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California's 22nd Congressional District election, 2018

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California's 22nd Congressional District
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Top-two primary
General election
Election details
Filing deadline: March 9, 2018
Primary: June 5, 2018
General: November 6, 2018
Pre-election incumbent:
Devin Nunes (Republican)
How to vote
Poll times: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Voting in California
Race ratings
Cook Partisan Voter Index (2018): R+8
Cook Political Report: Likely Republican
Inside Elections: Solid Republican
Sabato's Crystal Ball: Likely Republican
Ballotpedia analysis
U.S. Senate battlegrounds
U.S. House battlegrounds
Federal and state primary competitiveness
Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub, 2018
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Incumbent Devin Nunes (R) defeated Andrew Janz (D) in the 2018 general election for California's 22nd Congressional District.

All 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives were up for election in 2018. The Democratic Party gained a net total of 40 seats, winning control of the chamber. This race was identified as a 2018 battleground that might have affected partisan control of the U.S. House in the 116th Congress. Heading into the election, the Republican Party was in the majority holding 235 seats to Democrats' 193 seats, with seven vacant seats. Democrats needed to win 23 GOP-held seats in 2018 to win control of the House. From 1918 to 2016, the president’s party lost an average of 29 seats in midterm elections.

Nunes was first elected to represent the 22nd Congressional District in 2012, after representing the 21st District for ten years. Nunes was elected in 2012 by a margin of 23 percentage points and was re-elected in 2014 by a margin of 44 percentage points. Although Nunes won his 2016 election by 35 percentage points, President Donald Trump (R) took the district by fewer than 10 percentage points. Election forecasters rated the race either "Solid Republican" or "Likely Republican" in the month leading up to election day.

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Timeline

  • October 16, 2018: American Values PAC made an $81,000 ad buy to oppose Nunes.
  • October 6, 2018: The Fresno Bee endorsed Janz in the race. The newspaper had endorsed Nunes in every election since 2002.
  • October 4, 2018: The Los Angeles Times released a poll conducted by UC Berkeley Institute for Governmental Studies showing Nunes leading Janz 53 to 45 percent. The margin of error was 6 percent.
  • September 27, 2018 A survey of 582 likely voters conducted by SurveyUSA for KFSN-TV, showed Nunes leading Janz 55 percent to 41 percent. The margin of error was 5.7 percentage points.
  • September 19, 2018 Janz released an ad titled "Nunes and Washington 'Not Working.'"
  • September 17, 2018 A survey of 402 likely voters, paid for by Janz’s campaign and conducted by Strategies 360, showed Nunes leading Janz 50 percent to 44 percent. Strategies 360 polled 500 likely voters in July and found Nunes leading 53 percent to Janz's 41 percent.
  • September 3, 2018: Nunes released a pair of ads titled "Bill," and "Diane."
  • August 31, 2018: Nunes released an ad voicing his support for Proposition 6, an initiative that would repeal California's 2017 gas tax and vehicle fees.
  • July 30, 2018: Tulchin Research surveyed 400 likely 2018 voters and found 48 percent planned to vote for Nunes and 40 percent planned to vote for Janz.

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House California District 22

Incumbent Devin Nunes defeated Andrew Janz in the general election for U.S. House California District 22 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Devin Nunes
Devin Nunes (R)
 
52.7
 
117,243
Image of Andrew Janz
Andrew Janz (D)
 
47.3
 
105,136

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 222,379
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 22

The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. House California District 22 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Devin Nunes
Devin Nunes (R)
 
57.6
 
70,112
✔
Image of Andrew Janz
Andrew Janz (D)
 
31.7
 
38,596
Image of Bobby Bliatout
Bobby Bliatout (D)
 
4.9
 
6,002
Image of Ricardo Franco
Ricardo Franco (D)
 
3.6
 
4,365
Image of Brian T. Carroll
Brian T. Carroll (Independent) Candidate Connection
 
1.3
 
1,591
Image of Bill Merryman
Bill Merryman (L)
 
0.9
 
1,137

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 121,803
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Candidate profiles

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Andrew Janz, Fresno County Deputy District Attorney
Andrew Janz.jpg

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Party: Democratic

Incumbent: No

Political office: None

Biography: Janz earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in public administration from California State University, Stanislaus. Janz earned his law degree at Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles. After law school, he clerked for District Court Judge Carolyn Ellsworth in Las Vegas, Nevada, before returning to California to serve as a prosecutor. At the time of the 2018 election, his most recent assignment was to the Violent Crimes Unit of the District Attorney's office in Fresno County.[1]

Key Messages
  • Janz said he had "no problem with reaching out to agricultural workers who have never voted for a Democrat."[2] He supported increased federal infrastructure funding to address what he called a water crisis affecting farmers.[3]
  • Janz called for new leadership in both the Democratic and Republican parties, saying, “We need a fresh take on things, which is why I’m not supporting Nancy Pelosi for speaker.”[4]
  • Citing his work with law enforcement as a prosecutor, Janz stressed the protection of police pensions. He promised to advocate for federal grant money he said the Trump administration was threatening to withhold from California law enforcement agencies.[5]
Devin Nunes, U.S. Representative
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Party: Republican

