2024 United States House of Representatives elections in California explained

Political parties

• California Democratic Party

Labor unions

• California Federation of Labor

Fundraising

Predictions

Results

District 2

See also: California's 2nd congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat Jared Huffman, who has represented the district since 2013 and was re-elected with 74.4% of the vote in 2022.

Candidates

Advanced to general

• Chris Coulombe (Republican), cannabis executive and candidate for this district in 2022
• Jared Huffman (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Jason Brisendine (no party preference), businessman
• Tief Gibbs (Republican), office manager
• Jolian Kangas (no party preference), automotive business owner

Endorsements

Local officials

• Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city councilor (2008–2012)

Organizations

• California College Republicans
• California Republican Assembly
• California Rifle and Pistol Association (post-primary)^[2]
• Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
• Log Cabin Republicans PAC (post-primary)^[3]

Political parties

• California Republican Party

Organizations

• California ProLife Council
• California Rifle and Pistol Association (switched endorsement to Coulombe post primary)

Political parties

• American Independent Party

Political parties

• California Democratic Party

Organizations

• California Environmental Voters
• California Young Democrats
• Equality California
• Friends of the Earth Action
• Humane Society Legislative Fund
• J Street PAC
• League of Conservation Voters
• Natural Resources Defense Council
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund (post-primary)
• Population Connection Action Fund
• Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce
• Sierra Club

Labor unions

• AFSCME California
• California Federation of Labor
• California Professional Firefighters
• California Federation of Teachers
• California Teachers Association
• IBEW Local 1245
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 7
• National Education Association
• North Bay Building Trades Council

Newspapers

• Marin Independent Journal

Fundraising

Predictions

Results

District 3

See also: California's 3rd congressional district. The incumbent is Republican Kevin Kiley, who was elected with 53.2% of the vote in 2022.

Candidates

Advanced to general

• Kevin Kiley (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative
• Jessica Morse (Democratic), former deputy secretary of the California Natural Resources Agency and runner-up for the in 2018

Eliminated in primary

• Robert Smith (no party preference), operational programs director

Endorsements

Local officials

• Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city councilor (2008–2012)

Organizations

• AIPAC
• California College Republicans
• California ProLife Council
• California Rifle and Pistol Association
• International Franchise Association
• Log Cabin Republicans PAC (post-primary)
• National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund

Political parties

• American Independent Party
• California Republican Party

U.S. representatives

• Lois Frankel, U.S. representative from Florida (2013–present)

Political parties

• California Democratic Party

Organizations

• California Environmental Voters
• California Young Democrats
• EMILY's List
• Jewish Democratic Council of America (post-primary)^[4]
• National Women's Political Caucus
• Natural Resources Defense Council (post-primary)^[5]
• NewDem Action Fund (post-primary)^[6]
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund (post-primary)
• Reproductive Freedom for All

Labor unions

• California Federation of Labor
• California Teachers Association
• IBEW Locals 340 and 1245
• National Education Association
• SEIU Local 1021
• SEIU United Healthcare Workers West
• Service Employees International Union California

Newspapers

• The Sacramento Bee

Fundraising

Predictions

Results

District 4

See also: California's 4th congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat Mike Thompson, who has represented the district since 2013 and was re-elected with 67.8% of the vote in 2022.

Candidates

Advanced to general

• John Munn (Republican), former Davis Joint Unified School District trustee and perennial candidate
• Mike Thompson (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Andrew Engdahl (Democratic), tech sales account executive and candidate for this district in 2022
• Niket Patwardhan (no party preference), software engineer

Endorsements

Political parties

• Green Party of Sonoma County

Local officials

• Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city councilor (2008–2012)

Organizations

• California College Republicans
• California ProLife Council
• California Rifle and Pistol Association

U.S representatives

• Gabby Giffords, U.S. representative from (2007–2012)

Political parties

• California Democratic Party
• Yolo County Democratic Party

Organizations

• California Young Democrats
• Equality California
• Giffords
• Humane Society Legislative Fund
• J Street PAC
• League of Conservation Voters
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund (post-primary)
• Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce
• Sierra Club

Labor unions

• AFSCME California
• California Federation of Labor
• California Federation of Teachers
• California Teachers Association
• 3 IBEW locals
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 7
• National Education Association
• National Union of Healthcare Workers
• North Bay Building Trades Council

Fundraising

Predictions

Results

District 5

See also: California's 5th congressional district. The incumbent is Republican Tom McClintock, who has represented the district since 2009 and was re-elected with 61.3% of the vote in 2022.

Candidates

Advanced to general

• Mike Barkley (Democratic), attorney, perennial candidate, and runner-up for this district in 2022
• Tom McClintock (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Steve Wozniak (no party preference), freelance writer and candidate for this district in 2022 (no relation to Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak)

Endorsements

Political parties

• California Democratic Party

Organizations

• California Young Democrats

Labor unions

• California Federation of Labor
• IBEW Local 684

Local officials

• Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city councilor (2008–2012)

Political parties

• American Independent Party
• California Republican Party

Organizations

• AIPAC
• California College Republicans
• California ProLife Council
• California Rifle and Pistol Association
• National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund

Fundraising

Predictions

Results

District 6

See also: California's 6th congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat Ami Bera, who has represented the district since 2013 and was re-elected with 55.9% of the vote in 2022.

