2012 United States House of Representatives elections in California

Statewide Map key This map displays the location of California's congressional districts during this election cycle, allowing the reader to cross-reference the location of each district. ==District 1==

The 1st district is based in inland Northern California and includes Chico and Redding. Incumbent Republican Wally Herger, who represented the 2nd district from 1987 to 2013, retired. The district had a PVI of R+10. Primary election Republican candidates Advanced to general • Doug LaMalfa, state senator Eliminated in primary • Sam Aanestad, former state senator • Gregory Cheadle, real estate broker • Michael Dacquisto, attorney • Pete Stiglich, retired Air Force Colonel and candidate for this seat in 2010 Declined • Wally Herger, incumbent U.S. representative Democratic candidates Advanced to general • Jim Reed, attorney and nominee for this seat in 2010 Eliminated in primary • Nathan Arrowsmith Campaign Reed was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012. In March 2012, the California Republican Party declined to make an endorsement in the 1st district. Endorsements Results General election Endorsements Predictions Results ==District 2==

The 2nd district is based in California's North Coast and includes Marin County and Eureka. Democrat Lynn Woolsey, who represented the 6th district from 1993 to 2013, retired. The district had a PVI of D+19. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general • Jared Huffman, state assembly member • Andy Caffrey • William Courtney, physician and researcher • Gavin Newsom, incumbent lieutenant governor of California • Pam Torliatt, mayor of Petaluma • Shirlee Zane, Sonoma County supervisor Republican candidates Advanced to general • Daniel Roberts, Vietnam War veteran and investment company president Eliminated in primary • Mike Halliwell, college professor Declined • Jim Judd, manufacturing business owner and nominee for this seat in 2010 • Nancy Mancias (Green), co-chair of the Marin County Green Party Campaign Regional delegates of the California Democratic Party met in January 2012 but did not endorse a nominee as no candidate received 50 per cent of the vote. Huffman received 48 per cent, Solomon 37 per cent, Adams 12 per cent and Lawson one percent. Meanwhile, Roberts received the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012. Endorsements Polling Results General election Endorsements Predictions Results ==District 3==

The 3rd district is based in north central California and includes Davis, Fairfield, and Yuba City. Incumbent Democrat John Garamendi, who represented the 10th district from 2009 to 2013, ran for re-election. The district had a PVI of D+1. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general • John Garamendi, incumbent U.S. representative Republican candidates Advanced to general • Kim Vann, Colusa County Board of Supervisors member Eliminated in primary • Tony Carlos, Sutter County deputy district attorney • Eugene Ray, realtor • Rick Tubbs, pilot Campaign Garamendi received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Endorsements Results General election Endorsements Polling Predictions Results ==District 4==

The 4th district is based in east central California and includes Lake Tahoe, Roseville, and Yosemite National Park. Incumbent Republican Tom McClintock, who had represented the 4th district since 2009, ran for re-election. The district had a PVI of R+10. Primary election Republican candidates Advanced to general • Tom McClintock, incumbent U.S. representative Declined • Dan Lungren, incumbent U.S. representative for the 3rd district (running in the 7th) Democratic candidates Advanced to general • Jack Uppal, retired semiconductor engineer Campaign Uppal was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012, with McClintock receiving the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012. Endorsements Results General election Endorsements Predictions Results ==District 5==

The 5th district is based in the North Bay and includes Napa, Santa Rosa, and Vallejo. Incumbent Democrat Mike Thompson, who had represented the 1st district from 1999 to 2013, ran for re-election. The district had a PVI of D+18. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general • Mike Thompson, incumbent U.S. representative Republican candidates Advanced to general • Randy Loftin, tax and financial planning adviser Eliminated in primary • Stewart Cilley, accountant Campaign Thompson received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012, while Loftin was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March. Endorsements Results General election Endorsements Predictions Results ==District 6==

The 6th district is based in north central California and includes Sacramento. Incumbent Democrat Doris Matsui, who represented the 5th district from 2005 to 2013, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+13. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general • Doris Matsui, incumbent U.S. representative Republican candidates Advanced to general • Joseph McCray Sr., business owner Eliminated in primary • Erik Smitt Campaign Matsui was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Endorsements Results General election Endorsements Predictions Results ==District 7==

