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California's 34th Congressional District election, 2022
All U.S. House districts, including the 34th Congressional District of California, held elections in 2022. The general election was on November 8, 2022. The primary was scheduled for June 7, 2022. The filing deadline was March 11, 2022.
For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:
Candidates and election results
General election
General election for U.S. House California District 34
Incumbent Jimmy Gomez defeated David Kim in the general election for U.S. House California District 34 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jimmy Gomez (D) | 51.2 | 62,244 |
 | David Kim (D)  | 48.8 | 59,223 | |
| Total votes: 121,467 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 34
Incumbent Jimmy Gomez and David Kim defeated Clifton Rio Torrado VonBuck in the primary for U.S. House California District 34 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jimmy Gomez (D) | 50.7 | 45,376 |
| ✔ | | David Kim (D) | 39.0 | 34,921 |
| Clifton Rio Torrado VonBuck (R) | 10.2 | 9,150 | ||
| Total votes: 89,447 | |||
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Voting information
- See also: Voting in California
Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses
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Survey responses from candidates in this race
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David Kim (D)
None of us should feel like the floor can be ripped out from under us. All of us should be able to pursue our dreams and truly live the one life we’ve been given, and be able to fully experience and live life, not just survive it. If the government is supposed to be of, for and by the people, then its priority should be to allow us, the people, to THRIVE.
With the 2022 campaign in CA-34, we have a chance to help uplift everyone in our communities. In November 2020, our 100% people-powered grassroots campaign came close to winning with 47.1 of the total votes cast in the General Election for CA34’s congressional seat despite going up against an incumbent who raised 10x more money by pocking more corporate PAC and special interest money than a majority of members in Congress. It’s clear that people in our district want and need transformative change, but that transformative change won’t happen if we continue re-electing the same career politicians. It’s time to put an end to the corporate influence of politics.
David Kim (D)
Provide economic security for all in the form of a monthly Universal Basic Income, Medicare For All, a Homes Guarantee, free public college/vocational schools, student debt cancellation, Jobs with Living Wages, a 4-Day Work Week and more.
End political corruption by banning corporate PACs from campaign finance and funding corporate politicians like the incumbent, overturning Citizens United, increasing the transparency of political donations, and passing Democracy Dollars (Vouchers), Ranked Choice Voting and Matching Funds so that we can have our elected officials be held accountable to the people, and not to corporate interests and money that re-elect them, and have leaders who co-govern with us, the people, and not the Democratic or Republican parties.
Pass a Green New Deal, and move to clean, renewable energy and zero fossil fuel use, eliminating carbon emissions by 2030.
Abolish ICE and grant immediate temporary, permanent status to our undocumented through a fast track to U.S. Citizenship program, while also passing immediate relief now as well (i.e., eliminating 1-year asylum filing requirement for C08 based work permits; etc.).
Establish a Department of Peace to focus our foreign policy efforts and funds towards peacemaking and not war, or the military industrial complex.
Reappropriate funds from military, prison systems and police to more resources for communities, and first responder alternatives.
Civil rights for all
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Compassion: Without compassion, there's no way an elected official can be grounded in fighting for constituents and the people. An elected official must have deep compassion through which to see, understand and legislate on, the problems and issues affecting our people, communities and country.
Passion: Without passion, showing up for your community day in and day out will take a toll. A leader must truly care about those they represent. They must not be afraid to fight for the people at all costs and must not give up or lose focus.
Communication: Not only does a good leader have to understand the needs of their community, they also have to translate those needs into policy and advocate effectively for that policy. I make myself available to any constituent who wants to meet with me over video conferencing to discuss their needs, interests and concerns. I will take the lessons I learn from voters with me to Washington.
Integrity: The integrity of an elected official is key into having an elected official who will stand for constituents and the people, even when no one else is looking.