Incumbent: Yes

Political office: California's 22nd Congressional District (Assumed office: 2003); Appointed Director of the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development (2001-2002)

Biography: Nunes earned a Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Business and a Master's Degree in Agriculture from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Nunes was elected to the Board of Trustees of the College of Sequoias, where he served two terms. In 2001, he was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as California State Director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of Rural Development. Nunes was first elected to the U.S. House in 2002, representing the 21st district prior to 2013. As of the 2018 election, Nunes served as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee.[6]

Key Messages
  • Nunes advocated for what he referred to as "free-market healthcare reforms that improve outcomes and increase patient choice."[6]
  • Nunes said state mismanagement had contributed to wildfires and droughts, and that "billions and billions of gallons of water were being wasted away out to the ocean."
  • Nunes released an ad in support of California Proposition 6, which would repeal the gas and diesel tax increases and vehicle fees that were enacted in California in 2017. He also devoted an episode of his podcast to the subject.


Polls

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California's 22nd Congressional District, 2018
Poll Poll sponsor Devin Nunes (R) Andrew Janz (D)UndecidedMargin of errorSample size
UC Berkley/Los Angeles Times
(September 16-23, 2018)		Los Angeles Times 53%45%2%+/-4912
Survey USA
(September 20-25, 2018)		KFSN-TV 55%41%4%+/-5.7582
Strategies 360/Janz Campaign
(Septemner 10-13, 2018)		Janz Campaign 50%44%6%+/-4.9402
Tulchin Research
(July 22-25, 2018)		Undisclosed 48%43%9%+/-4.9400
Public Policy Polling
(June 22-24, 2018)		End Citizens United 49%41%10%+/-3.9632
AVERAGES 51% 42.8% 6.2% +/-4.68 585.6
Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org.



Campaign finance

The chart below contains data from financial reports submitted to the Federal Election Commission.

Name Party Receipts* Disbursements** Cash on hand Date
Devin Nunes Republican Party $12,690,863 $11,629,556 $4,238,627 As of December 31, 2018
Andrew Janz Democratic Party $9,233,869 $9,211,822 $22,047 As of December 31, 2018

Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2018. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee."
** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.


Satellite spending

Satellite spending, commonly referred to as outside spending, describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.[7][8][9]

This section lists satellite spending in this race reported by news outlets in alphabetical order. If you are aware of spending that should be included, please email us.

  • American Values PAC made an $81,000 ad buy to oppose Nunes on October 16, 2018.[10]
  • The Fight Back California superPAC spent over $100,000 as of September 10, 2018, to oppose Nunes. The spending contributed to funding for a petition in Sacramento Superior Court to remove "farmer" from Nunes' description on California ballots. Backers of the petition say Nunes hasn't earned income from farming in recent years.[11][12]

Race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

  • Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
  • Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
  • Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[13]
  • Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[14][15][16]

Race ratings: California's 22nd Congressional District election, 2018
Race trackerRace ratings
October 30, 2018October 23, 2018October 16, 2018October 9, 2018
The Cook Political ReportLikely RepublicanSolid RepublicanSolid RepublicanSolid Republican
Inside Elections with Nathan L. GonzalesSolid RepublicanSolid RepublicanSolid RepublicanSolid Republican
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal BallLikely RepublicanLikely RepublicanLikely RepublicanLikely Republican
Note: Ballotpedia updates external race ratings every two weeks throughout the election season.

District analysis

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index
See also: FiveThirtyEight's elasticity scores

The 2017 Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+8, meaning that in the previous two presidential elections, this district's results were 8 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made California's 22nd Congressional District the 164th most Republican nationally.[17]

FiveThirtyEight's September 2018 elasticity score for states and congressional districts measured "how sensitive it is to changes in the national political environment." This district's elasticity score was 1.04. This means that for every 1 point the national political mood moved toward a party, the district was expected to move 1.04 points toward that party.[18]

Noteworthy endorsements

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This section lists noteworthy endorsements issued in this election, including those made by high-profile individuals and organizations, cross-party endorsements, and endorsements made by newspaper editorial boards. It also includes a bulleted list of links to official lists of endorsements for any candidates who published that information on their campaign websites. Please note that this list is not exhaustive. If you are aware of endorsements that should be included, please click here.


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Candidate endorsements
Endorsement Date Janz Nunes
Individuals
Evan McMullin (I)[19] September 14, 2018 ✔
Newspapers and editorials
The Fresno Bee[20] October 7, 2018 ✔

Campaign advertisements

This section shows advertisements released in this race. Ads released by campaigns and, if applicable, satellite groups are embedded or linked below. If you are aware of advertisements that should be included, please email us.

