2016 United States House of Representatives elections in California

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All 53 California seats to theUnited States House of Representatives
Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican Last election 39 14 Seats won 39 14 Seat change Popular vote 8,358,598 4,947,867 Percentage 62.31% 36.89% Swing 3.40% 2.60%
Party gains District results County results Democratic   50–60%   60–70%   70–80%   80–90%   90–100% Republican   50–60%   60–70%   70–80% Winners   Democratic hold   Republican hold

The2016 United States House of Representatives elections in California were held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, with a primary election on June 7, 2016. Voters elected the 53U.S. representatives from the state ofCalifornia, one from each of the state's 53 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other offices, including apresidential election, as well asother elections to the House of Representatives,elections to theUnited States Senate and variousstate andlocal elections. All seats in California retained their partisan control from the 2014 house elections.

United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2016 General election — November 8, 2016
Party		Votes	Percentage	Seats	+/–
	Democratic	7,417,967	63.49%	39
	Republican	4,172,087	35.71%	14
	No party preference	94,312	0.81%	0
Valid votes				—	—
Invalid votes				—	—
Totals		11,684,366	100.00%	53	—
Voter turnout

2016 California's 1st congressional district election

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Candidate Doug LaMalfa Jim Reed Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 185,448 128,588 Percentage 59.1% 40.9%

County results LaMalfa:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%

U.S. Representative before election Doug LaMalfa Republican Elected U.S. Representative Doug LaMalfa Republican

The 1st district is based in inland Northern California and includesChico andRedding. Incumbent RepublicanDoug LaMalfa, who had represented the 1st district since 2013, ran for re-election.

• Doug LaMalfa, incumbent U.S. Representative^[1]

• Gregory Cheadle, real estate broker and candidate for this seat in2012 &2014
• Joe Montes, small businessman
• Gary Allen Oxley, emergency room nurse

• Doug Wright, attorney^[2][3]

• Jim Reed, attorney and nominee for this seat in2010 &2012

• David Peterson, accountability system developer and candidate for the 12th district in2012 &2014

2016 California's 2nd congressional district election

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Nominee Jared Huffman Dale K. Mensing Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 254,194 76,572 Percentage 76.9% 23.1%

U.S. Representative before election Jared Huffman Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Jared Huffman Democratic

The 2nd district is based in California'sNorth Coast and includesMarin County andEureka. Incumbent DemocratJared Huffman, who had represented the 2nd district since 2013, ran for re-election.

• Jared Huffman, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Erin A. Schrode, social entrepreneur

• Dale K. Mensing, cashier

• Matthew Robert Wookey, middle school teacher

2016 California's 3rd congressional district election

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Nominee John Garamendi N. Eugene Cleek Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 152,513 104,453 Percentage 59.4% 40.6%

U.S. Representative before election John Garamendi Democratic Elected U.S. Representative John Garamendi Democratic

The 3rd district is based in north central California and includesDavis,Fairfield, andYuba City. Incumbent DemocratJohn Garamendi, who had represented the 3rd district since 2013 and previously represented the 10th district from 2009 to 2013, ran for re-election.

• John Garamendi, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Eugene Cleek, trauma surgeon^[17]

• Ryan Detert, engineer and entrepreneur

2016 California's 4th congressional district election

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Nominee Tom McClintock Robert W. Derlet Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 220,133 130,845 Percentage 62.7% 37.3%

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 includesLake Tahoe,Roseville, andYosemite National Park. Incumbent RepublicanTom McClintock, who had represented the 4th district since 2009, ran for re-election.

• Tom McClintock, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Art Moore, business executive, management consultant and candidate for this seat in2014

• Robert Derlet, physician

• Sean White, solar instructor and author

2016 California's 5th congressional district election

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Nominee Mike Thompson Carlos Santamaria Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 224,526 67,565 Percentage 76.9% 23.1%

U.S. Representative before election Mike Thompson Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Mike Thompson Democratic

The 5th district is based in theNorth Bay and includesNapa,Santa Rosa, andVallejo. Incumbent DemocratMike Thompson, who had represented the 5th district since 2013 and previously represented the 1st district from 1999 to 2013, ran for re-election.

• Mike Thompson, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Nils Palsson, community builder and educator
• Alex Poling, systems administrator

• Carlos Santamaria, business owner and consultant

2016 California's 6th congressional district election

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Nominee Doris Matsui Robert Evans Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 177,565 57,848 Percentage 75.4% 24.6%

U.S. Representative before election Doris Matsui Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Doris Matsui Democratic

The 6th district is based in north central California and includesSacramento. Incumbent DemocratDoris Matsui, who had represented the 6th district since 2013 and previously represented the 5th district from 2005 to 2013, ran for re-election.