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Campaign finance
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Gomez | Democratic Party | $1,778,066 | $1,712,082 | $555,503 | As of December 31, 2022 |
| David Kim | Democratic Party | $264,512 | $250,999 | $13,512 | As of December 31, 2022 |
| Clifton Rio Torrado VonBuck | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
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Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2022. 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." |
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General election 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.[1]
- 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.[2][3][4]
| Race ratings: California's 34th Congressional District election, 2022 | |||||||||
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| Race tracker | Race ratings | ||||||||
| November 8, 2022 | November 1, 2022 | October 25, 2022 | October 18, 2022 | ||||||
| The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter | Solid Democratic | Solid Democratic | Solid Democratic | Solid Democratic | |||||
| Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales | Solid Democratic | Solid Democratic | Solid Democratic | Solid Democratic | |||||
| Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe Democratic | Safe Democratic | Safe Democratic | Safe Democratic | |||||
| Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week. | |||||||||
Ballot access requirements
The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in California in the 2022 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in California, click here.
| Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2022 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State | Office | Party | Signatures required | Filing fee | Filing deadline | Source |
| California | U.S. House | All candidates | 40-60 | $1,740.00 | 3/11/2022 | Source |
District analysis
Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.
- District map - A map of the district before and after redistricting.
- Effect of redistricting - How districts in the state changed as a result of redistricting following the 2020 census.
- Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2022 U.S. House elections in the state.
- Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
- Demographics - Information about the state's demographics and how they compare to the country as a whole.
- State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.
District map
Below was the map in use at the time of the election, enacted as part of the 2020 redistricting cycle, compared to the map in place before the election.
California District 34
until January 2, 2023
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California District 34
starting January 3, 2023
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Effect of redistricting
The table below details the results of the 2020 presidential election in each district at the time of the 2022 election and its political predecessor district.[5] This data was compiled by Daily Kos Elections.[6]
| 2020 presidential results by Congressional district, California | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District | 2022 district | Political predecessor district | ||
Joe Biden 
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Donald Trump 
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Joe Biden
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Donald Trump
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| California's 1st | 39.2% | 58.3% | 41.1% | 56.4% |
| California's 2nd | 73.5% | 24.0% | 73.6% | 23.9% |
| California's 3rd | 47.9% | 49.7% | 46.2% | 51.6% |
| California's 4th | 67.1% | 30.5% | 72.4% | 25.3% |
| California's 5th | 42.7% | 55.0% | 43.9% | 53.7% |
| California's 6th | 57.9% | 39.4% | 55.6% | 41.9% |
| California's 7th | 67.4% | 30.3% | 70.3% | 27.2% |
| California's 8th | 76.0% | 22.0% | 54.9% | 42.7% |
| California's 9th | 55.2% | 42.6% | 50.3% | 47.4% |
| California's 10th | 68.6% | 29.3% | 74.3% | 23.6% |
| California's 11th | 86.3% | 11.7% | 86.1% | 11.9% |
| California's 12th | 89.3% | 8.6% | 88.9% | 9.0% |
| California's 13th | 54.3% | 43.4% | 57.9% | 39.9% |
| California's 14th | 71.7% | 26.2% | 71.5% | 26.4% |
| California's 15th | 77.7% | 20.4% | 77.7% | 20.5% |
| California's 16th | 75.4% | 22.4% | 76.4% | 21.3% |
| California's 17th | 72.7% | 25.3% | 72.5% | 25.5% |
| California's 18th | 71.0% | 26.9% | 70.0% | 27.9% |
| California's 19th | 68.7% | 29.1% | 72.7% | 25.0% |
| California's 20th | 36.4% | 61.3% | 40.5% | 57.1% |
| California's 21st | 59.1% | 38.8% | 58.8% | 38.9% |
| California's 22nd | 55.3% | 42.3% | 54.4% | 43.5% |
| California's 23rd | 43.9% | 53.7% | 43.6% | 54.0% |
| California's 24th | 63.3% | 34.3% | 60.7% | 36.9% |
| California's 25th | 56.7% | 41.4% | 55.9% | 42.3% |
| California's 26th | 58.9% | 39.0% | 61.4% | 36.5% |
| California's 27th | 55.1% | 42.7% | 54.0% | 43.9% |
| California's 28th | 66.1% | 31.9% | 67.2% | 30.8% |
| California's 29th | 74.5% | 23.2% | 74.1% | 23.7% |
| California's 30th | 72.2% | 26.0% | 70.9% | 27.2% |
| California's 31st | 64.5% | 33.4% | 65.2% | 32.8% |
| California's 32nd | 69.5% | 28.7% | 68.7% | 29.4% |
| California's 33rd | 61.5% | 36.2% | 58.8% | 38.9% |
| California's 34th | 81.0% | 16.7% | 80.8% | 16.9% |
| California's 35th | 62.7% | 35.1% | 65.1% | 32.6% |
| California's 36th | 71.0% | 26.9% | 69.0% | 29.0% |
| California's 37th | 85.7% | 12.4% | 84.3% | 13.8% |
| California's 38th | 64.1% | 33.9% | 65.6% | 32.3% |
| California's 39th | 62.0% | 35.8% | 61.7% | 36.1% |
| California's 40th | 49.9% | 48.0% | 54.1% | 44.0% |
| California's 41st | 48.6% | 49.7% | 45.3% | 52.7% |
| California's 42nd | 71.7% | 25.9% | 77.1% | 20.6% |
| California's 43rd | 80.8% | 17.0% | 76.9% | 20.9% |
| California's 44th | 72.9% | 24.7% | 78.4% | 19.2% |
| California's 45th | 52.1% | 46.0% | 49.7% | 48.2% |
| California's 46th | 64.1% | 33.7% | 64.3% | 33.5% |
| California's 47th | 54.5% | 43.4% | 54.6% | 43.3% |
| California's 48th | 42.7% | 55.0% | 45.0% | 52.7% |
| California's 49th | 54.6% | 43.2% | 55.2% | 42.5% |
| California's 50th | 65.4% | 32.2% | 63.4% | 34.2% |
| California's 51st | 62.5% | 35.2% | 67.0% | 30.9% |
| California's 52nd | 67.4% | 30.5% | 66.9% | 30.9% |
Competitiveness
This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in California.
