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California Secretary of State - Elections Division
2004 California Congressional and Statewide Results
Partisan Filing Deadline: 11/20/03, Primary: 3/2/04, Filing Deadline for Independents: 8/6/04, Presidential Filing Deadline: 8/6/04,
Last Updated: December 14, 2004 |
Predictions, Notes, List of State Parties, |
President, 41.7% in '00, 1st term, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating:  Kerry, Cook Political Report: Likely Kerry, Washington Post: Kerry, Washington Times: Kerry, John Zogby: Kerry, Campaign & Elections: Oddsmaker: 2:1 Kerry, |
| U.S. Sen. John F. Kerry (D) 54.4%, |
George W. Bush (R) 44.4%, |
Michael Badnarik (L) 0.4%, |
| David Cobb (G) 0.3%, |
| Leonard Peltier (PF) 0.2%, |
| Mike Peroutka (AI) 0.2%, |
| Ralph Nader (WI) 0.2%, |
Senator, 53.1% in '98, 2nd term, next election in 2004, Polls,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating:  Democratic, Roll Call's Outlook: Leans Democratic, Cook Political Report: Likely Democratic, Larry Sabato: Likely Democratic, John J. Miller: Leaning Democratic, New York Times: Remains Democratic, Congressional Quarterly: Democrat Favored, Campaign & Elections: Oddsmaker: 6:5 Democrat, |
| Barbara Boxer (D) 57.8%, |
ex-Sec. of St. / '02 Gov. candidate William "Bill" Jones (R) 37.8%, |
teacher Marsha J. Feinland (PF) 2.1%, |
| Judge James P. "Jim" Gray (L) 1.7%, |
| chiropractor / '00 & '02 Congressional nominee Don J. Grundmann (AI) 0.6%, |
1st Congressional District, 64.1% in '02, 3rd term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 9:1 Democrat, |
| C. Michael "Mike" Thompson (D) 67.0%, |
CPA / '00 candidate / '02 nominee Lawrence R. Wiesner (R) 28.2%, |
mother / '00 Reform Party nominee Pamela Elizondo (G) 4.8%, |
2nd Congressional District, 65.8% in '02, 9th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating:  Republican, Campaign & Election's Odds: 9:1 Republican, |
| '02 nominee Mike Johnson (D) 33.1%, |
Wally Herger (R) 66.9%, |
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3rd Congressional District, 62.5% in '02, Douglas Ose (R) retiring after 3rd term, Polls
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Campaign & Election's Odds: 2:1 Republican, |
| financial consultant Gabe Castillo (D) 34.9%, |
ex-Att. Gen. / ex-U.S. Rep. / '98 Gov. nominee Daniel E. "Dan" Lungren (R) 61.9%, |
'98, '00 '02 nominee / retired civil engineer Douglas Arthur "Art" Tuma (L) 3.2%, |
4th Congressional District, 64.8% in '02, 7th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Campaign & Election's Odds: 9:1 Republican, |
| businessman David I. Winters (D) 34.6%, |
John T. Doolittle (R) 65.4%, |
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5th Congressional District, 70.5% in '02, 13th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 9:1 Democrat, |
| Robert T. Matsui (D) 71.4%, |
consultant Mike Dugas (R) 23.4%, |
software developer Pat Driscoll (G) 3.4%, |
| potter / peace activist John C. Reiger (PF) 1.8%, |
6th Congressional District, 66.7% in '02, 6th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 9:1 Democrat, |
| Lynn C. Woolsey (D) 72.7%, |
real estate appraiser Paul L. Erikson (R) 27.3%, |
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7th Congressional District, 70.8% in '02, 15th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 3:1 Democrat, |
| George Miller (D) 76.1% |
housing finance officer / '02 nominee Charles R. Hargrave (R) 23.9%, |
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8th Congressional District, 79.6% in '02, 9th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 9:1 Democrat, |
| Nancy Pelosi (D) 84.7%, |
attorney Jennifer Depalma (R) 11.7%, |
community volunteer Leilani D. Dowell (PF) 3.6%, |
| playwright Terry Baum (G) removed from ballot, |
9th Congressional District, 81.5% in '02, 3rd term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 9:1 Democrat, |
| Barbara Lee (D) 84.6%, |
businesswoman Claudia Bermudez (R) 12.3%, |
internet consultant '02 nominee James M. "Jim" Eyer (L) 3.1%, |
10th Congressional District, 75.6% in '02, 4th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 3:1 Democrat, |
| Ellen O. Tauscher (D) 65.8%, |
Jeff Ketelson (R) 34.2%, |
