Matt Jacobs

The 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in California were held on November 8, 2022, to elect representatives for the 52 seats in California (reduced from 53 in the redistricting cycle following the 2020 United States Census). This marked the first time in the state's history where it lost a seat.

This was the second election using congressional districts drawn by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission (after 2012 following the 2010 census). The commission submitted the final maps to the California Secretary of State on December 27, 2021. These new districts are considered "enacted" as of December 27, 2021. However, there was a 90-day period that ended on March 27, 2022, for any referendum petition to be filed to prevent the maps from becoming effective. Even after becoming effective, these newly redrawn districts did not become official until the 2022 primary and general elections, and the new districts will not actually exist until the 2023 inaugurations.

Of the fifty-three incumbents, six retired. All remaining incumbents were re-elected, and five new representatives were elected, two of which were from newly drawn districts.

Overview

District 1

Republican Doug LaMalfa, who has represented the district since 2013, was re-elected with 57.0% of the vote in 2020. LaMalfa is running for re-election.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Doug LaMalfa (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative
*Max Steiner (Democratic), U.S. Foreign Service veteran

Eliminated in primary

* Tim Geist (Republican), biopsychology researcher
* Rose Penelope Yee (No party preference), businesswoman

Endorsements

Predictions

Results

District 2

Democrat Jared Huffman, who has represented the district since 2013, was re-elected with 75.7% of the vote in 2020.

Candidates

= Advanced to general

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*Douglas Brower (Republican), chair of the Humboldt County Republican Party and former Ferndale city councilmember
* Jared Huffman (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative

= Eliminated in primary

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*Chris Coulombe (Republican), businessman
*Darian Elizondo (Republican), business owner
*Beth Hampson (Democratic), educator
* Archimedes Ramirez (Republican), neurosurgeon

Endorsements

Predictions

Results

District 3

This seat is open after Democrat John Garamendi, who has represented the 3rd district since 2013, elected to run in the 8th district.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Kermit Jones (Democratic), internal medicine physician, U.S. Navy veteran, and former White House Fellow
* Kevin Kiley (Republican), state assemblyman and candidate for Governor of California in 2021

Eliminated in primary

* Scott Jones (Republican), Sacramento County Sheriff and runner-up for the 7th district in 2016
*David Peterson (Democratic), technology professional and perennial candidate

Withdrew

* Tom McClintock (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative ''(running in 5th district)''

Endorsements

Predictions

Polling

;Scott Jones vs. Kevin Kiley

Results

District 4

The boundaries of the district were redrawn during the 2020 redistricting cycle and incumbent Tom McClintock opted to run in the 5th district. Democrat Mike Thompson, who has represented the 5th district since 2013, was re-elected with 76.1% of the vote in 2020.

Candidates

Advanced to general

* Matt Brock (Republican), water utility supervisor
* Mike Thompson (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

* Scott Giblin (Republican), information services technician and runner-up for this district in 2020
*Andrew Engdahl (Democratic), community organizer and business leader
* Jimih Jones (Republican), parts advisor
* Jason Kishineff (No party preference), homemaker

Endorsements

Predictions

Results

District 5

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Democrat Mike Thompson to Republican Devin Nunes. Nunes initially ran for re-election, but resigned his seat on January 1, 2022, in order to become the CEO of Trump Media & Technology Group. After this, fellow Republican Tom McClintock switched to running in this district. McClintock, who has represented the 4th district since 2009, was re-elected with 55.9% of the vote in 2020.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Michael J. Barkley (Democratic), lawyer
* Tom McClintock (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

*Nathan Magsig (Republican), Fresno County supervisor
*David Main (Republican), emergency room physician
*Kelsten Charles Obert (Republican), businessman
*Steve Wozniak (No party preference), editor

Withdrew

*Phil Arballo (Democratic), financial advisor and runner-up for this district in 2020 ''(running in the 13th district)''
*Ricky Gill (Republican), former member of the U.S. National Security Council and the California State Board of Education and runner-up for the 9th district in 2012 ''(endorsed Tom McClintock)''
*Elizabeth Heng (Republican), tech entrepreneur and runner-up for the 16th district in 2020 (running in the 13th district)
* Devin Nunes (Republican), former U.S. Representative (2013-2022) ''(endorsed Tom McClintock)''

