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United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2012
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2012 U.S. House of Representatives elections in California will take place on November 6, 2012. Voters will elect 53 candidates to serve in the U.S. House, one from each of the state's 53 congressional districts.
The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run was March 9, 2012. The primary election will be held on June 5, 2012.
Note: Due to California's recently adopted Top Two Candidates Open Primary Act, all candidates compete in one primary. The two who receive the most votes move on to the general election, regardless of any party affiliation.
Partisan breakdown
Heading into the November 6 election, the Democratic Party holds 34 of the 53 Congressional seats from California.
| Members of the U.S. House from California -- Partisan Breakdown | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of May 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 34 | Pending | |
| Republican Party | 19 | Pending | |
| Total | 53 | 53 | |
Incumbents
The 53 incumbents prior to the election are listed below. Click "show" to reveal the table.
| Name: | Party: | District: |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Schiff |  Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 29 |
| Anna Eshoo | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 14 |
| Barbara Lee | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 9 |
| Bob Filner | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 51 |
| Brad Sherman | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 27 |
| Brian Bilbray |  Republican | U.S. House, California, District 50 |
| Howard McKeon | Republican | U.S. House, California, District 25 |
| Dan Lungren | Republican | U.S. House, California, District 3 |
| Dana Rohrabacher | Republican | U.S. House, California, District 46 |
| Darrell Issa | Republican | U.S. House, California, District 49 |
| David Dreier | Republican | U.S. House, California, District 26 |
| Dennis Cardoza | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 18 |
| Devin Nunes | Republican | U.S. House, California, District 21 |
| Doris Matsui | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 5 |
| Duncan Hunter | Republican | U.S. House, California, District 52 |
| Edward Royce | Republican | U.S. House, California, District 40 |
| Elton Gallegly | Republican | U.S. House, California, District 24 |
| Gary Miller | Republican | U.S. House, California, District 42 |
| George Miller | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 7 |
| Grace Napolitano | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 38 |
| Henry Waxman | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 30 |
| Howard Berman | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 28 |
| Jackie Speier | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 12 |
| Janice Hahn | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 36 |
| Jeff Denham | Republican | U.S. House, California, District 19 |
| Jerry Lewis | Republican | U.S. House, California, District 41 |
| Jerry McNerney | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 11 |
| Jim Costa | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 20 |
| Joe Baca | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 43 |
| John Campbell | Republican | U.S. House, California, District 48 |
| John Garamendi | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 10 |
| Judy Chu | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 32 |
| Karen Bass | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 33 |
| Ken Calvert | Republican | U.S. House, California, District 44 |
| Kevin McCarthy | Republican | U.S. House, California, District 22 |
| Laura Richardson | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 37 |
| Linda Sanchez | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 39 |
| Lois Capps | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 23 |
| Loretta Sanchez | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 47 |
| Lucille Roybal-Allard | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 34 |
| Lynn Woolsey | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 6 |
| Mary Bono Mack | Republican | U.S. House, California, District 45 |
| Maxine Waters | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 35 |
| Mike Honda | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 15 |
| Mike Thompson | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 1 |
| Nancy Pelosi | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 8 |
| Pete Stark | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 13 |
| Sam Farr | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 17 |
| Susan Davis | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 53 |
| Tom McClintock | Republican | U.S. House, California, District 4 |
| Wally Herger | Republican | U.S. House, California, District 2 |
| Xavier Becerra | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 31 |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democratic | U.S. House, California, District 16 |
Competitiveness analysis
According to a Cook Political Report analysis, there are 13 congressional districts which may have competitive elections in 2012. The ratings are explained as follows:[1]
- Likely: "These seats are not considered competitive at this point but have the potential to become engaged."
- Lean: "These are considered competitive races but one party has an advantage."
- Toss-Up: "These are the most competitive; either party has a good chance of winning."
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Candidates
1st Congressional District
Primary election
Nathan Arrowsmith
- Jim Reed [2]
Sam Aanestad
- Gregory Cheadle [3]
- Michael Dacquisto
- Doug La Malfa Current State senator
- Pete Stiglich [4]
Gary Allen Oxley
2nd Congressional District
Primary election
- Susan Adams [5]
- Andy Caffrey [6]
- William Courtney: [6]
- Larry Fritzlan
- Jared Huffman Member of the California State Assembly [5]
- Stacey Lawson [5]
- Tiffany Renee [5]
- Norman Solomon [5]
- Mike Halliwell
- Daniel Roberts [7]
- Brooke Clarke
- John Lewallen
3rd Congressional District
Primary election
- John Garamendi: District 10 incumbent
- Tony Carlos [8]
- Eugene Ray
- Rick Tubbs [9]
- Kim Dolbow Vann [10]
- Note: The following candidates withdrew prior to the primary: Timothy Core[8] and Charles Schaupp[9]
4th Congressional District
Primary election
- Jack Uppal [11]
- Tom McClintock Incumbent
5th Congressional District
Primary election
- Mike Thompson: District 1 incumbent [12]
- Stewart Cilley [13]
- Randy Loftin [13]
6th Congressional District
Primary election
- Doris Matsui District 5 incumbent [14]
- Joseph McCray, Sr.
