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California's 31st congressional district
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California's 31st congressional district is located in the southern portion of the state and includes the southwestern corner of San Bernardino County.[1]
It was previously based in Los Angeles County. It was previously the only congressional district entirely based within the city of Los Angeles and included the heavily Hispanic/Latino portions of inner-city Los Angeles, including Hollywood. [2]
The current representative of the 31st congressional district is Gary Miller (R).
Elections
2014
According to a Washington Post article in December 2012, incumbent Gary Miller (R) is one of the 10 most vulnerable incumbents in 2014.[3]
2012
According to a Cook Political Report analysis, the 31st district was one of 13 congressional districts in California that may be competitive in 2012. The analysis rated it as Republican Toss Up.[4] Incumbent from the 42nd district, Gary Miller won election in the district.[5]
| U.S. House, California, District 31 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Gary Miller Incumbent |
55.2% | 88,964 | |
| Republican | Bob Dutton | 44.8% | 72,255 | |
| Total Votes | 161,219 | |||
| Source: California Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Xavier Becerra won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Stephen Smith (R) and Sal Genovese (Write-in) in the general election.[6]
| U.S. House, California District 31 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Xavier Becerra incumbent |
83.8% | 76,363 | |
| Republican | Stephen Smith | 16.2% | 14,740 | |
| Write-in | Sal Genovese | 0% | 3 | |
| Total Votes | 91,106 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Xavier Becerra won re-election to the United States House. He ran unopposed in the general election.[7]
| U.S. House, California District 31 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Xavier Becerra incumbent |
100% | 110,955 | |
| Total Votes | 110,955 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Xavier Becerra won re-election to the United States House. He ran unopposed in the general election.[8]
| U.S. House, California District 31 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Xavier Becerra incumbent |
100% | 64,952 | |
| Total Votes | 64,952 | |||
2004
On November 2, 2004, Xavier Becerra won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Luis Vega (R) in the general election.[9]
| U.S. House, California District 31 General Election, 2004 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Xavier Becerra incumbent |
80.2% | 89,363 | |
| Republican | Luis Vega | 19.8% | 22,048 | |
| Total Votes | 111,411 | |||
2002
On November 5, 2002, Xavier Becerra won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Luis Vega (R) in the general election.[10]
| U.S. House, California District 31 General Election, 2002 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Xavier Becerra incumbent |
81.2% | 54,569 | |
| Republican | Luis Vega | 18.8% | 12,674 | |
| Total Votes | 67,243 | |||
2000
On November 7, 2000, Hilda Solis won election to the United States House. She defeated Krista Lieberg-Wong (G), Michael McGuire (L), and Richard Griffin (Natural Law) in the general election.[11]
| U.S. House, California District 31 General Election, 2000 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Hilda Solis |
79.4% | 89,600 | |
| Green | Krista Lieberg-Wong | 9.1% | 10,294 | |
| Libertarian | Michael McGuire | 6.3% | 7,138 | |
| Natural Law | Richard Griffin | 5.2% | 5,882 | |
| Total Votes | 112,914 | |||
1998
On November 3, 1998, Matthew Martinez won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Frank Moreno (R), Krista Lieberg-Wong (G), Michael Everling (L), and Gary Hearne (Natural Law) in the general election.[12]
| U.S. House, California District 31 General Election, 1998 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Matthew Martinez incumbent |
70% | 61,173 | |
| Republican | Frank Moreno | 22.6% | 19,786 | |
| Green | Krista Lieberg-Wong | 5% | 4,377 | |
| Libertarian | Michael Everling | 1.3% | 1,121 | |
| Natural Law | Gary Hearne | 1% | 903 | |
| Total Votes | 87,360 | |||
1996
On November 5, 1996, Matthew Martinez won re-election to the United States House. He defeated John Flores (R) and Michael Everling (L) in the general election.[13]
| U.S. House, California District 31 General Election, 1996 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Matthew Martinez incumbent |
67.5% | 69,285 | |
| Republican | John Flores | 28% | 28,705 | |
| Libertarian | Michael Everling | 4.6% | 4,700 | |
| Total Votes | 102,690 | |||
1994
On November 8, 1994, Matthew Martinez won re-election to the United States House. He defeated John Flores (R) in the general election.[14]
| U.S. House, California District 31 General Election, 1994 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Matthew Martinez incumbent |
59.1% | 50,541 | |
| Republican | John Flores | 40.9% | 34,926 | |
| Total Votes | 85,467 | |||
1992
On November 3, 1992, Matthew Martinez won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Reuben Franco (R) in the general election.[15]
| U.S. House, California District 31 General Election, 1992 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Matthew Martinez incumbent |
62.6% | 68,324 | |
| Republican | Reuben Franco | 37.4% | 40,873 | |
| Total Votes | 109,197 | |||
1990
On November 6, 1990, Mervyn Dymally won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Eunice Sato (R) in the general election.[16]
| U.S. House, California District 31 General Election, 1990 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Mervyn Dymally incumbent |
67.1% | 56,394 | |
| Republican | Eunice Sato | 32.9% | 27,593 | |
| Total Votes | 83,987 | |||
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 31st Congressional District," Accessed December 28, 2011
- ↑ Washington Post "House Democrats Face Long Odds in 2014," December 7, 2012
- ↑ 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"
