2016 United States House of Representatives elections in California

The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in California were held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, with a primary election on June 7, 2016. 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 presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections.

Competitive districts
The following are the predictions for House districts where at least one out of the Cook Political Report, Daily Kos Elections, the Rothenberg Political Report, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and RealClearPolitics did not agree that the district was "safe Democratic" or "safe Republican" (59 races total as of October 27). Incumbent Lois Capps did not seek reelection, signified by parentheses around her name. Note that safeness of a district is not necessarily a prediction as to outcome, nor final margin of victory.

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 & 2014
 * Joe Montes, small businessman
 * Gary Allen Oxley, emergency room nurse

Withdrawn

 * Doug Wright, attorney

Advanced to general

 * Jim Reed, attorney and nominee for this seat in 2010 & 2012

Eliminated in primary

 * David Peterson, accountability system developer and candidate for the 12th district in 2012 & 2014

District 2
The 2nd district is based in California's North Coast and includes Marin County and Eureka. 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

 * Erin A. Schrode, social entrepreneur

Advanced to general

 * Dale K. Mensing, cashier

Eliminated in primary

 * Matthew Robert Wookey, middle school teacher

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

 * Eugene Cleek, trauma surgeon

Eliminated in primary

 * Ryan Detert, engineer and entrepreneur

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

Withdrawn

 * Art Moore, business executive, management consultant and candidate for this seat in 2014

Advanced to general

 * Robert Derlet, physician

Eliminated in primary

 * Sean White, solar instructor and author

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

Eliminated in primary

 * Nils Palsson, community builder and educator
 * Alex Poling, systems administrator

Advanced to general

 * Carlos Santamaria, business owner and consultant

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

Eliminated in primary

 * Jrmar Jefferson, community volunteer

Advanced to general

 * Robert Evans, retired government auditor

Eliminated in primary

 * Mario Galván, teacher
 * Yuriy Seretskiy, software engineer

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

 * Scott Jones, Sacramento County Sheriff

Declined

 * Roberta MacGlashan, Sacramento County Supervisor
 * John McGinness, former Sacramento County Sheriff
 * Roger Niello, former state assembly member
 * Doug Ose, former U.S. Representative

Campaign
On May 10, Bera's father, Bob Bera, pleaded guilty to two felony counts of violating campaign finance laws, having made the maximum allowed contribution to his son's campaign in both the 2010 and 2012 election and then got friends and relatives to do the same. Bob Bera would then reimburse them, effectively circumventing campaign finance laws, funnelling $250,000 to the campaign. Ami Bera released a statement claiming to be unaware of his father's activity. He said, "I am incredibly saddened and disappointed in learning what my dad did. While I deeply love my father, it's clear he has made a grave mistake that will have real consequences for him. Neither I, no anyone involved with my campaign, was aware of my father's activities until we learned about them from the U.S. Attorney's Office." Bera also said that he returned the illegal contributions to the U.S. Treasury.

On August 18, Bob Bera was sentenced to a year in prison and fined $100,000. Bera's campaign manager said of the ruling, "This is one of the most difficult experiences of Congressman Bera's and his entire family's lives. Babulal Bera made a grave mistake and he now has to face the consequences of that."

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

 * Tim Donnelly, former state assembly member and candidate for governor in 2014

Advanced to general

 * Rita Ramirez, retired college professor

Eliminated in primary

 * Roger La Plante, retired army sergeant
 * John Pinkerton, Victor Valley community college trustee

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 "Tony" Amador, retired U.S. Marshal and general election candidate for this seat in 2014

Eliminated in primary

 * Kathryn Nance, Stockton Police Sergeant

Eliminated in primary

 * Alex Appleby, manager and financial advisor

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

Eliminated in primary

 * Robert Hodges, farmer

Advanced to general

 * Michael Eggman, farmer, small businessman and general election candidate for this seat in 2014

