November 3, 2020
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| Turnout | 75.85% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Elections in California |
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The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in California were held on November 3, 2020, to elect the 53 U.S. representatives from the state of California, one from each of the state's 53 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2020 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the United States House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections.
This is the first general election since 1994 in which a Republican defeated an incumbent House Democrat in California. This year, despite the statewide dominance by Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, a record-breaking number of Republicans defeated Democratic House incumbents: Young Kim defeated Gil Cisneros in District 39, Michelle Park Steel defeated Harley Rouda in District 48, and David Valadao defeated TJ Cox in District 21 to reclaim his old seat. This happened even as Democrats won the statewide combined House vote by a wider margin than Biden. Mike Garcia also defeated Christy Smith in District 25 to retain the seat he flipped in the May 12 special election to fill the seat vacated by Katie Hill.
| United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2020 Primary election — March 3, 2020 | ||||||
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| Party | Votes | Percentage | Candidates | Advancing to general | Seats contesting | |
| Democratic | 5,989,781 | 65.65 | 124 | 60 | 53 | |
| Republican | 2,973,937 | 32.60 | 96 | 46 | 46 | |
| No party preference | 99,842 | 1.09 | 22 | 0 | 0 | |
| Green | 38,524 | 0.42 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| American Independent | 11,271 | 0.12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| Libertarian | 7,985 | 0.09 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Peace and Freedom | 1,821 | 0.02 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Totals | 9,123,161 | 100.00 | 252 | 106 | — | |
| District | Democratic | Republican | Total | Result | |||
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| Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
| District 1 | 154,073 | 43.01% | 204,190 | 56.99% | 358,263 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 2 | 294,435 | 75.74% | 94,320 | 24.26% | 388,755 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 3 | 176,036 | 54.67% | 145,941 | 45.33% | 321,977 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 4 | 194,731 | 44.05% | 247,291 | 55.95% | 442,022 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 5 | 271,233 | 76.09% | 85,227 | 23.91% | 356,460 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 6 | 229,648 | 73.34% | 83,466 | 26.66% | 313,114 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 7 | 217,416 | 56.62% | 166,549 | 43.38% | 383,965 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 8 | 124,400 | 43.94% | 158,711 | 56.06% | 283,111 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 9 | 174,252 | 57.58% | 128,358 | 42.42% | 302,610 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 10 | 166,865 | 55.16% | 135,629 | 44.84% | 302,494 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 11 | 271,063 | 72.99% | 100,293 | 27.01% | 371,356 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 12 | 362,950 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 362,950 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 13 | 327,863 | 90.37% | 34,955 | 9.63% | 362,818 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 14 | 278,227 | 79.29% | 72,684 | 20.71% | 350,911 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 15 | 242,991 | 70.90% | 99,710 | 29.10% | 342,701 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 16 | 128,690 | 59.38% | 88,039 | 40.62% | 216,729 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 17 | 212,137 | 71.35% | 85,199 | 28.65% | 297,336 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 18 | 344,127 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 344,127 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 19 | 224,385 | 71.68% | 88,642 | 28.32% | 313,027 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 20 | 236,896 | 76.78% | 71,658 | 23.22% | 308,554 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 21 | 84,406 | 49.55% | 85,928 | 50.45% | 170,334 | 100.0% | Republican gain |
| District 22 | 144,251 | 45.77% | 170,888 | 54.23% | 315,139 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 23 | 115,896 | 37.86% | 190,222 | 62.14% | 306,118 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 24 | 212,564 | 58.66% | 149,781 | 41.34% | 362,345 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 25 | 169,305 | 49.95% | 169,638 | 50.05% | 338,943 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 26 | 208,856 | 60.58% | 135,877 | 39.42% | 344,733 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 27 | 221,411 | 69.78% | 95,907 | 30.22% | 317,318 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 28 | 244,471 | 72.67% | 91,928 | 27.33% | 336,399 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 29 | 210,944 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 210,944 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 30 | 240,038 | 69.48% | 105,426 | 30.52% | 345,464 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 31 | 175,315 | 61.29% | 110,735 | 38.71% | 286,050 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 32 | 172,942 | 66.58% | 86,818 | 33.42% | 259,760 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 33 | 257,094 | 67.58% | 123,334 | 32.42% | 380,428 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 34 | 205,346 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 205,346 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 35 | 169,405 | 69.33% | 74,941 | 30.67% | 244,346 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 36 | 185,051 | 60.34% | 121,640 | 39.66% | 306,691 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 37 | 254,916 | 85.94% | 41,705 | 14.06% | 296,621 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 38 | 256,206 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 256,206 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 39 | 169,837 | 49.40% | 173,946 | 50.60% | 343,783 | 100.0% | Republican gain |
| District 40 | 135,572 | 72.74% | 50,809 | 27.26% | 186,381 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 41 | 167,938 | 64.04% | 94,289 | 35.96% | 262,227 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 42 | 157,773 | 42.87% | 210,274 | 57.13% | 368,047 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 43 | 199,210 | 71.68% | 78,688 | 28.32% | 277,898 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 44 | 206,036 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 206,036 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 45 | 221,843 | 53.46% | 193,096 | 46.54% | 414,939 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 46 | 157,803 | 68.75% | 71,716 | 31.25% | 229,519 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 47 | 197,028 | 63.27% | 114,371 | 36.73% | 311,399 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 48 | 193,362 | 48.94% | 201,738 | 51.06% | 395,100 | 100.0% | Republican gain |
| District 49 | 205,349 | 53.13% | 181,157 | 46.87% | 386,506 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 50 | 166,859 | 46.05% | 195,510 | 53.95% | 362,369 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 51 | 165,596 | 68.30% | 76,841 | 31.70% | 242,437 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 52 | 244,145 | 61.58% | 152,350 | 38.42% | 396,495 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 53 | 199,244 | 100.00% | 0 | 0.00% | 199,244 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| Total | 11,083,766 | 66.27% | 5,640,188 | 33.73% | 16,723,954 | 100.0% | |
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County results LaMalfa: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Denney: 50–60% | ||||||||||||||||
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The 1st district covers the northeastern part of the state bordering Nevada and Oregon. Incumbent Republican Doug LaMalfa, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 54.9% of the vote in 2018. The district had a PVI of R+11.

| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Doug LaMalfa (incumbent) | 128,613 | 54.6 | |
| Democratic | Audrey Denney | 92,655 | 39.4 | |
| Democratic | Rob Lydon | 8,745 | 3.7 | |
| No party preference | Joseph LeTourneau IV | 2,769 | 1.2 | |
| No party preference | Gregory Edward Cheadle | 2,596 | 1.1 | |
| Republican | Kenneth E. Swanson (write-in) | 13 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 235,391 | 100.0 | ||
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| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Doug LaMalfa (R) |
Audrey Denney (D) |
Undecided |
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| Lake Research Partners (D) | October 1–4, 2020 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 49% | 45% | 5% |
| Lake Research Partners (D) | June 10–14, 2020 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 46% | 41% | 11% |
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe R | November 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe R | October 28, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Likely R | November 2, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe R | November 2, 2020 |
| RCP | Likely R | November 2, 2020 |
| Decision Desk HQ | Likely R | November 3, 2020 |
| 538 | Safe R | November 3, 2020 |
| Elections Daily | Likely R | November 1, 2020 |
| CNN | Safe R | November 1, 2020 |
| Politico | Likely R | November 2, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Doug LaMalfa (incumbent) | 204,190 | 57.0 | |
| Democratic | Audrey Denney | 154,073 | 43.0 | |
| Total votes | 358,263 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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County results Huffman: 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Mensing: 50–60% | ||||||||||||||||
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The 2nd district encompasses the North Coast, stretching from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border, taking in San Rafael, Petaluma, Novato, Windsor, Healdsburg, Ukiah, Fort Bragg, Fortuna, Eureka, Arcata, McKinleyville, and Crescent City. Incumbent Democrat Jared Huffman, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 77.0% of the vote in 2018. The district had a PVI of D+22.

| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Jared Huffman (incumbent) | 184,155 | 67.7 | |
| Republican | Dale K. Mensing | 51,287 | 18.9 | |
| Democratic | Rachel Moniz | 20,609 | 7.6 | |
| Green | Melissa Bradley | 12,412 | 4.6 | |
| American Independent | Charles "Wally" Coppock | 3,600 | 1.3 | |
| Total votes | 272,063 | 100.0 | ||
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | October 28, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
| Decision Desk HQ | Safe D | November 3, 2020 |
| 538 | Safe D | November 3, 2020 |
| Elections Daily | Safe D | November 1, 2020 |
| CNN | Safe D | November 1, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Jared Huffman (incumbent) | 294,435 | 75.7 | |
| Republican | Dale K. Mensing | 94,320 | 24.3 | |
| Total votes | 388,755 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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County results Garamendi: 50–60% 70–80% Hamilton: 50–60% 60–70% | ||||||||||||||||
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The 3rd district takes in areas north and west of Sacramento. It consists of Colusa, Sutter, and Yuba counties plus portions of Glenn, Lake, Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo counties. Incumbent Democrat John Garamendi, who had represented the 3rd district since 2013 and had previously represented the 10th district from 2009 to 2013, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 58.1% of the vote in 2018. The district had a PVI of D+5.

| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | John Garamendi (incumbent) | 110,504 | 59.2 | |
| Republican | Tamika Hamilton | 50,925 | 27.3 | |
| Republican | Sean Feucht | 25,243 | 13.5 | |
| Total votes | 186,672 | 100.0 | ||
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| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | October 28, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
| Decision Desk HQ | Safe D | November 3, 2020 |
| 538 | Safe D | November 3, 2020 |
| Elections Daily | Safe D | November 1, 2020 |
| CNN | Safe D | November 1, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | John Garamendi (incumbent) | 176,043 | 54.7 | |
| Republican | Tamika Hamilton | 145,945 | 45.3 | |
| Total votes | 321,988 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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County results McClintock: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Kennedy: 60–70% 70–80% | ||||||||||||||||
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The 4th district encompasses the suburbs of Sacramento and the Sierra Nevada. Incumbent Republican Tom McClintock, who had represented the district since 2009, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 54.1% of the vote in 2018. The district had a PVI of R+10.

| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Tom McClintock (incumbent) | 141,244 | 50.7 | |
| Democratic | Brynne S. Kennedy | 110,771 | 39.8 | |
| Republican | Julianne Benzel | 12,138 | 4.4 | |
| No party preference | Robert Lawton | 4,848 | 1.7 | |
| Republican | Jamie Byers | 4,822 | 1.7 | |
| Republican | Jacob Thomas | 4,527 | 1.6 | |
| Total votes | 278,350 | 100.0 | ||
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| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Tom McClintock (R) |
Brynne Kennedy (D) |
Undecided |
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| Lake Research Partners (D) | October 12–14, 2020 | 958 (LV) | ± 4.14% | 49% | 45% | 6% |
| Lake Research Partners (D) | July 22–25, 2020 | 650 (LV) | – | 45% | 42% | 13% |
| Lake Research Partners (D) | April 26 – May 4, 2020 | 2,196 (LV) | – | 46% | 40% | 14% |
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| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe R | November 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe R | October 28, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Likely R | November 2, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe R | November 2, 2020 |
| RCP | Likely R | November 2, 2020 |
| Decision Desk HQ | Likely R | November 3, 2020 |
| 538 | Safe R | November 3, 2020 |
| Elections Daily | Likely R | November 1, 2020 |
| CNN | Safe R | November 1, 2020 |
| Politico | Likely R | November 2, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Tom McClintock (incumbent) | 247,291 | 55.9 | |
| Democratic | Brynne S. Kennedy | 194,731 | 44.1 | |
| Total votes | 442,022 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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County results Thompson: 50–60% 70–80% | ||||||||||||||||
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The 5th district encompasses much of California's wine country. It includes Cotati, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Sonoma, Napa, American Canyon, Vallejo, Benicia, Hercules, and part of Martinez. Incumbent Democrat Mike Thompson, who had represented the district since 1999, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 78.9% of the vote in 2018. The district had a PVI of D+21.

| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Mike Thompson (incumbent) | 146,980 | 67.5 | |
| Republican | Scott Giblin | 43,987 | 20.2 | |
| Democratic | John Wesley Tyler | 20,725 | 9.5 | |
| Democratic | Jason Kishineff | 5,928 | 2.7 | |
| Total votes | 217,620 | 100.0 | ||
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | October 28, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
| Decision Desk HQ | Safe D | November 3, 2020 |
| 538 | Safe D | November 3, 2020 |
| Elections Daily | Safe D | November 1, 2020 |
| CNN | Safe D | November 1, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Mike Thompson (incumbent) | 271,233 | 76.1 | |
| Republican | Scott Giblin | 85,227 | 23.9 | |
| Total votes | 356,460 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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County results Matsui: 60–70% 70–80% | ||||||||||||||||
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The 6th district takes in Sacramento and its surrounding suburbs, including West Sacramento and North Highlands. Incumbent Democrat Doris Matsui, who had represented the district since 2005, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 80.4% of the vote in 2018. The district had a PVI of D+21.

| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Doris Matsui (incumbent) | 119,408 | 70.2 | |
| Republican | Chris Bish | 24,321 | 14.3 | |
| Democratic | Benjamin Emard | 13,253 | 7.8 | |
| Republican | Sherwood Ellsworth Haisty Jr. | 13,137 | 7.7 | |
| Total votes | 170,119 | 100.0 | ||
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | October 28, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
| Decision Desk HQ | Safe D | November 3, 2020 |
| 538 | Safe D | November 3, 2020 |
| Elections Daily | Safe D | November 1, 2020 |
| CNN | Safe D | November 1, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Doris Matsui (incumbent) | 229,648 | 73.3 | |
| Republican | Chris Bish | 83,466 | 26.7 | |
| Total votes | 313,114 | 100.0 | ||
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The 7th district is located in southern and eastern Sacramento County, including the cities of Elk Grove, Folsom, and Rancho Cordova. Incumbent Democrat Ami Bera, who had represented the district since 213, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 55.0% of the vote in 2018. The district had a PVI of D+3.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Ami Bera (incumbent) | 106,124 | 50.3 | |
| Republican | Buzz Patterson | 70,803 | 33.6 | |
| Democratic | Jeff Burdick | 15,114 | 7.2 | |
| Republican | Jon Ivy | 14,017 | 6.6 | |
| Green | Chris Richardson | 4,837 | 2.3 | |
| Total votes | 210,895 | 100.0 | ||
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| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | October 28, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
| RCP | Likely D | November 2, 2020 |
| Decision Desk HQ | Safe D | November 3, 2020 |
| 538 | Safe D | November 3, 2020 |
| Elections Daily | Safe D | November 1, 2020 |
| CNN | Safe D | November 1, 2020 |
| Politico | Likely D | November 2, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Ami Bera (incumbent) | 217,416 | 56.6 | |
| Republican | Buzz Patterson | 166,549 | 43.4 | |
| Total votes | 383,965 | 100.0 | ||
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County results Obernolte: 50–60% Bubser: 60–70% | ||||||||||||||||
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The 8th district includes most of the eastern desert regions of the state. It stretches from Mono Lake to Twentynine Palms and consists of Inyo and Mono counties plus most of San Bernardino County. Incumbent Republican Paul Cook, who had represented the district since 2013, announced on September 17, 2019, that he would not seek re-election, instead planning to run for an open seat on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. He was re-elected with 60.0%% of the vote in 2018. The district had a PVI of R+9.
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Jay Obernolte | 50,677 | 35.0 | |
| Democratic | Christine Bubser | 41,595 | 28.7 | |
| Republican | Tim Donnelly | 30,079 | 20.7 | |
| Democratic | Bob Conaway | 9,053 | 6.2 | |
| No party preference | Jeff Esmus | 4,042 | 2.8 | |
| Democratic | James Ellars | 3,948 | 2.7 | |
| Republican | Jeremy Staat | 2,288 | 1.6 | |
| Republican | Jerry Laws | 2,010 | 1.4 | |
| Republican | Justin David Whitehead | 1,305 | 0.9 | |
| No party preference | J. Green (write-in) | 11 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 145,008 | 100.0 | ||
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| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Jay Obernolte (R) |
Christine Bubser (D) |
Undecided |
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| Global Strategy Group (D) | August 1–5, 2020 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 48% | 38% | 13% |
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe R | November 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe R | October 28, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe R | November 2, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe R | November 2, 2020 |
| RCP | Likely R | November 2, 2020 |
| Decision Desk HQ | Likely R | November 3, 2020 |
| 538 | Safe R | November 3, 2020 |
| Elections Daily | Safe R | November 1, 2020 |
| CNN | Safe R | November 1, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe R | November 2, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Jay Obernolte | 158,711 | 56.1 | |
| Democratic | Christine Bubser | 124,400 | 43.9 | |
| Total votes | 283,111 | 100.0 | ||
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The 9th district is centered around the San Joaquin Delta, taking in Stockton, Antioch, Galt, Oakley, Lathrop, and Lodi. Incumbent Democrat Jerry McNerney, who had represented the district since, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 56.5% of the vote in 2018. The district had a PVI of D+8.

| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Jerry McNerney (incumbent) | 86,556 | 57.0 | |
| Republican | Antonio C. "Tony" Amador | 45,962 | 30.3 | |
| Republican | William Martinek | 19,255 | 12.7 | |
| Democratic | Crystal Sawyer White (write-in) | 22 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 151,795 | 100.0 | ||
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | October 28, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
| Decision Desk HQ | Safe D | November 3, 2020 |
| 538 | Safe D | November 3, 2020 |
| Elections Daily | Safe D | November 1, 2020 |
| CNN | Safe D | November 1, 2020 |
| Politico | Likely D | November 2, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Jerry McNerney (incumbent) | 174,252 | 57.6 | |
| Republican | Antonio C. "Tony" Amador | 128,358 | 42.4 | |
| Total votes | 302,610 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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The 10th district covers San Joaquin Valley, including the cities of Oakdale, Manteca, Modesto, Tracy, and Turlock. Incumbent Democrat Josh Harder, who had represented the district since 2018, ran for re-election. He was elected with 52.3% of the vote in 2018. The district had a PVI of EVEN.
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| Democratic | Josh Harder (incumbent) | 69,668 | 44.1 | |
| Republican | Ted Howze | 53,574 | 33.9 | |
| Republican | Bob Elliott | 20,481 | 13.0 | |
| Democratic | Michael J. "Mike" Barkley | 5,561 | 3.5 | |
| Republican | Marla Sousa Livengood | 5,270 | 3.3 | |
| Democratic | Ryan Blevins | 3,536 | 2.2 | |
| Total votes | 158,090 | 100.0 | ||
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| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Likely D | November 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | October 28, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | November 2, 2020 |
| RCP | Lean D | November 2, 2020 |
| Decision Desk HQ | Likely D | November 3, 2020 |
| 538 | Likely D | November 3, 2020 |
| Elections Daily | Safe D | November 1, 2020 |
| CNN | Safe D | November 1, 2020 |
| Politico | Likely D | November 2, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Josh Harder (incumbent) | 166,865 | 55.2 | |
| Republican | Ted Howze | 135,629 | 44.8 | |
| Total votes | 302,494 | 100.0 | ||
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The 11th district encompasses parts of the East Bay, including Alamo, Antioch, Bay Point, Blackhawk, Clayton, Concord, Danville, Diablo, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Kensington, Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, San Pablo, Richmond and Walnut Creek. The incumbent was Democrat Mark DeSaulnier, who was re-elected with 74.1% of the vote in 2018.
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Mark DeSaulnier (incumbent) | 151,544 | 71.2 | |
| Republican | Nisha Sharma | 45,606 | 21.4 | |
| Green | Michael Ernest Kerr | 15,697 | 7.4 | |
| Total votes | 212,847 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Mark DeSaulnier (incumbent) | 271,063 | 73.0 | |
| Republican | Nisha Sharma | 100,293 | 27.0 | |
| Total votes | 371,356 | 100.0 | ||
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The 12th district is based entirely within San Francisco. The incumbent was Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (Democratic).
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| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Nancy Pelosi (incumbent) | 190,590 | 74.0 | |
| Democratic | Shahid Buttar | 33,344 | 13.0 | |
| Republican | John Dennis | 19,883 | 7.7 | |
| Democratic | Tom Gallagher (withdrawn) | 5,094 | 2.0 | |
| Republican | Deanna Lorraine | 4,635 | 1.8 | |
| Democratic | Agatha Bacelar | 3,890 | 1.5 | |
| Total votes | 257,436 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Nancy Pelosi (incumbent) | 281,776 | 77.6 | |
| Democratic | Shahid Buttar | 81,174 | 22.4 | |
| Total votes | 362,950 | 100.0 | ||
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The 13th district takes in northern Alameda County, encompassing Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, Piedmont, and San Leandro. The incumbent was Democrat Barbara Lee, who was re-elected with 88.4% of the vote in 2018.
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Barbara Lee (incumbent) | 230,482 | 92.6 | |
| Republican | Nikka Piterman | 18,553 | 7.4 | |
| Total votes | 249,035 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Barbara Lee (incumbent) | 327,863 | 90.4 | |
| Republican | Nikka Piterman | 34,955 | 9.6 | |
| Total votes | 362,818 | 100.0 | ||
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The 14th district is located on the San Francisco Peninsula, taking in most of San Mateo County and a small part of southwestern San Francisco. The incumbent was Democrat Jackie Speier, who was re-elected with 79.2% of the vote in 2018.
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |

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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Jackie Speier (incumbent) | 158,158 | 77.3 | |
| Republican | Ran Petel | 32,447 | 15.9 | |
| Democratic | Cristos Goodrow | 7,843 | 3.8 | |
| No party preference | Eric Taylor | 6,081 | 3.0 | |
| Total votes | 204,529 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Jackie Speier (incumbent) | 278,300 | 79.3 | |
| Republican | Ran Petel | 72,705 | 20.7 | |
| Total votes | 351,005 | 100.0 | ||
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The 15th district encompasses eastern Alameda County, including Castro Valley, Dublin, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol, Union City, and parts of Contra Costa County, including San Ramon and part of Danville. The incumbent was Democrat Eric Swalwell, who was re-elected with 73.0% of the vote in 2018, and ran in the 2020 presidential race. Swalwell joined the House race after ending his presidential campaign.
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |

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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Eric Swalwell (incumbent) | 103,826 | 59.0 | |
| Republican | Alison Hayden | 29,864 | 17.0 | |
| Democratic | Samantha Campbell | 17,286 | 9.8 | |
| Republican | Peter Liu | 13,634 | 7.8 | |
| Democratic | Tuan Phan | 6,509 | 3.7 | |
| Democratic | Austin E. Intal | 2,548 | 1.4 | |
| No party preference | Don J. Grundmann | 2,194 | 1.2 | |
| Total votes | 175,861 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Eric Swalwell (incumbent) | 242,991 | 70.9 | |
| Republican | Alison Hayden | 99,710 | 29.1 | |
| Total votes | 342,701 | 100.0 | ||
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The 16th district is located in central San Joaquin Valley, including the cities of Madera, Merced, and the western half of Fresno. The incumbent was Democrat Jim Costa, who was re-elected with 57.5% of the vote in 2018.
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| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Likely D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |

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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Jim Costa (incumbent) | 41,228 | 37.5 | |
| Republican | Kevin Cookingham | 38,652 | 35.2 | |
| Democratic | Esmeralda Soria | 23,484 | 21.4 | |
| Democratic | Kimberly Elizabeth Williams | 6,458 | 5.9 | |
| Total votes | 109,822 | 100.0 | ||
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| Democratic | Jim Costa (incumbent) | 128,690 | 59.4 | |
| Republican | Kevin Cookingham | 88,039 | 40.6 | |
| Total votes | 216,729 | 100.0 | ||
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The 17th district encompasses parts of the Silicon Valley, taking in Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Newark, most of Fremont, and a small part of northern San Jose. The incumbent was Democrat Ro Khanna, who was re-elected with 75.3% of the vote in 2018.
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| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |

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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Ro Khanna (incumbent) | 107,638 | 68.6 | |
| Republican | Ritesh Tandon | 33,527 | 21.4 | |
| Democratic | Stephen Forbes | 12,110 | 7.7 | |
| Libertarian | Joe Dehn | 3,523 | 2.2 | |
| Total votes | 156,798 | 100.0 | ||
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| Democratic | Ro Khanna (incumbent) | 212,137 | 71.3 | |
| Republican | Ritesh Tandon | 85,199 | 28.7 | |
| Total votes | 297,336 | 100.0 | ||
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The 18th district encompasses the western San Francisco South Bay and includes the cities of Palo Alto, Redwood City, Menlo Park, Stanford, Los Altos, Mountain View, Campbell, Saratoga, and Los Gatos, as well as part of San Jose. The incumbent was Democrat Anna Eshoo, who was re-elected with 74.5% of the vote in 2018.
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |

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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Anna Eshoo (incumbent) | 146,225 | 61.7 | |
| Democratic | Rishi Kumar | 38,826 | 16.4 | |
| Republican | Richard B. Fox | 28,863 | 12.2 | |
| Republican | Phil Reynolds | 18,600 | 7.9 | |
| Libertarian | Bob Goodwyn | 4,462 | 1.9 | |
| Total votes | 236,976 | 100.0 | ||
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| Democratic | Anna Eshoo (incumbent) | 217,388 | 63.2 | |
| Democratic | Rishi Kumar | 126,751 | 36.8 | |
| Total votes | 344,139 | 100.0 | ||
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The 19th district is based in the eastern San Francisco South Bay centering on San Jose, as well as taking in Morgan Hill. The incumbent was Democrat Zoe Lofgren, who was re-elected with 73.8% of the vote in 2018.
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Zoe Lofgren (incumbent) | 104,456 | 62.7 | |
| Republican | Justin Aguilera | 20,469 | 12.3 | |
| Republican | Ignacio Cruz | 19,109 | 11.5 | |
| Democratic | Ivan Torres | 18,916 | 11.4 | |
| No party preference | Jason Mallory | 3,516 | 2.1 | |
| Total votes | 166,466 | 100.0 | ||
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| Democratic | Zoe Lofgren (incumbent) | 224,385 | 71.7 | |
| Republican | Justin Aguilera | 88,642 | 28.3 | |
| Total votes | 313,027 | 100.0 | ||
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The 20th district encompasses the Monterey Bay Area, including Santa Cruz, Salinas, and Gilroy. The incumbent was Democrat Jimmy Panetta, who was re-elected with 81.4% of the vote in 2018.
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |

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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Jimmy Panetta (incumbent) | 123,615 | 66.2 | |
| Republican | Jeff Gorman | 38,001 | 20.3 | |
| Democratic | Adam Bolaños Scow | 25,172 | 13.5 | |
| Total votes | 186,788 | 100.0 | ||
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| Democratic | Jimmy Panetta (incumbent) | 236,896 | 76.8 | |
| Republican | Jeff Gorman | 71,658 | 23.2 | |
| Total votes | 308,554 | 100.0 | ||
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The 21st district covers San Joaquin Valley, including Coalinga, Delano, Hanford, and parts of Bakersfield, specifically East Bakersfield and Downtown Bakersfield. The incumbent was Democrat TJ Cox, who flipped the district and was elected in 2018 with 50.4% of the vote.
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| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Tossup | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Tossup | October 1, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Lean D | November 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Tossup | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Tossup | October 19, 2020 |
| RCP | Tossup | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Likely D | June 7, 2020 |
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| American Viewpoint (R) | September 8–10, 2020 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 38% | 49% | 9% |
| NRCC (R) | June 30 – July 2, 2019 | 400 (LV) | – | 36% | 52% | 11% |

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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | David Valadao | 39,488 | 49.7 | |
| Democratic | TJ Cox (incumbent) | 30,697 | 38.7 | |
| Democratic | Ricardo De La Fuente | 7,309 | 9.2 | |
| Republican | Rocky De La Fuente | 1,912 | 2.4 | |
| Total votes | 79,406 | 100.0 | ||
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| Republican | David Valadao | 85,928 | 50.5 | |
| Democratic | TJ Cox (incumbent) | 84,406 | 49.5 | |
| Total votes | 170,334 | 100.0 | ||
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The 22nd district covers San Joaquin Valley, including eastern Fresno, Clovis, Tulare, and Visalia. The incumbent was Republican Devin Nunes, who was re-elected with 52.7% of the vote in 2018.
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| The Cook Political Report | Likely R | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Likely R | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Likely R | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Likely R | June 7, 2020 |
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| Strategies 360 (D) | September 29 – October 1, 2020 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 51% | 46% | – |
| Strategies 360 (D) | June 23–29, 2020 | 400 (LV) | – | 51% | 42% | – |

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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Devin Nunes (incumbent) | 94,686 | 56.1 | |
| Democratic | Phil Arballo | 42,218 | 25.0 | |
| Democratic | Bobby Bliatout | 22,078 | 13.1 | |
| Democratic | Dary Rezvani | 5,273 | 3.1 | |
| No party preference | Eric Garcia | 4,515 | 2.7 | |
| Total votes | 168,770 | 100.0 | ||
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| Republican | Devin Nunes (incumbent) | 170,888 | 54.2 | |
| Democratic | Phil Arballo | 144,251 | 45.8 | |
| Total votes | 315,139 | 100.0 | ||
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The 23rd district is based in the southern Central Valley, taking in parts of Bakersfield, Porterville, California City, Ridgecrest, western Lancaster, Rosamond, and Quartz Hill. The incumbent was House Minority Leader, Republican Kevin McCarthy, who was re-elected with 63.7% of the vote in 2018.
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe R | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe R | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |

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| Republican | Kevin McCarthy (incumbent) | 107,897 | 66.5 | |
| Democratic | Kim Mangone | 54,375 | 33.5 | |
| Total votes | 162,272 | 100.0 | ||
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| Republican | Kevin McCarthy (incumbent) | 190,222 | 62.1 | |
| Democratic | Kim Mangone | 115,896 | 37.9 | |
| Total votes | 306,118 | 100.0 | ||
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The 24th district is based in the Central Coast and includes San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. The incumbent was Democrat Salud Carbajal, who was re-elected with 58.6% of the vote in 2018.
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| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | October 11, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |

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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Salud Carbajal (incumbent) | 139,973 | 57.8 | |
| Republican | Andy Caldwell | 92,537 | 38.2 | |
| No party preference | Kenneth Young | 9,650 | 4.0 | |
| Total votes | 242,160 | 100.0 | ||
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| Democratic | Salud Carbajal (incumbent) | 212,564 | 58.7 | |
| Republican | Andy Caldwell | 149,781 | 41.3 | |
| Total votes | 362,345 | 100.0 | ||
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The 25th district is based in northern Los Angeles County and eastern Ventura County, and includes the cities of Santa Clarita, Simi Valley, Palmdale, and eastern Lancaster. The seat was vacant from November 3, 2019, to May 19, 2020. Democrat Katie Hill resigned after she was alleged to have had inappropriate relations with one of her congressional staffers. Hill had flipped the district in 2018 and was elected with 54.4% of the vote. A special election to fill Hill's vacancy was held before the general election in 2020. Republican Mike Garcia won the special election with 54.9% of the vote, and was seated on May 19, 2020.
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Tossup | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Tossup | September 18, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Lean R | September 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Tossup | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Tossup | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Tossup | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Likely D (flip) | June 7, 2020 |
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| Tulchin Research (D) | December 12–19, 2019 | – (V) | – | 13% | 26% | 3% | 30% | 5% |
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| Breakthrough Campaigns (D) | October 3–6, 2020 | 644 (LV) | ± 3.9% | 47% | 49% | – |
| Normington, Petts & Associates (D) | September 21–23, 2020 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 45% | 51% | 4% |
| Global Strategy Group (D) | August 26–30, 2020 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 46% | 45% | 9% |
| American Viewpoint (R) | July 26–28, 2020 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 48% | 41% | 8% |
| DCCC Targeting and Analytics Department (D) | May 6–10, 2020 | 675 (LV) | – | 46% | 48% | – |
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| Democratic | Christy Smith | 49,679 | 31.7 | |
| Republican | Mike Garcia | 37,381 | 23.9 | |
| Republican | Steve Knight | 29,645 | 18.9 | |
| Democratic | Cenk Uygur | 9,246 | 5.9 | |
| Democratic | Getro Franck Elize | 6,317 | 4.0 | |
| Republican | David Lozano | 6,272 | 4.0 | |
| Democratic | Anibal Valdéz-Ortega | 4,920 | 3.1 | |
| Democratic | Robert Cooper III | 4,474 | 2.9 | |
| Republican | George Papadopoulos | 2,749 | 1.8 | |
| No party preference | Otis Lee Cooper | 2,183 | 1.4 | |
| Democratic | Christopher C. Smith (withdrawn) | 2,089 | 1.3 | |
| Republican | Daniel Mercuri | 913 | 0.6 | |
| Republican | Kenneth Jenks | 682 | 0.4 | |
| Total votes | 156,550 | 100.0 | ||
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| Republican | Mike Garcia (incumbent) | 169,638 | 50.05 | |
| Democratic | Christy Smith | 169,305 | 49.95 | |
| Total votes | 338,943 | 100.0 | ||
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The 26th district is based in the southern Central Coast and is located entirely within Ventura County, taking in Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura, Santa Paula, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Moorpark, and parts of Simi Valley. The incumbent was Democrat Julia Brownley, who was re-elected with 61.9% of the vote in 2018.
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |

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| Democratic | Julia Brownley (incumbent) | 106,141 | 55.8 | |
| Republican | Ronda Baldwin-Kennedy | 67,579 | 35.6 | |
| Democratic | Robert L. Salas | 12,717 | 6.7 | |
| Democratic | Enrique Petris | 3,624 | 1.9 | |
| Total votes | 190,061 | 100.0 | ||
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| Democratic | Julia Brownley (incumbent) | 208,856 | 60.6 | |
| Republican | Ronda Baldwin-Kennedy | 135,877 | 39.4 | |
| Total votes | 344,733 | 100.0 | ||
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The 27 district encompasses the San Gabriel Valley, including Alhambra, Altadena, Arcadia, Bradbury, Claremont, East Pasadena, Glendora, Monrovia, Monterey Park, Pasadena, Rosemead, San Antonio Heights, San Gabriel, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, South San Gabriel, Temple City, and Upland. The incumbent was Democrat Judy Chu, who was re-elected with 79.2% of the vote in 2018.
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |

| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Judy Chu (incumbent) | 117,724 | 70.9 | |
| Republican | Johnny J. Nalbandian | 22,300 | 13.4 | |
| Republican | Beatrice Cardenas | 19,449 | 11.7 | |
| No party preference | Christian Daly | 6,504 | 3.9 | |
| Total votes | 165,977 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Judy Chu (incumbent) | 221,411 | 69.8 | |
| Republican | Johnny J. Nalbandian | 95,907 | 30.2 | |
| Total votes | 317,318 | 100.0 | ||
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The 28th district is based in the San Fernando Valley and includes West Hollywood, Burbank, parts of Pasadena, Glendale, the Verdugo Hills communities of Sunland and Tujunga, as well as parts of central Los Angeles including Hollywood, the Hollywood Hills, Echo Park, Silver Lake, and Los Feliz. The incumbent was Democrat Adam Schiff, who was re-elected with 78.4% of the vote in 2018.
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| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Adam Schiff (incumbent) | 110,251 | 59.6 | |
| Republican | Eric Early | 23,243 | 12.6 | |
| Democratic | Maebe A. Girl | 22,129 | 12.0 | |
| No party preference | Jennifer Barbosa | 10,421 | 5.6 | |
| Republican | William Bodell | 7,093 | 3.8 | |
| Democratic | Sal Genovese | 6,294 | 3.4 | |
| Democratic | Ara Khachig Manoogian | 3,290 | 1.9 | |
| Democratic | Chad D. Anderson | 2,359 | 1.3 | |
| Total votes | 185,080 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Adam Schiff (incumbent) | 244,271 | 72.7 | |
| Republican | Eric Early | 91,928 | 27.3 | |
| Total votes | 336,199 | 100.0 | ||
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The 29th district is based in the eastern San Fernando Valley, taking in the city of San Fernando as well as the Los Angeles communities of Van Nuys, Pacoima, Arleta, Panorama City, Sylmar and parts of Sun Valley and North Hollywood. The incumbent was Democrat Tony Cárdenas, who was re-elected with 80.6% of the vote in 2018.
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| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Tony Cárdenas (incumbent) | 56,984 | 58.5 | |
| Democratic | Angélica Dueñas | 22,423 | 23.0 | |
| Republican | Brian Perras | 14,571 | 15.0 | |
| Democratic | Michael R. Guzik | 3,373 | 3.5 | |
| Total votes | 97,351 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Tony Cárdenas (incumbent) | 119,420 | 56.6 | |
| Democratic | Angélica Dueñas | 91,524 | 43.4 | |
| Total votes | 210,944 | 100.0 | ||
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The 30th district is based in the western San Fernando Valley, including the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Encino, Granada Hills, Northridge, Porter Ranch, Reseda, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Tarzana, Toluca Lake, West Hills, Winnetka, and Woodland Hills, as well as Calabasas, Bell Canyon, and Hidden Hills. The incumbent was Democrat Brad Sherman, who was re-elected with 73.4% of the vote in 2018.
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |

| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Brad Sherman (incumbent) | 99,282 | 58.1 | |
| Republican | Mark S. Reed | 38,778 | 22.7 | |
| Democratic | Courtney "CJ" Berina | 18,937 | 11.1 | |
| Democratic | Raji Rab | 7,961 | 4.7 | |
| Democratic | Brian T. Carroll | 5,984 | 3.5 | |
| Total votes | 170,942 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Brad Sherman (incumbent) | 240,038 | 69.5 | |
| Republican | Mark S. Reed | 105,426 | 30.5 | |
| Total votes | 345,464 | 100.0 | ||
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The 31st district encompasses parts of the Inland Empire, including San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, and parts of Rialto. The incumbent was Democrat Pete Aguilar, who was re-elected with 58.7% of the vote in 2018.
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | October 11, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Pete Aguilar (incumbent) | 81,994 | 62.2 | |
| Republican | Agnes Gibboney | 49,889 | 37.8 | |
| No party preference | Eugene Weems (write-in) | 51 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 131,934 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Pete Aguilar (incumbent) | 175,315 | 61.3 | |
| Republican | Agnes Gibboney | 110,735 | 38.7 | |
| Total votes | 286,050 | 100.0 | ||
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The 32nd district takes in the eastern San Gabriel Valley, including Baldwin Park, El Monte, West Covina, San Dimas, Azusa, and southern Glendora. The incumbent was Democrat Grace Napolitano, who was re-elected with 68.8% of the vote in 2018.
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Grace Napolitano (incumbent) | 60,011 | 51.7 | |
| Republican | Joshua M. Scott | 32,707 | 28.2 | |
| Democratic | Emanuel Gonzales | 14,475 | 12.5 | |
| Democratic | Meshal "Kash" Kashifalghita | 8,958 | 7.7 | |
| Total votes | 116,151 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Grace Napolitano (incumbent) | 172,942 | 66.6 | |
| Republican | Joshua M. Scott | 86,818 | 33.4 | |
| Total votes | 259,760 | 100.0 | ||
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The 33rd district spans the coastal region of Los Angeles County, including the Beach Cities, Westside Los Angeles, and the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The incumbent was Democrat Ted Lieu, who was re-elected with 70.0% of the vote in 2018.
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Ted Lieu (incumbent) | 130,063 | 60.5 | |
| Republican | James P. Bradley | 37,531 | 17.4 | |
| Democratic | Liz Barris | 15,180 | 7.1 | |
| Republican | Sarah Sun Liew | 13,601 | 6.3 | |
| No party preference | Kenneth W. Wright | 9,673 | 4.5 | |
| Democratic | Albert Maxwell Goldberg | 9,032 | 4.2 | |
| Total votes | 215,080 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Ted Lieu (incumbent) | 257,094 | 67.6 | |
| Republican | James P. Bradley | 123,334 | 32.4 | |
| Total votes | 380,428 | 100.0 | ||
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The 34th district is located entirely in the city of Los Angeles and includes the Central, East, and Northeast neighborhoods, such as Chinatown, Downtown, Eagle Rock, and Koreatown. The incumbent was Democrat Jimmy Gomez, who was re-elected with 72.5% of the vote in 2018.
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| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |

| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Jimmy Gomez (incumbent) | 57,066 | 52.0 | |
| Democratic | David Kim | 23,055 | 21.0 | |
| Democratic | Frances Yasmeen Motiwalla | 14,961 | 13.6 | |
| Republican | Joanne L. Wright | 8,482 | 7.7 | |
| Democratic | Keanakay Scott | 6,089 | 5.6 | |
| Total votes | 109,653 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Jimmy Gomez (incumbent) | 108,792 | 53.0 | |
| Democratic | David Kim | 96,554 | 47.0 | |
| Total votes | 205,346 | 100.0 | ||
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The 35th district takes in southwestern San Bernardino County, including Chino, Fontana, Montclair, Ontario, as well as Pomona. The incumbent was Democrat Norma Torres, who was re-elected with 69.4% of the vote in 2018.
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |

| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Norma Torres (incumbent) | 70,813 | 70.8 | |
| Republican | Mike Cargile | 29,234 | 29.2 | |
| Total votes | 100,047 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Norma Torres (incumbent) | 169,405 | 69.3 | |
| Republican | Mike Cargile | 74,941 | 30.7 | |
| Total votes | 244,346 | 100.0 | ||
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The 36th district encompasses eastern Riverside County, including the desert communities of Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Indio, Coachella, Rancho Mirage, Desert Hot Springs, Indian Wells, and Cathedral City, as well as Calimesa, Banning, Beaumont, San Jacinto, and Hemet. The incumbent was Democrat Raul Ruiz, who was re-elected with 59.0% of the vote in 2018.
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | October 11, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Raul Ruiz (incumbent) | 96,266 | 60.5 | |
| Republican | Erin Cruz | 33,984 | 21.4 | |
| Republican | Milo Stevanovich | 16,775 | 10.5 | |
| Republican | Patrice Kimbler | 12,031 | 7.6 | |
| Democratic | Gina Chapa (write-in) | 45 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 159,101 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Raul Ruiz (incumbent) | 185,151 | 60.3 | |
| Republican | Erin Cruz | 121,698 | 39.7 | |
| Total votes | 306,849 | 100.0 | ||
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The 37th district encompasses west and southwest Los Angeles, as well as Culver City and Inglewood. The incumbent was Democrat Karen Bass, who was re-elected with 89.1% of the vote in 2018.
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Karen Bass (incumbent) | 140,425 | 88.1 | |
| Republican | Errol Webber | 12,101 | 7.6 | |
| No party preference | Larry Thompson | 6,796 | 4.3 | |
| Total votes | 159,322 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Karen Bass (incumbent) | 254,916 | 85.9 | |
| Republican | Errol Webber | 41,705 | 14.1 | |
| Total votes | 296,621 | 100.0 | ||
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The 38th district takes encompasses southeastern Los Angeles County, as well as a small sliver of Orange County, taking in La Palma. The incumbent was Democrat Linda Sánchez, who was re-elected with 68.9% of the vote in 2018.
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |

| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Linda Sánchez (incumbent) | 90,872 | 77.7 | |
| Democratic | Michael Tolar | 26,075 | 22.3 | |
| Total votes | 116,947 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Linda Sánchez (incumbent) | 190,467 | 74.3 | |
| Democratic | Michael Tolar | 65,739 | 25.7 | |
| Total votes | 256,206 | 100.0 | ||
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The 39th district encompasses parts of the San Gabriel Valley, taking in La Habra Heights, Diamond Bar, Walnut, Hacienda Heights and Rowland Heights, as well as northern Orange County, including Fullerton, La Habra, Brea, Buena Park, Placentia, and Yorba Linda (the hometown of Republican president Richard Nixon). The district also takes in a small portion of southwestern San Bernardino County, covering Chino Hills. The incumbent representative, Democrat Gil Cisneros, who flipped the district and was elected in 2018, lost reelection to Republican candidate Young Kim. Kim became one of the first three Korean-American women elected to Congress.
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| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Likely D | July 17, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Likely D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Lean D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Lean D | October 11, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Lean D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Tossup | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
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| Public Opinion Strategies (R) | October 11–14, 2020 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 46% | 47% | 6% |
| Public Opinion Strategies (R) | July 27–30, 2020 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 47% | 45% | 8% |
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Young Kim | 83,941 | 48.3 | |
| Democratic | Gil Cisneros (incumbent) | 81,402 | 46.9 | |
| No party preference | Steve Cox | 8,286 | 4.8 | |
| Total votes | 173,629 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Young Kim | 173,946 | 50.6 | |
| Democratic | Gil Cisneros (incumbent) | 169,837 | 49.4 | |
| Total votes | 343,783 | 100.0 | ||
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The 40th district is centered around East Los Angeles and also includes Downey, Bellflower, and Commerce. The incumbent was Democrat Lucille Roybal-Allard, who was re-elected with 77.3% of the vote in 2018.
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Lucille Roybal-Allard (incumbent) | 38,837 | 50.7 | |
| Republican | C. Antonio Delgado | 10,467 | 13.7 | |
| Democratic | David John Sanchez | 10,256 | 13.4 | |
| Democratic | Anthony Felix Jr. | 9,473 | 12.4 | |
| Green | Rodolfo Cortes Barragan | 5,578 | 7.3 | |
| American Independent | Michael Donnell Graham Jr. | 1,967 | 2.6 | |
| Total votes | 76,578 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Lucille Roybal-Allard (incumbent) | 135,572 | 72.7 | |
| Republican | C. Antonio Delgado | 50,809 | 27.3 | |
| Total votes | 186,381 | 100.0 | ||
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The 41st district is located in the Inland Empire and takes in western Riverside County, including Jurupa Valley, Moreno Valley, Perris, and Riverside. The incumbent was Democrat Mark Takano, who was re-elected with 65.1% of the vote in 2018.
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Mark Takano (incumbent) | 58,723 | 50.8 | |
| Republican | Aja Smith | 38,231 | 33.0 | |
| Democratic | Grace Williams | 18,731 | 16.2 | |
| No party preference | Anza Akram (write-in) | 2 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 115,687 | 100.0 | ||
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| Democratic | Mark Takano (incumbent) | 168,126 | 64.0 | |
| Republican | Aja Smith | 94,447 | 36.0 | |
| Total votes | 262,573 | 100.0 | ||
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The 42nd district is encompasses western and southwestern Riverside County, and includes Eastvale, Norco, Corona, Temescal Valley, Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake, Wildomar, north Temecula, Murrieta and Menifee. The incumbent was Republican Ken Calvert, who was re-elected with 56.5% of the vote in 2018.
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe R | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe R | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Likely R | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe R | October 24, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Ken Calvert (incumbent) | 97,781 | 58.3 | |
| Democratic | William "Liam" O'Mara | 38,506 | 22.9 | |
| Democratic | Regina Marston | 31,587 | 18.8 | |
| Total votes | 167,874 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Ken Calvert (incumbent) | 210,274 | 57.1 | |
| Democratic | William "Liam" O'Mara | 157,773 | 42.9 | |
| Total votes | 368,047 | 100.0 | ||
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The 43rd district is based in southern Los Angeles County and includes portions of Los Angeles and Torrance, as well as all of Hawthorne, Lawndale, Gardena, Inglewood and Lomita. The incumbent was Democrat Maxine Waters, who was re-elected with 77.7% of the vote in 2018.
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| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Maxine Waters (incumbent) | 100,468 | 78.1 | |
| Republican | Joe E. Collins III | 14,189 | 11.0 | |
| Republican | Omar Navarro | 13,939 | 10.8 | |
| Total votes | 128,596 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Maxine Waters (incumbent) | 199,210 | 71.7 | |
| Republican | Joe E. Collins III | 78,688 | 28.3 | |
| Total votes | 277,898 | 100.0 | ||
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The 44th district is based in southern Los Angeles County and includes Carson, Compton, Lynwood, North Long Beach, and San Pedro. The incumbent was Democrat Nanette Barragán, who was re-elected with 68.3% of the vote in 2018.
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Nanette Barragán (incumbent) | 57,033 | 63.5 | |
| Democratic | Analilia Joya | 13,032 | 14.5 | |
| Republican | Billy Z. Earley | 11,846 | 13.2 | |
| Democratic | Morris F. Griffin | 7,901 | 8.8 | |
| Total votes | 89,812 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Nanette Barragán (incumbent) | 139,661 | 67.8 | |
| Democratic | Analilia Joya | 66,375 | 32.2 | |
| Total votes | 206,036 | 100.0 | ||
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The 45th district is based in central Orange County, encompassing Irvine, Tustin, North Tustin, Villa Park, Anaheim Hills, eastern Orange, Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Rancho Santa Margarita, Coto de Caza and Mission Viejo. The incumbent was Democrat Katie Porter, who flipped the district and was elected with 52.1% of the vote in 2018.
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| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | August 14, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Likely D | July 6, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | October 26, 2020 |
| RCP | Likely D | October 24, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
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Margin of error |
Katie Porter (D) |
Ray Gennawey (R) |
Peggy Huang (R) |
Greg Raths (R) |
Don Sedgwick (R) |
Lisa Sparks (R) |
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| Fabrizio, Lee & Associates (R) | August 15–18, 2019 | 300 (LV) | ± 5.7% | 46% | 2% | 2% | 10% | 3% | 1% | 38% |

| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Katie Porter (incumbent) | 112,986 | 50.8 | |
| Republican | Greg Raths | 39,942 | 17.9 | |
| Republican | Don Sedgwick | 28,465 | 12.8 | |
| Republican | Peggy Huang | 24,780 | 11.1 | |
| Republican | Lisa Sparks | 8,861 | 4.0 | |
| Republican | Christopher J. Gonzales | 5,443 | 2.4 | |
| Republican | Rhonda Furin | 2,140 | 1.0 | |
| Total votes | 222,617 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Katie Porter (incumbent) | 221,843 | 53.5 | |
| Republican | Greg Raths | 193,096 | 46.5 | |
| Total votes | 414,939 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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The 46th district is based in north-central Orange County, taking in Anaheim, Santa Ana, western Orange, and eastern Garden Grove. The incumbent was Democrat Lou Correa, who was reelected with 69.1% of the vote in 2018.
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |

| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Lou Correa (incumbent) | 60,095 | 58.2 | |
| Republican | James S. Waters | 28,302 | 27.4 | |
| Democratic | Pablo Mendiolea | 9,257 | 9.0 | |
| No party preference | Ed Rushman | 3,288 | 3.2 | |
| No party preference | Will Johnson | 2,380 | 2.3 | |
| Total votes | 103,322 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Lou Correa (incumbent) | 157,803 | 68.8 | |
| Republican | James S. Waters | 71,716 | 31.2 | |
| Total votes | 229,519 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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The 47th district is centered in Long Beach and extends into northwestern Orange County, taking in parts of Garden Grove and Westminster, and taking all of Stanton, Los Alamitos, and Cypress. The incumbent was Democrat Alan Lowenthal, who was reelected with 64.9% of the vote in 2018.
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| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |

| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Alan Lowenthal (incumbent) | 72,759 | 45.4 | |
| Republican | John Briscoe | 27,004 | 16.8 | |
| Republican | Amy Phan West | 23,175 | 14.5 | |
| Democratic | Peter Mathews | 17,616 | 11.0 | |
| Democratic | Jalen Dupree McLeod | 13,955 | 8.7 | |
| Republican | Sou Moua | 5,866 | 3.7 | |
| Total votes | 160,375 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Alan Lowenthal (incumbent) | 197,028 | 63.3 | |
| Republican | John Briscoe | 114,371 | 36.7 | |
| Total votes | 311,399 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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The 48th district encompasses coastal Orange County, taking in Seal Beach, Sunset Beach, Huntington Beach, Midway City, Fountain Valley, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Aliso Viejo, and Laguna Niguel, as well as parts of Westminster and Garden Grove. The incumbent was Democrat Harley Rouda, who flipped the district and was elected with 53.6% of the vote in 2018.
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| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Lean D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Lean D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Lean D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Lean D | November 2, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Lean D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Lean D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Likely D | June 7, 2020 |
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Brian Burley (R) |
Harley Rouda (D) |
Michelle Steel (R) |
Undecided |
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| Point Blank Political (R) | January 24, 2020 | 360 (LV) | ± 5.3% | 50% | 23% | 7% | 20% |
| Point Blank Political (R) | December 17, 2019 | 474 (LV) | ± 5.4% | 54% | 18% | 7% | 20% |
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Harley Rouda (D) |
Michelle Steel (R) |
Undecided |
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| TargetPoint (R) | September 4, 2019 | 336 (LV) | ± 5.3% | 42% | 42% | 16% |
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| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Harley Rouda (incumbent) | 99,659 | 46.7 | |
| Republican | Michelle Steel | 74,418 | 34.9 | |
| Republican | Brian Burley | 25,884 | 12.1 | |
| American Independent | Richard Mata | 5,704 | 2.7 | |
| Republican | John Thomas Schuesler | 4,900 | 2.3 | |
| Republican | James Brian Griffin | 2,714 | 1.3 | |
| Total votes | 213,279 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Michelle Steel | 201,738 | 51.1 | |
| Democratic | Harley Rouda (incumbent) | 193,362 | 48.9 | |
| Total votes | 395,100 | 100.0 | ||
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The 49th district encompasses the northern coastal areas of San Diego County, including the cities of Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad, and Encinitas, as well as a small part of southern Orange County, taking in Dana Point, Ladera Ranch, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano. The incumbent was Democrat Mike Levin, who flipped the district and was elected with 56.4% of the vote in 2018.
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Likely D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
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Brian Maryott (R) |
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| SurveyUSA | October 8–12, 2020 | 514 (LV) | ± 5.8% | 56% | 36% | 7% |
| SurveyUSA | September 11–14, 2020 | 517 (LV) | ± 5.8% | 49% | 37% | 14% |

| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Mike Levin (incumbent) | 125,639 | 56.6 | |
| Republican | Brian Maryott | 96,424 | 43.4 | |
| Total votes | 222,063 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Mike Levin (incumbent) | 205,349 | 53.1 | |
| Republican | Brian Maryott | 181,157 | 46.9 | |
| Total votes | 386,506 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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The 50th district covers inland San Diego County consisting of suburban and outlying areas of the county, including Fallbrook, San Marcos, Valley Center, Ramona, Escondido, Santee, Lakeside, parts of El Cajon and a slice of southwestern Riverside County, taking in parts of Temecula. The incumbent was Republican Duncan D. Hunter, who was re-elected with 51.7% of the vote in 2018. On December 3, 2019, Hunter pleaded to guilty to campaign finance violations and resigned from office effective January 13, 2020.
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| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report | Lean R | October 21, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Likely R | October 16, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Likely R | September 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Lean R | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe R | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Likely R | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe R | June 7, 2020 |
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Ammar Campa-Najjar (D) |
Carl DeMaio (R) |
Darrell Issa (R) |
Brian Jones (R) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remington Research Group (R) | February 22–23, 2020 | 1,009 (LV) | ± 3% | 44% | 22% | 17% | 13% | 1% | 3% |
| SurveyUSA | February 20–23, 2020 | 552 (LV) | ± 5.2% | 35% | 15% | 21% | 7% | 9% | 12% |
| SurveyUSA | January 9–12, 2020 | 512 (LV) | ± 5.7% | 26% | 20% | 21% | 12% | 5% | 15% |
| TP Research | September 26 – October 2, 2019 | 692 (LV) | ± 4% | 21% | 33% | 31% | – | – | 15% |
| 24% | 29% | 37% | – | – | 9% | ||||
| Tarrance Group (R) | June 24–26, 2019 | 302 (LV) | ± 5.8% | 37% | 34% | – | – | 15% | 13% |
| 40% | 41% | – | – | 12% | 7% | ||||
| 37% | 28% | 20% | – | 4% | 11% | ||||
| 39% | 35% | 13% | – | 2% | 10% |
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| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
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Ammar Campa-Najjar (D) |
Other | Undecided |
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| SurveyUSA | October 22–27, 2020 | 538 (LV) | ± 5.7% | 51% | 40% | – | 9% |
| Strategies 360 (D) | October 10–13, 2020 | 401 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 42% | 42% | 3% | 13% |
| Strategies 360 (D) | September, 2020 | – (V) | – | 49% | 46% | – | 5% |
| SurveyUSA | September 4–7, 2020 | 508 (LV) | ± 5.4% | 46% | 45% | – | 9% |
| Strategies 360 (D) | July 22–26, 2020 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 47% | 43% | – | 10% |
| Strategies 360 (D) | March 18–21, 2020 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 48% | 45% | – | – |
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| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Ammar Campa-Najjar | 74,121 | 36.5 | |
| Republican | Darrell Issa | 47,036 | 23.1 | |
| Republican | Carl DeMaio | 40,347 | 19.9 | |
| Republican | Brian W. Jones | 21,495 | 10.6 | |
| Democratic | Marisa Calderon | 11,557 | 5.7 | |
| Republican | Nathan "Nate" Wilkins | 4,276 | 2.1 | |
| Peace and Freedom | Jose Cortes | 1,821 | 0.9 | |
| No Party Preference | Helen L. Horvath | 1,249 | 0.6 | |
| No Party Preference | Henry Alan Ota | 908 | 0.4 | |
| No Party Preference | Lucinda KWH Jahn | 410 | 0.2 | |
| Total votes | 203,220 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Darrell Issa | 195,521 | 54.0 | |
| Democratic | Ammar Campa-Najjar | 166,869 | 46.0 | |
| Total votes | 362,390 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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The 51st district runs along the border with Mexico and includes Imperial County and southern San Diego, including western Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, and National City. The incumbent was Democrat Juan Vargas, who was re-elected with 71.2% of the vote in 2018.
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| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |

| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Juan C. Vargas (incumbent) | 77,744 | 71.4 | |
| Republican | Juan M. Hidalgo Jr. | 31,209 | 28.6 | |
| Total votes | 108,953 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Juan C. Vargas (incumbent) | 165,596 | 68.3 | |
| Republican | Juan M. Hidalgo Jr. | 76,841 | 31.7 | |
| Total votes | 242,437 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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The 52nd district is based in San Diego County, including coastal and central portions of the city of San Diego in addition to Carmel Valley, La Jolla, Point Loma, downtown San Diego, and the suburbs of Poway and Coronado. The incumbent was Democrat Scott Peters, who was re-elected with 63.8% of the vote in 2018.
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Scott Peters (incumbent) | 111,897 | 49.1 | |
| Republican | Jim DeBello | 73,779 | 32.4 | |
| Democratic | Nancy L. Casady | 36,422 | 16.0 | |
| No party preference | Ryan Cunningham | 5,701 | 2.5 | |
| Total votes | 227,799 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Scott Peters (incumbent) | 244,145 | 61.6 | |
| Republican | Jim DeBello | 152,350 | 38.4 | |
| Total votes | 396,495 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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The 53rd district encompasses eastern San Diego and its eastern suburbs, including, eastern Chula Vista, western El Cajon, Bonita, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and Spring Valley. The incumbent was Democrat Susan Davis, who was re-elected with 69.1% of the vote in 2018. On September 4, 2019, Davis announced she would not seek re-election.
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| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Inside Elections | Safe D | June 2, 2020 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe D | July 2, 2020 |
| Politico | Safe D | April 19, 2020 |
| Daily Kos | Safe D | June 3, 2020 |
| RCP | Safe D | June 9, 2020 |
| Niskanen | Safe D | June 7, 2020 |
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Sara Jacobs (D) |
Famela Ramos (R) |
Chris Stoddard (R) |
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| SurveyUSA | January 30 – February 2, 2020 | 513 (LV) | ± 5.7% | 5% | 23% | 5% | 10% | 57% |
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Sara Jacobs (D) |
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| SurveyUSA | October 15–18, 2020 | 511 (LV) | ± 5.6% | 27% | 40% | 33% |
| SurveyUSA | September 18–21, 2020 | 534 (LV) | ± 5.8% | 24% | 38% | 38% |
| RMG Research | July 27 – August 2, 2020 | 500 (RV) | ± 4.5% | 17% | 32% | 51% |
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Sara Jacobs | 58,312 | 29.1 | |
| Democratic | Georgette Gómez | 39,962 | 20.0 | |
| Republican | Chris Stoddard | 25,962 | 13.0 | |
| Democratic | Janessa Goldbeck | 17,041 | 8.5 | |
| Republican | Famela Ramos | 15,005 | 7.5 | |
| Republican | Michael Patrick Oristian | 14,807 | 7.4 | |
| Democratic | Tom Wong | 7,265 | 3.6 | |
| Democratic | Annette Meza | 4,446 | 2.2 | |
| Democratic | Joseph R. Fountain | 4,041 | 2.0 | |
| Democratic | Jose Caballero | 3,226 | 1.6 | |
| Democratic | Joaquín Vazquez | 3,078 | 1.5 | |
| Democratic | John Brooks | 2,820 | 1.4 | |
| No party preference | Fernando Garcia | 1,832 | 0.9 | |
| Democratic | Suzette Santori | 1,625 | 0.8 | |
| Democratic | Eric Roger Kutner | 734 | 0.4 | |
| Total votes | 200,156 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Sara Jacobs | 199,244 | 59.5 | |
| Democratic | Georgette Gómez | 135,614 | 40.5 | |
| Total votes | 334,858 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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