Declined

*Andreas Borgeas (Republican), state senator
*Mike Boudreaux (Republican), Tulare County Sheriff ''(endorsed Magsig)''
*Steve Brandau (Republican), chair of the Fresno County Board of Supervisors
*Luis Chavez (Democratic), president of the Fresno city council ''(running for reelection)''
*Jerry Dyer (Republican), mayor of Fresno
*Shannon Grove (Republican), state senator from the 16th district and former Minority Leader of the California Senate
* Melissa Hurtado (Democratic), state senator ''( running for re-election)''
*Andrew Janz (Democratic), Fresno County prosecutor, runner-up for this district in 2018, and candidate for mayor of Fresno in 2020
*Devon Mathis (Republican), state assemblyman ''(running for reelection)''
*Margaret Mims (Republican), Fresno County Sheriff
* Jim Patterson (Republican), state assemblyman ''(running for reelection, endorsed Magsig)''
*Lisa Smittcamp (Republican), Fresno County District Attorney
*Paul Vander Poel III (Republican), Tulare County supervisor
*Tim Ward (Republican), Tulare County District Attorney
*Bob Whalen (Republican), Clovis city councillor

Endorsements

Predictions

Results

District 6

Due to redistricting, 6th district incumbent Ami Bera and 7th district incumbent Doris Matsui, both Democrats, swapped districts. Bera, who has represented the 7th district since 2013, was re-elected with 56.6% of the vote in 2020.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Ami Bera (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
*Tamika Hamilton (Republican), pastor, U.S. Air Force veteran, and runner-up for CA-03 in 2020 (previously ran in 8th district)

Eliminated in primary

*Chris Bish (Republican), realtor and small business owner
*Karla Black (Republican)
*Bret Daniels (Republican), Citrus Heights city councillor
*Mark Gorman (Democratic), retail worker
*D. Keith Langford, Jr. (Republican)

Endorsements

Predictions

Results

District 7

Due to redistricting, 6th district incumbent Ami Bera and 7th district incumbent Doris Matsui, both Democrats, swapped districts. Matsui, who has represented the 6th district since 2013, was re-elected with 73.3% of the vote in 2020.

Candidates

Advanced to general

* Doris Matsui (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
*Max Semenenko (Republican), small business owner

Eliminated in primary

*Jimmy Fremgen (Democratic), former staffer for U.S. Representative Elijah Cummings

Withdrawn

*Mathew Ray Jedeikin (Democratic)

Endorsements

Predictions

Results

District 8

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Republican Jay Obernolte to Democrat John Garamendi. Garamendi, who has represented the 3rd district since 2013, was re-elected with 54.7% of the vote in 2020. Garamendi is running for re-election.

Candidates

Advanced to general

* John Garamendi (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
*Rudy Recile (Republican), businessman and retired U.S. Army officer

Eliminated in primary

*Christopher Riley (Democratic), teacher
*Edwin Rutsch (Democratic), community organizer
*Cheryl Sudduth (Democratic), vice president of the West County Wastewater District board of directors

Disqualified

*Jason Paletta (Republican), police officer and U.S. Army veteran

Withdrew

*Tamika Hamilton (Republican), pastor, U.S. Air Force veteran, and runner-up for CA-03 in 2020 (running in 6th district)

Endorsements

Predictions

Results

District 9

Democrat Jerry McNerney, who has represented the district since 2013, was re-elected with 57.6% of the vote in 2020. McNerney decided to retire rather than seek re-election, and fellow Democrat Josh Harder then switched to run in this district.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Josh Harder (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
*Tom Patti (Republican), chair of the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors

Eliminated in primary

*Mark Andrews (no party preference), businessman
*Harpreet Chima (Democratic), Union Organizer & Researcher
*Karena Feng (Democratic), political consultant
*Khalid Jafri (Democratic), engineer and farmer
*Jonathan Madison (Republican), business owner and former staffer for U.S. Representative
*Jim Shoemaker (Republican), businessman

Declined

*Jerry McNerney (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
* José M. Hernández (Democratic), astronaut and candidate for the 10th district in 2012

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Polling

Results

District 10

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Democrat Josh Harder to fellow Democrat Mark DeSaulnier. DeSaulnier, who has represented the 11th district since 2015, was re-elected with 73.0% of the vote in 2020. DeSaulnier is running for re-election.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
*Michael Ernest Kerr (Green), social justice advocate

