2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California

The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, with a primary election on June 3, 2014. Voters elected 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 elections of other offices, including a gubernatorial election.

Almost all seats in California retained their partisan control from the 2012 house elections. The sole exception was California's 31st congressional district, which flipped to the Democratic party. In that race, Pete Aguilar received 51.7% of the vote and defeated Paul Chabot.

By district
Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California by district:

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 Doug LaMalfa, who had represented the 1st district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Doug LaMalfa, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

 * Gregory Cheadle, real estate broker and candidate for this seat in 2012

Withdrawn

 * Dolores Lucero, former Shasta Lake Council member

Advanced to general

 * Heidi Hall, program manager for the state Department of Water Resources

Eliminated in primary

 * Dan Levine, medical cannabis farmer

District 2
The 2nd district is based in California's North Coast and includes Eureka, San Rafael, Petaluma, and Ukiah. Incumbent Democrat Jared Huffman, who had represented the 2nd district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Jared Huffman, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

 * Andy Caffrey, sustainability conversion planner

Advanced to general

 * Dale Mensing, supermarket cashier

District 3
The 3rd district is based in north central California and includes Davis, Fairfield, and Yuba City. Incumbent Democrat John Garamendi, who had represented the 3rd district since 2013 and previously represented the 10th district from 2009 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * John Garamendi, incumbent U.S. Representative

Advanced to general

 * Dan Logue, state assembly member

Declined

 * Kim Vann, Colusa County Board of Supervisors member and general election candidate in 2012

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.

Advanced to general

 * Tom McClintock, incumbent U.S. Representative
 * Art Moore, business executive and management consultant

Withdrawn

 * Kris Johnson

Eliminated in primary

 * Jeffrey Gerlach, information technology analyst

Campaign
The first debate in the race took place on October 13, 2014.

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 5th district since 2013 and previously represented the 1st district from 1999 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Mike Thompson, incumbent U.S. Representative

Withdrawn

 * Stewart Cilley, accountant and candidate for this seat in 2012

Advanced to general

 * James Hinton, former online poker player

Eliminated in primary

 * Douglas Van Raam, landscaper

District 6
The 6th district is based in north central California and includes Sacramento. Incumbent Democrat Doris Matsui, who had represented the 6th district since 2013 and previously represented the 5th district from 2005 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Doris Matsui, incumbent U.S. Representative

Advanced to general

 * Joseph McCray Sr., retired military officer

District 7
The 7th district is based in north central California and includes eastern Sacramento County. Incumbent Democrat Ami Bera, who had represented the 7th district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Ami Bera, incumbent U.S. Representative

Advanced to general

 * Doug Ose, former U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

 * Igor Birman, former chief of staff to Congressman Tom McClintock
 * Elizabeth Emken, businesswoman, former nonprofit executive and candidate for the Senate in 2012

Eliminated in primary

 * Douglas Tuma, retired civil engineer

Campaign
More than $13 million from outside groups was spent during the campaign.

Debates

 * Complete video of debate, October 8, 2014
 * Complete transcript of debate, October 8, 2014

District 8
The 8th district is based in the eastern High Desert and includes Victorville and Yucaipa. Incumbent Republican Paul Cook, who had represented the 8th district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Paul Cook, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

 * Paul Hannosh, teacher and small businessman

Withdrawn

 * Rodney Lee Conover

Advanced to general

 * Bob Conaway, attorney

Eliminated in primary

 * Odessia Lee, retired public employee

Withdrawn

 * John Pinkerton, President of Victor Valley College Board of Trustees and candidate for this seat in 2012

District 9
The 9th district is based in the Central Valley and includes the San Joaquin Delta and Stockton. Incumbent Democrat Jerry McNerney, who had represented the 9th district since 2013 and previously represented the 11th district from 2007 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Jerry McNerney, incumbent U.S. Representative

Advanced to general

 * Antonio Amador, retired U.S. Marshal

Eliminated in primary

 * Steve Colangelo, small business owner
 * Karen Mathews Davis, retired county clerk

District 10
The 10th district is based in the Central Valley and includes Modesto and Tracy. Incumbent Republican Jeff Denham, who had represented the 10th district since 2013 and previously represented the 19th district from 2011 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Jeff Denham, incumbent U.S. Representative

Advanced to general

 * Michael Eggman, farmer, small businessman and younger brother of state assembly member Susan Eggman

Eliminated in primary

 * Michael Barkley, accountant

Declined

 * José M. Hernández, former NASA astronaut and general election candidate for this seat in 2012

District 11
The 11th district is based in the East Bay and includes Concord and Richmond. Incumbent Democrat George Miller, who had represented the 11th district since 2013 and previously represented the 7th district from 1975 to 2013, retired.