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11th Congressional District, 60.4% in '02, 6th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Campaign & Election's Odds: 100:1 Republican, |
| mathematician Jerry McNerney (D/WI) 38.7%, |
Richard W. Pombo (R) 61.3%, |
retired farmer / '02 GOP candidate Thomas A. "Tom" Benigno (I)?, |
12th Congressional District, 68.2% in '02, 12th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 9:1 Democrat, |
| Tom Lantos (D) 68.1%, |
businessman S. Mike Garza (R) 20.8%, |
landscape painter Patricia Gray (G) 9.1%, |
| software engineer Harland Harrison (L) 2.0%, |
13th Congressional District, 71.1% in '02, 16th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 4:1 Democrat, |
| Fortney H. "Pete" Stark (D) 71.7%, |
consultant George I. Bruno (R) 24.0%, |
software engineer / '02 nominee Mark W. Stroberg (L) 4.3%, |
14th Congressional District, 68.2% in '02, 6th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 9:1 Democrat, |
| Anna G. Eshoo (D) 69.8%, |
teacher / '98 nominee John C. "Chris" Haugen (R) 26.6%, |
engineer Brian Holtz (L) 3.6%, |
15th Congressional District, 65.8% in '02, 2nd term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 4:1 Democrat, |
| Michael H. "Mike" Honda (D) 72.1%, |
engineer Raymond L. Chukwu (R) 27.9%, |
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16th Congressional District, 67.1% in '02, 5th term,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 9:1 Democrat, |
| Zoe Lofgren (D) 70.9%, |
scientist / '02 nominee Douglass A. McNea (R) 26.4%, |
information technology manager Markus Welch (L) 2.7%, |
17th Congressional District, 68.1% in '02, 6th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 4:1 Democrat, |
| Sam Farr (D) 66.8%, |
businessman Mark J. Risley (R) 29.2%, |
legal activist / '02 nominee Raymond C. "Ray" Glock-Greuneich (G) 1.7%, |
| bookseller Joseph Williams (PF) 1.2%, |
| investment advisor Joel R. Smolen (L) 1.1%, |
18th Congressional District, 51.3% in '02, 1st term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 4:1 Democrat, |
| Dennis A. Cardoza (D) 67.5%, |
contractor Charles F. Pringle, Sr. (R) 32.5%, |
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19th Congressional District , 67.4% in '02, 5th term,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Campaign & Election's Odds: 9:1 Republican, |
| businessman James Lex Bufford (D) 27.2%, |
George P. Radanovich (R) 66.1%, |
teacher Larry R. Mullen (G) 6.7%, |
20th Congressional District, 63.7% in '02, Calvin M. "Cal" Dooley (D) retiring after 7th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 6:5 Democrat, Cook Political Report: Likely Democratic, |
| ex-St. Sen. / businessman Jim Costa (D) 53.5%, |
St. Sen. Roy Ashburn (R) 46.5%, |
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21st Congressional District, 70.5% in '02, 1st term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Campaign & Election's Odds: 3:1 Republican, |
| ex-probation officer Fred B. Davis (D) 26.8%, |
Devin G. Nunes (R) 73.2%, |
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22nd Congressional District, 73.4% in '02, 13th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Campaign & Election's Odds: 100:1 Republican, |
| No Democrat |
William M. "Bill" Thomas (R), |
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23rd Congressional District, 59.1% in '02, 3rd full term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 4:1 Democrat, |
| Lois Capps (D) 63.1%, |
audiologist / '02 candidate Donald E. "Don" Regan (R) 34.3%, |
financial advisor Michael Favorite (L) 2.6%, |
24th Congressional District, 65.2% in '02, 10th term,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Campaign & Election's Odds: 9:1 Republican, |
| political scientist Brett Wagner (D) 33.9%, |
Elton W. Gallegly (R) 62.9%, |
analyst Stuart Bechman (G) 3.2%, |
25th Congressional District, 65.0% in '02, 6th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Campaign & Election's Odds: 9:1 Republican, |
| businessman Fred T. Willoughby (D) 35.5%, |
Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (R) 64.5%, |
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26th Congressional District, 63.8% in '02, 12th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Campaign & Election's Odds: 9:1 Republican, |