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 11

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Democrat Mark DeSaulnier to fellow Democrat Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi, who has represented the 12th district since 2013, was re-elected with 77.6% of the vote in 2020. Pelosi is running for re-election.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*John Dennis (Republican), businessman and perennial candidate
*Nancy Pelosi (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative and Speaker of the House

Eliminated in primary

*Shahid Buttar, attorney, candidate for this district in 2018, and runner-up in 2020
*Eve Del Castello, business consultant
*Jeffrey Phillips (Democratic), progressive activist
*Bianca von Krieg (Democratic), model and actress

Declined

*Joseph Roberts (Republican)

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 12

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Democrat Nancy Pelosi to fellow Democrat Barbara Lee. Lee, who has represented the 13th district since 2013, was re-elected with 90.4% of the vote in 2020. Lee is running for re-election.

Candidates

Advanced to general

* Barbara Lee (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
*Stephen Slauson (Republican), electrical engineer

Eliminated in primary

*Glenn Kaplan (no party preference), small business owner
*Ned Nuerge (Republican), retired driving instructor
*Eric Wilson (Democratic), nonprofit organization employee

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 13

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Democrat Barbara Lee to fellow Democrat Josh Harder. Harder, who has represented the 10th district since 2019, was re-elected with 55.2% of the vote in 2020. Harder is running for re-election in District 9, leaving this seat open. On December 2, the race was called for Duarte, leading with a margin of 584 raw votes.

Candidates

Advanced to general

* John Duarte (Republican), pistachio farmer and businessman
*Adam Gray (Democratic), state assemblyman

Eliminated in primary

*Phil Arballo (Democratic), financial advisor and runner-up for California's 22nd congressional district in 2020
*David Giglio (Republican), businessman
*Diego Martinez (Republican), businessman and candidate for governor in the 2021 recall election

Withdrew

*Ricky Gill (Republican), former member of the U.S. National Security Council and the California State Board of Education and runner-up for the 9th district in 2012 ''(ran for the 5th district, then withdrew entirely)''
*Josh Harder (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative ''(running in the 9th district)''
*Simon Aslanpour (Republican), florist
*Jolene Daly (Republican), psychologist
*Jake Griffith (Republican), U.S. Army veteran
*Sean Harrison (Republican), clinic patient advocate manager
*Elizabeth Heng (Republican), tech entrepreneur and runner-up for the 16th district in 2018
*Eugene Rubio Kilbride (Republican), attorney and U.S. Army veteran
*Angelina Sigala (Democratic), teacher
*Matt Stoll (Republican)
*Michael Barkley (Democratic), attorney, U.S. Navy veteran, and perennial candidate

Declined

* Anna Caballero (Democratic), State Senator
*Andrew Janz (Democratic), Fresno County prosecutor, runner-up for the 22nd district in 2018, and candidate for mayor of Fresno in 2020

Endorsements

General election

Debates and forums

Predictions

Polling

;Generic Democrat vs. generic Republican

Results

District 14

Due to redistricting, 14th district incumbent Jackie Speier and 15th district incumbent Eric Swalwell, both Democrats, swapped districts. Swalwell, who has represented the 15th district since 2013, was re-elected with 70.9% of the vote in 2020.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Alison Hayden (Republican), special education teacher and runner-up for this district in 2020
* Eric Swalwell (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

*Sri "Steve" Iyer (Republican), international renewables executive
*James Peters (Democrat), team builder and waiter
*Liam Miguel Simard (No party preference)
*Major Singh (No party preference)
*Tom Wong (Republican), small business owner

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 15

Due to redistricting, 14th district incumbent Jackie Speier and 15th district incumbent Eric Swalwell, both Democrats, swapped districts. Jackie Speier, who has represented the 14th district since 2013, was re-elected with 79.3% of the vote in 2020. In November 2021, Speier announced that she would not seek reelection after her next term.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*David Canepa (Democratic), president of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors
*Kevin Mullin (Democratic), Speaker pro tempore of the California State Assembly

Eliminated in primary

*Emily Beach (Democratic), Burlingame city councillor and U.S. Army veteran
*Jim Garety (No party preference), security safety manager
*Gus Mattammal (Republican), math teacher
*Ferenc Pataki (No party preference), realtor
*Andrew Watters (Democratic), attorney