- Erik Smitt
7th Congressional District
Primary election
- Ami Bera
- Dan Lungren District 3 incumbent [3]
Douglas Arthur Tuma
- Curt Taras
8th Congressional District
Primary election
- Jackie Conaway [15]
- John Pinkerton
- Dennis Albertsen
- Paul Cook Current state representative
- George Craig
- Gregg Imus [16]
- Bill Jensen [17]
- Phil Liberatore
- Ryan McEachron
- Brad Mitzelfelt
- Joseph Napolitano
- Angela Valles [17]
- Anthony Adams
9th Congressional District
Primary election
- Jerry McNerney: District 11 incumbent [18]
- Ricky Gill [19]
- John McDonald [20]
10th Congressional District
Primary election
- Mike Barkley [21]
- Jose Hernandez [22]
- Jeff Denham: District 19 incumbent [22]
- Chad Condit
- Troy Wayne McComak
11th Congressional District
Primary election
- John Fitzgerald
- George Miller: District 7 incumbent [23]
- Cheryl Sudduth
- Virginia Fuller
12th Congressional District
Primary election
- Americo Artura Diaz
- Nancy Pelosi District 8 Incumbent[24]
- David Peterson
- Summer Justice Shields
- John Dennis
Barry Hermanson
13th Congressional District
Primary election
- Justin Jelincic
- Barbara Lee: District 9 incumbent [25]
- Marilyn Singleton
14th Congressional District
Primary election
- Michael Moloney
- Jackie Speier District 12 Incumbent
- Deborah Bacigalupi
15th Congressional District
Primary election
- Pete Stark District 13 incumbent [26]
- Eric Swalwell [27]
- Christopher Pareja
16th Congressional District
Primary election
17th Congressional District
Primary election
- Mike Honda District 15 incumbent [28]
- Evelyn Li
- Charles Richardson
18th Congressional District
Primary election
- Anna Eshoo District 14 incumbent [29]
- William Parks
- Dave Chapman
- Carol Brouillet
19th Congressional District
Primary election
- Zoe Lofgren District 16 Incumbent[30]
- Robert Murray
- Phat Nguyen
- Jay Blas Jacob Cabrera
20th Congressional District
Primary election
- Art Dunn
- Sam Farr District 17 Incumbent[31]
- Mike LeBarre
- Jeff Taylor
- Eric Petersen
- Dan Caudle
- Ronald Paul Kabat
21st Congressional District
Primary election
- Note: The following candidate withdrew prior to the primary: Michael Rubio[34]
22nd Congressional District
Primary election
- Otto Lee
- Devin Nunes: District 21 incumbent [35]
23rd Congressional District
Primary election
- Kevin McCarthy District 22 incumbent [36]
- Eric Parker
- Terry Phillips
24th Congressional District
Primary election
- Lois Capps District 23 incumbent [37]
- Abel Maldonado [38]
- Chris Mitchum [17]
- Matt Boutte
- Note: The following candidate withdrew prior to the primary: Tom Watson [17]
25th Congressional District
Primary election
- Lee Rogers [39]
- Dante Acosta
- Howard McKeon Incumbent [39]
- Cathie Wright
- Note: The following candidate withdrew prior to the primary: Laura Molina [39]
26th Congressional District
Primary election
- Julia Brownley State representative
- Albert Maxwell Goldberg
- Jess Herrera
- David Cruz Thayne [40]
- Tony Strickland Current state senator[41]
- Linda Parks [42]
- Note: The following candidates withdrew prior to the primary: Steve Bennett and David Pollock
27th Congressional District
Primary election
- Judy Chu District 32 incumbent [43]
- Bob Duran
- Jack Orswell
28th Congressional District
Primary election
- Sal Genovese
- Jonathan Ryan Kalbfeld
- Massie Munroe
- Adam Schiff District 29 Incumbent
- Phil Jennerjahn
- Garen Mailyan
- Jenny Worman
29th Congressional District
Primary election
30th Congressional District
Primary election
- Howard Berman: District 27 incumbent [46]
- Vince Gilmore
- Brad Sherman: District 28 incumbent [46]
- Mark Reed [39]
- Susan Shelley [39]
- Navraj Singh
- Michael Powelson
31st Congressional District
Primary election
- Pete Aguilar [47]
- Justin Kim [48]
- Rita Ramirez-Dean [49]
- Renea Wickman [50]
- Bob Dutton: Current state senator[51]
- Gary Miller: District 42 incumbent [52]
32nd Congressional District
Primary election
- G. Bill Gonzalez
- Grace Napolitano District 38 incumbent
- David Miller
