diego County and includes Carlsbad and Oceanside. Republican Darrell Issa, who has represented the 49th district since 2003 and the 48th district from 2001 to 2003, ran for re-election.[197]

Primary election

Republican candidates

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Democratic candidates

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Independent candidates

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Campaign

Tetalman received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] Issa was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012.[179]

Endorsements

Jerry Tetalman (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Darrell Issa (incumbent) 71,329 61.1
Democratic Jerry Tetalman 35,816 30.7
No party preference Dick Eiden 7,988 6.8
No party preference Albin Novinec 1,626 1.4
Total votes 116,759 100.0

General election

Endorsements

Darrell Issa (R)
Organizations
Jerry Tetalman (D)
Labor unions

Results

California's 49th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Darrell Issa (incumbent) 159,725 58.2
Democratic Jerry Tetalman 114,893 41.8
Majority 44,832 16.4
Total votes 274,618 100.0
Republican hold

District 50

The 50th district is based in inland San Diego County and includes Escondido and Santee. Republican Duncan D. Hunter, who represented the 52nd district from 2009 to 2013, ran for re-election here.[197]

Primary election

Republican candidates

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Eliminated in primary
  • Terri Linnell, Tea Party activist and candidate for this seat in 2010[200]

Democratic candidates

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Eliminated in primary
  • Connie Frankowiak, community activist and candidate for this seat in 2006 & 2010[200]

Campaign

Hunter received the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Duncan D. Hunter (incumbent) 76,818 67.4
Democratic David B. Secor 19,142 16.8
Democratic Connie Frankowiak 8,553 7.5
Libertarian Michael Benoit 6,160 5.4
Republican Terri Linnell 3,275 2.9
Total votes 113,948 100.0

General election

Endorsements

Duncan D. Hunter (R)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

California's 50th congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Duncan D. Hunter (incumbent) 174,838 67.7
Democratic David B. Secor 83,455 32.3
Total votes 258,293 100.0
Republican hold

District 51

The new 51st district runs along the border with Mexico and includes Imperial County and San Diego. Democrat Bob Filner, who represented the 51st district from 2003 to 2013 and the 50th district from 1993 until 2003, retired to run for mayor of San Diego.[202]

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Declined

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
  • Michael Crimmins, High School Principal, retired Marine Corps Major and nominee for 53rd district in 2008 & 2010
Eliminated in primary
  • Xanthi Gionis, businesswoman and author
  • Bernard Portley, computer scientist

Campaign

Vargas was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] Gionis received the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]

Vargas was predicted to face fellow Democratic state senator Denise Moreno Ducheny in the general election, but he spent some of his funds on mailers to help Republican Michael Crimmins, who he preferred to face in the general election in this heavily Democratic seat. Vargas spent $40–50,000 helping Crimmins, at least eight times more than Crimmins spent himself.[206] The effort was successful as Crimmins finished 2,909 votes ahead of Ducheny.

Endorsements

Juan Vargas (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Juan Vargas 30,143 46.0
Republican Michael Crimmins 13,016 19.9
Democratic Denise Moreno Ducheny 10,107 15.4
Republican Xanthi Gionis 4,487 6.8
Democratic John Brooks 3,290 5.0
Democratic Daniel C. "Danny" Ramirez 2,794 4.3
Republican Bernard Portley 1,667 2.5
Total votes 65,504 100.0

General election

Endorsements

Juan Vargas (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

Vargas won the general election in a landslide.

California's 51st congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Juan Vargas 113,934 71.5
Republican Michael Crimmins 45,464 28.5
Total votes 159,398 100.0
Democratic hold

District 52

The 52nd district is based in coastal San Diego and includes La Jolla and Poway. Republican Brian Bilbray, who represented the 50th district from 2006 to 2013 and previously served from 1995 until 2001, ran for re-election here.[204]

Primary election

Republican candidates

Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
  • Shirley Decourt-Park, business owner
Declined

Campaign

At its February 2012 convention, the California Democratic Party declined to endorse a candidate for the 52nd district.[10] Bilbray was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]

Endorsements

Scott Peters (D)
Labor unions

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Brian Bilbray (incumbent) 61,930 41.0
Democratic Scott Peters 34,106 22.6
Democratic Lori Saldaña 33,387 22.1
No party preference Jack Doyle 6,138 4.1
Republican John K. Stahl 5,502 3.6
Republican Wayne Iverson 4,476 3.0
Democratic Shirley Decourt-Park 2,368 1.6
No party preference Ehab T. Shehata 1,156 0.8
Republican John L. Subka 1,091 0.7
Republican Gene Hamilton Carswell 828 0.5
Total votes 150,982 100.0

General election

Endorsements

Brian Bilbray (R)
Organizations
Scott Peters (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Debates

Polling

Poll
source		 Date(s)
administered		 Sample
size		 Margin of
error		 Brian
Bilbray (R)		 Scott
Peters (D)		 Undecided
SurveyUSA October 28–30, 2012 628 (LV) ± 4.0% 46% 46% 8%
Grove Insight (D-Peters) October 19–21, 2012 400 (LV) ± 4.9% 40% 45% 15%
Glover Park Group/University of San Diego/U-T San Diego October 14–17, 2012 374 (LV) ± 5.0% 47% 38% 13%
Grove Insight (D-Peters) July 16–18, 2012 400 (LV) ± 4.4% 40% 40% 19%

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report Tossup November 5, 2012
Rothenberg[44] Tossup November 2, 2012
Roll Call[45] Tossup November 4, 2012
Sabato's Crystal Ball[46] Lean D (flip) November 5, 2012
NY Times[47] Tossup November 4, 2012
RCP[48] Tossup November 4, 2012
The Hill[49] Tossup November 4, 2012

Results

California's 52nd congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Scott Peters 151,451 51.2
Republican Brian Bilbray (incumbent) 144,495 48.8
Majority 6,956 2.4
Total votes 295,946 100.0
Democratic gain from Republican

District 53

The 53rd district is based in Central San Diego and includes La Mesa and Lemon Grove. Democrat Susan Davis, who has represented the 53rd district since 2003 and previously represented the 49th district from 2001 to 2003, ran for re-election here.[133]

Primary election

Democratic candidates

Advanced to general

Republican candidates

Advanced to general

Campaign

Davis received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10]

Endorsements

Susan Davis (D)
Labor unions
Organizations

Results

Nonpartisan blanket primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Susan Davis (incumbent) 70,462 57.8
Republican Nick Popaditch 51,423 42.2
Republican Joel A. Marchese (write-in) 7 0.0
Republican John R. Edwards (write-in) 3 0.0
Total votes 121,895 100.0

General election

Endorsements

Susan Davis (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Nick Popaditch (R)
Organizations

Results

California's 53rd congressional district election, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Susan Davis (incumbent) 164,825 61.4
Republican Nick Popaditch 103,482 38.6
Total votes 268,307 100.0
Democratic hold

Notes

  1. ↑ Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear

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