Declined

*Giselle Hale (Democratic), mayor of Redwood City ''(running for state assembly)''
*Diane Papan (Democratic), San Mateo city councillor ''(running for state assembly)''
*Jackie Speier (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative ''(endorsed Kevin Mullin)''
*Rick Bonilla (Unknown), San Mateo city councillor
*Davina Hurt (Unknown), Belmont city councillor
*Shelly Masur (Democratic), former Redwood City councillor
*Gina Papan (Unknown), Millbrae city councillor
*Adam Rak (Unknown), San Carlos city councillor
*David Brandt (No party preference)
* Josh Becker (Democratic), state senator

Endorsements

Primary election

Polling

General election

Predictions

Results

District 16

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Democrat Jim Costa to fellow Democrat Anna Eshoo. Eshoo, who has represented the 18th district since 2013, was re-elected with 63.2% of the vote in 2020.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Anna Eshoo (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
*Rishi Kumar (Democratic), Saratoga city councillor and runner-up for this district in 2020

Eliminated in primary

*Richard Fox (Republican), attorney and physician
*John Fredrich (No party preference), teacher
*Ajwang Rading (Democratic), attorney
*Peter Ohtaki (Republican), former mayor of Menlo Park
*Benjamin Solomon (Republican), fintech startup owner
*Greg Tanaka (Democratic), Palo Alto city councillor

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 17

Democrat Ro Khanna, who has represented the district since 2017, was re-elected with 71.3% of the vote in 2020. Khanna is running for re-election.

Candidates

Advanced to general

* Ro Khanna (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
*Ritesh Tandon (Republican), researcher, entrepreneur, and CEO

Eliminated in primary

*Joe Dehn (Libertarian), square dance caller
*Stephen Forbes (Democratic), accountant
*Rao Ravul (Democratic), investor and businessman

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 18

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Democrat Anna Eshoo to fellow Democrat Zoe Lofgren. Lofgren, who has represented the 19th district since 2013, was re-elected with 71.7% of the vote in 2020. Lofgren is running for re-election.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Peter Hernandez (Republican), chair of the San Benito County Board of Supervisors
*Zoe Lofgren (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

*Luis Acevedo-Arreguin (Democratic), U.S. Citizenship instructor

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 19

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Democrat Zoe Lofgren to fellow Democrat Jimmy Panetta. Panetta, who has represented the 20th district since 2017, was re-elected with 76.8% of the vote in 2020.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Jeff Gorman (Republican), small business owner
* Jimmy Panetta (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

*Douglas Deitch (Democratic), water policy CEO
*Dalila Epperson (Republican), community organizer and retired nurse

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 20

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Democrat Jimmy Panetta to Republicans Kevin McCarthy and Connie Conway. McCarthy, who has represented the 23rd district since 2013, was elected with 62.1% of the vote in 2020. Conway, who has represented the 22nd district since 2022, was elected with 62.1% of the vote in 2022. Conway, who was elected in a 2022 special election to replace Devin Nunes after his resignation to become CEO of Trump Media & Technology Group, declined to run for a full term.

Candidates

Advanced to general

* Kevin McCarthy (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative and House Minority Leader
*Marisa Wood (Democratic), teacher

Eliminated in primary

*James Davis (Republican), engineer, economist, and author
*Ben Dewell (Democratic), photographer
*James Macaulay (Republican), retired accountant

Withdrawn

*Bruno Amato (Democratic), actor and U.S. Navy veteran
*Louis Gill (Democratic), former non-profit CEO

Declined

*Connie Conway (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative (2022–present)

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 21

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Republican David Valadao to Democrat Jim Costa, who has represented the 16th district since 2013, was re-elected with 59.4% of the vote in 2020. Costa is running for re-election.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Jim Costa (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
*Michael Maher (Republican), aviation business owner

Eliminated in primary

*Eric Garcia (Democratic), therapist
*Matt Stoll (Republican), small business owner

Withdrew

*Nathan Brown (Republican), attorney

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Polling

Results

District 22

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Republican Connie Conway to fellow Republican David Valadao. Conway replaced Devin Nunes, who resigned in December 2021 to become CEO of Trump Media & Technology Group, in a 2022 special election. Conway declined to run for reelection. Valadao, who has represented the 21st district since 2021, was elected with 50.4% of the vote in 2020. Valadao is running for re-election.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Rudy Salas (Democratic), state assemblyman
*David Valadao (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

*Chris Mathys (Republican), former Fresno city councillor
*Adam Medeiros (Republican), Kings County Board of Education trustee