Candidates

Advanced to general

• Ami Bera (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
• Christine Bish (Republican), realtor, runner-up for this district in 2020 and candidate in 2022

Eliminated in primary

• Adam Barajas (Democratic), retail worker
• Craig DeLuz (Republican), Robla school board member
• Chris Richardson (Green), engineer and candidate for this district in 2018, 2020, and 2022
• Ray Riehle (Republican), businessman

Withdrawn

• Bret Daniels (Republican), vice mayor of Citrus Heights and candidate for this district in 2022 (running for Sacramento County Board of Supervisors)

Endorsements

Political parties

• California Democratic Party

Organizations

• AIPAC
• California Environmental Voters
• California Young Democrats
• Democratic Majority for Israel
• Equality California
• Humane Society Legislative Fund
• International Franchise Association
• J Street PAC
• Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund
• Population Connection Action Fund

Labor unions

• AFSCME California
• California Federation of Labor
• California Federation of Teachers
• California Professional Firefighters
• California Teachers Association
• IBEW Locals 340 and 1245
• National Education Association

Newspapers

• The Sacramento Bee

Organizations

• California ProLife Council (co-endorsement with DeLuz)
• California Rifle and Pistol Association (co-endorsement with DeLuz)

Political parties

• American Independent Party

Local officials

• Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city councilor (2008–2012)

Organizations

• California College Republicans
• California ProLife Council (co-endorsement with Bish)
• California Republican Assembly
• California Rifle and Pistol Association (co-endorsement with Bish)

Political parties

• California Republican Party

Fundraising

Predictions

Results

District 7

See also: California's 7th congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat Doris Matsui, who has represented the district since 2013 and was re-elected with 68.3% of the vote in 2022.

Candidates

Advanced to general

• Doris Matsui (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
• Tom Silva (Republican), former Galt Joint Union Elementary School District trustee

Eliminated in primary

• David Mandel (Democratic), attorney

Endorsements

Political parties

• California Democratic Party
• Yolo County Democratic Party

Organizations

• AIPAC
• California Environmental Voters
• California Young Democrats
• Equality California
• Feminist Majority PAC
• Humane Society Legislative Fund
• National Women's Political Caucus
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund (post-primary)
• Population Connection Action Fund

Labor unions

• AFSCME California
• California Federation of Labor
• California Federation of Teachers
• California Professional Firefighters
• California Teachers Association
• National Education Association
• National Union of Healthcare Workers
• IBEW Locals 340 and 1245
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 7

Newspapers

• The Sacramento Bee

Local officials

• Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city councilor (2008–2012)

Organizations

• California College Republicans
• California Rifle and Pistol Association (post-primary)
• California ProLife Council

Political parties

• California Republican Party

Fundraising

Predictions

Results

District 8

See also: California's 8th congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat John Garamendi, who has represented the district since 2013 and was re-elected with 75.7% of the vote in 2022.

Candidate

Advanced to general

• John Garamendi (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
• Rudy Recile (Republican), consultant and runner-up for this district in 2022

Endorsements

Political parties

• California Democratic Party

Organizations

• California Environmental Voters
• California Young Democrats
• Council for a Livable World
• East Bay Young Democrats
• Equality California
• Feminist Majority PAC
• Humane Society Legislative Fund
• J Street PAC
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund (post-primary)

Labor unions

• AFSCME California
• California Federation of Labor
• California Federation of Teachers
• California Professional Firefighters
• California Teachers Association
• Contra Costa Building Trades Council
• 4 IBEW locals
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 7

• National Education Association
• National Union of Healthcare Workers
• Service Employees International Union California, Local 1021, and SEIU United Healthcare Workers West

Local officials

• Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city councilor (2008–2012)

Organizations

• California College Republicans
• California ProLife Council

Political parties

• American Independent Party

Fundraising

Predictions

Results

District 9

See also: California's 9th congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat Josh Harder, who has represented the district since 2019 and was re-elected with 54.9% of the vote in 2022.

Candidates

Advanced to general

• Josh Harder (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
• Kevin Lincoln (Republican), mayor of Stockton (2021–present)

Eliminated in primary

• Khalid Jafri (Republican), retired engineer and Democratic candidate for this district in 2022
• John McBride (Republican), strength and conditioning coach

Withdrawn

• Brett Dood (Republican), pastor (endorsed Lincoln)

Endorsements

Political parties

• California Democratic Party

Organizations

• AIPAC
• Bend the Arc
• California Environmental Voters
• California Young Democrats
• Council for a Livable World
• End Citizens United
• Equality California
• Feminist Majority PAC
• Humane Society Legislative Fund
• J Street PAC
• Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund
• Population Connection Action Fund
• Sierra Club

Labor unions

• AFSCME California
• California Federation of Labor
• California Federation of Teachers
• California Professional Firefighters
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 7
• National Union of Healthcare Workers
• San Joaquin Building Trades Council
• SEIU Local 1021
• SEIU United Healthcare Workers West
• Service Employees International Union California
• United Auto Workers

Local officials

• Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city councilor (2008–2012)

Organizations

• California College Republicans
• California Republican Assembly
• California Rifle and Pistol Association (post-primary)
• Congressional Leadership Fund (post-primary)^[7]
• National Republican Congressional Committee^[8]

Political parties

• California Republican Party

Organizations

• California ProLife Council
• California Rifle and Pistol Association (switched endorsement to Lincoln post-primary)

Political parties

• American Independent Party

Fundraising

Predictions

Results

District 10

See also: California's 10th congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat Mark DeSaulnier, who has represented the district since 2015 and was re-elected with 78.9% of the vote in 2022.

