Según The Cook Political Report y Roll Call , los distritos más competitivos fueron el 7.º , el 10.º , el 26.º , el 36.º y el 52.º ; además, el 3.º , el 9.º , el 24.º , el 41.º y el 47.º fueron calificados como menos que seguros. [1] [2] Roll Call también incluyó al distrito 21 como competitivo. Los votantes de 14 distritos eligieron nuevos representantes: el 1.º , el 2.º , el 7.º, el 8.º , el 15.º , el 21.º, el 26.º, el 29.º , el 35.º , el 36.º, el 41.º, el 47.º, el 51.º y el 52. Dos distritos, el 30.º y el 44.º , tenían dos titulares compitiendo entre sí.
Este mapa muestra la ubicación de los distritos del Congreso de California durante este ciclo electoral, lo que permite al lector consultar la ubicación de cada distrito.
Distrito 1
El primer distrito se encuentra en el interior del norte de California e incluye a Chico y Redding . El republicano Wally Herger , que representó al segundo distrito desde 1987 hasta 2013, se retiró. [4] El distrito tenía un PVI de R+10.
El segundo distrito tiene su base en la costa norte de California e incluye el condado de Marin y Eureka . La demócrata Lynn Woolsey , que representó al sexto distrito de 1993 a 2013, se retiró. [19] El distrito tenía un PVI de D+19.
Los delegados regionales del Partido Demócrata de California se reunieron en enero de 2012, pero no respaldaron a ningún candidato, ya que ninguno recibió el 50 por ciento de los votos. Huffman recibió el 48 por ciento, Solomon el 37 por ciento, Adams el 12 por ciento y Lawson el 1 por ciento. [31] Mientras tanto, Roberts recibió el respaldo del Partido Republicano de California en marzo de 2012. [11]
El tercer distrito se encuentra en el centro norte de California e incluye a Davis , Fairfield y Yuba City . El demócrata John Garamendi , que representó al décimo distrito entre 2009 y 2013, se postuló para la reelección. El distrito tenía un PVI de D+1.
Timothy Core, empleado de una pequeña empresa [41]
Charlie Schaupp, granjero [42]
Campaña
Garamendi recibió el respaldo del Partido Demócrata de California en febrero de 2012. [10] En marzo de 2012, el Partido Republicano de California se negó a otorgarle un respaldo en el tercer distrito. [43]
El distrito 4 se encuentra en el centro este de California e incluye el lago Tahoe , Roseville y el Parque Nacional de Yosemite . El republicano Tom McClintock , que había representado al distrito 4 desde 2009, se postuló para la reelección. El distrito tenía un PVI de R+10.
Dan Lungren , actual representante de los EE. UU. por el tercer distrito (se postula para el séptimo) [56] [57]
Candidatos demócratas
Avanzado a general
Jack Uppal, ingeniero de semiconductores jubilado [58]
Campaña
Uppal recibió el respaldo del Partido Demócrata de California en febrero de 2012, y McClintock recibió el respaldo del Partido Republicano de California en marzo de 2012. [11] [10]
El distrito 5 está ubicado en la Bahía Norte e incluye a Napa , Santa Rosa y Vallejo . El demócrata titular Mike Thompson , que había representado al distrito 1 desde 1999 hasta 2013, se postuló para la reelección. El distrito tenía un PVI de D+18.
Thompson recibió el respaldo del Partido Demócrata de California en febrero de 2012 [10], mientras que Loftin recibió el respaldo del Partido Republicano de California en marzo. [11]
El distrito 6 se encuentra en el centro norte de California e incluye Sacramento . La demócrata en ejercicio Doris Matsui , que representó al distrito 5 entre 2005 y 2013, se postuló para la reelección aquí. El distrito tuvo un PVI de D+13.