Withdrew

*Angel Lara (Democratic), former aide to U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein
*Nicole Parra (Democratic), former state assemblywoman ''( ran for state senate)''
*Bryan Osorio (Democratic), mayor of Delano ''( ran for state senate)''

Declined

*TJ Cox (Democratic), former U.S. Representative (2019–2021) ''(endorsed Salas)''

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Polling

Results

District 23

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Republican Kevin McCarthy to fellow Republican Jay Obernolte. Obernolte, who has represented the 8th district since 2021, was elected with 56.1% of the vote in 2020.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Derek Marshall (Democratic), community organizer
*Jay Obernolte (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

*Blanca Gomez (Democratic), Victorville city councillor

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 24

Democrat Salud Carbajal, who has represented the district since 2017, was re-elected with 58.7% of the vote in 2020. Carbajal is running for re-election.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Brad Allen (Republican)
* Salud Carbajal (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

*Jeff Frankenfield (No party preference), global accounts manager
*Michele R. Weslander Quaid (No party preference), entrepreneur, coach, and educator

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

District 25

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Republican Mike Garcia to Democrat Raul Ruiz. Ruiz, who has represented the 36th district since 2013, was re-elected with 60.3% of the vote in 2020.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Brian Hawkins (Republican), San Jacinto city councillor and pastor
* Raul Ruiz (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

*James Gibson (Republican), bank vice president
*Jonathan Reiss (Republican), multimedia consultant
*Burt Thakur (Republican), engineering project manager
*Ceci Truman (Republican), small business owner
*Brian Tyson (Republican), physician and business owner

Declined

* Eduardo Garcia (Democratic), state assemblyman ''( running for re-election)''

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 26

Democrat Julia Brownley, who has represented the district since 2013, was re-elected with 60.6% of the vote in 2020.

The boundaries of the district were redrawn during the 2020 redistricting cycle and became effective on March 27, 2022, for the 2022 primary and general elections.

Candidates

Advanced to general

* Julia Brownley (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
*Matt Jacobs (Republican), attorney

Eliminated in primary

*Fadde Mikhail (Republican), professional sports agent
*Paul Taylor (Republican), businessman
*David Goodman (No party preference), businessman

Withdrew

*Daniel Wilson (No party preference), veteran ''( ran for state assembly)''

Endorsements

Primary election

Polling

General election

Predictions

Polling

;Generic Democrat vs. generic Republican

Results

District 27

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Democrat Judy Chu to Republican Mike Garcia. Garcia, who has represented the 25th district since 2020, was re-elected with 50.05% of the vote in 2020.

Candidates

Advanced to general

* Mike Garcia (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative
* Christy Smith (Democratic), former state assemblywoman and runner-up for this district in 2020

Eliminated in primary

*Ruth Luevanos (Democratic), Simi Valley city councillor
*Mark Pierce (Republican), small business owner
*Quaye Quartey (Democratic), retired U.S. Navy officer
*David Rudnick (Republican), business owner, former U.S. Marine Corps Infantryman

Declined

*Steve Hill (Democratic), appraiser, comedian, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran
*Chris Bellingham (Democratic), former combat medic and researcher
*Rhoda Nazanin (Democratic), project manager
*Dara Stransky (Democratic), business owner

Endorsements

Primary election

Polling

General election

Predictions

Polling

;Mike Garcia vs. Quaye Quartey

Results

District 28

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Democrat Adam Schiff to fellow Democrat Judy Chu. Chu, who has represented the 27th district since 2013, was re-elected with 69.8% of the vote in 2020.

Candidates

Advanced to general

* Judy Chu (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
*Wes Hallman (Republican)

Eliminated in primary

*Dorothy Caronna (Democratic)
*Gio DePaolis (No party preference), media consultant

Withdrew

*Daniel Bocic Martinez (Republican), attorney and talent scout
*Ali Jordan (No party preference)
*Johnny Nalbandian (Republican)
*Fepbrina Estrelvia Keivaulqe Autiameineire (No party preference), community organizer
*Crystal Prebola (Republican), podcast host

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 29

Democrat Tony Cárdenas, who has represented the district since 2013, was re-elected with 56.6% of the vote in 2020.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Tony Cárdenas (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
*Angelica Dueñas (Democratic), former president of the Sun Valley neighborhood council, candidate for this district in 2018, and runner-up in 2020