The 7th district is based in north central California and includes eastern Sacramento County. Incumbent Republican Dan Lungren, who represented the 3rd district from 2005 to 2013 and previously served from 1979 until 1989, ran for re-election. The district had a PVI of R+3. Primary election Republican candidates Advanced to general • Dan Lungren, incumbent U.S. representative Declined • Darren Spellman, Calaveras County Board of Supervisors member Democratic candidates Advanced to general • Ami Bera, physician and nominee for this seat in 2010 Declined • Alyson Huber, state assembly member Campaign Bera received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012. and was convicted of illegally funneling $250,000 to his son's campaigns between 2010 and 2012. ==District 8==

The 8th district is based in the eastern High Desert and includes Victorville and Yucaipa. Incumbent Republican Jerry Lewis, who represented the 41st district from 2003 to 2013 and its predecessors since 1983, retired. The district had a PVI of R+12. Primary election Republican candidates Advanced to general • Paul Cook, state assembly member • Gregg Imus, co-founder of the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps of California Eliminated in primary • Dennis Albertsen, computer scientist • George Craig • Bill Jensen, former mayor of Hesperia • Ryan McEachron, Mayor of Victorville; • Joseph Napolitano • Angela Valles, member of the Victorville City Council Democratic candidates Eliminated in primary • Jackie Conaway, law office manager and nominee for the 25th district in 2008 & 2010 • John Pinkerton, president of Victor Valley College Board of Trustees Independent candidates Eliminated in primary • Anthony Adams, former Republican state assembly member Results Endorsements Predictions Results ==District 9==

The 9th district is based in the Central Valley and includes the San Joaquin Delta and Stockton. Incumbent Democrat Jerry McNerney, who represented the 11th district from 2007 to 2013, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+2. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general • Jerry McNerney, incumbent U.S. representative Republican candidates Advanced to general • Ricky Gill, student at the UC Berkeley School of Law and former member of the California State Board of Education Eliminated in primary • John McDonald, technology executive Declined • Tony Amador, retired US marshal and candidate for this seat in 2010 • Brad Goehring, farmer and candidate for this seat in 2010 • David Harmer, businessman and nominee for this seat in 2010 Campaign Gill was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012. Endorsements Results General election Endorsements Polling Predictions Results ==District 10==

The 10th district is based in the Central Valley and includes Modesto and Tracy. Incumbent Democrat Dennis Cardoza, who represented the 18th district from 2003 to 2013, retired. Incumbent Republican Jeff Denham, who represented the 19th district from 2011 to 2013, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of R+5. Primary election Republican candidates Advanced to general • Jeff Denham, incumbent U.S. representative for the 19th district Democratic candidates Advanced to general • José Hernández, former NASA astronaut Eliminated in primary • Mike Barkley, lawyer and certified public accountant Declined • Dennis Cardoza, incumbent U.S. representative for the 18th district Independent candidates Eliminated in primary • Chad Condit, son of former U.S. Representative Gary Condit • Troy McComack, small business owner Campaign Hernandez was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Endorsements Results General election Endorsements Polling Predictions Results ==District 11==

The 11th district is based in the East Bay and includes Concord and Richmond. Incumbent Democrat George Miller, who represented the 7th district from 1975 to 2013, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+17. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general • George Miller, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary • John Fitzgerald, small business owner • Cheryl Sudduth, public policy advocate Republican candidates Advanced to general • Virginia Fuller, nurse Campaign Miller received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Endorsements Results General election Endorsements Predictions Results ==District 12==

The 12th district is based in the Bay Area and includes most of San Francisco. House Democratic Leader and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who represented the 8th district from 1993 to 2013 and previously represented the 5th district from 1987 until 1993, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+35. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general • Nancy Pelosi, incumbent U.S. representative and House Minority Leader Eliminated in primary • Americo Artura Diaz, self-employed designer • David Peterson, businessman • Summer Justice Shields Republican candidates Advanced to general • John Dennis, real estate developer Green candidates Eliminated in primary • Barry Hermanson Campaign Pelosi was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Endorsements Results General election Endorsements Predictions Results ==District 13==