• Doris Matsui, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Jrmar Jefferson, community volunteer

• Robert Evans, retired government auditor

• Mario Galván, teacher
• Yuriy Seretskiy, software engineer

2016 California's 7th congressional district election

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Nominee Ami Bera Scott Jones Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 152,133 145,168 Percentage 51.2% 48.8%

U.S. Representative before election Ami Bera Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Ami Bera Democratic

The 7th district is based in north central California and includes easternSacramento County. Incumbent DemocratAmi Bera, who had represented the 7th district since 2013, ran for re-election.

• Ami Bera, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Scott Jones, Sacramento County Sheriff^[20]

• Roberta MacGlashan,Sacramento County Supervisor^[21]
• John McGinness, former Sacramento County Sheriff
• Roger Niello, formerstate assembly member
• Doug Ose, former U.S. Representative

On May 10, Bera's father, Bob Bera, pleaded guilty to two felony counts of violating campaign finance laws, having made the maximum allowed contribution to his son's campaign in both the2010 and2012 election and then got friends and relatives to do the same.^[23][24] Bob Bera would then reimburse them, effectively circumventing campaign finance laws, funnelling $250,000 to the campaign.^[25] Ami Bera released a statement claiming to be unaware of his father's activity. He said, "I am incredibly saddened and disappointed in learning what my dad did. While I deeply love my father, it's clear he has made a grave mistake that will have real consequences for him. Neither I, no anyone involved with my campaign, was aware of my father's activities until we learned about them from the U.S. Attorney's Office." Bera also said that he returned the illegal contributions to the U.S. Treasury.

On August 18, Bob Bera was sentenced to a year in prison and fined $100,000. Bera's campaign manager said of the ruling, "This is one of the most difficult experiences of Congressman Bera's and his entire family's lives. Babulal Bera made a grave mistake and he now has to face the consequences of that."^[26]

2016 California's 8th congressional district election

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Nominee Paul Cook Rita Ramirez Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 136,972 83,035 Percentage 62.3% 37.7%

U.S. Representative before election Paul Cook Republican Elected U.S. Representative Paul Cook Republican

The 8th district is based in the easternHigh Desert and includesVictorville andYucaipa. Incumbent RepublicanPaul Cook, who had represented the 8th district since 2013, ran for re-election.

• Paul Cook, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Tim Donnelly, formerstate assembly member and candidate for governor in2014^[36]

• Rita Ramirez, retired college professor

• Roger La Plante, retired army sergeant
• John Pinkerton, Victor Valley community college trustee

2016 California's 9th congressional district election

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Nominee Jerry McNerney Antonio Amador Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 133,163 98,992 Percentage 57.4% 42.6%

U.S. Representative before election Jerry McNerney Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Jerry McNerney Democratic

The 9th district is based in theCentral Valley and includes theSan Joaquin Delta andStockton. Incumbent DemocratJerry McNerney, who had represented the 9th district since 2013 and previously represented the 11th district from 2007 to 2013, ran for re-election.

• Jerry McNerney, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Antonio "Tony" Amador, retired U.S. Marshal and general election candidate for this seat in2014

• Kathryn Nance, Stockton Police Sergeant

• Alex Appleby, manager and financial advisor

2016 California's 10th congressional district election

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Nominee Jeff Denham Michael Eggman Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 124,671 116,470 Percentage 51.7% 48.3%

U.S. Representative before election Jeff Denham Republican Elected U.S. Representative Jeff Denham Republican

The 10th district is based in theCentral Valley and includesModesto andTracy. Incumbent RepublicanJeff Denham, who had represented the 10th district since 2013 and previously represented the 19th district from 2011 to 2013, ran for re-election.

• Jeff Denham, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Robert Hodges, farmer

• Michael Eggman, farmer, small businessman and general election candidate for this seat in2014

• Michael J. "Mike" Barkley, accountant and candidate for this seat in2014

2016 California's 11th congressional district election

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Nominee Mark DeSaulnier Roger Allen Petersen Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 214,868 83,341 Percentage 72.1% 27.9%

U.S. Representative before election Mark DeSaulnier Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Mark DeSaulnier Democratic

The 11th district is based in theEast Bay and includesConcord andRichmond. Incumbent DemocratMark DeSaulnier, who had represented the 11th district since 2015, ran for re-election.