Eliminated in primary

*Margarita Maria Carranza (Republican)
*Rudy Melendez (Republican)
*Andy Miranda (Republican)

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 30

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Democrat Brad Sherman to fellow Democrat Adam Schiff. Schiff, who has represented the 28th district since 2013, was re-elected with 72.7% of the vote in 2020. Schiff is running for re-election.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Maebe A. Girl (Democratic), Silver Lake neighborhood council board member, drag queen, and candidate for this district in 2020
*Adam Schiff (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

*Sal Genovese (Republican), community services director
*Patrick Gipson (Republican), former Los Angeles County deputy sheriff
*Ronda Kennedy (Republican), attorney and runner-up for California's 26th congressional district in 2020
*William "Gunner" Meurer (Green), business owner
*Johnny Nalbandian (Republican), food industry businessman
*Tony Rodriguez, construction recruiter
*Paloma Zuniga (Republican), actress

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 31

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Democrat Pete Aguilar to fellow Democrat Grace Napolitano. Napolitano, who has represented the 32nd district since 2013, was re-elected with 66.6% of the vote in 2020.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Grace Napolitano (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
*Daniel Bocic Martinez (Republican), attorney and high school teacher
*Erskine Levi (No party preference) ''(write-in)''

Eliminated in primary

*Rocco De Luca (Democratic), construction project manager

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 32

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Democrat Grace Napolitano to fellow Democrat Brad Sherman. Sherman, who has represented the 30th district since 2013, was re-elected with 69.5% of the vote in 2020.

Candidates

Advanced to general

* Brad Sherman (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
*Lucie Volotzky (Republican), realtor

Eliminated in primary

*Shervin Aazami (Democratic), public health professional
*Susan Murphy (Republican)
*Jason Potell (Democratic), business consultant and dance instructor
*Raji Rab (Democratic), pilot and perennial candidate
*Aarika Rhodes (Democratic), elementary school teacher

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 33

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Democrat Ted Lieu to fellow Democrat Pete Aguilar. Aguilar, who has represented the 31st district since 2015, was re-elected with 61.3% of the vote in 2020.

Candidates

Advanced to general

* Pete Aguilar (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative and Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus
*John Mark Porter (Republican), disaster response coordinator

Eliminated in primary

*Rex Gutierrez (Republican), pastor and former Rancho Cucamonga city councillor
*Ernest Richter (Republican), retired businessman

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 34

Democrat Jimmy Gomez, who has represented the district since 2017, was re-elected with 53.0% of the vote in 2020.

The boundaries of the district were redrawn during the 2020 redistricting cycle and became effective on March 27, 2022, for the 2022 primary and general elections.

Candidates

Advanced to general

* Jimmy Gomez (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
*David Kim (Democratic), MacArthur Park neighborhood council board member and runner-up for this district in 2020

Eliminated in primary

*Clifton VonBuck (Republican), small business owner

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 35

Democrat Norma Torres, who has represented the district since 2015, was re-elected with 69.3% of the vote in 2020.

The boundaries of the district were redrawn during the 2020 redistricting cycle and became effective on March 27, 2022, for the 2022 primary and general elections.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Mike Cargile (Republican), independent filmmaker and runner-up for this district in 2020
*Norma Torres (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

*Rafael Carcamo (Republican), physician and educator
*Bob Erbst (Republican), educator
*Lloyd Stevens (Democratic), systems analyst

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 36

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Democrat Raul Ruiz to fellow Democrat Ted Lieu, who has represented the 33rd district since 2015, was re-elected with 67.6% of the vote in 2020.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Joe Collins III (Republican), financial consultant, U.S. Navy veteran, and runner-up for the 43rd district in 2020
*Ted Lieu (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

*Derrick Gates (Republican), pastor and mortgage broker
*Ariana Hakami (Republican), financial advisor
*Matthew Jesuele (No party preference), software engineer
*Colin Obrien (Democratic), writer
*Claire Ragge (Republican), bar owner
*Steve Williams (No party preference), real estate broker

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 37

Democrat Karen Bass, who has represented the district since 2013, was re-elected with 85.9% of the vote in 2020. Bass announced that she would be retiring to run for mayor of Los Angeles.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Sydney Kamlager (Democratic), State Senator
*Jan Perry (Democratic), former Los Angeles City Councillor, candidate for mayor of Los Angeles in 2013, and candidate for district 2 of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in 2020