- Note: The following candidates withdrew prior to the primary: Roger Hernandez and Norma Macias
33rd Congressional District
Primary election
- Bruce Margolin
- Zein Obagi
- Tim Pape
- Henry Waxman District 30 incumbent [53]
- Christopher David
- Steve Collett
- David William Steinman
- Bill Bloomfield
34th Congressional District
Primary election
- Xavier Becerra District 31 incumbent [54]
- Stephen Smith
Howard Johnson
35th Congressional District
Primary election
- Joe Baca District 43 incumbent [55]
- Gloria Negrete McLeod State Senator
- Anthony Vieyra
36th Congressional District
Primary election
- Raul Ruiz [56]
- Mary Bono Mack District 45 incumbent[56]
37th Congressional District
Primary election
- Karen Bass District 33 incumbent[57]
38th Congressional District
Primary election
- Linda Sanchez District 39 incumbent [58]
- Benjamin Campos
- Jorge Robles
- Note: The following candidate withdrew prior to the primary: Ron Calderon[59] [60]
39th Congressional District
Primary election
- Jay Chen
- Edward R. Royce District 40 incumbent [61]
- D'Marie Mulattieri
40th Congressional District
Primary election
- Lucille Roybal-Allard District 34 incumbent [62]
- David Sanchez
41st Congressional District
Primary election
42nd Congressional District
Primary election
- Cliff Smith
- Michael Williamson
- Ken Calvert District 44 incumbent [63]
- Eva Johnson
- Clayton Thibodeau
- Curt Novak
43rd Congressional District
Primary election
- Bob Flores
- Maxine Waters District 35 incumbent [64]
44th Congressional District
Primary election
- Janice Hahn District 36 incumbent [65]
- Laura Richardson: District 37 incumbent [66]
45th Congressional District
Primary election
- Sukhee Kang [67]
- John Campbell District 48 Incumbent[68]
- John Webb
46th Congressional District
Primary election
- Loretta Sanchez District 47 incumbent[69]
- John Cullum
- Pat Garcia
- Jerry Hayden
- Jorge Rocha
47th Congressional District
Primary election
- Alan Lowenthal Current State senator [70]
- Peter Mathews
- Jay Shah
- Usha Shah
- Gary DeLong [71]
- Steve Foley
- Sanford Kahn
- Steve Kuykendall [72]
48th Congressional District
Primary election
- Ron Varasteh
- Dana Rohrabacher District 46 incumbent [73]
- Alan Schlar
49th Congressional District
Primary election
- Jerry Tetalman [74]
- Darrell Issa Incumbent [75]
- Dick Eiden [76]
- Albin Novinec
50th Congressional District
Primary election
- Connie Frankowiak [39]
- David Secor [77]
- Duncan Hunter District 52 incumbent [78]
- Terri Linnell [39]
- Michael Benoit
51st Congressional District
Primary election
- John Brooks
- Denise Moreno Ducheny [79]
- Daniel Ramirez
- Juan Vargas State senator [80]
- Michael Crimmins
- Xanthi Gionis
- Bernard Portley
52nd Congressional District
Primary election
- Shirley Decourt-Park
- Scott Peters [81]
- Lori Saldana [82]
- Brian Bilbray District 50 incumbent
- Gene Hamilton Carswell
- Wayne Iverson [83]
- John Stahl [84]
- John Subka
- Jack Doyle
- Ehab Shehata
- Note: The following candidate withdrew prior to the primary: Bobby Nascenzi [85]
53rd Congressional District
Primary election
- Susan Davis Incumbent
- Nick Popaditch
Race background
The Washington Post listed the House of Representatives elections in California in 2012 as one of the states that could determine whether Democrats retake the House or Republican holds its majority in 2013.[86] California ranked 2nd on the list.[86]
See also
External links
References
- ↑ The Cook Political Report 2012 Competitive House Race Chart
- ↑ "Reed seeks to unseat Herger; New 1st District will see rematch.", redding.com, August 30, 2011
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Herger says he plans to stay in Congress, but critic Cheadle seeks seat", redding.com, August 18, 2011
- ↑ "Stiglich rejoins Republican race; 'Col. Pete' feels nothing has changed from '10", redding.com, October 20, 2011
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 "Lawson jumps into race for North Bay congressional seat", pressdemocrat.com, August 25, 2011