Elecciones primarias
Candidatos demócratas
Avanzado a general
Doris Matsui , actual representante de los Estados Unidos
Candidatos republicanos
Avanzado a general
Joseph McCray Sr., propietario de una empresa
Eliminado en primaria
Erik Smitt
Campaña
Matsui recibió el apoyo del Partido Demócrata de California en febrero de 2012. [10]
El distrito 7 se encuentra en el centro norte de California e incluye el este del condado de Sacramento . El republicano Dan Lungren , que representó al distrito 3 desde 2005 hasta 2013 y anteriormente ocupó el cargo desde 1979 hasta 1989, se postuló para la reelección. El distrito tuvo un PVI de R+3.
Bera recibió el respaldo del Partido Demócrata de California en febrero de 2012. [10] Lungren recibió el respaldo del Partido Republicano de California en marzo de 2012. [11]
Vídeo completo del debate del 25 de septiembre de 2012
Votación
Predicciones
Resultados
Secuelas
En mayo de 2016, Babulal Bera, el padre de Ami Bera, se declaró culpable de dos delitos graves de fraude electoral que afectaron las elecciones de 2010 y 2012, [71] y fue condenado por canalizar ilegalmente 250.000 dólares a las campañas de su hijo entre 2010 y 2012. [72]
Distrito 8
El distrito 8 tiene su base en el este del Alto Desierto e incluye a Victorville y Yucaipa . El republicano en ejercicio Jerry Lewis , que representó al distrito 41 de 2003 a 2013 y a sus predecesores desde 1983, se retiró. [73] El distrito tenía un PVI de R+12.
Conaway recibió el apoyo del Partido Demócrata de California en febrero de 2012. [10] En marzo de 2012, el Partido Republicano de California se negó a apoyar a un candidato en el octavo distrito. [80]
El distrito 9 tiene su base en el Valle Central e incluye el Delta de San Joaquín y Stockton . El demócrata titular Jerry McNerney , que representó al distrito 11 entre 2007 y 2013, se postuló para la reelección aquí. El distrito tuvo un PVI de D+2.
El distrito 10 tiene su base en el Valle Central e incluye Modesto y Tracy . El demócrata en ejercicio Dennis Cardoza , que representó al distrito 18 de 2003 a 2013, se retiró. [89] El republicano en ejercicio Jeff Denham , que representó al distrito 19 de 2011 a 2013, se postuló para la reelección aquí. El distrito tuvo un PVI de R+5.
Elecciones primarias
Candidatos republicanos
Avanzado a general
Jeff Denham , actual representante de los EE. UU. por el distrito 19
El distrito 11 tiene su base en East Bay e incluye a Concord y Richmond . El demócrata en ejercicio George Miller , que representó al distrito 7 desde 1975 hasta 2013, se postuló para la reelección aquí. El distrito tuvo un PVI de D+17.
Elecciones primarias
Candidatos demócratas
Avanzado a general
George Miller , actual representante de los Estados Unidos
Eliminado en primaria
John Fitzgerald, propietario de una pequeña empresa [97]
Cheryl Sudduth, defensora de políticas públicas
Candidatos republicanos
Avanzado a general
Virginia Fuller, enfermera [97]
Campaña
Miller recibió el respaldo del Partido Demócrata de California en febrero de 2012. [10]
El distrito 12 tiene su base en el Área de la Bahía e incluye la mayor parte de San Francisco . La líder demócrata de la Cámara de Representantes y expresidenta Nancy Pelosi , que representó al distrito 8 de 1993 a 2013 y anteriormente representó al distrito 5 de 1987 a 1993, se postuló para la reelección aquí. El distrito tuvo un PVI de D+35.
El distrito 13 tiene su base en East Bay e incluye a Berkeley y Oakland . La demócrata Barbara Lee , que representó al distrito 9 de 1998 a 2013, se postuló para la reelección aquí. El distrito tuvo un PVI de D+37.