Eliminated in primary

 * Michael J. "Mike" Barkley, accountant and candidate for this seat in 2014

District 11
The 11th district is based in the East Bay and includes Concord and Richmond. Incumbent Democrat Mark DeSaulnier, who had represented the 11th district since 2015, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Mark DeSaulnier, incumbent U.S. Representative

Advanced to general

 * Roger Allen Petersen, retired HR manager

District 12
The 12th district is based in the Bay Area and includes most of San Francisco. Incumbent Democrat 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

 * Bob Miller, retired electrician

Eliminated in primary

 * Barry Hermanson, retired entrepreneur and candidate for this seat in 2012 & 2014

Advanced to general

 * Preston Picus, teacher, author and coach

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

Advanced to general

 * Sue Caro, retired realtor

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

 * Angel Cardenas

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

Advanced to general

 * Danny R. Turner, businessman

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

Advanced to general

 * Johnny M. Tacherra, farmer, candidate for this seat in 2012 and general election candidate for this seat in 2014

Eliminated in primary

 * David Rogers, small businessman

Eliminated in primary

 * Richard Gomez

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, candidate for the 12th district in 2004 and general election candidate for this seat in 2014

Eliminated in primary

 * Pierluigi Oliverio, San Jose City Council member

Eliminated in primary

 * Ron Cohen, certified public accountant
 * Peter Kuo, small business owner

Eliminated in primary

 * Kennita Watson, retired quality engineer

Campaign
Khanna took no donations from PACs or corporations for his 2016 campaign, raising $480,500 from individuals associated with the securities and investment industries and $170,752 from individuals associated with the electronics manufacturing industry. All these donations were subject to the $2,700 individual contributions cap.

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

Eliminated in primary

 * Bob Harlow

Advanced to general

 * Richard B. Fox, physician and attorney

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

Advanced to general

 * G. Burt Lancaster, economic technology consultant

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, retired.

Advanced to general

 * Jimmy Panetta, Monterey County Deputy District Attorney and son of Leon Panetta

Declined

 * Sam Farr, incumbent U.S. Representative

Advanced to general

 * Casey Lucius, Pacific Grove Council member and national security professor

Eliminated in primary

 * Joe Williams, hospital laboratory technician

Eliminated in primary

 * Jack Digby, ironworker
 * Barbara Honegger, investigative journalist and author

Withdrawn

 * Matt Bruner

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

 * Emilio Huerta, civil rights attorney and son of Dolores Huerta

Eliminated in primary

 * Daniel Parra, Fowler Mayor Pro Tem and defense analyst

Withdrawn

 * Connie Perez, accountant

Declined

 * Amanda Renteria, former chief of staff for Senator Debbie Stabenow and general election candidate for this seat in 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

 * Teresita Andres, retired business owner

Advanced to general

 * Louie Campos, accelerated instruction tutor

District 23
The 23rd district is based in the southern Central Valley and includes parts of Bakersfield. Incumbent Republican House Majority Leader 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

Eliminated in primary

 * Ken Mettler, independent businessman
 * Gerald Morris, gun room salesman

Advanced to general

 * Wendy Reed, businesswoman and community advocate

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, retired.

Advanced to general

 * Salud Carbajal, Santa Barbara County Supervisor

Eliminated in primary

 * Bernjamin Lucas, design consultant
 * William Ostrander, farmer and non-profit director
 * Helene Schneider, Mayor of Santa Barbara

Declined

 * Laura Capps, political operative and daughter of Lois Capps
 * Lois Capps, incumbent U.S. Representative
 * Das Williams, state assembly member

Advanced to general

 * Justin Fareed, cattle rancher, businessman and candidate for this seat in 2014

Eliminated in primary

 * Katcho Achadjian, state assembly member
 * Matt Kokkonen, financial planner and businessman

Withdrawn

 * Tyler Gross, paralegal

Declined

 * Christopher Mitchum, former actor, businessman, candidate for this seat in 2012 and general election candidate in 2014 (endorsed Achadjian)

Eliminated in primary

 * Steve Isakson, electronics engineer and businessman
 * John Uebersax, social scientist and biostatistician

District 25
The 25th district is based in northern Los Angeles County and includes Palmdale and Santa Clarita. Incumbent Republican Steve Knight, who had represented the 25th district since 2015, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Steve Knight, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

 * Jeffrey Moffatt, tax attorney

Advanced to general

 * Bryan Caforio, attorney

Eliminated in primary

 * Lou Vince, Agua Dulce Town Council member

Withdrawn

 * Maria Gutzeit, Santa Clarita Water Board member (withdrew in January 2016)
 * Evan Thomas, test pilot, retired Air Force officer and candidate for this seat in 2014

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.