Candidates

Advanced to general

• Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
• Katherine Piccinini (Republican), property manager and write-in candidate for this district in 2022

Eliminated in primary

• Nolan Chen (Republican), systems engineer
• Mohamed Elsherbini (no party preference), travel agency owner
• Joe Sweeney (no party preference), businessman

Endorsements

Political parties

• California Democratic Party

Organizations

• California Environmental Voters
• California Young Democrats
• Equality California
• Humane Society Legislative Fund
• J Street PAC
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund (post-primary)

Labor unions

• AFSCME California
• Alameda County Building Trades Council
• California Federation of Labor
• California Federation of Teachers
• California Teachers Association
• California Professional Firefighters
• Contra Costa Building Trades Council
• 3 IBEW locals
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 7
• National Education Association
• National Union of Healthcare Workers
• United Auto Workers

Local officials

• Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city councilor (2008–2012)

Organizations

• California ProLife Council

Political parties

• American Independent Party

Fundraising

Predictions

Results

District 11

See also: California's 11th congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat Nancy Pelosi, who was re-elected with 84.0% of the vote in 2022. Later that year, Pelosi announced she would step down from House leadership. Pelosi has announced she is seeking re-election in 2024.

Candidates

Advanced to general

• Bruce Lou (Republican), business owner
• Nancy Pelosi (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative and former Speaker of the House

Eliminated in primary

• Jason Boyce (Democratic), software engineer
• Eve Del Castello (Republican), business consultant and candidate for this district in 2022
• Marjorie Mikels (Democratic), attorney
• Larry Nichelson (Republican), retired teacher
• Bianca Von Krieg (Democratic), actress and candidate for this district in 2022
• Jason Zeng (Republican), data engineer

Endorsements

Organizations

• Vote Common Good

Officials

• Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city councilor (2008–2012)

Organizations

• California College Republicans
• California Rifle and Pistol Association (post-primary)
• California Republican Assembly

Political parties

• American Independent Party
• California Republican Party

Political parties

• California Democratic Party

Organizations

• AIPAC
• California Environmental Voters
• California Young Democrats
• Democratic Majority for Israel
• Equality California
• Feminist Majority PAC
  • Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club Humane Society Legislative Fund
• J Street PAC
• Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs
• League of Conservation Voters
• Natural Resources Defense Council
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund
• Population Connection Action Fund
• Pro-Israel America
• Sierra Club

Labor unions

• AFSCME California
• California Federation of Labor
• California Federation of Teachers
• California Professional Firefighters
• California Teachers Association
• IBEW Locals 6 and 1245
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 7
• National Education Association
• National Union of Healthcare Workers
• SEIU Local 1021

Newspapers

• San Francisco Chronicle

Fundraising

Predictions

Results

District 12

See also: California's 12th congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat Barbara Lee, who was re-elected with 90.5% of the vote in 2022. She is not seeking re-election, instead choosing to run for the U.S. Senate.

Candidates

Advanced to general

• Lateefah Simon (Democratic), president of the Bay Area Rapid Transit Board of Directors and California State University trustee
• Jennifer Tran (Democratic), California State University East Bay professor and president of the Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce

Eliminated in primary

• Tony Daysog (Democratic), vice mayor of Alameda and candidate for the 10th district in 2014
• Glenn Kaplan (Democratic), bar owner and candidate for this district in 2022
• Ned Nuerge (Republican), retired driving instructor, LaRouchite, and candidate for this district in 2022
• Abdur Sikder (Democratic), San Francisco State University professor
• Stephen Slauson (Republican), electrical engineer and runner-up for this district in 2022
• Andre Todd (Democratic), financial executive and former National Football League player
• Eric Wilson (Democratic), nonprofit employee and candidate for this district in 2022

Withdrawn

• Tim Sanchez (Democratic), Boeing executive

Declined

• Nikki Fortunato Bas (Democratic), president of the Oakland City Council
• Mia Bonta (Democratic), state assemblywoman from the 18th district (2021–present) (endorsed Simon)
• Dan Kalb (Democratic), Oakland city councilor from the 1st district (2013–present) (running for state senate)
• Barbara Lee (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative (ran for U.S. Senate)
• Libby Schaaf (Democratic), former mayor of Oakland (2015–2023) (endorsed Simon)
• Buffy Wicks (Democratic), state assemblywoman from the 14th district (2019–present) (endorsed Simon)

Endorsements

Political parties

• American Independent Party

U.S. representatives

• Robert Garcia, U.S. representative from CA-42 (2023–present)
• Kevin Mullin, U.S. representative from CA-15 (2023–present)

Statewide officials

• Rob Bonta, California Attorney General (2021–present)
• Gavin Newsom, Governor of California (2019–present)

State legislators

• Mia Bonta, state assemblywoman from the 18th district (2021–present)
• Nancy Skinner, state senator from the 9th district (2016–present)
• Buffy Wicks, state assemblywoman from the 14th district (2019–present)

Local officials

• Libby Schaaf, former mayor of Oakland (2015–2023)