Elecciones primarias
Candidatos demócratas
Avanzado a general
Barbara Lee , actual representante de los Estados Unidos
Eliminado en primaria
Justin Jelincic [97]
Candidatos independientes
Avanzado a general
Marilyn Singleton, médica
Campaña
Lee recibió el respaldo del Partido Demócrata de California en febrero de 2012. [10]
El distrito 14 tiene su base en el Área de la Bahía e incluye la mayor parte del condado de San Mateo . La demócrata titular Jackie Speier , que representó al distrito 12 de 2008 a 2013, se postuló para la reelección aquí. El distrito tuvo un PVI de D+23.
Elecciones primarias
Candidatos demócratas
Avanzado a general
Jackie Speier , actual representante de los Estados Unidos
El distrito 15 tiene su base en East Bay e incluye Hayward y Livermore . El demócrata en ejercicio Pete Stark , que representó al distrito 13 desde 1993 hasta 2013 y a sus predecesores desde 1973, se postuló para la reelección aquí. El distrito tenía un PVI de D+15.
Stark recibió el respaldo del Partido Demócrata de California en febrero de 2012. [10] Swalwell ganó la encuesta de opinión del Tri Valley Democratic Club el 20 de febrero. [103]
El distrito 16 tiene su base en el Valle Central e incluye Fresno y Merced . El demócrata Jim Costa , que representó al distrito 20 entre 2005 y 2013, se postuló para la reelección aquí. El distrito tenía un PVI de D+2.
Elecciones primarias
Candidatos demócratas
Avanzado a general
Jim Costa , actual representante de los EE. UU. [104]
Eliminado en primaria
Loraine Goodwin, médica y miembro del Comité Central Demócrata del Estado de California
Rechazado
Dennis Cardoza , actual representante de los Estados Unidos por el distrito 18 [105]
Candidatos republicanos
Avanzado a general
Brian Whelan, agricultor y abogado [106]
Eliminado en primaria
Mark García, propietario de una pequeña empresa
Johnny Tacherra, granjero
Rechazado
Jeff Denham , actual representante de los EE. UU. por el distrito 19
Evelyn Li, cardióloga y fundadora de una organización de defensa de los pacientes
Campaña
Honda recibió el respaldo del Partido Demócrata de California en febrero de 2012. [10] Li recibió el respaldo del Partido Republicano de California en marzo de 2012. [11]
Eshoo recibió el respaldo del Partido Demócrata de California en febrero de 2012. [10] Chapman recibió el respaldo del Partido Republicano de California en marzo de 2012. [11]
El distrito 19 está ubicado en South Bay e incluye la mayor parte de San José . La demócrata Zoe Lofgren , que representó al distrito 16 entre 1995 y 2013, se postuló para la reelección aquí.
Lofgren recibió el respaldo del Partido Demócrata de California en febrero de 2012. [10] Murray recibió el respaldo del Partido Republicano de California en marzo de 2012. [11]
El distrito 20 está ubicado en la Costa Central e incluye a Monterey y Santa Cruz . El demócrata Sam Farr , quien representó al distrito 17 de 1993 a 2013, se postuló para la reelección aquí.
El distrito 22 tiene su base en el Valle Central e incluye Clovis , Tulare y Visalia . El republicano Devin Nunes , que representó al distrito 21 entre 2003 y 2013, se postuló para la reelección aquí. [118]
El distrito 23 se encuentra en el sur del Valle Central e incluye partes de Bakersfield . El líder de la mayoría de la Cámara de Representantes y republicano Kevin McCarthy , que representó al distrito 22 de 2007 a 2013, se postuló para la reelección aquí.