Post-filing deadline analysis
The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in California in 2022. Information below was calculated on April 7, 2022, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.
For the first time since at least 2014, every U.S. House district in California had scheduled a contested primary election following the 2022 candidate filing deadline. In California, which uses a top-two primary system, a primary is contested if more than two candidates file to run.
In 2022, 265 candidates filed to run for California's 52 congressional districts, including 112 Democrats, 126 Republicans, and 27 independent and third party candidates. That's 5.1 candidates per district, more than the 4.2 candidates per district in 2020 and the 3.9 in 2018. This figure increased partly due to a larger number of candidates but also because the number of congressional districts in California decreased by one following the 2020 census.
Forty-seven incumbents filed for re-election, all of whom were set to face primary challengers as of the candidate filing deadline, another first since at least 2014. Five districts were left open, meaning no incumbent filed to run there. Four incumbents did not seek re-election and one—Rep. Devin Nunes (R)—resigned early. Nunes' retirement triggered a special election for June 7. No candidates in the special election filed to run in the regularly-scheduled general election, meaning the winner of the special election would only serve in Congress until Jan. 3, 2023.
Nine candidates filed to run in the 30th District, more than any other. This includes three Democrats, including incumbent Rep. Adam Schiff (D), four Republicans, one American Independent Party candidate, and one Green Party candidate.
As of the filing deadline, no districts were guaranteed to either party because both Democrats and Republicans filed to run in all 52. However, under California's top-two primary system, two candidates from the same party can advance to the general election if they are the top two vote-getters in the primary.
Presidential elections
Partisan Voter Index
Heading into the 2022 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was D+32. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 32 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made California's 34th the 13th most Democratic district nationally.[7]
2020 presidential election results
The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.
| 2020 presidential results in California's 34th based on 2022 district lines | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Biden
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Donald Trump
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| 81.0% | 16.7% | |||
Presidential voting history
California presidential election results (1900-2020)
- 15 Democratic wins
- 15 Republican wins
- 1 other win
| Year | 1900 | 1904 | 1908 | 1912 | 1916 | 1920 | 1924 | 1928 | 1932 | 1936 | 1940 | 1944 | 1948 | 1952 | 1956 | 1960 | 1964 | 1968 | 1972 | 1976 | 1980 | 1984 | 1988 | 1992 | 1996 | 2000 | 2004 | 2008 | 2012 | 2016 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winning Party | R | R | R | P[8] | D | R | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D |
Demographics
The table below details demographic data in California and compares it to the broader United States as of 2019.
| Demographic Data for California | ||
|---|---|---|
| California | United States | |
| Population | 37,253,956 | 308,745,538 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 155,857 | 3,531,905 |
| Race and ethnicity** | ||
| White | 59.7% | 72.5% |
| Black/African American | 5.8% | 12.7% |
| Asian | 14.5% | 5.5% |
| Native American | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other (single race) | 14% | 4.9% |
| Multiple | 4.9% | 3.3% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 39% | 18% |
| Education | ||
| High school graduation rate | 83.3% | 88% |
| College graduation rate | 33.9% | 32.1% |
| Income | ||
| Median household income | $75,235 | $62,843 |
| Persons below poverty level | 13.4% | 13.4% |
| Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2010). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2014-2019). | ||
| **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. | ||
State party control
Congressional delegation
The table below displays the partisan composition of California's congressional delegation as of November 2022.