Political parties

• California Democratic Party

Organizations

• Black Women Organized for Political Action
• California Environmental Voters
• California Working Families Party
• California Young Democrats
• Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund
• Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC^[9]
• Courage California
• East Bay Stonewall Democratic Club^[10]
• East Bay Young Democrats
• Emgage PAC
• EMILY's List
• End Citizens United
• Feminist Majority PAC
• Friends of the Earth Action
• League of Conservation Voters
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund
• Reproductive Freedom for All
• Sierra Club

Labor unions

• Actors' Equity Association
• AFSCME California
• Alameda County Building and Construction Trades Council
• California Federation of Labor
• California Federation of Teachers
• California Professional Firefighters
• California Teachers Association
• IBEW Locals 595 and 1245
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 7
• National Education Association
• National Nurses United
• National Union of Healthcare Workers
• SEIU Local 1021
• SEIU United Healthcare Workers West
• Service Employees International Union California
• United Auto Workers

Newspapers

• Bay Area Reporter
• East Bay Times
• The Mercury News
• San Francisco Chronicle

Local officials

• Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city councilor (2008–2012)

U.S. representatives

• Lou Correa, U.S. representative from CA-46 (2017–present)
• Andrea Salinas, U.S. representative from OR-06 (2023–present)
• Linda Sánchez, U.S. representative from CA-38 (2003–present) (no relation)

Organizations

• CHC BOLD PAC
• VoteVets

U.S. representatives

• Grace Meng, U.S. representative from NY-6 (2013–present)

Organizations

• ASPIRE PAC
• LPAC

Fundraising

Predictions

Results

District 13

See also: California's 13th congressional district. The incumbent is Republican John Duarte, who flipped the district and was elected with 50.2% of the vote in 2022.

Candidates

Advanced to general

• John Duarte (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative
• Adam Gray (Democratic), former state assemblyman from the 21st district (2012–2022) and runner-up for this district in 2022

Endorsements

Local officials

• Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city councilor (2008–2012)

Political parties

• California Republican Party

Organizations

• AIPAC
• California College Republicans
• California ProLife Council
• California Rifle and Pistol Association
• Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC
• National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund
• Republican Jewish Coalition

U.S. representatives

• Jim Costa, U.S. representative from (2005–present)
• Annie Kuster, U.S. representative for
• Pat Ryan, U.S. representative for

Political parties

• California Democratic Party

Organizations

• Blue Dog PAC
• California Young Democrats
• DCCC Red to Blue
• Equality California
• Feminist Majority PAC
• Jewish Democratic Council of America^[11]
• NewDem Action Fund
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund
• Swing Left

Labor unions

• AFSCME California
• California Federation of Labor
• California Teachers Association
• Fresno-Madera-Kings-Tulare Building Trades Council
• IBEW Locals 684 and 1245
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 7
• National Education Association

Fundraising

Predictions

Results

District 14

See also: California's 14th congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat Eric Swalwell, who has represented the district since 2013 and was re-elected with 69.3% of the vote in 2022.

Candidates

Advanced to general

• Vin Kruttiventi (Republican), engineer
• Eric Swalwell (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Alison Hayden (Republican), teacher and runner-up for this district in 2020 and 2022
• Luis Reynoso (Republican), Chabot–Las Positas Community College District trustee

Endorsements

Political parties

• American Independent Party

Local officials

• Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city councilor (2008–2012)

Organizations

• California College Republicans
• California ProLife Council
• Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC

Political parties

• California Republican Party

Political parties

• California Democratic Party

Organizations

• AIPAC
• California Environmental Voters
• California Young Democrats
• Equality California
• Humane Society Legislative Fund
• J Street PAC
• Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund (post-primary)

Labor unions

• AFSCME California
• Alameda County Building Trades Council
• California Federation of Labor
• California Federation of Teachers
• California Professional Firefighters
• California Teachers Association
• IBEW Locals 595 and 1245
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 7
• National Education Association
• National Union of Healthcare Workers

Fundraising

Predictions

Results

District 15

See also: California's 15th congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat Kevin Mullin, who has represented the district since 2023 and was elected with 55.5% of the vote in 2022 against another Democrat.

Candidates

Advanced to general

• Anna Cheng Kramer (Republican), housing policy advisor
• Kevin Mullin (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative

Endorsements

Local officials

• Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city councilor (2008–2012)

Organizations

• California College Republicans
• California ProLife Council
• California Republican Assembly
• California Rifle and Pistol Association

Political parties

• American Independent Party
• California Republican Party

Political parties

• California Democratic Party

Organizations

• AIPAC
  • California Environmental Voters Democratic Majority for Israel
• Equality California
• Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club
• Humane Society Legislative Fund
• Jewish Democratic Council of America (post-primary)
• League of Conservation Voters
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund (post-primary)
• Sierra Club

Labor unions

• AFSCME California
• Association of Flight Attendants
• California Federation of Labor
• California Federation of Teachers
• California Professional Firefighters
• California Teachers Association
• IBEW Locals 617 and 1245
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 7
• National Nurses United
• National Union of Healthcare Workers
• SEIU Local 1021
• SEIU United Healthcare Workers West

Newspapers

• San Francisco Bay View

Fundraising

Predictions

Results

District 16

See main article: 2024 California's 16th congressional district election.