Advanced to general

 * Mark DeSaulnier, state senator and candidate for this seat in 2009

Eliminated in primary

 * Tony Daysog, Alameda council member, candidate for the state assembly in 2006 and candidate for Mayor of Alameda in 2010
 * Ki Ingersol
 * Cheryl Sudduth, public policy advocate and candidate for this seat in 2012

Declined

 * Susan Bonilla, state assembly member
 * Joan Buchanan, state assembly and candidate for this seat in 2009
 * John Garamendi, U.S. Representative (running for re-election in the 3rd district)
 * John Gioia, member of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors (running for re-election)
 * Ro Khanna, former Deputy Assistant Secretary in the United States Department of Commerce and candidate for the 12th district in 2004 (running in the 17th district)
 * Kristina Lawson, Mayor of Walnut Creek
 * Gayle McLaughlin, Green Party Mayor of Richmond
 * George Miller, incumbent U.S. Representative
 * Kish Rajan, former Walnut Creek council member
 * Tom Torlakson, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction (running for re-election)

Advanced to general

 * Tue Phan-Quang, retired immigration judge

Declined

 * Mark Peterson, Contra Costa District Attorney
 * Mary Piepho, member of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors

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 had represented the 12th district since 2013 and previously represented the 8th district from 1993 to 2013 and the 5th district from 1987 until 1993, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Nancy Pelosi, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

 * David Peterson, accountability system developer and candidate for this seat in 2012
 * Michael Steger, political organizer

Advanced to general

 * John Dennis, real estate developer and general election candidate for this seat in 2012

Eliminated in primary

 * Barry Hermanson, candidate for this seat in 2012

Eliminated in primary

 * Desmond Thorsson, university instructor
 * Jim Welles, lawyer

District 13
The 13th district is based in the East Bay and includes Berkeley and Oakland. Incumbent Democrat Barbara Lee, who had represented the 13th district since 2013 and previously represented the 9th district from 1998 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Barbara Lee, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

 * Justin Jelincic, nonprofit finance manager

Advanced to general

 * Dakin Sundeen, IT system administrator

District 14
The 14th district is based in the Bay Area and includes most of San Mateo County. Incumbent Democrat Jackie Speier, who had represented the 14th district since 2013 and previously represented the 12th district from 2008 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Jackie Speier, incumbent U.S. Representative

Advanced to general

 * Robin Chew, business owner and entrepreneur

District 15
The 15th district is based in the East Bay and includes Hayward and Livermore. Incumbent Democrat Eric Swalwell, who had represented the 15th district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Eric Swalwell, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

 * Ellen Corbett, state senator

Declined

 * Ro Khanna, former Deputy Assistant Secretary in the United States Department of Commerce and candidate for the 12th district in 2004 (running in the 17th district)

Advanced to general

 * Hugh Bussell, technology manager, educator and Alameda County Republican Party vice chair

District 16
The 16th district is based in the Central Valley and includes Fresno and Merced. Incumbent Democrat Jim Costa, who had represented the 16th district since 2013 and previously represented the 20th district from 2005 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Jim Costa, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

 * Job Melton, mental health therapist

Withdrawn

 * Loraine Goodwin, physician, member of the California Democratic State Central Committee and candidate for this seat in 2012

Advanced to general

 * Johnny Tacherra, farmer and candidate for this seat in 2012

Eliminated in primary

 * Joanna Botelho, farmer and businesswoman
 * Steve Crass, attorney
 * Mel Levey, military officer

District 17
The 17th district is based in the Bay Area and includes Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Fremont, and Milpitas. Incumbent Democrat Mike Honda, who had represented the 17th district since 2013 and previously represented the 15th district from 2001 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Mike Honda, incumbent U.S. Representative
 * Ro Khanna, former Deputy Assistant Secretary in the United States Department of Commerce and candidate for the 12th district in 2004

Eliminated in primary

 * Vanila Singh, professor and physician
 * Joel Vanlandingham, tech recruiting executive

Disqualified

 * Vinesh Singh Rathore, attorney for Google

Campaign
A lawsuit was filed before the Sacramento County Superior Court alleging that Khanna had recruited candidates with similar names to enter the race as Republicans to split the Republican vote three ways. On March 28, the court disqualified one of the candidates and ruled that Khanna had no connection with the incident.