| Congressional Partisan Breakdown from California, November 2022 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | U.S. Senate | U.S. House | Total |
| Democratic | 2 | 42 | 44 |
| Republican | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vacancies | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 53 | 55 |
State executive
The table below displays the officeholders in California's top four state executive offices as of November 2022.
| State executive officials in California, November 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Office | Officeholder |
| Governor | Gavin Newsom
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| Lieutenant Governor | Eleni Kounalakis
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| Secretary of State | Shirley Weber
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| Attorney General | Rob Bonta
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State legislature
The tables below highlight the partisan composition of the California State Legislature as of November 2022.
California State Senate
| Party | As of November 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 31 | |
| Republican Party | 9 | |
| Vacancies | 0 | |
| Total | 40 | |
California State Assembly
| Party | As of November 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 60 | |
| Republican Party | 19 | |
| Independent | 1 | |
| Vacancies | 0 | |
| Total | 80 | |
Trifecta control
As of November 2022, California was a Democratic trifecta, with majorities in both chambers of the state legislature and control of the governorship. The table below displays the historical trifecta status of the state.
California Party Control: 1992-2022
Seventeen years of Democratic trifectas • No Republican trifectas
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
District history
2020
See also: California's 34th Congressional District election, 2020
General election
General election for U.S. House California District 34
Incumbent Jimmy Gomez defeated David Kim in the general election for U.S. House California District 34 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jimmy Gomez (D) | 53.0 | 108,792 |
| David Kim (D) | 47.0 | 96,554 | |
| Total votes: 205,346 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 34
Incumbent Jimmy Gomez and David Kim defeated Frances Yasmeen Motiwalla, Joanne Wright, and Keanakay Scott in the primary for U.S. House California District 34 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jimmy Gomez (D) | 52.0 | 57,066 |
| ✔ | | David Kim (D) | 21.0 | 23,055 |
 | Frances Yasmeen Motiwalla (D) | 13.6 | 14,961 | |
 | Joanne Wright (R) | 7.7 | 8,482 | |
 | Keanakay Scott (D) | 5.6 | 6,089 | |
| Total votes: 109,653 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Shannel Pittman (G)
- Vanessa Aramayo (D)
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House California District 34
Incumbent Jimmy Gomez defeated Kenneth Mejia in the general election for U.S. House California District 34 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jimmy Gomez (D) | 72.5 | 110,195 |
 | Kenneth Mejia (G) | 27.5 | 41,711 | |
| Total votes: 151,906 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 34
Incumbent Jimmy Gomez and Kenneth Mejia defeated Angela McArdle in the primary for U.S. House California District 34 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jimmy Gomez (D) | 78.7 | 54,661 |
| ✔ | | Kenneth Mejia (G) | 12.9 | 8,987 |
 | Angela McArdle (L) | 8.4 | 5,804 | |
| Total votes: 69,452 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Simon Alvarez (R)
2017
| U.S. House, California District 34, 2017 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jimmy Gomez |
59.2% | 25,569 | |
| Democratic | Robert Lee Ahn | 40.8% | 17,610 | |
| Total Votes | 43,179 | |||
| Source: California Secretary of State | ||||
The election replaced Xavier Becerra (D), who was appointed as California's attorney general.[9] Democrats Jimmy Gomez and Robert Lee Ahn were the top two vote-getters in a primary field of 23 candidates and advanced to the general election. Gomez and Ahn competed in the runoff election on June 6, 2017, when Gomez defeated Ahn by more than 20 percent, 60.1 percent to 30.9 percent.[10] The previous two elections in the district have also featured a general election contest between two Democrats.[11][12][13]
Ahn and Gomez participated in a candidate forum on May 25, 2017, where they discussed the Trump administration, infrastructure, job creation, healthcare, and local issues. During the forum, Ahn emphasized his legal and business background and knowledge of Korean relations, while Gomez highlighted his legislative experience in the California State Assembly and endorsements from progressive organizations like the Bernie Sanders-backed Our Revolution. For an overview of the forum and the candidates' responses, click here.