Democratic Party Andrew Janz

Support

"Nunes and Washington 'Not Working'" - Andrew Janz campaign ad, released September 19, 2018
"Justice" - Andrew Janz campaign ad, released May 8, 2018

Oppose

"Working" - Nunes campaign ad, released October 16, 2018
"Party" - Nunes campaign ad, released October 3, 2018

Republican Party Devin Nunes

Support

"Bill" - Devin Nunes campaign ad, released September 3, 2018
"Diane" - Devin Nunes campaign ad, released September 3, 2018
"TV Ad: Vote YES on Proposition 6


Campaign themes

These were the policy positions stated in interviews or listed on the candidates' websites, if available.

Democratic Party Andrew Janz

“

Healthcare
The Affordable Care Act expanded health insurance to 24 million Americans who didn’t have it before. However, there are flaws in the design. We should keep what works and fix what doesn’t. Unfortunately, the current proposals in Congress would strip millions of their access to healthcare by gutting Medicaid, scrapping the pre-existing conditions mandate and instituting an Age Tax that would make seniors pay more. This is the wrong approach. We must work together to ensure that, regardless of income level, every American is covered. Americans should not be going broke because a family member or they themselves get sick. Healthcare is a right, not a privilege. I also believe Congress must keep its promise to seniors and strengthen Medicare, not cut it. Medicare is not the government's money; it is your money. You earned it.

Crime
As a prosecutor, I work closely with our law enforcement partners, especially the men and women who serve and protect our communities as peace officers. I will fight to protect federal grant money that the Trump administration is threatening to withhold from our law enforcement agencies. Our policing agencies should not be held hostage to Sacramento and Washington's political fights.

Immigration
We need comprehensive immigration reform and secure borders. They’re not mutually-exclusive. We need a visa program that allows farmers and business owners to legally employ the labor they need. We need a work visa program that will bring these employees out of the shadows, so they can pay taxes and fully take part in the communities they support with their labor. While dangerous criminals who are here illegally should properly be deported, as a career prosecutor, I know that having ICE officials threatening crime victims and witnesses is making us all less safe. ICE should stay out of schools, hospitals, and courthouses.

Investing in Students & Teachers
Investing in our children’s education is the best way to build the economy of the future. When I served on the California State University Strategic Planning Commission I fought to expand access to all students regardless of their income or racial background. What we need now is an education system that prepares our children to be productive members of society and gives them the tools to enter the 21st-century job market. Many schools in CD-22 are underfunded and existing laws target these schools for budget cuts. For far too long teachers and professors have been blamed for lack of adequate funding from federal, state, and local governments. When I marched alongside the California Faculty Association during my days as a student leader at CSU Stanislaus, I understood that better working conditions for educators meant better learning environments for students. Although California is the wealthiest state in the nation, we rank near the bottom in funding per student. It is time for a change.

As your member of Congress I will push the federal government to do the following with respect to K-12 education: (1) ensure that no student is denied the right to equal educational opportunity, (2) protect grant funding for programs that expand access to educational opportunities, specifically art and STEM programs for students living in poverty and underserved communities, (3) continue to provide funding for research and data gathering so that local governments may make more informed decisions in education policy, and (4) support the mission and goals of state and local governments in improving education systems.

With respect to higher education, we need to reduce the cost to attend a four-year college. Students graduating from universities are saddled with debt and struggle to find well-paying jobs to repay their loans. The federal government should offer additional loan repayment programs such as the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additionally, not all students are geared to go to a standard four-year college. We, as a society, need to expand apprenticeship programs through new and additional public-private partnerships.

Water for the Valley
Water is one of the most important issue areas in the valley, one that Devin Nunes has tried to own during his tenure as our representative. I have spoken with countless local farmers, and I have looked at the state of our aquifer levels and water storage systems; I can tell you that Nunes hasn't delivered. I will work on increasing water storage for our Valley and commit to recharging our underground aquifers. I will work in a collaborative way that does not undermine our environment or our farmers.

Women's Health
I strongly support every woman’s right to choose and will stand up to any efforts to criminalize abortion. Reproductive health care decisions should be between a woman and her doctor, not Washington politicians.

Economy
My wife is a small business owner. Both she and I still carry student debt. We understand the burdens that hold back so many Americans from financial independence. Washington needs to be more responsive to the small businesses and working Americans who can’t afford to hire special interest lobbyists. We need to reduce the burden of taxes on small businesses and middle-class families, while simplifying tax filing. We need to ensure that the rising cost of college doesn’t hold anyone back from following their dream. And we need to prioritize the research and development that creates the high-paying and high-tech jobs of the future, so more Americans can find work that supports a family.

Gun Safety
I am in a unique position to tackle gun safety issues with credibility in Congress. As a prosecutor, I deal with violent crimes daily, and as a gun owner, I support an individual's right to bear arms. I am committed to enacting universal background checks, and closing gun show and private sale loopholes. Additionally, I believe that no one who commits a violent crime or who is mentally ill should have access to guns. Specifically, I support a measure banning those who are convicted of committing domestic violence from owning a gun. I also strongly support the no-fly no buy list. My opponent Devin Nunes has an A rating from the NRA and has accepted over $20,000 in contributions from them. I will never take a dime from the NRA or any organization that opposes common-sense gun safety legislation that will save lives and end the epidemic of mass shootings in America.