Debates

 * Complete video of debate, October 6, 2014

District 18
The 18th district is based in the Bay Area and includes Palo Alto, Redwood City, and Saratoga. Incumbent Democrat Anna Eshoo, who had represented the 18th district since 2013 and previously represented the 14th district from 1993 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Anna Eshoo, incumbent U.S. Representative

Advanced to general

 * Richard Fox, pediatrician and healthcare attorney

Eliminated in primary

 * Bruce Anderson, high school teacher
 * Oscar Alejandro Braun, healthcare website publisher

Withdrawn

 * Wilson Farrar

District 19
The 19th district is based in the South Bay and includes most of San Jose. Incumbent Democrat Zoe Lofgren, who had represented the 19th district since 2013 and previously represented the 16th district from 1995 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Zoe Lofgren, incumbent U.S. Representative
 * Robert Murray, businessman

District 20
The 20th district is based in the Central Coast and includes Monterey and Santa Cruz. Incumbent Democrat Sam Farr, who had represented the 20th district since 2013 and previously represented the 17th district from 1993 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Sam Farr, incumbent U.S. Representative

Advanced to general

 * Ronald Paul Kabat, certified public accountant

District 21
The 21st district is based in the Central Valley and includes Hanford and parts of Bakersfield. Incumbent Republican David Valadao, who had represented the 21st district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * David Valadao, incumbent U.S. Representative

Advanced to general

 * Amanda Renteria, former chief of staff for Senator Debbie Stabenow

Eliminated in primary

 * John Hernandez, chief executive officer of the Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the general election candidate for this seat in 2012

Debates

 * Complete video of debate, October 8, 2014

District 22
The 22nd district is based in the Central Valley and includes Clovis, Tulare, and Visalia. Incumbent Republican Devin Nunes, who had represented the 22nd district since 2013 and previously represented the 21st district from 2003 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Devin Nunes, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

 * John Catano

Advanced to general

 * Suzanna Aguilera-Marreno, retired correctional captain

District 23
The 23rd district is based in the southern Central Valley and includes parts of Bakersfield. Republican House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy, who had represented the 23rd district since 2013 and previously represented the 22nd district from 2007 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Kevin McCarthy, incumbent U.S. Representative

Advanced to general

 * Raul Garcia, farm worker

District 24
The 24th district is based in the Central Coast and includes San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. Incumbent Democrat Lois Capps, who had represented the 24th district since 2013 and previously represented the 23rd district from 2003 to 2013 and the 22nd district from 1998 to 2003, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Lois Capps, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

 * Paul Coyne, businessman and bank manager
 * Sandra Marshall, publisher community organizer

Advanced to general

 * Christopher Mitchum, former actor, businessman and candidate for this seat in 2012

Eliminated in primary

 * Bradley Allen, pediatric heart surgeon
 * Justin Donald Fareed, cattle rancher and businessman
 * Dale Francisco, Santa Barbara City Council Member
 * Alexis Stuart, consultant and author

Eliminated in primary

 * Steve Isakson, electronics engineer and businessman

District 25
The 25th district is based in northern Los Angeles County and includes Palmdale and Santa Clarita. Incumbent Republican Howard McKeon, who had represented the 25th district since 1993, retired.

Advanced to general

 * Steve Knight, state senator
 * Tony Strickland, former state senator and general election candidate for the 26th District in 2012

Declined

 * Peter Foy, Chairman of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors
 * Buck McKeon, incumbent U.S. Representative
 * George Runner, member of the State Board of Equalization and former state senator
 * Cameron Smyth, former state assembly member and former mayor of Santa Clarita
 * Scott Wilk, state assembly member

Eliminated in primary

 * J. R. Puentes, Army veteran
 * Lee Rogers, podiatrist and general election candidate for this seat in 2012
 * Evan Thomas, test pilot and retired Air Force officer

District 26
The 26th district is based in the southern Central Coast and includes Oxnard and Thousand Oaks. Incumbent Democrat Julia Brownley, who had represented the 26th district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Primary election
Former state senator Tony Strickland, who lost to Brownley in 2012, announced that he will challenge Brownley again, before switching to run in the open 25th instead.

