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United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2012

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2012 U.S. House Elections in California

Primary Date
June 5, 2012

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2012 U.S. Senate Elections

The 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.

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."

Candidates

California's 1st congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 2nd congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 3rd congressional district elections, 2012

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Note: The following candidates withdrew prior to the primary: Timothy Core[7] and Charles Schaupp[8]

California's 4th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 5th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 6th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 7th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 8th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 9th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 10th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 11th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 12th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 13th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 14th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 15th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 16th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 17th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 18th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 19th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 20th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 21st congressional district elections, 2012

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Note: The following candidate withdrew prior to the primary: Michael Rubio[33]

California's 22nd congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 23rd congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 24th congressional district elections, 2012

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Note: The following candidate withdrew prior to the primary: Tom Watson [16]

California's 25th congressional district elections, 2012

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Note: The following candidate withdrew prior to the primary: Laura Molina [38]

California's 26th congressional district elections, 2012

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Note: The following candidates withdrew prior to the primary: Steve Bennett and David Pollock

California's 27th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 28th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 29th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 30th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 31st congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 32nd congressional district elections, 2012

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Note: The following candidates withdrew prior to the primary: Roger Hernandez and Norma Macias

California's 33rd congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 34th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 35th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 36th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 37th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 38th congressional district elections, 2012

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Note: The following candidate withdrew prior to the primary: Ron Calderon[58] [59]

California's 39th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 40th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 41st congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 42nd congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 43rd congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 44th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 45th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 46th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 47th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 48th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 49th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 50th congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 51st congressional district elections, 2012

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California's 52nd congressional district elections, 2012

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Note: The following candidate withdrew prior to the primary: Bobby Nascenzi [84]

California's 53rd congressional district elections, 2012

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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.[85] California ranked 2nd on the list.[85]