Climate Change
We’re already experiencing the effects of climate change in the Central Valley and around the world. Protecting the environment and ensuring clean air and water will be priority issues in my campaign. We can’t afford a member of Congress who ignores the threat of climate change we need one who is ready to act. The Central Valley can become California’s renewable energy powerhouse, creating good-paying jobs that the Valley desperately needs, but we will only achieve that through local, state, and federal cooperation and leadership.

Protecting & Expanding Medicaid
Medicaid is an essential part of this country’s safety net. Tens of millions of working families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities rely on Medicaid for their healthcare. Current Republican proposals in Washington would devastate the Central Valley with huge cuts to Medicaid. Medicaid is essential to keeping our most vulnerable populations covered by health insurance. It also boosts our local economy by adding jobs to the region and keeps rural hospitals open. I strongly oppose any effort to cut Medicaid. We should be working to strengthen the program for years to come, so that no American, regardless of income level, is without access to healthcare.

Ending Citizens United
People are understandably fed up with a political system that has been hijacked by billionaires and special interests. I strongly support the efforts to overturn Citizens United and will support legislation to require outside groups to publicly disclose political spending. Reducing the stranglehold that dark money has on our elections is a crucial step to making our government actually work for everyday Americans again.

Clean Drinking Water
It's unacceptable that people must use unsafe tap water, including people right here in California's 22nd Congressional District. Central Valley residents need representation in Washington that will advocate for clean water. This is something that we should all agree on. I will take the opposite approach of Devin Nunes. I will challenge the EPA to do more. I will work with state and local level agencies to ensure our residents have clean drinking water.

Criminal Justice Reform
As a prosecutor, my first priority is to the safety of our community. I will continue to do my best to seek justice for victims of violent crimes. With that being said, I am in a unique position to talk about criminal justice reform. From day one, I have spoken about the need to reform our criminal justice system.

Over the years I have supported a number of initiatives that end the seemingly endless cycle of incarceration that disproportionately targets low-income minorities. Specifically, I have supported increased funding for diversion programs that help those with drug addiction and mental health issues.

As a prosecutor, I have sought behavioral health programs in lieu of jail or prison time for non-violent offenders. Additionally, Fresno County has implemented a new bail system which I support and use every day. This bail system does not take into consideration a person's race or ability to pay and will allow non-violent offenders to be released pending trial under supervision so long as they are not a flight risk or a danger to the community. This is a model I support and one I believe should be enacted nationwide. I vehemently oppose profit-driven incarceration and prisons. I will fight any attempt for private businesses to take over our prison system. I believe these institutions should be accountable to the people and any attempt to privatize prisons will lead to re-offending and not to rehabilitation.

The question of how to reduce crime is a difficult question. However, I believe if we invest in education, commit ourselves to ending income-inequality, and promote mental health programs, we will see a sharp decline in recidivism and property crimes. We need to create more opportunity for everyone and my campaign is aimed at tackling these tough issues.

Dignity in Aging
Aging is not a disease, it's a gift. We should honor those who have worked hard and created paths for the next generation by providing them a life of dignity, choice and independence. We need to invest in services that provide the option for people to age in place, within their own communities, and in their own homes. They should not be an afterthought, forgotten and relegated to hospitals and institutions, choices which are more costly and less desirable. No one should age out of dignity in America.

According to the California Department of Finance (http://www.dof.ca.gov/Forecasting/Demographics/projections/), from 2010 - 2060, the aging population will grow as follows:

  • Ages 65 - 74 by 140%
  • Ages 75 - 84 by 203%
  • Age 85 and older by 316%

Mental Health
New scientific studies show that maintaining our mental health is just as important as maintaining our physical health. Through education, I will fight to end social stigmas associated with seeking mental health services. I firmly believe that mental health services must be included in any health insurance. To that end, I will support legislation that provides more access and coverage for mental health services in our community to reduce emergency room visits, child abuse, incarceration, and homelessness. I would like to see a higher number of skilled mental health providers in our district to address shortages and I hope to break through the barriers which prevent patients from seeking services through cost-efficient programs.

Veteran Issues
Those who have served our country deserve more than just one day of recognition a year. They deserve a government that will fight to ensure that they have the healthcare and resources they need when they come home. I promise I will work to be a champion for veteran's issues. I will work to modernize and simplify the VA, expand mental health coverage, and work on incentives to hire and house veterans. This issue is one that hits close to home as it is the reason my wife Heather became a mental health professional. She witnessed her father struggle with PTSD after he came home from serving our country overseas. Heather’s experiences with her father led her to become a licensed marriage and family therapist and a staunch advocate for mental health services for veterans.

Accountability & Accessibility
As a candidate, and if elected as a Congressman, I will work for you, not for big business or special interest groups. I promise to hold at least two town halls a year, provide mobile office hours across the district, and to use social media to actively engage with you and hear your concerns. I will hire professional and diverse staff members who are ready to work for all members of the community. My offices will be open to the public, no appointment necessary. I work for you and I will never forget that.

