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California's 10th congressional district
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California's 10th congressional district is located in the central portion of the state and includes Stanislaus County and southern San Joaquin County.[1]
California's 10th congressional district previously included the East San Francisco Bay Area region of northern California.[2]
The current representative of the 10th congressional district is Jeff Denham (R).
Elections
2012
According to a Cook Political Report analysis, the 10th district was one of 13 congressional districts in California that was at least somewhat competitive in 2012. The analysis rated it as Leans Republican.[3] Incumbent from the 19th district, Jeff Denham won the election in the district.[4]
| U.S. House, California, District 10 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jeff Denham Incumbent |
52.7% | 110,265 | |
| Democratic | Jose Hernandez | 47.3% | 98,934 | |
| Total Votes | 209,199 | |||
| Source: California Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
2010
On November 2, 2010, John Garamendi won election to the United States House. He defeated Gary Clift (R) and Jeremy Cloward (G) in the general election.[5]
| U.S. House, California District 10 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | John Garamendi |
58.8% | 137,578 | |
| Republican | Gary Clift | 37.9% | 88,512 | |
| Green | Jeremy Cloward | 3.3% | 7,716 | |
| Total Votes | 233,806 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Ellen Tauscher won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Nicholas Gerber (R) and Eugene Ruyle (P&F) in the general election.[6]
| U.S. House, California District 10 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Ellen Tauscher incumbent |
65.1% | 192,226 | |
| Republican | Nicholas Gerber | 31.1% | 91,877 | |
| Peace and Freedom | Eugene Ruyle | 3.7% | 11,062 | |
| Total Votes | 295,165 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Ellen Tauscher won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Darcy Linn (R) in the general election.[7]
| U.S. House, California District 10 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Ellen Tauscher incumbent |
66.4% | 130,859 | |
| Republican | Darcy Linn | 33.5% | 66,069 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0% | 50 | |
| Total Votes | 196,978 | |||
2004
On November 2, 2004, Ellen Tauscher won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Jeff Ketelson (R) in the general election.[8]
| U.S. House, California District 10 General Election, 2004 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Ellen Tauscher incumbent |
65.7% | 182,750 | |
| Republican | Jeff Ketelson | 34.3% | 95,349 | |
| Total Votes | 278,099 | |||
2002
On November 5, 2002, Ellen Tauscher won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Sonia Esther Harden (L) in the general election.[9]
| U.S. House, California District 10 General Election, 2002 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Ellen Tauscher incumbent |
75.6% | 126,390 | |
| Libertarian | Sonia Esther Harden | 24.4% | 40,807 | |
| Total Votes | 167,197 | |||
2000
On November 7, 2000, Ellen Tauscher won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Claude Hutchinson, Jr. (R) and Valerie Irene Janlois (Natural Law) in the general election.[10]
| U.S. House, California District 10 General Election, 2000 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Ellen Tauscher incumbent |
52.6% | 160,429 | |
| Republican | Claude Hutchinson, Jr. | 44.2% | 134,863 | |
| Natural Law | Valerie Irene Janlois | 3.1% | 9,527 | |
| Total Votes | 304,819 | |||
1998
On November 3, 1998, Ellen Tauscher won re-election to the United States House. She defeated Charles Ball (R), Valerie Janlois (Natural Law), and John Place (Reform) in the general election.[11]
| U.S. House, California District 10 General Election, 1998 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Ellen Tauscher incumbent |
53.5% | 127,134 | |
| Republican | Charles Ball | 43.4% | 103,299 | |
| Natural Law | Valerie Janlois | 1.7% | 3,941 | |
| Reform | John Place | 1.4% | 3,435 | |
| Total Votes | 237,809 | |||
1996
On November 5, 1996, Ellen Tauscher won election to the United States House. She defeated Bill Baker (R), John Place (Reform), Valerie Janlois (Natural Law), and Gregory Lyon (L) in the general election.[12]
| U.S. House, California District 10 General Election, 1996 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Ellen Tauscher |
48.6% | 137,726 | |
| Republican | Bill Baker incumbent | 47.2% | 133,633 | |
| Reform | John Place | 2.2% | 6,354 | |
| Natural Law | Valerie Janlois | 1.1% | 3,047 | |
| Libertarian | Gregory Lyon | 0.9% | 2,423 | |
| Total Votes | 283,183 | |||
1994
On November 8, 1994, Bill Baker won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Ellen Schwartz (D) and Craig Cooper (P&F) in the general election.[13]
| U.S. House, California District 10 General Election, 1994 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Bill Baker incumbent |
59.3% | 138,916 | |
| Democratic | Ellen Schwartz | 38.6% | 90,523 | |
| Peace and Freedom | Craig Cooper | 2.1% | 4,802 | |
| Total Votes | 234,241 | |||
1992
On November 3, 1992, Bill Baker won election to the United States House. He defeated Wendell Williams (D) in the general election.[14]
| U.S. House, California District 10 General Election, 1992 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Bill Baker |
52% | 145,702 | |
| Democratic | Wendell Williams | 48% | 134,635 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0% | 92 | |
| Total Votes | 280,429 | |||
1990
On November 6, 1990, Don Edwards won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Mark Patrosso (R) in the general election.[15]
| U.S. House, California District 10 General Election, 1990 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Don Edwards incumbent |
62.7% | 81,875 | |
| Republican | Mark Patrosso | 37.3% | 48,747 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0% | 15 | |
| Total Votes | 130,637 | |||
Redistricting
2010-2011
- See also: Redistricting in California
In 2011, the California State Legislature re-drew the Congressional districts based on updated population information from the 2010 census.
External links
See also
References
- ↑ California Redistricting Map "Map" Accessed September 25, 2012
- ↑ Open Congress "California's 10th Congressional District," Accessed December 28, 2011
- ↑ The Cook Political Report 2012 Competitive House Race Chart
- ↑ Politico "2012 Election Map, California"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 2002"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2000"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 3, 1998"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 1996"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 8, 1994"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 3, 1992"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 6, 1990"