Advanced to general

 * Julia Brownley, incumbent U.S. Representative

Advanced to general

 * Jeff Gorell, state assembly member

Eliminated in primary

 * Rafael Alberto Dagnesses, business owner and entrepreneur

Withdrawn

 * Tony Strickland, former state senator and general election candidate for this seat in 2012

Declined

 * Jeff Suppan, MLB pitcher

Eliminated in primary

 * Douglas Kmiec, professor, author and diplomat

District 27
The 27th district is based in the San Gabriel Foothills and includes Alhambra and Pasadena. Incumbent Democrat Judy Chu, who had represented the 27th district since 2013 and previously represented the 32nd district from 2009 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Judy Chu, incumbent U.S. Representative

Advanced to general

 * Jack Orswell, small business owner

District 28
The 28th district is based in the northern Los Angeles suburbs and includes Burbank and Glendale as well as parts of central Los Angeles. Incumbent Democrat Adam Schiff, who had represented the 28th district since 2013 and previously represented the 29th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 27th district from 2001 to 2003, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Adam Schiff, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

 * Sal Genovese, community services director and candidate for this seat in 2012

Eliminated in primary

 * Sam Yousuf

Advanced to general

 * Steve Stokes, real estate broker

District 29
The 29th district is based in the northeastern San Fernando Valley. Incumbent Democrat Tony Cardenas, who had represented the 29th district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Tony Cardenas, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

 * Venice Gamble, consumer advocate paralegal

Advanced to general

 * William O'Callaghan Leader, small businessman

District 30
The 30th district is based in the western San Fernando Valley and includes Sherman Oaks. Incumbent Democrat Brad Sherman, who had represented the 30th district since 2013 and previously represented the 27th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 24th district from 1997 to 2003, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Brad Sherman, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

 * Marc Litchman,nonprofit executive director

Advanced to general

 * Mark Reed, television journalist and businessman

Eliminated in primary

 * Pablo Kleinman, businessman

Eliminated in primary

 * Mike Powelson, professor, activist and candidate for this seat in 2012

District 31
The 31st district is based in the Inland Empire and includes San Bernardino and Rancho Cucamonga. Incumbent Republican Gary Miller, who had represented the 31st district since 2013 and previously represented the 42nd district from 2003 to 2013 and the 41st district from 1999 to 2003, retired.

Advanced to general

 * Paul Chabot, former Naval Intelligence officer, former White House adviser and anti-drug activist

Eliminated in primary

 * Ryan Downing, political consultant and businessman
 * Lesli Gooch, senior policy director for Congressman Gary Miller

Withdrawn

 * John Valdivia, San Bernardino Councilman

Declined

 * Bob Dutton, former state senator and general election candidate for this seat in 2012
 * Curt Hagman, state assembly member
 * Gary Miller, incumbent U.S. Representative
 * Mike Morrell, state assembly member
 * James Ramos, San Bernardino County Supervisor
 * Michael A. Ramos, San Bernardino County District Attorney
 * Janice Rutherford, San Bernardino County Supervisor
 * Marc Steinorth, Rancho Cucamonga City Councilman
 * Acquanetta Warren, Mayor of Fontana

Advanced to general

 * Pete Aguilar, Mayor of Redlands and candidate for this seat in 2012

Eliminated in primary

 * Joe Baca, former U.S. Representative
 * Eloise Gomez Reyes, attorney
 * Danny Tillman, San Bernardino School Board member

Declined

 * Josie Gonzales, San Bernardino County Supervisor

District 32
The 32nd district is based in the San Gabriel Valley and includes El Monte and West Covina. Incumbent Democrat Grace Napolitano, who had represented the 32nd district since 2013 and previously represented the 38th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 34th district from 1999 to 2003, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Grace Napolitano, incumbent U.S. Representative

Advanced to general

 * Arturo Alas, realtor

District 33
The 33rd district is based in coastal Los Angeles County and includes Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. Incumbent Democrat Henry Waxman, who had represented the 33rd district since 2013 and previously represented the 30th district from 2003 to 2013, the 29th district from 1993 to 2003, and the 24th district from 1975 to 1993, retired.