Investing in Early Childhood Development
Recent studies have shown that a child’s brain develops at an astronomical rate during the period between conception and pre-kindergarten. Many factors influence brain development during this age including relationships, experiences, and environment. Of course, there is nothing better than good parenting, however, funding early childhood programs such as pre-kindergarten have been shown to have a net positive impact on both child and society.

In fact, children who do not receive quality learning programs during these early years are 70 percent more likely to commit violent crimes before age 18. This is especially true in underserved communities in the Central Valley. Every dollar society spends on a child before the age of five yields a net societal benefit of seven dollars. Our nation and communities need to decide whether we want to continue funding revolving door prisons or if we want to fund preschools. I will fight to fully fund universal pre-kindergarten. It's one of the best investments we can make.

LGBTQ Issues
As a prosecutor, I am deeply aware of the fact that the LGBTQ community faces a much higher risk of violence than the general population. Every American, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, deserves to live a life of dignity, respect, and safety. I will fight any attacks on same-sex marriage and am strongly opposed to bathroom bills that threaten the dignity and safety of transgender Americans.

Protecting our DREAMERS
Dreamers were brought to the United States by no fault of their own during childhood. Over the years, Dreamers have integrated into our society and worked hard for the American dream. Many have started their own businesses and volunteered to serve in our armed forces. They are law-abiding taxpayers that have no criminal history. We must keep our promises to them by creating a pathway to citizenship. If Donald Trump had his way, they would all be deported despite his promises during the campaign to protect their interests. What’s worse, if we fail to pass legislation to protect DACA-eligible immigrants, our local economy in CD-22 would see a net-negative economic impact of about $274 million per year. Dreamers contribute to our local economy. There are approximately 7,700 DACA-eligible immigrants in CD-22, 5,000 of whom have already secured DACA status. The majority of Americans believe that Dreamers deserve a pathway to citizenship, as do I. I will protect Dreamers from Trump’s attempt to have them all deported and will not use DACA recipients as a bargaining chip to fund Trump’s frivolous spending at our southern border.[21]

”
—Andrew Janz for Congress[22]

Republican Party Devin Nunes

Devin Nunes did not have a campaign issues section on his website as of September 14, 2018. He did have five podcast episodes discussing policy positions, and had the following on the Biography section of his website:

“

Since 2003... It has been my privilege to serve the people of the San Joaquin Valley in the House of Representatives. Our country faces many challenges both at home and abroad.

America is the greatest country on earth because citizens become involved, work together, and meet those challenges with courage and determination. I am honored to have your support. Together we can keep America free and prosperous.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve you in the House of Representatives.

Biography

Congressman Nunes grew up on a family farm in Tulare County that was operated by his family for three generations. The Nunes family came to the United States from São Jorge in Portugal's Azores islands.

After earning a Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Business and a Master's Degree in Agriculture from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Congressman Nunes returned to work on the family farm. His first election was to the Board of Trustees of the College of Sequoias, where he served two terms on the board. In 2001, he was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as California State Director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development. In 2002, he was elected to the House of Representatives in California's 21st congressional district. As a result of redistricting he now represents the 22nd district, which is located in the San Joaquin Valley and includes portions of Tulare and Fresno Counties.

Congressman Nunes serves as Chairman of the House Permanent Committee on Intelligence, which is responsible for overseeing the seventeen agencies and departments comprising the U.S Intelligence Community. He also serves on the Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over taxes, trade, healthcare, and major entitlement programs such as social security. He previously served as chairman of the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee. Congressman Nunes' priorities in Congress include strengthening the nation's security against terrorists and foreign threats, reducing the size and scope of the federal government, reducing taxes and radically reforming the tax code, implementing free-market healthcare reforms that improve outcomes and increase patient choice, and ending the San Joaquin Valley's man-made drought. [21]

”
—Devin Nunes for Congress[23]

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District history

2016

See also: California's 22nd Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Devin Nunes (R) defeated Louie Campos (D) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Nunes and Campos defeated Teresita Andres (R) in the top-two primary on June 7, 2016.[24][25]

U.S. House, California District 22 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngDevin Nunes Incumbent 67.6% 158,755
     Democratic Louie Campos 32.4% 76,211
Total Votes 234,966
Source: California Secretary of State


U.S. House, California District 22 Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngDevin Nunes Incumbent 63.8% 86,479
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngLouie Campos 29.7% 40,247
     Republican Teresita Andres 6.5% 8,808
Total Votes 135,534
Source: California Secretary of State

2014

See also: California's 22nd Congressional District elections, 2014

The 22nd Congressional District of California held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Devin Nunes (R) defeated Suzanna Aguilera-Marrero (D) in the general election.

U.S. House, California District 22 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngDevin Nunes Incumbent 72% 96,053
     Democratic Suzanna Aguilera-Marrero 28% 37,289
Total Votes 133,342
Source: California Secretary of State

State overview

Partisan control

This section details the partisan control of federal and state positions in California heading into the 2018 elections.

Congressional delegation

State executives

  • As of May 2018, Democrats held seven of 10 state executive positions and the remaining three positions were officially nonpartisan.
  • The governor of California was Democrat Jerry Brown.