See also: California's 16th congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat Anna Eshoo, who was re-elected with 57.8% of the vote in 2022 against another Democrat. She did not seek re-election. Former San Jose mayor Sam Liccardo advanced to the general election a week after the primary. His challenger will be state assemblyman Evan Low.^[12]

By April 3, both Low and Santa Clara County supervisor Joe Simitian tied with 30,249 votes each, and were expected to advance to the general election under a stipulation by California elections code regarding a second-place tie in primary elections.^[13] However, a recount was requested by two voters shortly thereafter. The recount request was controversial, with Low's campaign accusing Liccardo of being behind it.^[14] At the conclusion of the recount on May 1, Low ultimately edged out Simitian by a margin of 5 votes, with Low gaining 12 votes and Simitian 7.^[15]

Candidates

Advanced to general

• Sam Liccardo (Democratic), former mayor of San Jose (2015–2023)
• Evan Low (Democratic), state assemblyman from the 26th district (2014–present)

Initially advanced to general but eliminated after recount

• Joe Simitian (Democratic), Santa Clara County supervisor from the 5th district (1996–2000, 2013–present) and former state senator from the 11th district (2004–2012)

Eliminated in primary

• Joby Bernstein (Democratic), financial advisor and graduate student
• Peter Dixon (Democratic), cybersecurity executive and former U.S. State Department staffer
• Rishi Kumar (Democratic), former Saratoga city councilor and runner-up for this district in 2020 and 2022
• Julie Lythcott-Haims (Democratic), Palo Alto city councilor
• Ahmed Mostafa (Democratic), attorney
• Peter Ohtaki (Republican), former mayor of Menlo Park and candidate for this district in 2022
• Karl Ryan (Republican), businessman
• Greg Tanaka (Democratic), Palo Alto city councilor and candidate for this district in 2022

Declined

• Josh Becker (Democratic), state senator from the 13th district (2020–present)
• Marc Berman (Democratic), state assemblyman from the 23rd district (2016–present)
• Anna Eshoo (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative (endorsed Simitian)

Predictions

Results

District 17

See also: California's 17th congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat Ro Khanna, who was re-elected with 70.9% of the vote in 2022. Khanna had expressed interest in running for U.S. Senate, but instead chose not to run and endorsed Barbara Lee.

Candidates

Advanced to general

• Anita Chen (Republican), teacher
• Ro Khanna (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Joe Dehn (Libertarian), chair of the Santa Clara County Libertarian Party, former secretary of the Libertarian National Committee, and candidate for this district in 2020 and 2022
• Mario Ramirez (Democratic), photographer
• Ritesh Tandon (Democratic), software engineer and Republican runner-up for this district in 2020 and 2022

Endorsements

Local officials

• Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city councilor (2008–2012)

Organizations

• California College Republicans
• California ProLife Council
• California Republican Assembly

Political parties

• American Independent Party
• California Republican Party

Political parties

• California Libertarian Party

Political parties

• California Democratic Party

Organizations

• California Environmental Voters
• California Young Democrats
• Equality California
• Friends of the Earth Action
• Humane Society Legislative Fund
• J Street PAC
• Justice Democrats
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund (post-primary)
• Sierra Club

Labor unions

• AFSCME California
• Alameda County Building Trades Council
• California Federation of Labor
• California Federation of Teachers
• California Professional Firefighters
• California Teachers Association
• IBEW Locals 595 and 1245
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 7
• National Education Association
• National Union of Healthcare Workers
• SEIU United Healthcare Workers West
• South Bay Labor Council
• United Farm Workers

Fundraising

Predictions

Results

District 18

See also: California's 18th congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat Zoe Lofgren, who was re-elected with 65.8% of the vote in 2022.

Candidates

Advanced to general

• Peter Hernandez (Republican), former chair of the San Benito County Board of Supervisors and runner-up for this district in 2022
• Zoe Lofgren (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Luele Kifle (Democratic), IT consultant
• Lawrence Milan (Democratic), bartender
• Charlene Nijmeh (Democratic), chair of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe

Declined

• Sam Liccardo (Democratic), former mayor of San Jose (running in the 16th district)

Endorsements

Local officials

• Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city councilor (2008–2012)

Political parties

• American Independent Party
• California Republican Party

Organizations

• California College Republicans
• California ProLife Council
• California Republican Assembly

Organizations

• Vote Common Good

U.S. Representatives

• Hakeem Jeffries, and House Minority Leader (2023–present)
• Nancy Pelosi, (1987–present) and former Speaker of the House (2007–2011, 2019–2023)

Political parties

• California Democratic Party

Organizations

• California Environmental Voters
• California Young Democrats
• Equality California
• Feminist Majority PAC
• Humane Society Legislative Fund
• J Street PAC
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund (post-primary)
• Sierra Club

Labor unions

• AFSCME California
• California Federation of Labor
• California Federation of Teachers
• California Professional Firefighters
• California Teachers Association
• IBEW Local 1245
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 7
• National Union of Healthcare Workers
• Santa Clara/ San Benito/ Monterey Building Trades Council
• SEIU Local 1021
• SEIU United Healthcare Workers West
• South Bay Labor Council
• United Farm Workers

Fundraising

Predictions

Results

District 19

See also: California's 19th congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat Jimmy Panetta, who has represented the district since 2017 and was re-elected with 68.8% of the vote in 2022.