Capps received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] In March 2012, the California Republican Party declined to endorse any candidate, while the Santa Barbara County party endorsed Mitchum.[122]
Rogers was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] McKeon received the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012.[122]
The 26th district is based in the southern Central Coast and includes Oxnard and Thousand Oaks. Republican Elton Gallegly, who represented the 24th district from 2003 to 2013 and its predecessors since 1987, retired.[135]
At the California Democratic Party convention, held in February 2012, delegates voted to make no endorsement.[151] In March 2012, Strickland was endorsed by the California Republican Party.[122]
The 27th district is based in the San Gabriel Foothills and includes Alhambra and Pasadena. Democrat Judy Chu, who represented the 32nd district from 2009 to 2013, ran for re-election here.[154]
Chu received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] Orswell received the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]
The 28th district is based in the northern Los Angeles suburbs and includes Burbank and Glendale as well as parts of central Los Angeles. Democrat Adam Schiff, who represented the 29th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 27th district from 2001 to 2003, ran for re-election here.[155]
The 30th district is based in the western San Fernando Valley and includes Sherman Oaks. Democrat Brad Sherman, who represented the 27th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 24th district from 1997 to 2003, ran for re-election against fellow Democrat Howard Berman, who represented the 28th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 26th district from 1983 to 2003.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Howard Berman, incumbent U.S. Representative for the 28th district
Brad Sherman, incumbent U.S. Representative for the 27th district
At the California Democratic Party's annual convention in February 2012, Sherman received the support of more delegates than Berman, but did not reach the 60-percent threshold necessary to receive the party's endorsement.[159] In March 2012, the California Republican Party declined to endorse any candidate while the Los Angeles County party endorsed Reed.[122]
The 31st district is based in the Inland Empire and includes San Bernardino and Rancho Cucamonga. Republicans David Dreier, who represented the 26th district from 2003 to 2013 and its predecessors since 1981, and Jerry Lewis, who represented the 41st district from 2003 to 2013 and its predecessors since 1979, retired.[73][184] Republican Gary Miller, who represented the 42nd district from 2003 to 2013 and the 41st district from 1999 to 2003, ran for re-election here.[185]
Russ Warner, businessman and nominee for the 26th district in 2008 & 2010[114][191]
Campaign
At its February 2012 convention, the California Democratic Party did not endorse a candidate in the 31st district,[10] while Miller was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012.[192]
The 32nd district is based in the San Gabriel Valley and includes El Monte and West Covina. Republican David Dreier, who represented the 26th district from 2003 to 2013 and its predecessors since 1978, retired.[184] Democrat Grace Napolitano, who represented the 38th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 34th district from 1999 to 2003, ran for re-election here.[193]
The 33rd district is based in coastal Los Angeles County and includes Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. Democrat Henry Waxman, who represented the 30th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 24th and 29th districts from 1975 to 1993 and 1993 to 2003 respectively, ran for re-election here.[197]
Waxman received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] In March 2012, the California Republican Party declined to endorse David.[199]
The 34th district is based in central Los Angeles and includes Chinatown and Downtown Los Angeles. Democrat Xavier Becerra, who represented the 31st district from 2003 to 2013 and the 30th district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election here.[200]
The 35th district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Fontana, Ontario, and Pomona. Democrat Joe Baca, who represented the 43rd district from 2003 to 2013 and the 42nd district from 1999 to 2003, ran for re-election here.
The 36th district is based in eastern Riverside County and includes Palm Springs. Republican Mary Bono Mack, who represented the 45th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 44th district from 1998 to 2003, ran for re-election here.[202]
Steve Pougnet, Mayor of Palm Springs and nominee for the 45th district in 2010[204]
Campaign
Ruiz received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] Bono Mack was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]
The 37th district is based in West Los Angeles and includes Crenshaw and Culver City. Democrat Karen Bass, who represented the 33rd district from 2011 to 2013, ran for re-election here.
The 38th district is based in the eastern Los Angeles suburbs and includes Norwalk and Whittier. Democrat Linda Sánchez, who represented the 39th district from 2003 to 2013, ran for re-election here.