Advanced to general

 * Ted Lieu, state senator

Eliminated in primary

 * Vincent Flaherty, producer, entrepreneur and historian
 * Wendy Greuel, former Los Angeles City Controller and candidate for Mayor of Los Angeles in 2013
 * Kristie Holmes, social worker and professor
 * David Kanuth, defense counsel and entrepreneur
 * Matt Miller, columnist, radio host, journalist, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, host of Left, Right & Center and former advisor to the Office of Management and Budget
 * Barbara Mulvaney, human rights attorney
 * Zein Obagi Jr., educational equality advocate
 * Michael Shapiro, sports executive and filmmaker

Withdrawn

 * Derrick Ferree
 * James Graf, businessman and entrepreneur
 * Karl Siganporia

Declined

 * Howard Berman, former U.S. Representative
 * Richard Bloom, state assembly member and former mayor of Santa Monica
 * Bob Blumenfield, Los Angeles City Council member and former state assembly member
 * Debra Bowen, Secretary of State of California and candidate for 36th District in 2011
 * William W. Brien, Beverly Hills Council member and former Mayor of Beverly Hills
 * Julia Brownley, U.S Representative (running for re-election in the 26th district)
 * Betsy Butler, former state assembly member
 * Sandra Fluke, attorney and women's rights activist (running for state senate)
 * Paul Koretz, Los Angeles City Councilman and former state assembly member
 * Sheila Kuehl, former state senator (running for Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors)
 * Fran Pavley, state senator
 * Bobby Shriver, former Santa Monica City Council member (running for Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors)
 * Maria Shriver, journalist, author and former First Lady of California
 * Richard Simmons, fitness personality and actor
 * Antonio Villaraigosa, former Mayor of Los Angeles
 * Henry Waxman, incumbent U.S. Representative
 * Zev Yaroslavsky, Los Angeles County Supervisor

Advanced to general

 * Elan Carr, Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney and Supreme Master of Alpha Epsilon Pi

Eliminated in primary

 * Lily Gilani, lawyer
 * Kevin Mottus, environmental health advocate

Withdrawn

 * Patrick Kilpatrick, actor, director and producer

Eliminated in primary

 * Mark Herd, Neighborhood Council Boardmember

Eliminated in primary

 * Michael Sachs, environmental technician

Eliminated in primary

 * Tom Fox, lawyer
 * Marianne Williamson, author and spiritual teacher

Withdrawn

 * Brent Roske, television producer and director

Declined

 * Bill Bloomfield, businessman and Independent candidate for this seat in 2012

Polling

 * ^ Internal poll for Wendy Greuel Campaign

District 34
The 34th district is based in central Los Angeles and includes Chinatown and Downtown Los Angeles. Incumbent Democrat Xavier Becerra, who had represented the 34th district since 2013 and previously represented the 31st district from 2003 to 2013 and the 30th district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Xavier Becerra, incumbent U.S. Representative
 * Adrienne Nicole Edwards, community organizer

Eliminated in primary

 * Howard Johnson, attorney

District 35
The 35th district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Fontana, Ontario, and Pomona. Incumbent Democrat Gloria Negrete McLeod, who had represented the 35th district since 2013, retired.

Advanced to general

 * Christina Gagnier, attorney
 * Norma Torres, state senator

Eliminated in primary

 * Scott Heydenfeldt, entrepreneur
 * Anthony Vieyra, financial analyst

Withdrawn

 * Paul Vincent Avila, Ontario City Councilman

Declined

 * Joe Baca, former U.S. Representative (running for CA-31)
 * Gloria Negrete McLeod, incumbent U.S. Representative (running for San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors)

Eliminated in primary

 * Benjamin Lopez

Declined

 * Gary Ovitt, San Bernardino County Supervisor

District 36
The 36th district is based in eastern Riverside County and includes Palm Springs. Democrat Raul Ruiz, who had represented the 36th district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Raul Ruiz, incumbent U.S. Representative

Advanced to general

 * Brian Nestande, state assembly member

Eliminated in primary

 * Ray Haynes, former state assembly member

Campaign
Despite being touted as a formidable candidate, Nestande received criticism from other Republicans about his poor fundraising, which left him with only $235,000 in cash on hand after the primary, with Ruiz reporting more than $1.9 million in the bank at the same time.