Candidates

Advanced to general

• Jason Anderson (Republican), auto repair shop owner
• Jimmy Panetta (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Sean Dougherty (Green), engineer

Endorsements

Local officials

• Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city councilor (2008–2012)

Organizations

• California College Republicans
• California ProLife Council
• California Rifle and Pistol Association

Political parties

• American Independent Party

Political parties

• Peace and Freedom Party
• Santa Clara County Green Party

Political parties

• California Democratic Party

Organizations

• AIPAC
• California Environmental Voters
• California Young Democrats
• Democratic Majority for Israel
• Equality California
• Humane Society Legislative Fund
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund (post-primary)
• Pro-Israel America
• Sierra Club
• With Honor Fund

Labor unions

• AFSCME California
• California Federation of Labor
• California Federation of Teachers
• California Professional Firefighters
• California Teachers Association
• IBEW Local 1245
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 7
• National Education Association
• National Union of Healthcare Workers
• Santa Clara/ San Benito/ Monterey Building Trades Council
• SEIU United Healthcare Workers West
• South Bay Labor Council

Fundraising

Predictions

Results

District 20

See also: 2024 California's 20th congressional district special election.

See also: California's 20th congressional district. The incumbent was Republican Kevin McCarthy, who was re-elected with 67.2% of the vote in 2022. McCarthy resigned on December 31, 2023 after his removal as Speaker of the House. A special election was held in May 2024 to fill McCarthy's vacant seat, which was won by Vince Fong, a state assemblyman who formerly served as McCarthy's district director.^[16]

Candidates

Advanced to general

• Mike Boudreaux (Republican), Tulare County Sheriff and runner-up in the May 2024 special election for this district (withdrew July 2024, endorsed Fong)
• Vince Fong (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• James Cardoza (no party preference), realtor (write-in)
• Ben Dewell (no party preference), meteorologist and Democratic candidate for this district in 2022
• Stan Ellis (Republican), farmer
• Kyle Kirkland (Republican), casino owner and chairman of the board for Fresno Chaffee Zoo
• Kelly Kulikoff (Republican), mayor of California City
• Andy Morales (Democratic), security officer
• Matt Stoll (Republican), landscaping business owner and candidate for the 21st district in 2022
• Marisa Wood (Democratic), teacher and runner-up for this district in 2022

Withdrawn

• John Burrows (Democratic), spokesman for Fresno city councilor Nelson Esparza (endorsed Wood)
• TJ Esposito (no party preference), businessman (remained on ballot)
• David Giglio (Republican), businessman and candidate for the 13th district in 2022 (endorsed Boudreaux, remained on ballot)
• Kevin McCarthy, former U.S. Representative and former Speaker of the House (endorsed Fong)

Declined

• Garry Bredefeld (Republican), Fresno city councilor (running for the Fresno County Board of Supervisors)
• Tal Eslick (Republican), political consultant and former chief of staff for U.S. Representative David Valadao
• Shannon Grove (Republican), state senator for the 12th district (2018–present) and former senate minority leader (2019–2021)
• Devon Mathis (Republican), state assemblyman for the 33rd district (2014–present)
• Jim Patterson (Republican), state assemblyman for the 32nd district (2016–present), former mayor of Fresno (1993–2001), and candidate for this district in 2002 and the in 2010
• Cole Rajewski (Republican), political consultant and former chief of staff for U.S. Representative David Valadao
• Pete Vander Poel (Republican), Tulare County supervisor (running for re-election)

Endorsements

U.S. executive branch officials

• Richard Grenell, Acting Director of National Intelligence (2020), U.S. Ambassador to Germany (2018–2020)

U.S. representatives

• Connie Conway, former U.S. representative from (2022–2023)

State legislators

• Shannon Grove (Republican), state senator for the 12th district (2018–present) and former senate minority leader (2019–2021)
• Devon Mathis, state assemblyman for the 33rd district (2014–present)
• Andy Vidak, former state senator for the 14th district (2013–2018)

Individuals

• Kash Patel, former Trump aide

Organizations

• California ProLife Council
• California Republican Assembly
• California Rifle and Pistol Association (co-endorsement with Fong)

Labor unions

• International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 7

Newspapers

• The Fresno Bee

Executive branch officials

• Donald Trump, former President of the United States

U.S. representatives

• Ken Calvert, U.S. representative from (1993–present)
• John Duarte, U.S. representative from (2023–present)
• Darrell Issa, U.S. representative from (2001–2019, 2021–present)
• Mike Johnson, U.S. representative from (2017–present) and Speaker of the House (2023–present)
• Young Kim, U.S. representative from (2021–present)
• Doug LaMalfa, U.S. representative from (2015–present)
• Kevin McCarthy, U.S. representative from (2007–2023)
• Jay Obernolte, U.S. representative from (2021–present)
• Michelle Steel, U.S. representative from (2021–present)

Local officials

• Karen Goh, Mayor of Bakersfield (2017–present)

Organizations

• California Rifle and Pistol Association (co-endorsement with Boudreaux)
• Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
• National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund
• Susan B. Anthony List^[17]

Labor unions

• National Border Patrol Council

Individuals

• John Burrows, spokesman for Fresno city councilor Nelson Esparza and former candidate for this seat

Political parties

• California Democratic Party

Federal officials

• Michael Flynn, former National Security Advisor (2017), former Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (2012–2014)

Organizations

• Republicans for National Renewal

Individuals

• Roger Stone, conservative political consultant and lobbyist

Political parties

• California Republican Party

Fundraising

Predictions

Results

District 21

See also: California's 21st congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat Jim Costa, who has represented the district since 2005 and was re-elected with 54.0% of the vote in 2022.