State legislature

  • Democrats controlled both chambers of the California State Legislature. They had a 55-25 majority in the state Assembly and a 27-13 majority in the state Senate.

Trifecta status

  • California was a state government trifecta, meaning that Democrats held the governorship and majorities in the state house and state senate.

2018 elections

See also: California elections, 2018

California held elections for the following positions in 2018:

Demographics

Demographic data for California
 CaliforniaU.S.
Total population:38,993,940316,515,021
Land area (sq mi):155,7793,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White:61.8%73.6%
Black/African American:5.9%12.6%
Asian:13.7%5.1%
Native American:0.7%0.8%
Pacific Islander:0.4%0.2%
Two or more:4.5%3%
Hispanic/Latino:38.4%17.1%
Education
High school graduation rate:81.8%86.7%
College graduation rate:31.4%29.8%
Income
Median household income:$61,818$53,889
Persons below poverty level:18.2%11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015)
Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in California.
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

As of July 2016, California had a population of approximately 39,000,000 people, with its three largest cities being Los Angeles (pop. est. 4.0 million), San Diego (pop. est. 1.4 million), and San Jose (pop. est. 1 million).[26][27]

State election history

This section provides an overview of federal and state elections in California from 2000 to 2016. All data comes from the California Secretary of State.

Historical elections

Presidential elections, 2000-2016

This chart shows the results of the presidential election in California every year from 2000 to 2016.

Election results (President of the United States), California 2000-2016
Year First-place candidate First-place candidate votes (%) Second-place candidate Second-place candidate votes (%) Margin of victory (%)
2016 Democratic Party Hillary Clinton 61.7% Republican Party Donald Trump 31.6% 30.1%
2012 Democratic Party Barack Obama 60.2% Republican Party Mitt Romney 37.1% 23.1%
2008 Democratic Party Barack Obama 61.1% Republican Party John McCain 37% 24.1%
2004 Democratic Party John Kerry 54.4% Republican Party George W. Bush 44.4% 10%
2000 Democratic Party Al Gore 53.5% Republican Party George W. Bush 41.7% 11.8%

U.S. Senate elections, 2000-2016

This chart shows the results of U.S. Senate races in California from 2000 to 2016. Every state has two Senate seats, and each seat goes up for election every six years. The terms of the seats are staggered so that roughly one-third of the seats are up every two years.

Election results (U.S. Senator), California 2000-2016
Year First-place candidate First-place candidate votes (%) Second-place candidate Second-place candidate votes (%) Margin of victory (%)
2016 Democratic Party Kamala Harris 61.6% Democratic Party Loretta Sanchez 38.4% 23.2%
2012 Democratic Party Dianne Feinstein 62.5% Republican Party Elizabeth Emken 37.5% 25%
2010 Democratic Party Barbara Boxer 52.2% Republican Party Carly Fiorina 42.2% 10%
2006 Democratic Party Dianne Feinstein 59.5% Republican Party Richard Mountjoy 35.1% 24.4%
2004 Democratic Party Barbara Boxer 57.8% Republican Party Bill Jones 37.8% 20%
2000 Democratic Party Dianne Feinstein 55.9% Republican Party Tom Campbell 36.6% 19.3%

Gubernatorial elections, 2000-2016

This chart shows the results of the four gubernatorial elections held between 2000 and 2016. Gubernatorial elections are held every four years in California.

Election results (Governor), California 2000-2016
Year First-place candidate First-place candidate votes (%) Second-place candidate Second-place candidate votes (%) Margin of victory (%)
2014 Democratic Party Jerry Brown 60% Republican Party Neel Kashkari 40% 20%
2010 Democratic Party Jerry Brown 53.8% Republican Party Meg Whitman 40.9% 12.9%
2006 Republican Party Arnold Schwarzenegger 55.9% Democratic Party Phil Angelides 39.0% 16.9%
2002 Democratic Party Gray Davis 47.3% Republican Party Bill Simon 42.4% 4.9%

Congressional delegation, 2000-2016

This chart shows the number of Democrats and Republicans who were elected to represent California in the U.S. House from 2000 to 2016. Elections for U.S. House seats are held every two years.

Congressional delegation, California 2000-2016
Year Democrats Democrats (%) Republicans Republicans (%) Balance of power
2016 Democratic Party 39 73.5% Republican Party 14 26.4% D+25
2014 Democratic Party 39 73.5% Republican Party 14 26.4% D+25
2012 Democratic Party 38 71.7% Republican Party 15 28.3% D+23
2010 Democratic Party 34 64.1% Republican Party 19 35.8% D+15
2008 Democratic Party 34 64.1% Republican Party 19 35.8% D+15
2006 Democratic Party 34 64.1% Republican Party 19 35.8% D+15
2004 Democratic Party 33 62.3% Republican Party 20 37.7% D+13
2002 Democratic Party 33 62.3% Republican Party 20 37.7% D+13
2000 Democratic Party 32 61.5% Republican Party 20 38.5% D+12

Trifectas, 1992-2017

A state government trifecta occurs when one party controls both chambers of the state legislature and the governor's office.