Ruiz had also received much praise for assisting airline passengers in distress on two separate flights in July and October.

Debates

 * Complete video of debate, October 5, 2014

District 37
The 37th district is based in West Los Angeles and includes Crenshaw and Culver City. Incumbent Democrat Karen Bass, who had represented the 37th district since 2013 and previously represented the 33rd district from 2011 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Karen Bass, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

 * Mervin Evans, author and management consultant

Advanced to general

 * R. Adam King, entrepreneur

District 38
The 38th district is based in the eastern Los Angeles suburbs and includes Norwalk and Whittier. Incumbent Democrat Linda Sánchez, who had represented the 38th district since 2013 and previously represented the 39th district from 2003 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Linda Sánchez, incumbent U.S. Representative

Advanced to general

 * Benjamin Campos, accountant

District 39
The 39th district straddles the Los Angeles–Orange county border and includes Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, and Fullerton. Incumbent Republican Ed Royce, who had represented the 39th district since 2013 and previously represented the 40th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 39th district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Ed Royce, incumbent U.S. Representative

Advanced to general

 * Peter Anderson, retired software engineer

District 40
The 40th district is based in central Los Angeles County and includes Downey and East Los Angeles. Incumbent Democrat Lucille Roybal-Allard, who had represented the 40th district since 2013 and previously represented the 34th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 33rd district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Lucille Roybal-Allard, incumbent U.S. Representative
 * David Sanchez, retired college professor

Republican candidates
No Republicans filed.

District 41
The 41st district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Moreno Valley, Perris, and Riverside. Incumbent Democrat Mark Takano, who had represented the 41st district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Mark Takano, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

 * Veronica Franco, healthcare administrator

Advanced to general

 * Steve Adams, Riverside City Council member

Eliminated in primary

 * Yvonne Terrell Girard, judicial assistant

District 42
The 42nd district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Corona and Murrieta. Incumbent Republican Ken Calvert, who had represented the 42nd district since 2013 and previously represented the 44th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 43rd district from 1993 to 2003, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Ken Calvert, incumbent U.S. Representative

Advanced to general

 * Tim Sheridan, national field representative

Eliminated in primary

 * Kerri Condley, businesswomen and Delegate for the California Democratic Party
 * Chris Marquez, retired marine sergeant

Withdrawn

 * Boyd Roberts

District 43
The 43rd district is based in South Los Angeles and includes Hawthorne and Inglewood. Incumbent Democrat Maxine Waters, who had represented the 43rd district since 2013 and previously represented the 35th district from 1993 to 2013 and the 29th district from 1991 to 1993, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Maxine Waters, incumbent U.S. Representative

Advanced to general

 * John Wood Jr., political writer and analyst

District 44
The 44th district is based in south Los Angeles County and includes Carson, Compton, and San Pedro. Incumbent Democrat Janice Hahn, who had represented the 44th district since 2013 and previously represented the 36th district from 2011 to 2013, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Janice Hahn, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican candidates
No Republicans filed.

District 45
The 45th district is based in inland Orange County and includes Irvine and Mission Viejo. Incumbent Republican John Campbell, who had represented the 45th district since 2013 and previously represented the 48th district from 2005 to 2013, retired.

Primary election
John Moorlach withdrew from the race in March 2014, citing poor fundraising and his opponents' negative campaigns.

Advanced to general

 * Mimi Walters, state senator

Eliminated in primary

 * Greg Raths, veteran and former commercial airline pilot

Withdrawn

 * Pat Maciariello, investor
 * John Moorlach, Orange County Supervisor

Declined

 * Dick Ackerman, former Minority Leader of the California Senate
 * Patricia Bates, state assembly member
 * Bill Campbell, former Chair of the Orange County Board of Supervisors
 * John Campbell, incumbent U.S. Representative
 * Steven Choi, Mayor of Irvine
 * Christopher Cox, former U.S. Representative
 * Diane Harkey, state assembly member
 * Neel Kashkari, former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs
 * Jeff Lalloway, Irvine Council member
 * Phil Liberatore, accountant and candidate for the 8th District in 2012
 * Allan Mansoor, state assembly member
 * Gary Miller, incumbent U.S. Representative from the 45th District
 * Kris Murray, Anaheim Council member
 * Christina Shea, Irvine Council member
 * Harry Sidhu, Anaheim Council member
 * Todd Spitzer, Orange County Supervisor
 * Michelle Steel, Member of the California State Board of Equalization
 * Tom Tait, Mayor of Anaheim
 * Gaddi Vasquez, United States Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture
 * Donald P. Wagner, state assembly member
 * Fred Whitaker, Orange Council member