Candidates

Advanced to general

• Jim Costa (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
• Michael Maher (Republican), aviation business owner and runner-up for this district in 2022

Endorsements

Political parties

• California Democratic Party

Organizations

• AIPAC
• Democratic Majority for Israel
• Equality California
• International Franchise Association
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund (post-primary)
• Pro-Israel America
• California Young Democrats

Labor unions

• AFSCME California
• California Federation of Labor
• California Federation of Teachers
• California Professional Firefighters
• California Teachers Association
• Fresno-Madera-Kings-Tulare Building Trades Council
• IBEW Local 1245
• National Education Association
• National Union of Healthcare Workers

Newspapers

• The Fresno Bee

U.S. representatives

• Connie Conway, former U.S. representative from (2022–2023)
• John Duarte, U.S. representative from CA-13 (2023-present)^[18]
• Tom McClintock, U.S. representative from CA-05 (2005-present)
• George Radanovich, former U.S. representative from (1995-2011)

State legislators

• Vince Fong, state assemblymember from the 32nd district (2016–present) and candidate for CA-20
• Shannon Grove, state senator from the 12th district (2018–present)
• Devon Mathis, state assemblymember from the 33rd district (2014–present)

Local officials

• Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city councilor (2008–2012)

Organizations

• California College Republicans
• California ProLife Council
• California Republican Assembly

Political parties

• California Republican Party
• Fresno County Republican Party^[19]
• Tulare County Republican Party

Fundraising

Predictions

Results

District 22

See also: California's 22nd congressional district. The incumbent is Republican David Valadao, who was re-elected with 51.6% of the vote in 2022.

Candidates

Advanced to general

• Rudy Salas (Democratic), former state assemblyman from the 32nd district (2012–2022) and runner-up for this district in 2022
• David Valadao (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Melissa Hurtado (Democratic), state senator from the 16th district (2018–present)
• Chris Mathys (Republican), former Fresno city councilor (1997–2001) and candidate for this district in 2022

Endorsements

Statewide officials

• Eleni Kounalakis, Lieutenant Governor of California (2019–present) (co-endorsement with Salas)

State legislators

• Jasmeet Bains, state assemblymember from the 35th district (2022–present)

Organizations

• California Republican Assembly

Political parties

• American Independent Party

U.S. senators

• Alex Padilla, U.S. senator from California (2021–present)

U.S. representatives

• Pete Aguilar, (2015–present)
• Zoe Lofgren, (1995–present)
• Nancy Pelosi, former Speaker of the House (2007–2011, 2019–2023) from (1987–present)

Statewide officials

• Rob Bonta, Attorney General of California (2021–present)
• Malia Cohen, California State Controller (2023–present)
• Eleni Kounalakis, Lieutenant Governor of California (2019–present) (co-endorsement with Hurtado)
• Gavin Newsom, Governor of California (2019–present)

Individuals

• Dolores Huerta, labor leader and civil rights activist

Political parties

• California Democratic Party

Organizations

• Blue Dog PAC
• California Rifle and Pistol Association (co-endorsement with Valadao)
• California Young Democrats
• Congressional Hispanic Caucus BOLD PAC
• DCCC Red to Blue
• Democratic Majority for Israel (post-primary)
• Equality California
• Feminist Majority PAC
• Jewish Democratic Council of America
• Latino Victory Fund
• NewDem Action Fund
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund (post-primary)
• Reproductive Freedom for All
• Vote Common Good

Labor unions

• AFSCME California
• California Federation of Labor
• California Teachers Association
• IBEW Local 1245
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 7
• National Education Association
• National Union of Healthcare Workers
• SEIU California and United Healthcare Workers West
• United Farm Workers

Newspapers

• The Fresno Bee

Local officials

• Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city councilor (2008–2012)

Political parties

• California Republican Party

Organizations

• AIPAC
• BIPAC
• California College Republicans
• California ProLife Council
• California Rifle and Pistol Association (co-endorsement with Salas)
• ClearPath Action Fund
• National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund
• Pro-Israel America
• Republican Jewish Coalition

Fundraising

Predictions

Results

District 23

See also: California's 23rd congressional district. The incumbent is Republican Jay Obernolte, who has represented the district since 2021 and was re-elected with 61.0% of the vote in 2022.

Candidates

Advanced to general

• Derek Marshall (Democratic), community activist and runner-up for this district in 2022
• Jay Obernolte (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative

Endorsements

Political parties

• California Democratic Party
• Los Angeles Democratic Party
• Working Families Party

Organizations

• Americans for Democratic Action Southern California
• California Young Democrats
• Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund
• Desert Stonewall Democrats
• Equality California
• Stonewall Democratic Club

Labor unions

• California Federation of Labor
• California Federation of Teachers
• California Teachers Association
• IBEW Local 440
• National Education Association
• National Union of Healthcare Workers
• United Auto Workers

Local officials

• Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city councilor (2008–2012)

Organizations

• AIPAC
• California College Republicans
• California ProLife Council
• California Rifle and Pistol Association
• National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund

Labor unions

• California Professional Firefighters
• IBEW Local 1245

Political parties

• California Republican Party

Fundraising

Predictions

Results

District 24

See also: California's 24th congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat Salud Carbajal, who has represented the district since 2017 and was re-elected with 60.7% of the vote in 2022.

