2020 United States House of Representatives elections in California

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.

Overview United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2020Primary election — March 3, 2020 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 —

DistrictDemocraticRepublicanTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % 154,073 43.01% 204,190 56.99% 358,263 100.0% Republican hold 294,435 75.74% 94,320 24.26% 388,755 100.0% Democratic hold 176,036 54.67% 145,941 45.33% 321,977 100.0% Democratic hold 194,731 44.05% 247,291 55.95% 442,022 100.0% Republican hold 271,233 76.09% 85,227 23.91% 356,460 100.0% Democratic hold 229,648 73.34% 83,466 26.66% 313,114 100.0% Democratic hold 217,416 56.62% 166,549 43.38% 383,965 100.0% Democratic hold 124,400 43.94% 158,711 56.06% 283,111 100.0% Republican hold 174,252 57.58% 128,358 42.42% 302,610 100.0% Democratic hold 166,865 55.16% 135,629 44.84% 302,494 100.0% Democratic hold 271,063 72.99% 100,293 27.01% 371,356 100.0% Democratic hold 362,950 100.00% 0 0.00% 362,950 100.0% Democratic hold 327,863 90.37% 34,955 9.63% 362,818 100.0% Democratic hold 278,227 79.29% 72,684 20.71% 350,911 100.0% Democratic hold 242,991 70.90% 99,710 29.10% 342,701 100.0% Democratic hold 128,690 59.38% 88,039 40.62% 216,729 100.0% Democratic hold 212,137 71.35% 85,199 28.65% 297,336 100.0% Democratic hold 344,127 100.00% 0 0.00% 344,127 100.0% Democratic hold 224,385 71.68% 88,642 28.32% 313,027 100.0% Democratic hold 236,896 76.78% 71,658 23.22% 308,554 100.0% Democratic hold 84,406 49.55% 85,928 50.45% 170,334 100.0% Republican gain 144,251 45.77% 170,888 54.23% 315,139 100.0% Republican hold 115,896 37.86% 190,222 62.14% 306,118 100.0% Republican hold 212,564 58.66% 149,781 41.34% 362,345 100.0% Democratic hold 169,305 49.95% 169,638 50.05% 338,943 100.0% Republican hold 208,856 60.58% 135,877 39.42% 344,733 100.0% Democratic hold 221,411 69.78% 95,907 30.22% 317,318 100.0% Democratic hold 244,471 72.67% 91,928 27.33% 336,399 100.0% Democratic hold 210,944 100.00% 0 0.00% 210,944 100.0% Democratic hold 240,038 69.48% 105,426 30.52% 345,464 100.0% Democratic hold 175,315 61.29% 110,735 38.71% 286,050 100.0% Democratic hold 172,942 66.58% 86,818 33.42% 259,760 100.0% Democratic hold 257,094 67.58% 123,334 32.42% 380,428 100.0% Democratic hold 205,346 100.00% 0 0.00% 205,346 100.0% Democratic hold 169,405 69.33% 74,941 30.67% 244,346 100.0% Democratic hold 185,051 60.34% 121,640 39.66% 306,691 100.0% Democratic hold 254,916 85.94% 41,705 14.06% 296,621 100.0% Democratic hold 256,206 100.00% 0 0.00% 256,206 100.0% Democratic hold 169,837 49.40% 173,946 50.60% 343,783 100.0% Republican gain 135,572 72.74% 50,809 27.26% 186,381 100.0% Democratic hold 167,938 64.04% 94,289 35.96% 262,227 100.0% Democratic hold 157,773 42.87% 210,274 57.13% 368,047 100.0% Republican hold 199,210 71.68% 78,688 28.32% 277,898 100.0% Democratic hold 206,036 100.00% 0 0.00% 206,036 100.0% Democratic hold 221,843 53.46% 193,096 46.54% 414,939 100.0% Democratic hold 157,803 68.75% 71,716 31.25% 229,519 100.0% Democratic hold 197,028 63.27% 114,371 36.73% 311,399 100.0% Democratic hold 193,362 48.94% 201,738 51.06% 395,100 100.0% Republican gain 205,349 53.13% 181,157 46.87% 386,506 100.0% Democratic hold 166,859 46.05% 195,510 53.95% 362,369 100.0% Republican hold 165,596 68.30% 76,841 31.70% 242,437 100.0% Democratic hold 244,145 61.58% 152,350 38.42% 396,495 100.0% Democratic hold 199,244 100.00% 0 0.00% 199,244 100.0% Democratic holdTotal 11,083,766 66.27% 5,640,188 33.73% 16,723,954 100.0%

District 1

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.