California Party Control: 1992-2025
Twenty years with Democratic trifectas  •  No Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Governor R R R R R R R D D D D D R R R R R R R D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D
Senate D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D
Assembly D D D S R D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D


Pivot Counties

See also: Pivot Counties by state

There are no Pivot Counties in California. Pivot Counties are counties that voted for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012 and for Donald Trump (R) in 2016. Altogether, the nation had 206 Pivot Counties, with most being concentrated in upper midwestern and northeastern states.

In the 2016 presidential election, Hillary Clinton (D) won California with 61.7 percent of the vote. Donald Trump (R) received 31.6 percent. In presidential elections between 1900 and 2016, California voted Republican 53.33 percent of the time and Democratic 43.33 percent of the time. In the five presidential elections between 2000 and 2016, California voted Democratic all five times. In 2016, California had 55 electoral votes, which was the most of any state. The 55 electoral votes were 10.2 percent of all 538 available electoral votes and were 20.4 percent of the 270 electoral votes needed to win the election.

Presidential results by legislative district

The following table details results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections by state Assembly districts in California. Click [show] to expand the table. The "Obama," "Romney," "Clinton," and "Trump" columns describe the percent of the vote each presidential candidate received in the district. The "2012 Margin" and "2016 Margin" columns describe the margin of victory between the two presidential candidates in those years. The "Party Control" column notes which party held that seat heading into the 2018 general election. Data on the results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections broken down by state legislative districts was compiled by Daily Kos.[28][29]

In 2012, Barack Obama (D) won 58 out of 80 state Assembly districts in California with an average margin of victory of 38.4 points. In 2016, Hillary Clinton (D) won 66 out of 80 state Assembly districts in California with an average margin of victory of 40.3 points. Clinton won 11 districts controlled by Republicans heading into the 2018 elections.
In 2012, Mitt Romney (R) won 22 out of 80 state Assembly districts in California with an average margin of victory of 12.2 points. In 2016, Donald Trump (R) won 14 out of 80 state Assembly districts in California with an average margin of victory of 13 points.


State overview

Partisan control

This section details the partisan control of federal and state positions in California heading into the 2018 elections.

Congressional delegation

State executives

  • As of May 2018, Democrats held seven of 10 state executive positions and the remaining three positions were officially nonpartisan.
  • The governor of California was Democrat Jerry Brown.

State legislature

  • Democrats controlled both chambers of the California State Legislature. They had a 55-25 majority in the state Assembly and a 27-13 majority in the state Senate.

Trifecta status

  • California was a state government trifecta, meaning that Democrats held the governorship and majorities in the state house and state senate.

2018 elections

See also: California elections, 2018

California held elections for the following positions in 2018:

Demographics

Demographic data for California
 CaliforniaU.S.
Total population:38,993,940316,515,021
Land area (sq mi):155,7793,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White:61.8%73.6%
Black/African American:5.9%12.6%
Asian:13.7%5.1%
Native American:0.7%0.8%
Pacific Islander:0.4%0.2%
Two or more:4.5%3%
Hispanic/Latino:38.4%17.1%
Education
High school graduation rate:81.8%86.7%
College graduation rate:31.4%29.8%
Income
Median household income:$61,818$53,889
Persons below poverty level:18.2%11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015)
Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in California.
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

As of July 2016, California had a population of approximately 39,000,000 people, with its three largest cities being Los Angeles (pop. est. 4.0 million), San Diego (pop. est. 1.4 million), and San Jose (pop. est. 1 million).[30][31]

State election history

This section provides an overview of federal and state elections in California from 2000 to 2016. All data comes from the California Secretary of State.

Historical elections

Presidential elections, 2000-2016

This chart shows the results of the presidential election in California every year from 2000 to 2016.

Election results (President of the United States), California 2000-2016
Year First-place candidate First-place candidate votes (%) Second-place candidate Second-place candidate votes (%) Margin of victory (%)
2016 Democratic Party Hillary Clinton 61.7% Republican Party Donald Trump 31.6% 30.1%
2012 Democratic Party Barack Obama 60.2% Republican Party Mitt Romney 37.1% 23.1%
2008 Democratic Party Barack Obama 61.1% Republican Party John McCain 37% 24.1%
2004 Democratic Party John Kerry 54.4% Republican Party George W. Bush 44.4% 10%
2000 Democratic Party Al Gore 53.5% Republican Party George W. Bush 41.7% 11.8%

U.S. Senate elections, 2000-2016

This chart shows the results of U.S. Senate races in California from 2000 to 2016. Every state has two Senate seats, and each seat goes up for election every six years. The terms of the seats are staggered so that roughly one-third of the seats are up every two years.