Advanced to general

 * Julia Brownley, incumbent U.S. Representative

Advanced to general

 * Rafael Dagnesses, business owner, entrepreneur and candidate for this seat in 2014

District 27
The 27th district is based in the San Gabriel Foothills and includes Alhambra, Glendora 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, businessman and environmental consultant

Eliminated in primary

 * Tim Sweeney, business consultant and attorney

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 & 2014

Advanced to general

 * Lenore Solis, business owner

Withdrawn

 * Casey Gray

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

 * Richard Alarcon, former Los Angeles City Council member
 * Tony Cardenas, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

 * Benny Bernal, community advocate
 * David Guzman, TV director's assistant
 * Joseph Shammas, retired military officer

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

 * Luke Davis, business owner
 * Patrea Patrick, documentary producer and author
 * Raji Rab, aviator and educator

Advanced to general

 * Mark Reed, television journalist, businessman and general election candidate for this seat in 2014

Eliminated in primary

 * Navraj Singh, business owner
 * Chris Townsend, marketing sales advisor

District 31
The 31st district is based in the Inland Empire and includes San Bernardino and Rancho Cucamonga. Incumbent Democrat Pete Aguilar, who had represented the 31st district since 2015, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Pete Aguilar, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

 * Kaisar Ahmed, retired educator

Advanced to general

 * Paul Chabot, former Naval Intelligence officer, former White House adviser, anti-drug activist and general election candidate for this seat in 2014

Eliminated in primary

 * Joe Baca, former Democratic U.S. Representative
 * Sean Flynn, economist, businessman and educator

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

 * Roger Hernández, state assembly member
 * Grace Napolitano, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

 * Gordon Fisher, businessman

Campaign
In August, Hernández withdrew from the race, citing the fallout from his controversial divorce as the primary reason. He did, however, remain on the ballot.

District 33
The 33rd district is based in coastal Los Angeles County and includes Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. Incumbent Democrat Ted Lieu, who had represented the 33rd district since 2015, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Ted Lieu, incumbent U.S. Representative

Advanced to general

 * Kenneth Wright, physician and surgeon

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, housing counselor and candidate for this seat in 2014

Eliminated in primary

 * Kenneth Mejia, certified public accountant

District 35
The 35th district is based in the Inland Empire and includes Fontana, Ontario, and Pomona. Incumbent Democrat Norma Torres, who had represented the 35th district since 2015, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Norma Torres, incumbent U.S. Representative

Advanced to general

 * Tyler Fischella, business development associate

District 36
The 36th district is based in eastern Riverside County and includes Palm Springs. Incumbent 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

 * Jeff Stone, state senator

Eliminated in primary

 * Stephan Wolkowicz, financial accountant

Withdrawn

 * Dwight Kealy, attorney and former Marine intelligence officer (endorsed Stone)
 * Lupe Ramos Watson, Mayor of Indio

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

 * Chris Blake Wiggins, human resources recruiter

Advanced to general

 * Shariff A. Hasan, social 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

 * Ryan Downing, evangelist and community organizer

Eliminated in primary

 * Scott Michael Adams, structural engineer

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

 * Brett Murdock, former mayor of Brea

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

Eliminated in primary

 * J. Cesar Flores

Advanced to general

 * Roman Gabriel Gonzalez, medical technician

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

Advanced to general

 * Doug Shepherd, realtor

Eliminated in primary

 * Randy Fox, businessman and pastor
 * Cody Ryan, fitness entrepreneur and investor