| environmental consultant Cynthia M. Matthews (D) 42.8%, |
David Dreier (R) 53.6%, |
'00 & '02 nominee / Dr. Randall G. Weissbuch (L) 3.6%, |
27th Congressional District, 62.0% in '02, 4th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 3:1 Democrat, |
| Brad Sherman (D) 62.3%, |
'02 nominee / attorney Robert M. Levy (R) 33.3%, |
administrative assistant Eric J. Carter (G) 4.4%, |
28th Congressional District, 71.4% in '02, 11th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 9:1 Democrat, |
| Howard L. Berman (D) 71.0%, |
'02 nominee / insurance adjuster David R. Hernandez, Jr. (R) 23.3%, |
philosophy professor / '02 nominee Kelley L. Ross (L) 5.7%, |
29th Congressional District, 62.6% in '02, 2nd term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 4:1 Democrat, |
| Adam B. Schiff (D) 64.7%, |
attorney Harry F. Scolinos (R) 30.4%, |
entrepreneur Philip Koebel (G) 2.7%, |
| '98 U.S. Senate nominee / '00 & '02 Congressional nominee / fraud investigator Ted Brown (L) 2.2%, |
30th Congressional District, 70.4% in '02, 15th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 9:1 Democrat, |
| Henry A. Waxman (D) 71.3%, |
economist Victor Eilzalde (R) 28.7%, |
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31st Congressional District, 81.2% in '02, 6th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 9:1 Democrat, |
| Xavier Becerra (D) 80.3%, |
educator / journalist / '02 nominee Luis Vega (R) 19.7%, |
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32nd Congressional District, 68.9% in '02, 2nd term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 100:1 Democrat, |
| Hilda L. Solis (D) 85.1%, |
No Republican |
securities registrar / musician Leland Faegre (L) 14.9%, |
33rd Congressional District, 82.6% in '02, 2nd term,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 9:1 Democrat, |
| Diane Edith Watson (D) 88.6%, |
No Republican |
chemist Robert G. Weber, Jr. (L) 11.4%, |
34th Congressional District, 74.1% in '02, 6th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 9:1 Democrat, |
| Lucille Roybal-Allard (D) 74.5%, |
government employee / '98, '00 & '02 nominee Wayne Miller (R) 25.5%, |
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35th Congressional District, 77.6% in '02, 7th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 9:1 Democrat, |
| Maxine Waters (D) 80.6%, |
activist / retired police lieutenant / '02 nominee Ross Moen (R) 15.1%, |
mechanical engineer / '96, '98, '00 & '02 nominee Gordon Michael Mego (AI) 2.2%, |
| businessman / '02 nominee Charles Tate (L) 2.1%, |
36th Congressional District, 61.4% in '02, 2nd term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 4:1 Democrat, |
| Jane Harman (D) 62.0%, |
teacher Paul Whitehead (R) 33.5%, |
physician Alice Stek (PF) 2.5%, |
| software project manager Mike Binkley (L) 2.0%, |
37th Congressional District, 73.0% in '02, 5th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 9:1 Democrat, |
| Juanita Millender-McDonald (D) 75.1%, |
educational consultant / '00 nominee Vernon Van (R) 20.2%, |
'00 & '02 nominee / retired aerospace engineer Herbert G. "Herb" Peters (L) 4.7%, |
38th Congressional District, 71.2% in '02, 3rd term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 100:1 Democrat, |
| Grace Flores Napolitano (D), |
No Republican |
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39th Congressional District, 54.9% in '02, 1stterm
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 4:1 Democrat, |
| Linda T. Sanchez (D) 60.7%, |
'02 nominee / businessman Tim Escobar (R) 39.3%, |
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40th Congressional District, 67.7% in '02, 5th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Campaign & Election's Odds: 9:1 Republican, |
| school board member J. Tilman Williams (D) 32.0%, |
Edward R. Royce (R) 68.0%, |
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41st Congressional District, 67.4% in '02, 12th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Campaign & Election's Odds: 100:1 Republican, |
| No Democrat |
Jerry Lewis (R) 83.0%, |
law school pres. Peymon Motthrdeh (L) 17.0%, |
42nd Congressional District, 67.8% in '02, 3rd term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Campaign & Election's Odds: 3:1 Republican, |