The 13th district is based in the East Bay and includes Berkeley and Oakland. Democrat Barbara Lee, who represented the 9th district from 1998 to 2013, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+37. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general • Barbara Lee, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary • Justin Jelincic Independent candidates Advanced to general • Marilyn Singleton, physician Campaign Lee received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Endorsements Results General election Endorsements Predictions Results ==District 14==

The 14th district is based in the Bay Area and includes most of San Mateo County. Incumbent Democrat Jackie Speier, who represented the 12th district from 2008 to 2013, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+23. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general • Jackie Speier, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary • Mike Maloney, perennial candidate Republican candidates Advanced to general • Deborah Bacigalupi, businesswoman Campaign Speier was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Endorsements Results General election Endorsements Predictions Results ==District 15==

The 15th district is based in the East Bay and includes Hayward and Livermore. Incumbent Democrat Pete Stark, who represented the 13th district from 1993 to 2013 and its predecessors since 1973, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+15. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general • Pete Stark, incumbent U.S. representative • Eric Swalwell, Alameda County deputy district attorney and member of the Dublin city council Independent candidates Eliminated in primary • Christopher Pareja, businessman Campaign Stark received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Endorsements Results General election Endorsements Predictions Results File:Eric Swalwell 15th Congressional District Acceptance Speech 11-6-2012.JPG|thumb ==District 16==

The 16th district is based in the Central Valley and includes Fresno and Merced. Incumbent Democrat Jim Costa, who represented the 20th district from 2005 to 2013, ran for re-election here. The district had a PVI of D+2. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general • Jim Costa, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary • Loraine Goodwin, physician and member of the California Democratic State Central Committee Declined • Dennis Cardoza, incumbent U.S. representative for the 18th district Republican candidates Advanced to general • Brian Whelan, farmer and attorney Eliminated in primary • Mark Garcia, small business owner • Johnny Tacherra, farmer Declined • Jeff Denham, incumbent U.S. representative for the 19th district • Case Lawrence, entrepreneur • Clint Olivier, member of the Fresno City Council • Jim Patterson, former mayor of Fresno • Mark Pazin, Merced County sheriff • Andy Vidak, farmer and nominee for this seat in 2010 Endorsements Results General election Endorsements Predictions Results ==District 17==

The 17th district is based in the Bay Area and includes Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Fremont, and Milpitas. Democrat Mike Honda, who represented the 15th district from 2001 to 2013, ran for re-election here. Charles Richardson ran as a Libertarian Party candidate. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general • Mike Honda, incumbent U.S. representative Republican candidates Advanced to general • Evelyn Li, cardiologist and founder of patient advocate organization Campaign Honda received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Li was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012. Results General election Endorsements Predictions Results ==District 18==

The 18th district is based in the Bay Area and includes Palo Alto, Redwood City, and Saratoga. Democrat Anna Eshoo, who represented the 14th district from 1993 to 2013, ran for re-election. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general • Anna Eshoo, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary • William Parks Republican candidates Advanced to general • Dave Chapman, nominee for this seat in 2010 Green candidates Eliminated in primary • Carol Brouillet, part of the Occupy movement Campaign Eshoo was endorsed by the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Chapman received the endorsement of the California Republican Party in March 2012. Endorsements Results General election Endorsements Predictions Results ==District 19==

The 19th district is based in the South Bay and includes most of San Jose. Democrat Zoe Lofgren, who represented the 16th district from 1995 to 2013, ran for re-election here. Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general • Zoe Lofgren, incumbent U.S. representative Republican candidates Advanced to general • Robert Murray Eliminated in primary • Phat Nguyen Campaign Lofgren received the endorsement of the California Democratic Party in February 2012. Murray was endorsed by the California Republican Party in March 2012. Endorsements Results General election Endorsements Predictions Results ==District 20==