See also

External links

References

  1. "Reed seeks to unseat Herger; New 1st District will see rematch.", redding.com, August 30, 2011
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Herger says he plans to stay in Congress, but critic Cheadle seeks seat", redding.com, August 18, 2011
  3. "Stiglich rejoins Republican race; 'Col. Pete' feels nothing has changed from '10", redding.com, October 20, 2011
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 "Lawson jumps into race for North Bay congressional seat", pressdemocrat.com, August 25, 2011
  5. 5.0 5.1 "San Rafael businesswoman running for Congress raises big bucks in a hurry", marinij.com, October 18, 2011
  6. "Who Should Represent us in Congress? Take Our Poll", Novato.Patch.com, October 19, 2011
  7. 7.0 7.1 "Sutter deputy D.A. joins congressional race", appeal-democrat.com, November 14, 2011
  8. 8.0 8.1 "GOP ad ties U.S. Rep. Garamendi to Obama", appeal-democrat.com, October 20, 2011
  9. "Colusa County supervisor running for Congress", orland-press-register.com, August 19, 2011
  10. Calaveras Enterprise "Candidates at the Gate," Accessed February 23, 2012
  11. "Congressman Mike Thompson seeks re-election but not for the North Coast", kiem-tv.com, August 15, 2011
  12. 12.0 12.1 Napa Valley Register, "GOP pair to run against Thompson," March 16, 2012
  13. "Rep. Doris Matsui announces reelection bid", sacbee.com, October 12, 2011
  14. "Local Jackie Conaway runs for Congress", DesertDispatch.com, October 5, 2011
  15. "2012 ELECTIONS: Conservative Gregg Imus announces congressional bid", pe.com, August 9, 2011
  16. 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 "Valles, Jensen running for Congress", vvdailypress.com', October 24, 2011
  17. "McNerney launches re-election campaign", ibabuzz.com, July 28, 2011
  18. "Twenty-four-year-old launches bid for congressional seat ", sacbee.com, May 18, 2011
  19. "Mountain House resident John McDonald to run for 9th Congressional seat", lodinews.com, October 13, 2011
  20. "Political boundaries could lead to legal fight", tracypress.com, August 16, 2011
  21. 21.0 21.1 "Astronaut Challenging Freshman Jeff Denham", rollcall.com, October 13, 2011
  22. "New redistricting lines move Martinez out of Miller's district", martinezgazette.com, August 4, 2011
  23. California Democratic Party "Official California Democratic Party Endorsements," Accessed March 3, 2012
  24. "Barbara Lee announces re-election bid, too", ibabuzz.com, August 3, 2011
  25. "Barbara Lee announces re-election bid, too", ibabuzz.com, August 3, 2011
  26. "Dublin Councilman Eric Swalwell seeking congressional seat in 2012 election", PleasantonWeekly.com, September 21, 2011
  27. "Barbara Lee announces re-election bid, too", ibabuzz.com, August 3, 2011
  28. "Eshoo to Run for Re-Election", RedwoodCityPatch.com, August 31, 2011
  29. California Democratic Party "Official California Democratic Party Endorsements," Accessed March 3, 2012
  30. California Democratic Party "Official California Democratic Party Endorsements," Accessed March 3, 2012
  31. Bakersfield Californian "Democrat jumps into congressional race," January 23, 2012
  32. "Valadao says he’s running for Congress", HanfordSentinel.com, August 2, 2011
  33. Bakersfield Californian "Rubio won't run for U.S. Congress in 2012," December 28, 2011
  34. "Staffer: Rep. Nunes won't challenge Feinstein", fresnobee.com, November 7, 2011
  35. "The Buzz: Rep. Kevin McCarthy leads California delegation in cash dash", sacbee.com, April 22, 2011
  36. "Lois Capps running for reelection", CalCoastNews.com, July 29, 2011
  37. "Afternoon Fix: RNC staffs up, Mitch Daniels defends himself", voices.washingtonpost.com, February 24, 2011
  38. 38.0 38.1 38.2 38.3 38.4 38.5 38.6 38.7 38.8 "UPDATE: Doctor says he's running for Congress", the-signal.com, August 8, 2011
  39. "Westlake Village man announces plans to run for new 26th Congressional District", vcstar.com, August 17, 2011
  40. Moorpark Patch "Strickland will run for Congress," January 16, 2012
  41. Linda Parks' campaign website
  42. "Judy Chu announces plans to run for new San Gabriel Valley congressional district", PasadenaStarNews.com, August 8, 2011
  43. "Councilman Tony Cardenas announces run for new congressional seat", latimes.com, June 10, 2011
  44. "Northeast District Race Taking Historic Form ", Chatsworth.patch.com, August 9, 2011
  45. 45.0 45.1 "California incumbents seek new districts to call home", washingtonpost.com, August 11, 2011
  46. "Lewis to retire after redistricting makes seat more favorable to Democrats", examiner.com, January 12, 2012
  47. LomaLinda Patch "Loma Linda Native Joins Race for Congressional Seat," Accessed March 10, 2012
  48. Roll Call "Redlands Mayor to Run for Congress," Accessed March 10, 2012
  49. "ELECTIONS 2012: Wickman seeks congressional seat", pe.com, October 13, 2011
  50. Loma Linda Patch "Sen. Dutton's Entry Adds Intrigue to Race," January 19, 2012
  51. "Lewis to retire after redistricting makes seat more favorable to Democrats" examiner.com, January 12, 2012
  52. "House veteran Waxman will run in new district that includes South Bay", dailybreeze.com, August 27, 2011
  53. "Boundary Changes Transform Local Districts", egpnews.com, August 11, 2011
  54. "Baca announces run for 35th District", redlandsdailyfacts.com, September 12, 2011
  55. 55.0 55.1 Palm Desert Patch "Dr. Ruiz, Businessman Eye Bono Mack's Seat," Accessed March 10, 2012
  56. Los Angeles Times "Tony Strickland, Karen Bass set for congressional runs," Accessed March 4, 2012
  57. "Rep. Linda Sanchez to run in new 38th Congressional District", latimes.com, August 31, 2011
  58. "State Sen. Ron Calderon to run for Congress", blogs.sacbee.com, August 9, 2011
  59. Sacramento Bee "Ron Calderon drops bid for Congress, endorses Linda Sanchez," Accessed March 10, 2012
  60. "California incumbents seek new districts to call home", washingtonpost.com, August 11, 2011
  61. "Roybal-Allard to seek reelection (UPDATED)", thedowneypatriot.com, August 2011
  62. "Calvert To Seek 42nd District Congressional Seat ", Murrieta.patch.com, August 15, 2011
  63. "Congressional candidates jockey in redistricting-spawned scramble", latimes.com, September 6, 2011
  64. "Hahn Will Run in New District, May Face Richardson", rollcall.com, August 15, 2011
  65. DailyBreeze.com, "Rep. Richardson's attorney disputes allegations she ordered redistricting work", February 14, 2012
  66. "Irvine mayor launches bid for Congress", ocregister.com, July 6, 2011
  67. Campbell for Congress "John Campbell to Seek Re-Election In California’s New 45th District," Accessed March 10, 2012
  68. California Democratic Party "Official California Democratic Party Primary Endorsements," Accessed March 10, 2012
  69. "State Senator Announces Bid in New Long Beach District", rollcall.com, June 17, 2011
  70. "UPDATE: Councilmember Gary DeLong Announces Run for Congress, Endorsed By Governor Deukmejian and Supervisor Knabe", lbpost.com, August 17, 2011
  71. "EXCLUSIVE: Former Rep. Steven Kuykendall To Run For 47th Congressional District", lbpost.com, August 24, 2011
  72. "Redistricting changes 2012 electoral battles", dailypilot.com, August 15, 2011
  73. "Pride at the Beach welcomed local Marines with open arms Sunday", sdgln.com, October 12, 2011
  74. "REGION: Saldana is against Bilbray as redistricting completed", nctimes.com, August 16, 2011
  75. "Candidates File for June Primary Ballot", voiceofoc.org, March 12, 2012
  76. "Crest Democrat Seeks Congress Seat: ‘I’m Going to Make Hunter Bleed", santee.patch.com, November 3, 2011
  77. "REGION: Saldana is against Bilbray as redistricting completed", nctimes.com, August 16, 2011
  78. "Afternoon Fix: James Carville tells Obama to ‘panic’ ", washingtonpost.com, September 15, 2011
  79. "Vargas goes after Filner's Congress seat, again", signonsandiego.com, June 9, 2011
  80. "Peters announces run for Congress", signonsandiego.com, October 17, 2011
  81. "Saldaña to run for Congress", signonsandiego.com, August 13, 2011
  82. "REGION: Bilbray has big cash lead in campaign financing", nctimes.com, October 18, 2011
  83. "Political Bits and Pieces", sunshinestatenews.com, June 10, 2011
  84. "REGION: All signs point to tough re-election bid for Bilbray", nctimes.com, August 10, 2011
  85. 85.0 85.1 Washington Post "The 10 states that will determine control of the House in 2012" Accessed April 25, 2012
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