| linguist Lewis Myers (D) 31.8%, |
Gary G. Miller (R) 68.2%, |
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43rd Congressional District, 66.4% in '02, 3rd term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 4:1 Democrat, |
| Joe Baca (D) 66.4%, |
San Bernardino Co. Planning Comm'r. Ed Laning (R) 33.6%, |
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44th Congressional District, 63.7% in '02, 6th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Campaign & Election's Odds: 9:1 Republican, |
| college administrator / '02 nominee Louis Vandenberg (D) 35.0%, |
Kenneth Calvert (R) 61.7%, |
hospital supervisor / '96 nominee Kevin Akin (PF) 3.3%, |
45th Congressional District, 65.3% in '02, 3rd term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Campaign & Election's Odds: 9:1 Republican, |
| investment manager Richard J. Meyer (D) 33.3%, |
Mary Bono (R) 66.7%, |
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46th Congressional District, 61.8% in '02, 8th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Campaign & Election's Odds: 3:1 Republican, |
| businessman Jim Brandt (D) 32.5%, |
Dana Rohrabacher (R) 62.0%, |
education coordinator / microbiologist Thomas Wesley "Tom" Lash (G) 3.7%, |
| '00 & '02 nominee / engineer Keith D. Gann (L) 1.8%, |
47th Congressional District, 60.6% in '02, 4th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 3:1 Democrat, |
| Loretta B. Sanchez (D) 60.4%, |
Education Board member Alexandria A. "Alex" Coronado (R) 39.6%, |
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48th Congressional District, 68.5% in '02, 8th term,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Campaign & Election's Odds: 4:1 Republican, |
| professor / '00 & '02 nominee John L. Graham (D) 32.2%, |
Christopher "Chris" Cox (R) 65.0%, |
realtor Bruce D. Cohen (L) 2.8%, |
49th Congressional District, 77.3% in '02, 2nd term,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Campaign & Election's Odds: 3:1 Republican, |
| prof. / '02 candidate Michael P. "Mike" Byron (D) 34.9%, |
Darrell Issa (R) 62.6%, |
'02 St. Sen. candidate mortgage banker Lars R. Grossmith (L) 2.5%, |
50th Congressional District, 64.4% in '02, 7th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Campaign & Election's Odds: 4:1 Republican, |
| school district member Francine P. Busby (D) 36.5%, |
Randy "Duke" Cunningham (R) 58.5%, |
professor Gary M. Waayers (G) 2.2%, |
| attorney / '96 American Party Presidental nominee / '00 Senate nominee '02 Att. Gen. nominee / Diana Beall Templin (AI) 1.6%, |
| horseshoer Brandon C. Osborne (L) 1.2%, |
51st Congressional District, 58.0% in '02, 6th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 4:1 Democrat, |
| Bob Filner (D) 62.1%, |
attorney / ex-Naval officer Michael Giorgino (R) 34.7%, |
businessman Michael S. Metti (L) 3.2%, |
52nd Congressional District, 70.2% in '02, 12th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Campaign & Election's Odds: 4:1 Republican, |
| attorney Brian S. Keliher (D) 27.6%, |
Duncan Hunter (R) 69.2%, |
'00 & '02 nominee / businessman Michael "Mike" Benoit (L) 3.2%, |
53rd Congressional District, 62.2% in '02, 2nd term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 4:1 Democrat, |
| Susan A. Davis (D) 66.2%, |
engineer / small businessman Darin Hunzeker (R) 28.9%, |
professor Lawrence P. Rockwood (G) 3.3%, |
| law student Adam Van Susteren (L) 1.6%, |
1. Link to Predictions:
2. D.C.'s Political Report's stars indicate the rating of the race from 1 star to 5 stars depending on its entertainment value.
The color indicates D.C.'s Political Report's prediction of the winning party.
| = Democrat retain control, |
= Democrats take over control, |
| = Republican retain control, |
 = Republicans take over control, |
 = Independent / 3rd Party retains control, |
 = Independent / 3rd Party take over control |
| Bold indicates incumbent. |
Yellow district indicates open races. |
| Light Blue boxes indicates Democrats maintained control. |
Light Red boxes indicates Republicans maintained control. |
| Blue boxes indicates Democrats took control. |
Red boxes indicates Republicans took control. |
3. Key to California Political Parties:
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