Advanced to general

 * Drew Leavens, businessman

Declined

 * Larry Agran, Irvine Council member
 * Sukhee Kang, Mayor of Irvine and general election candidate for this seat in 2012
 * Beth Krom, Irvine Council member and nominee for this seat in 2010
 * Teresa “Tita” Smith, Mayor of Orange
 * Steve Young, attorney

District 46
The 46th district is based in central Orange County and includes Anaheim and Santa Ana. Incumbent Democrat Loretta Sanchez, who had represented the 46th district since 2013 and previously represented the 47th district from 2003 to 2013 and the 46th district from 1997 to 2003, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Loretta Sanchez, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

 * Ehab Atalla, businessman

Advanced to general

 * Adam Nick, accountant, auditor and businessman

Eliminated in primary

 * John J. Cullum, business owner and accountant
 * Carlos Vazquez, business owner and educator

District 47
The 47th district includes Long Beach and parts of Orange County. Incumbent Democrat Alan Lowenthal, who had represented the 47th district since 2013, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Alan Lowenthal, incumbent U.S. Representative

Advanced to general

 * Andy Whallon, engineer and entrepreneur

District 48
The 48th district is based in coastal Orange County and includes Huntington Beach. Incumbent Republican Dana Rohrabacher, who had represented the 48th district since 2013 and previously represented the 46th district from 2003 to 2013, the 45th district from 1993 to 2003, and the 42nd district from 1989 to 1993, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Dana Rohrabacher, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

 * Wendy Leece, Costa Mesa Councilmember

Advanced to general

 * Sue Savary, business owner and educator

Eliminated in primary

 * Robert John Banuelos, congressional community liaison
 * David Burns, lawyer

District 49
The 49th district is based in northern San Diego County and includes Carlsbad and Oceanside. Incumbent Republican Darrell Issa, who had represented the 49th district since 2003 and the 48th district from 2001 to 2003, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Darrell Issa, incumbent U.S. Representative

Advanced to general

 * Dave Peiser, local business owner

Eliminated in primary

 * Noboru Isagawa, retired instructor

Withdrawn

 * Johnny Moore, counsellor

District 50
The 50th district is based in inland San Diego County and includes Escondido and Santee. Incumbent Republican Duncan D. Hunter, who had represented the 50th district since 2013 and previously represented the 52nd district from 2009 to 2013, ran for re-election.

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 * Duncan D. Hunter, incumbent U.S. Representative

Advanced to general

 * James Kimber, physician's assistant

Eliminated in primary

 * Michael Benoit, retired business owner

District 51
The new 51st district runs along the border with Mexico and includes Imperial County and San Diego. Incumbent Democrat Juan Vargas, who had represented the 51st district since 2013, ran for re-election.

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 * Juan Vargas, incumbent U.S. Representative

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 * Stephen Meade, self employed broker

District 52
The 52nd district is based in coastal San Diego and includes La Jolla and Poway. Incumbent Democrat Scott Peters, who had represented the 52nd district since 2013, ran for re-election.

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 * Scott Peters, incumbent U.S. Representative

Advanced to general

 * Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city council member and nominee for Mayor of San Diego in 2012

Eliminated in primary

 * Kirk Jorgensen, military officer and businessman
 * Fred J. Simon Jr., trauma surgeon and businessman

Campaign
DeMaio faced sexual harassment charges from former campaign staffer Todd Bosnich; however, no charges were never filed.

Debates

 * Complete video of debate, September 23, 2014

District 53
The 53rd district is based in Central San Diego and includes La Mesa and Lemon Grove. Incumbent Democrat Susan Davis, who had represented the 53rd district since 2013 and previously represented the 49th district from 2001 to 2003, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Susan Davis, incumbent U.S. Representative

Advanced to general

 * Larry Wilske, retired navy seal

Eliminated in primary

 * John Edwards, retired aerospace engineer
 * Joel Marchese, teacher
 * Jim Stieringer, school board member
 * Wayne True, family physician