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, attorney and general election candidate for this seat in 2014

Eliminated in primary

 * Kerri Condley, businesswomen, former delegate for the California Democratic Party and Democratic candidate for this seat in 2014

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

 * Omar Navarro, small business owner

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, retired to run for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

Advanced to general

 * Nanette Barragán, attorney and former Hermosa Beach City Council member
 * Isadore Hall, III, state senator

Eliminated in primary

 * Martha DelGadillo
 * Morris Griffin, Los Angeles County maintenance worker
 * Marcus Musante, lawyer
 * Sylvia Ortiz, business owner
 * Armando Sotomayor, community volunteer

Declined

 * Carmen Avalos, South Gate City Clerk
 * Aja Brown, Mayor of Compton
 * Joe Buscaino, Los Angeles City Council member
 * Maria Davila, South Gate City Council member
 * Janice Hahn, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

 * Christopher Castillo, clerk and carpenter
 * Ronald Siegel, small business owner

District 45
The 45th district is based in inland Orange County and includes Irvine and Mission Viejo. Incumbent Republican Mimi Walters, who had represented the 45th district since 2015, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Mimi Walters, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

 * Greg Raths, retired Marine colonel

Advanced to general

 * Ron Varasteh, scientist, engineer and businessman

Eliminated in primary

 * Max Gouron, physician anesthesiologist

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, retired to run for the United States Senate.

Advanced to general

 * Lou Correa, former state senator
 * Bao Nguyen, Mayor of Garden Grove

Eliminated in primary

 * Joe Dunn, former state senator

Withdrawn

 * Jordan Brandman, Anaheim Council member
 * Heberto Sanchez, manager with the Los Angeles County Department of Health (withdrew October 2015)

Declined

 * Loretta Sanchez, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

 * Louie Contreras, businessman and realtor
 * Rodolfo Rudy Gaona, small business owner
 * Bob Peterson, Orange County sheriff's commander
 * Lynn Schott, educator, business owner and Irvine Council member

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

Eliminated in primary

 * Sanford Kahn, small business owner

District 48
The 48th district is based in coastal Orange County and includes Huntington Beach and Newport 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

Advanced to general

 * Suzanne Savary, retired business educator

Eliminated in primary

 * Robert John Banuelos, congressional case worker

District 49
The 49th district is based in northern San Diego County and parts of southern Orange County. It includes the cities of Carlsbad, Oceanside, and San Clemente. Incumbent Republican Darrell Issa, who had represented the 49th district since 2003 and the 48th district from 2001 to 2003, ran for re-election and won by a margin of 0.52%, making this the closest House race in 2016.

Advanced to general

 * Darrell Issa, incumbent U.S. Representative

Advanced to general

 * Doug Applegate, retired Marine Corps colonel and veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom

Eliminated in primary

 * Ryan Glenn Wingo

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.

Advanced to general

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

Eliminated in primary

 * Scott Meisterlin, businessman

Advanced to general

 * Patrick Malloy, business owner and realtor

Eliminated in primary

 * David Secor

Eliminated in primary

 * H. Fuji Shioura, pastor

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.

Advanced to general

 * Juan Vargas, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

 * Juan Mercado-Flores, deputy sheriff

Advanced to general

 * Juan M. Hidalgo, Jr., retired U.S. Marine

Eliminated in primary

 * Carlos J. Sanchez, pediatrician

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.

Advanced to general

 * Scott Peters, incumbent U.S. Representative

Advanced to general

 * Denise Gitsham, attorney and former George W. Bush aide

Eliminated in primary

 * Terry Reagan Allvord, small business owner
 * Jacquie Atkinson, Marine Corps veteran
 * Kenneth Canada, university professor
 * John Horst, planning group leader

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 2003 and previously represented the 49th district from 2001 to 2003, ran for re-election.

Advanced to general

 * Susan Davis, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

 * Nicholas Walpert, business executive

Advanced to general

 * James Veltmeyer, physician

Eliminated in primary

 * Jim Ash, small business owner