Eliminated in primary

*Chris Champion (Republican), business owner
*Baltazar Fedalizo (Republican), businessman
*Daniel Lee (Democratic), Mayor of Culver City
*Sandra Mendoza (Democratic), program manager and perennial candidate
*Michael Shure (Democratic), ''NewsNation'' national correspondent

Withdrew

*Jamaal Gulledge (Democratic), University of California Los Angeles staffer ''( ran for state senate)''

Declined

* Karen Bass (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative ''( running for mayor of Los Angeles, endorsed Kamlager)''

Endorsements

Polling

General election

Predictions

Results

District 38

Democrat Linda Sánchez, who has represented the district since 2013, was re-elected with 74.3% of the vote in 2020.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Eric Ching (Republican), mayor of Walnut
*Linda Sánchez (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

*John Sarega (Republican), pastor

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 39

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Republican Young Kim to Democrat Mark Takano, who has represented the 41st district since 2013. Takano was re-elected with 64.0% of the vote in 2020.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Aja Smith (Republican), small business owner and runner-up for this district in 2020
*Mark Takano (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

*John Minnella (Republican), small business owner
*Tony Moreno (Republican), businessman
* Arthur Peterson (Republican), former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly (1951-1955) and the Montana House of Representatives (2000-2002)
*Bill Spinney (Republican), retired businessman
*Emmanuel Suarez (Republican), poolman and caretaker

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 40

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Democrat Lucille Roybal-Allard to Republican Young Kim. Kim, who has represented the 39th district since 2021, was elected with 50.6% of the vote in 2020. Kim is running for re-election. ''The New York Times'' has reported that Mahmood aired ads undermining Kim by only mentioning her primary opponent Greg Raths, as part of a Democratic strategy to support further-right Republican primary candidates to make for an easier opponent in general elections in November.

Candidates

Declared

Advanced to general

*Young Kim (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative
*Asif Mahmood (Democratic), pulmonologist, member of the Medical Board of California, and candidate for California Insurance Commissioner in 2018

Eliminated in primary

*Greg Raths (Republican), Mission Viejo city councillor, former mayor of Mission Viejo, candidate for the 45th district in 2014 and 2016, and runner-up in 2020
*Nick Taurus (Republican), activist

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Polling

;Generic Republican vs. generic Democrat

Results

District 41

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Democrat Mark Takano to Republican Ken Calvert. Calvert, who has represented the 42nd district since 2013, was re-elected with 57.1% of the vote in 2020.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Ken Calvert (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative
*Will Rollins (Democratic), former federal prosecutor

Eliminated in primary

*Shrina Kurani (Democratic), engineer and entrepreneur
*John Michael Lucio (Republican)
*Anna Nevenic (No party preference)

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Polling

Results

District 42

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Republican Ken Calvert to Democrats Lucille Roybal-Allard and Alan Lowenthal, whose districts were combined. Roybal-Allard, who has represented the 40th district since 2013, was re-elected with 72.7% of the vote in 2020. Lowenthal, who has represented the 47th district since 2013, was re-elected with 63.3% of the vote in 2020. Both Roybal-Allard and Lowenthal are retiring.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*John Briscoe (Republican), Ocean View School District trustee and runner-up for this district in 2018 and 2020
* Robert Garcia (Democratic), mayor of Long Beach

Eliminated in primary

*Joaquín Beltrán (Democratic), engineer and community organizer
*Julio Flores (Green), education administrator
* Cristina Garcia (Democratic), state assemblywoman
*Nicole López (Democratic), voter registration professional
*Peter Mathews (Democratic), college professor and perennial candidate
*William Summerville (Democratic), pastor

Withdrew

*William Griffith (No party preference)

Declined

* Lena Gonzalez (Democratic), state senator ''(endorsed Robert Garcia)''
* Alan Lowenthal (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
* Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 43

Democrat Maxine Waters, who has represented the district since 2013, was re-elected with 71.7% of the vote in 2020.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Omar Navarro (Republican), small business owner, and perennial candidate
* Maxine Waters (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

*Jean Monestime (Democratic), laborer
*Allison Pratt (Republican), youth advocate

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 44

Democrat Nanette Barragán, who has represented the district since 2017, was re-elected with 67.8% of the vote in 2020.