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "San Rafael businesswoman running for Congress raises big bucks in a hurry", marinij.com, October 18, 2011
- ↑ "Who Should Represent us in Congress? Take Our Poll", Novato.Patch.com, October 19, 2011
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Sutter deputy D.A. joins congressional race", appeal-democrat.com, November 14, 2011
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "GOP ad ties U.S. Rep. Garamendi to Obama", appeal-democrat.com, October 20, 2011
- ↑ "Colusa County supervisor running for Congress", orland-press-register.com, August 19, 2011
- ↑ Calaveras Enterprise "Candidates at the Gate," Accessed February 23, 2012
- ↑ "Congressman Mike Thompson seeks re-election but not for the North Coast", kiem-tv.com, August 15, 2011
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Napa Valley Register, "GOP pair to run against Thompson," March 16, 2012
- ↑ "Rep. Doris Matsui announces reelection bid", sacbee.com, October 12, 2011
- ↑ "Local Jackie Conaway runs for Congress", DesertDispatch.com, October 5, 2011
- ↑ "2012 ELECTIONS: Conservative Gregg Imus announces congressional bid", pe.com, August 9, 2011
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 "Valles, Jensen running for Congress", vvdailypress.com', October 24, 2011
- ↑ "McNerney launches re-election campaign", ibabuzz.com, July 28, 2011
- ↑ "Twenty-four-year-old launches bid for congressional seat ", sacbee.com, May 18, 2011
- ↑ "Mountain House resident John McDonald to run for 9th Congressional seat", lodinews.com, October 13, 2011
- ↑ "Political boundaries could lead to legal fight", tracypress.com, August 16, 2011
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 "Astronaut Challenging Freshman Jeff Denham", rollcall.com, October 13, 2011
- ↑ "New redistricting lines move Martinez out of Miller's district", martinezgazette.com, August 4, 2011
- ↑ California Democratic Party "Official California Democratic Party Endorsements," Accessed March 3, 2012
- ↑ "Barbara Lee announces re-election bid, too", ibabuzz.com, August 3, 2011
- ↑ "Barbara Lee announces re-election bid, too", ibabuzz.com, August 3, 2011
- ↑ "Dublin Councilman Eric Swalwell seeking congressional seat in 2012 election", PleasantonWeekly.com, September 21, 2011
- ↑ "Barbara Lee announces re-election bid, too", ibabuzz.com, August 3, 2011
- ↑ "Eshoo to Run for Re-Election", RedwoodCityPatch.com, August 31, 2011
- ↑ California Democratic Party "Official California Democratic Party Endorsements," Accessed March 3, 2012
- ↑ California Democratic Party "Official California Democratic Party Endorsements," Accessed March 3, 2012
- ↑ Bakersfield Californian "Democrat jumps into congressional race," January 23, 2012
- ↑ "Valadao says he’s running for Congress", HanfordSentinel.com, August 2, 2011
- ↑ Bakersfield Californian "Rubio won't run for U.S. Congress in 2012," December 28, 2011
- ↑ "Staffer: Rep. Nunes won't challenge Feinstein", fresnobee.com, November 7, 2011
- ↑ "The Buzz: Rep. Kevin McCarthy leads California delegation in cash dash", sacbee.com, April 22, 2011
- ↑ "Lois Capps running for reelection", CalCoastNews.com, July 29, 2011
- ↑ "Afternoon Fix: RNC staffs up, Mitch Daniels defends himself", voices.washingtonpost.com, February 24, 2011
- ↑ 39.0 39.1 39.2 39.3 39.4 39.5 39.6 39.7 39.8 "UPDATE: Doctor says he's running for Congress", the-signal.com, August 8, 2011
- ↑ "Westlake Village man announces plans to run for new 26th Congressional District", vcstar.com, August 17, 2011
- ↑ Moorpark Patch "Strickland will run for Congress," January 16, 2012
- ↑ Linda Parks' campaign website
- ↑ "Judy Chu announces plans to run for new San Gabriel Valley congressional district", PasadenaStarNews.com, August 8, 2011
- ↑ "Councilman Tony Cardenas announces run for new congressional seat", latimes.com, June 10, 2011
- ↑ "Northeast District Race Taking Historic Form ", Chatsworth.patch.com, August 9, 2011