The 39th district straddles the Los Angeles–Orange county border and includes Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, and Fullerton. Republican Ed Royce, who represented the 40th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 39th district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election here.[213]
Jay Chen did much better than previous Royce opponents among the Asian American community, earning 62% of the overall Asian American vote, and 95% of the Chinese American vote.[215]
District 40
The 40th district is based in central Los Angeles County and includes Downey and East Los Angeles. Democrat Lucille Roybal-Allard, who represented the 34th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 33rd district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election here.[216]
Takano was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] Tavaglione received the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]
The 42nd district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Corona and Murrieta. Republican Ken Calvert, who represented the 44th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 43rd district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election here.[221]
The 43rd district is based in South Los Angeles and includes Hawthorne and Inglewood. Democrat Maxine Waters, who represented the 35th district from 1993 to 2013 and the 29th district from 1991 to 1993, ran for re-election here.
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Bob Flores, self-employed communications manager[198]
The 44th district is based in south Los Angeles County and includes Carson, Compton, and San Pedro. Democrat Janice Hahn, who represented the 36th district from 2011 to 2013, ran for re-election against fellow Democrat Laura Richardson, who represented the 37th district from 2007 to 2013.[222]
Primary election
Democratic candidates
Advanced to general
Janice Hahn, incumbent U.S. Representative for the 36th district
Laura Richardson, incumbent U.S. Representative for the 37th district
The 45th district is based in inland Orange County and includes Irvine and Mission Viejo. Republican John Campbell, who represented the 48th district from 2005 to 2013, ran for re-election here.
Kang was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] Campbell received the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]
The 46th district is based in central Orange County and includes Anaheim and Santa Ana. Democrat Loretta Sanchez, who represented the 47th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 46th district from 1997 to 2003, ran for re-election here.[155]
Sanchez received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] Hayden was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]
Troy Edgar, Mayor of Los Alamitos and former member of the Los Alamitos City Council[231][232]
Campaign
Lowenthal was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] Delong received the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012.[122]
The 48th district is based in coastal Orange County and includes Huntington Beach. Republican Dana Rohrabacher, who represented the 46th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 42nd and 45th districts from 1989 to 1993 and 1993 to 2003 respectively, ran for re-election here.[236]
The 49th district is based in northern San Diego County and includes Carlsbad and Oceanside. Republican Darrell Issa, who had represented the 49th district since 2003 and the 48th district from 2001 to 2003, ran for re-election.[237]
Tetalman received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] Issa was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012.[213]
The 50th district is based in inland San Diego County and includes Escondido and Santee. Republican Duncan D. Hunter, who represented the 52nd district from 2009 to 2013, ran for re-election here.[237]
Michael Crimmins, high school principal, retired Marine Corps major and nominee for 53rd district in 2008 & 2010
Eliminated in primary
Xanthi Gionis, businesswoman and author
Bernard Portley, computer scientist
Campaign
Vargas was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012.[10] Gionis received the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]
Vargas was predicted to face fellow Democratic state senatorDenise Moreno Ducheny in the general election, but he spent some of his funds on mailers to help Republican Michael Crimmins, who he preferred to face in the general election in this heavily Democratic seat. Vargas spent $40–50,000 helping Crimmins, at least eight times more than Crimmins spent himself.[246] The effort was successful as Crimmins finished 2,909 votes ahead of Ducheny.
The 52nd district is based in coastal San Diego and includes La Jolla and Poway. Republican Brian Bilbray, who represented the 50th district from 2006 to 2013 and previously served from 1995 until 2001, ran for re-election here.[244]
At its February 2012 convention, the California Democratic Party declined to endorse a candidate for the 52nd district.[10] Bilbray was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012.[11]
The 53rd district is based in Central San Diego and includes La Mesa and Lemon Grove. Democrat Susan Davis, who had represented the 53rd district since 2003 and previously represented the 49th district from 2001 to 2003, ran for re-election here.[155]
^Key: A – all adults RV – registered voters LV – likely voters V – unclear
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