In the fundraising race, Ahn outpaced Gomez, raising $353,000 between April 1 and May 17. His campaign capital was boosted by an additional $195,000 personal loan. In the same time period, Gomez raised $327,000.[14]
| U.S. House, California District 34 Primary, 2017 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |
Jimmy Gomez |
25.4% | 10,728 | |
| Democratic | Robert Lee Ahn |
22.3% | 9,415 | |
| Democratic | Maria Cabildo | 10.1% | 4,259 | |
| Democratic | Sara Hernandez | 5.6% | 2,358 | |
| Democratic | Arturo Carmona | 5.2% | 2,205 | |
| Democratic | Wendy Carrillo | 5.2% | 2,195 | |
| Green | Kenneth Mejia | 4.6% | 1,964 | |
| Republican | William Morrison | 3.2% | 1,360 | |
| Democratic | Yolie Flores | 3.2% | 1,368 | |
| Democratic | Alejandra Campoverdi | 2.4% | 1,001 | |
| Democratic | Tracy Van Houten | 2.5% | 1,042 | |
| Democratic | Vanessa Aramayo | 2% | 853 | |
| Democratic | Sandra Mendoza | 1.6% | 674 | |
| Democratic | Steven Mac | 1.6% | 663 | |
| Democratic | Raymond Meza | 1.2% | 509 | |
| Independent | Mark Edward Padilla | 1% | 427 | |
| Libertarian | Angela McArdle | 0.8% | 319 | |
| Democratic | Ricardo De La Fuente | 0.8% | 331 | |
| Democratic | Adrienne Nicole Edwards | 0.4% | 182 | |
| Democratic | Richard Joseph Sullivan | 0.4% | 155 | |
| Democratic | Armando Sotomayor | 0.3% | 118 | |
| Democratic | Tenaya Wallace | 0.2% | 103 | |
| Democratic | Melissa "Sharkie" Garza | 0.2% | 79 | |
| Total Votes | 42,308 | |||
| Source: California Secretary of State |
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2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Xavier Becerra (D) defeated Adrienne Nicole Edwards (D) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Both candidates advanced past the top-two primary on June 7, 2016, by default.[15][16]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Xavier Becerra Incumbent |
77.2% | 122,842 | |
| Democratic | Adrienne Nicole Edwards | 22.8% | 36,314 | |
| Total Votes | 159,156 | |||
| Source: California Secretary of State | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |
Xavier Becerra Incumbent |
78.6% | 71,982 | |
| Democratic | Adrienne Nicole Edwards |
21.4% | 19,624 | |
| Total Votes | 91,606 | |||
| Source: California Secretary of State |
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2014
The 34th Congressional District of California held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Xavier Becerra (D) defeated Adrienne Nicole Edwards (D) in the general election.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Xavier Becerra Incumbent |
72.5% | 44,697 | |
| Democratic | Adrienne Nicole Edwards | 27.5% | 16,924 | |
| Total Votes | 61,621 | |||
| Source: California Secretary of State | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |
Xavier Becerra Incumbent |
73.9% | 22,878 | |
| Democratic | Adrienne Edwards |
14.5% | 4,474 | |
| Peace and Freedom | Howard Johnson | 11.6% | 3,587 | |
| Total Votes | 30,939 | |||
| Source: California Secretary of State |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
- ↑ Political predecessor districts are determined primarily based on incumbents and where each chose to seek re-election.
- ↑ Daily Kos Elections, "Daily Kos Elections 2020 presidential results by congressional district (old CDs vs. new CDs)," accessed May 12, 2022
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed February 6, 2023
- ↑ Progressive Party
- ↑ Los Angeles Times, "Gov. Brown taps California's Rep. Xavier Becerra to be state's first Latino attorney general," December 1, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "U.S. House of Representatives District 34 - Districtwide Results," accessed June 7,2017
- ↑ KPCC, "Governor calls June 6 election to replace Becerra in House," January 25, 2017
- ↑ Los Angeles Times, "Field of candidates running to succeed Xavier Becerra in Congress keeps growing," February 10, 2017
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "U.S. House of Representatives District 34 - Districtwide Results," April 5, 2017
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Morning Digest: Tennessee Republican Mae Beavers, sponsor of anti-porn bill, running for governor," May 31, 2017
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Candidates for Voter-Nominated Offices June 7, 2016, Presidential Primary Election," accessed April 4, 2016
- ↑ The New York Times, "California Primary Results," June 7, 2016