- ↑ 46.0 46.1 "California incumbents seek new districts to call home", washingtonpost.com, August 11, 2011
- ↑ "Lewis to retire after redistricting makes seat more favorable to Democrats", examiner.com, January 12, 2012
- ↑ LomaLinda Patch "Loma Linda Native Joins Race for Congressional Seat," Accessed March 10, 2012
- ↑ Roll Call "Redlands Mayor to Run for Congress," Accessed March 10, 2012
- ↑ "ELECTIONS 2012: Wickman seeks congressional seat", pe.com, October 13, 2011
- ↑ Loma Linda Patch "Sen. Dutton's Entry Adds Intrigue to Race," January 19, 2012
- ↑ "Lewis to retire after redistricting makes seat more favorable to Democrats" examiner.com, January 12, 2012
- ↑ "House veteran Waxman will run in new district that includes South Bay", dailybreeze.com, August 27, 2011
- ↑ "Boundary Changes Transform Local Districts", egpnews.com, August 11, 2011
- ↑ "Baca announces run for 35th District", redlandsdailyfacts.com, September 12, 2011
- ↑ 56.0 56.1 Palm Desert Patch "Dr. Ruiz, Businessman Eye Bono Mack's Seat," Accessed March 10, 2012
- ↑ Los Angeles Times "Tony Strickland, Karen Bass set for congressional runs," Accessed March 4, 2012
- ↑ "Rep. Linda Sanchez to run in new 38th Congressional District", latimes.com, August 31, 2011
- ↑ "State Sen. Ron Calderon to run for Congress", blogs.sacbee.com, August 9, 2011
- ↑ Sacramento Bee "Ron Calderon drops bid for Congress, endorses Linda Sanchez," Accessed March 10, 2012
- ↑ "California incumbents seek new districts to call home", washingtonpost.com, August 11, 2011
- ↑ "Roybal-Allard to seek reelection (UPDATED)", thedowneypatriot.com, August 2011
- ↑ "Calvert To Seek 42nd District Congressional Seat ", Murrieta.patch.com, August 15, 2011
- ↑ "Congressional candidates jockey in redistricting-spawned scramble", latimes.com, September 6, 2011
- ↑ "Hahn Will Run in New District, May Face Richardson", rollcall.com, August 15, 2011
- ↑ DailyBreeze.com, "Rep. Richardson's attorney disputes allegations she ordered redistricting work", February 14, 2012
- ↑ "Irvine mayor launches bid for Congress", ocregister.com, July 6, 2011
- ↑ Campbell for Congress "John Campbell to Seek Re-Election In California’s New 45th District," Accessed March 10, 2012
- ↑ California Democratic Party "Official California Democratic Party Primary Endorsements," Accessed March 10, 2012
- ↑ "State Senator Announces Bid in New Long Beach District", rollcall.com, June 17, 2011
- ↑ "UPDATE: Councilmember Gary DeLong Announces Run for Congress, Endorsed By Governor Deukmejian and Supervisor Knabe", lbpost.com, August 17, 2011
- ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Former Rep. Steven Kuykendall To Run For 47th Congressional District", lbpost.com, August 24, 2011
- ↑ "Redistricting changes 2012 electoral battles", dailypilot.com, August 15, 2011
- ↑ "Pride at the Beach welcomed local Marines with open arms Sunday", sdgln.com, October 12, 2011
- ↑ "REGION: Saldana is against Bilbray as redistricting completed", nctimes.com, August 16, 2011
- ↑ "Candidates File for June Primary Ballot", voiceofoc.org, March 12, 2012
- ↑ "Crest Democrat Seeks Congress Seat: ‘I’m Going to Make Hunter Bleed", santee.patch.com, November 3, 2011
- ↑ "REGION: Saldana is against Bilbray as redistricting completed", nctimes.com, August 16, 2011
- ↑ "Afternoon Fix: James Carville tells Obama to ‘panic’ ", washingtonpost.com, September 15, 2011
- ↑ "Vargas goes after Filner's Congress seat, again", signonsandiego.com, June 9, 2011
- ↑ "Peters announces run for Congress", signonsandiego.com, October 17, 2011
- ↑ "Saldaña to run for Congress", signonsandiego.com, August 13, 2011
- ↑ "REGION: Bilbray has big cash lead in campaign financing", nctimes.com, October 18, 2011
- ↑ "Political Bits and Pieces", sunshinestatenews.com, June 10, 2011
- ↑ "REGION: All signs point to tough re-election bid for Bilbray", nctimes.com, August 10, 2011
- ↑ 86.0 86.1 Washington Post "The 10 states that will determine control of the House in 2012" Accessed April 25, 2012
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