Election results (U.S. Senator), California 2000-2016
Year First-place candidate First-place candidate votes (%) Second-place candidate Second-place candidate votes (%) Margin of victory (%)
2016 Democratic Party Kamala Harris 61.6% Democratic Party Loretta Sanchez 38.4% 23.2%
2012 Democratic Party Dianne Feinstein 62.5% Republican Party Elizabeth Emken 37.5% 25%
2010 Democratic Party Barbara Boxer 52.2% Republican Party Carly Fiorina 42.2% 10%
2006 Democratic Party Dianne Feinstein 59.5% Republican Party Richard Mountjoy 35.1% 24.4%
2004 Democratic Party Barbara Boxer 57.8% Republican Party Bill Jones 37.8% 20%
2000 Democratic Party Dianne Feinstein 55.9% Republican Party Tom Campbell 36.6% 19.3%

Gubernatorial elections, 2000-2016

This chart shows the results of the four gubernatorial elections held between 2000 and 2016. Gubernatorial elections are held every four years in California.

Election results (Governor), California 2000-2016
Year First-place candidate First-place candidate votes (%) Second-place candidate Second-place candidate votes (%) Margin of victory (%)
2014 Democratic Party Jerry Brown 60% Republican Party Neel Kashkari 40% 20%
2010 Democratic Party Jerry Brown 53.8% Republican Party Meg Whitman 40.9% 12.9%
2006 Republican Party Arnold Schwarzenegger 55.9% Democratic Party Phil Angelides 39.0% 16.9%
2002 Democratic Party Gray Davis 47.3% Republican Party Bill Simon 42.4% 4.9%

Congressional delegation, 2000-2016

This chart shows the number of Democrats and Republicans who were elected to represent California in the U.S. House from 2000 to 2016. Elections for U.S. House seats are held every two years.

Congressional delegation, California 2000-2016
Year Democrats Democrats (%) Republicans Republicans (%) Balance of power
2016 Democratic Party 39 73.5% Republican Party 14 26.4% D+25
2014 Democratic Party 39 73.5% Republican Party 14 26.4% D+25
2012 Democratic Party 38 71.7% Republican Party 15 28.3% D+23
2010 Democratic Party 34 64.1% Republican Party 19 35.8% D+15
2008 Democratic Party 34 64.1% Republican Party 19 35.8% D+15
2006 Democratic Party 34 64.1% Republican Party 19 35.8% D+15
2004 Democratic Party 33 62.3% Republican Party 20 37.7% D+13
2002 Democratic Party 33 62.3% Republican Party 20 37.7% D+13
2000 Democratic Party 32 61.5% Republican Party 20 38.5% D+12

Trifectas, 1992-2017

A state government trifecta occurs when one party controls both chambers of the state legislature and the governor's office.

California Party Control: 1992-2025
Twenty years with Democratic trifectas  •  No Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Governor R R R R R R R D D D D D R R R R R R R D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D
Senate D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D
Assembly D D D S R D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D

See also

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Andrew Janz for Congress, "About," accessed September 13, 2018
  2. ↑ Fresno Bee, "Can Janz beat Nunes? Few think so, but the Democrat says ‘Let’s try something new,’" September 12, 2018
  3. ↑ Andrew Janz for Congress, "Issues," accessed September 13, 2018
  4. ↑ GV Wire, "Janz Is One of Many Dems Who Want to Ditch Pelosi," August 22, 2018
  5. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named menendezissues
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Devin Nunes for Congress, "Biography," accessed April 23, 2018
  7. ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed September 22, 2015
  8. ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed September 22, 2015
  9. ↑ National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," November 6, 2015
  10. ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Independent Expenditures," accessed October 22, 2018
  11. ↑ Open Secrets, "Fight Back California," accessed September 14, 2018
  12. ↑ Fresno Bee, "Tulare County farmer asking court to make Devin Nunes stop calling himself one, too," August 9, 2018
  13. ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
  14. ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
  15. ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
  16. ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
  17. ↑ Cook Political Report, "Introducing the 2017 Cook Political Report Partisan Voter Index," April 7, 2017
  18. ↑ FiveThirtyEight, "Election Update: The Most (And Least) Elastic States And Districts," September 6, 2018
  19. ↑ Share Blue Media, "Former CIA officer blasts Devin Nunes for ‘enabling our indecent president’," September 14 2018
  20. ↑ Huffington Post, "The Fresno Bee Endorses Andrew Janz Over GOP Incumbent Devin Nunes," October 7, 2018
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  22. ↑ Andrew Janz for Congress, "Issues," accessed April 23, 2018
  23. ↑ Devin Nunes for Congress, "Bio," accessed September 14, 2018
  24. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Candidates for Voter-Nominated Offices June 7, 2016, Presidential Primary Election," accessed April 4, 2016
  25. ↑ The New York Times, "California Primary Results," June 7, 2016
  26. ↑ California Demographics, "California Cities by Population," accessed April 2, 2018
  27. ↑ U.S. Census Bureau, "Quickfacts California," accessed April 2, 2018
  28. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' statewide election results by congressional and legislative districts," July 9, 2013
  29. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2016 presidential results for congressional and legislative districts," February 6, 2017
  30. ↑ California Demographics, "California Cities by Population," accessed April 2, 2018
  31. ↑ U.S. Census Bureau, "Quickfacts California," accessed April 2, 2018
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