Primary election Advanced to general Doug LaMalfa, incumbent U.S. representative

Democratic candidates Advanced to general Audrey Denney, educator, farmer and general election candidate for this seat in 2018

Eliminated in primary Rob Lydon, veterinarian

Independent candidates Eliminated in primary Gregory Edward Cheadle, perennial candidate Joseph LeTourneau IV, leadership developer

Results

General election Endorsements

Organizations National Right to Life Committee

U.S. senators Kamala Harris, U.S. senator (CA); 2020 vice presidential nominee Bernie Sanders, U.S. senator (I-VT), 2016 and 2020 presidential candidate

Labor unions Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen California Teachers Association International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers – Local 118 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers – Local 340 International Brotherhood of Teamsters – Joint Council 7 International Union of Operating Engineers – Local 3 National Education Association Service Employees International Union United Association United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America

Organizations California Democratic Party California League of Conservation Voters College Democrats of America – California State University, Chico EMILY's List End Citizens United Equality California Indivisible movement People for the American Way Planned Parenthood Sierra Club Sunrise Movement Young Democrats of America – California

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error DougLaMalfa (R) AudreyDenney (D) UndecidedLake Research Partners (D)Lake Research Partners (D) October 1–4, 2020 400 (LV) ± 4.9%49% 45% 5%Lake Research Partners (D) Lake Research Partners (D) June 10–14, 2020 500 (LV) ± 4.4%46% 41% 11%

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 2, 2020 Inside ElectionsOctober 28, 2020 Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 2, 2020Daily KosNovember 2, 2020RCPNovember 2, 2020Decision Desk HQNovember 3, 2020538November 3, 2020Elections DailyNovember 1, 2020CNNNovember 1, 2020PoliticoNovember 2, 2020NiskanenJune 7, 2020

Results

District 2

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.

Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general Jared Huffman, incumbent U.S. representative

Eliminated in primary Rachel Moniz, operations officer

Republican candidates Advanced to general Dale K. Mensing, cashier and general election candidate for this seat in 2014, 2016, and 2018

Green candidates Eliminated in primary Melissa Bradley, businesswoman

American Independent candidates Eliminated in primary Charles "Wally" Coppock

Results

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportNovember 2, 2020 Inside ElectionsOctober 28, 2020 Sabato's Crystal BallNovember 2, 2020Daily KosNovember 2, 2020RCPNovember 2, 2020Decision Desk HQNovember 3, 2020538November 3, 2020Elections DailyNovember 1, 2020CNNNovember 1, 2020PoliticoNovember 2, 2020NiskanenJune 7, 2020

Results

District 3

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.

Primary election Democratic candidates Advanced to general John Garamendi, incumbent U.S. representative

Republican candidates Advanced to general Tamika Hamilton, U.S. Air Force veteran

Eliminated in primary Sean Feucht, gospel singer

Results

General election Endorsements

U.S. executive branch officials Bill Clinton, former president of the United States (1993–2001); former governor of Arkansas (1979–1981) and (1983–1992); former attorney general of Arkansas (1977–1979) Barack Obama, former president of the United States (2009–2017); former U.S. senator from Illinois (2005–2008) Richard Rominger, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture (1993–2001); former Secretary of Food and Agriculture of California (1977–1982)

U.S. senators Dianne Feinstein, U.S. senator from California (1992–present); former mayor of San Francisco (1978–1988); ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee (2017–present)

U.S. representatives Vic Fazio, former U.S. representative from CA-03 (1993–1999) and CA-04 (1979–1993) Jared Huffman, U.S. representative from CA-02 (2013–present) Doris Matsui, U.S. representative from CA-06 (2013–present) and CA-05 (2005–2013) George Miller, former U.S. representative from CA-11 (2013–2015) and CA-07 (1975–2013) Mike Thompson, U.S. representative from CA-05 (2013–present) and CA-01 (1999–2013)

State officials Delaine Eastin, former superintendent of Public Instruction of California (1995–2003); candidate for governor of California in 2018

State legislators Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, California State Assemblywoman from District 4 (2016–present) Roger Dickinson, former California State Assemblyman from District 7 (2012–2014) and District 9 (2010–2012) Jim Frazier, California State Assemblyman from District 11 (2012–present) Lois Wolk, former California State Senator from District 3 (2012–2016) and District 5 (2008–2012) Mariko Yamada, former California State Assemblywoman from District 4 (2012–2014) and District 8 (2008–2012)

Labor unions Air Line Pilots Association, International Amalgamated Transit Union American Federation of Government Employees American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees American Federation of Teachers American Maritime Officers American Postal Workers Union California Teachers Association Communications Workers of America International Association of Fire Fighters International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers International Brotherhood of Teamsters International Longshore and Warehouse Union International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Laborers' International Union of North America Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association