• Mark DeSaulnier, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Roger Allen Petersen, retired HR manager

2016 California's 12th congressional district election

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Nominee Nancy Pelosi Preston Picus Party Democratic No party preference Popular vote 274,035 64,810 Percentage 80.9% 19.1%

U.S. Representative before election Nancy Pelosi Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Nancy Pelosi Democratic

The 12th district is based in theBay Area and includes most ofSan Francisco. Incumbent DemocratNancy Pelosi, who had represented the 12th district since 2013 and previously represented the 8th district from 1993 to 2013 and the 5th district from 1987 until 1993, ran for re-election.

• Nancy Pelosi, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Bob Miller, retired electrician

• Barry Hermanson, retired entrepreneur and candidate for this seat in2012 &2014

• Preston Picus, teacher, author and coach

2016 California's 13th congressional district election

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Nominee Barbara Lee Sue Caro Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 192,227 16,818 Percentage 92.0% 8.0%

U.S. Representative before election Barbara Lee Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Barbara Lee Democratic

The 13th district is based in theEast Bay and includesBerkeley andOakland. Incumbent DemocratBarbara Lee, who had represented the 13th district since 2013 and previously represented the 9th district from 1998 to 2013, ran for re-election.

• Barbara Lee, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Sue Caro, retired realtor

2016 California's 14th congressional district election

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Nominee Jackie Speier Angel Cardenas Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 231,630 54,817 Percentage 80.9% 19.1%

U.S. Representative before election Jackie Speier Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Jackie Speier Democratic

The 14th district is based in theBay Area and includes most ofSan Mateo County. Incumbent DemocratJackie Speier, who had represented the 14th district since 2013 and previously represented the 12th district from 2008 to 2013, ran for re-election.

• Jackie Speier, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Angel Cardenas

2016 California's 15th congressional district election

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Nominee Eric Swalwell Danny R. Turner Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 198,578 70,619 Percentage 73.8% 26.8%

U.S. Representative before election Eric Swalwell Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell Democratic

The 15th district is based in theEast Bay and includesHayward andLivermore. Incumbent DemocratEric Swalwell, who had represented the 15th district since 2013, ran for re-election.

• Eric Swalwell, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Danny R. Turner, businessman

2016 California's 16th congressional district election

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Nominee Jim Costa Johnny Tacherra Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 97,473 70,483 Percentage 58.0% 42.0%

U.S. Representative before election Jim Costa Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Jim Costa Democratic

The 16th district is based in theCentral Valley and includesFresno andMerced. Incumbent DemocratJim Costa, who had represented the 16th district since 2013 and previously represented the 20th district from 2005 to 2013, ran for re-election.

• Jim Costa, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Johnny M. Tacherra, farmer, candidate for this seat in2012 and general election candidate for this seat in2014

• David Rogers, small businessman

• Richard Gomez

2016 California's 17th congressional district election

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Nominee Ro Khanna Mike Honda Party Democratic Democratic Popular vote 142,268 90,924 Percentage 61.0% 39.0%

U.S. Representative before election Mike Honda Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Ro Khanna Democratic

The 17th district is based in theBay Area and includesSunnyvale,Cupertino,Santa Clara,Fremont, andMilpitas. Incumbent DemocratMike Honda, who had represented the 17th district since 2013 and previously represented the 15th district from 2001 to 2013, ran for re-election.

• Mike Honda, incumbent U.S. Representative
• Ro Khanna, former Deputy Assistant Secretary in theUnited States Department of Commerce, candidate for the 12th district in2004 and general election candidate for this seat in2014^[46]

• Pierluigi Oliverio,San Jose City Council member

• Ron Cohen, certified public accountant
• Peter Kuo, small business owner

• Kennita Watson, retired quality engineer

Khanna took no donations from PACs or corporations for his 2016 campaign, raising $480,500 from individuals associated with the securities and investment industries and $170,752 from individuals associated with the electronics manufacturing industry.^[47] All these donations were subject to the $2,700 individual contributions cap.

2016 California's 18th congressional district election

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Nominee Anna Eshoo Richard B. Fox Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 230,460 93,470 Percentage 71.1% 28.9%

U.S. Representative before election Anna Eshoo Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Anna Eshoo Democratic

The 18th district is based in theBay Area and includesPalo Alto,Redwood City, andSaratoga. Incumbent DemocratAnna Eshoo, who had represented the 18th district since 2013 and previously represented the 14th district from 1993 to 2013, ran for re-election.

• Anna Eshoo, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Bob Harlow

• Richard B. Fox, physician and attorney