Candidates

Advanced to general

* Nanette Barragán (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
*Paul Jones (Republican), minister

Eliminated in primary

*Morris Griffin (Democratic), maintenance technician

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 45

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Democrat Katie Porter to Republican Michelle Steel. Steel, who has represented the 48th district since 2021, was elected with 51.1% of the vote in 2020. Steel is running for re-election.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Jay Chen (Democratic), president of the board of trustees at Mt. San Antonio College, U.S. Navy veteran, and runner-up for the 39th district in 2012
*Michelle Steel (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

*Long Pham (Republican), nuclear engineer

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 46

Democrat Lou Correa, who has represented the district since 2017, was re-elected with 68.8% of the vote in 2020.

Candidates

Advanced to general

* Lou Correa (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
*Christopher Gonzales (Republican), attorney

Eliminated in primary

*Mike Nguyen (Republican), broker
*Michael Ortega (Democratic), engineer
*Felix Rocha (Republican), retired federal agent
*Ed Rushman (No party preference), IT project manager

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 47

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Democrat Alan Lowenthal to fellow Democrat Katie Porter. Porter, who has represented the 45th district since 2019, was re-elected with 53.5% of the vote in 2020.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Scott Baugh (Republican), former state assemblyman, former chair of the Orange County Republican Party, and candidate for the 48th district in 2018
* Katie Porter (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

*Brian Burley (Republican), IT analyst and candidate for the 48th district in 2020
*Amy Phan West (Republican), former member of the Orange County Parks Commission and perennial candidate
*Errol Webber (Republican), filmmaker and runner-up for the 37th district in 2020

Withdrew

* Harley Rouda (Democratic), former U.S. Representative

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 48

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Republican Michelle Steel to fellow Republican Darrell Issa, who has represented the 50th district since 2021, was elected with 54.0% of the vote in 2020.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Stephen Houlahan (Democratic), registered nurse and former Santee city councillor
* Darrell Issa (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative and technology entrepreneur

Eliminated in primary

*Matthew G. Rascon (Democratic), community volunteer
*Lucinda KWH Jahn (No Party Preference), entertainment industry technician

Withdrawn

*Mari Barosay (Democratic), urgent care nurse
*Timothy Bilash (Democratic), physician
*Joseph Rocha (Democratic), attorney and U.S. Marine Corps veteran ''( running for State Senate)''

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 49

Democrat Mike Levin, who has represented the district since 2019, was re-elected with 53.1% of the vote in 2020. Levin is running for re-election.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Mike Levin (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
*Brian Maryott (Republican), former mayor of San Juan Capistrano, candidate for this district in 2018, and runner-up in 2020

Eliminated in primary

* Lisa Bartlett (Republican), Orange County supervisor
*Josiah O'Neil (Republican), sheriff's deputy
*Christopher Rodriguez (Republican), Oceanside city councillor
*Nadia Smalley (Democratic), private nurse
*Renee Taylor (Republican), cybersecurity manager

Withdrew

*Anne Elizabeth (Republican), talk show host

Endorsements

Polling

General election

Predictions

Polling

;Generic Democrat vs. generic Republican

Results

District 50

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Republican Darrell Issa to Democrat Scott Peters. Peters, who has represented the 52nd district since 2013, was re-elected with 61.6% of the vote in 2020.

Candidates

Advanced to general

* Scott Peters (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
*Corey Gustafson (Republican), educator

Eliminated in primary

*David Chiddick (Republican), coffee shop owner and U.S. Navy veteran
*Adam Schindler (No party preference), medical researcher and technical writer
*Kylie Taitano (Democratic), software engineer & tech non-profit CEO

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 51

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Democrat Juan Vargas to fellow Democrat Sara Jacobs. Jacobs, who has represented the 53rd district since 2021, was elected with 59.5% of the vote in 2020.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Stan Caplan (Republican), small business owner
*Sara Jacobs (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

*Jose Cortes ( Peace and Freedom), customer service representative

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

District 52

Due to redistricting, the incumbent changed from Democrat Scott Peters to fellow Democrat Juan Vargas. Vargas, who has represented the 51st district since 2013, was re-elected with 68.3% of the vote in 2020.

Candidates

Advanced to general

*Tyler Geffeney (Republican), minister
*Juan Vargas (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

*Joaquín Vázquez (Democratic), community organizer and candidate for the 53rd district in 2020

Endorsements

General election

Predictions

Results

Notes

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References

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