Candidates

Advanced to general

• Salud Carbajal (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
• Thomas Cole (Republican), campaign data analyst

Eliminated in primary

• Helena Pasquarella (Democratic), teacher

Endorsements

U.S representatives

• Gabby Giffords, U.S. representative from (2007–2012)

Political parties

• California Democratic Party

Organizations

• • California Environmental Voters California Young Democrats
• Equality California
• Giffords
• Humane Society Legislative Fund
• J Street PAC
• League of Conservation Voters
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund
• Sierra Club
• With Honor Fund

Labor unions

• AFSCME California
• Association of Flight Attendants (post-primary)
• California Federation of Labor
• California Federation of Teachers
• California Professional Firefighters
• California Teachers Association
• IBEW Locals 413 and 1245
• National Education Association
• National Union of Healthcare Workers
• SEIU United Healthcare Workers West
• United Farm Workers

Newspapers

• Santa Barbara Independent

Political parties

• American Independent Party

Fundraising

Predictions

Results

District 25

See also: California's 25th congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat Raul Ruiz, who has represented the district since 2013 and was re-elected with 57.4% of the vote in 2022.

Candidates

Advanced to general

• Raul Ruiz (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
• Ian Weeks (Republican), financial planner

Eliminated in primary

• Ryan Dean Burkett (no party preference), retail worker
• Miguel Chapa (Republican), mortgage broker
• Oscar Ortiz (Democratic), Indio city councilor
• Ceci Truman (Republican), businesswoman and candidate for this district in 2022

Endorsements

Local officials

• Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city councilor (2008–2012)

Organizations

• California College Republicans
• California Rifle and Pistol Association (co-endorsement with Truman)

Political parties

• California Democratic Party

Organizations

• AIPAC
• California Environmental Voters
• California Young Democrats
• Desert Stonewall Democrats
• Equality California
• Feminist Majority PAC
• Humane Society Legislative Fund
• J Street PAC
• Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs
• League of Conservation Voters
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund (post-primary)

Labor unions

• AFSCME California
• California Federation of Labor
• California Federation of Teachers
• California Professional Firefighters
• California Teachers Association
• IBEW Local 1245
• National Education Association
• National Union of Healthcare Workers
• San Diego & Imperial Counties AFL-CIO
• United Auto Workers

Organizations

• California Rifle and Pistol Association (co-endorsement with Chapa)

Political parties

• California Republican Party

Fundraising

Predictions

Results

District 26

See also: California's 26th congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat Julia Brownley, who has represented the district since 2013 and was re-elected with 54.5% of the vote in 2022.

Candidates

Advanced to general

• Julia Brownley (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
• Michael Koslow (Republican), healthcare investigator and retired Department of Defense special agent

Eliminated in primary

• Chris Anstead (Democratic), Agoura Hills city councilor
• Bruce Boyer (Republican), businessman, dancer, and perennial candidate

Endorsements

Organizations

• California Rifle and Pistol Association (switched endorsement to Koslow post-primary)

Political parties

• California Democratic Party
• Los Angeles Democratic Party

Organizations

• AIPAC
• California Environmental Voters
• California Young Democrats
• Equality California
• Feminist Majority PAC
• Humane Society Legislative Fund
• J Street PAC
• Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs
• League of Conservation Voters
• National Women's Political Caucus
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund

Labor unions

• AFSCME California
• Association of Flight Attendants
• California Federation of Labor
• California Federation of Teachers
• California Professional Firefighters
• California Teachers Association
• IBEW Locals 11 and 1245
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 42
• National Education Association
• National Union of Healthcare Workers
• SEIU United Healthcare Workers West
• United Farm Workers

Local officials

• Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city councilor (2008–2012)

Organizations

• California College Republicans
• California Rifle and Pistol Association (post-primary)
• California ProLife Council
• California Republican Assembly
• Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC

Political parties

• California Republican Party

Fundraising

Predictions

Results

District 27

See also: California's 27th congressional district. The incumbent is Republican Mike Garcia, who was re-elected with 53.2% of the vote in 2022.

Candidates

Advanced to general

• Mike Garcia (Republican), incumbent U.S. Representative
• George Whitesides (Democratic), former NASA chief of staff and former CEO of Virgin Galactic

Eliminated in primary

• Steve Hill (Democratic), appraiser and perennial candidate

Withdrawn

• Franky Carrillo (Democratic), member of the Los Angeles County Probation Oversight Commission (running for state assembly, endorsed Whitesides)

Endorsements

Local officials

• Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city councilor (2008–2012)

Political parties

• American Independent Party
• California Republican Party
• Los Angeles County Republican Party^[20]

Organizations

• AIPAC
• California College Republicans
• California ProLife Council
• California Rifle and Pistol Association
• Humane Society Legislative Fund
• Log Cabin Republicans PAC (post-primary)
• National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund
• Republican Jewish Coalition

U.S. Representatives

• Ami Bera, (2013–present)
• Gabby Giffords, U.S. representative from Arizona's 8th congressional district (2007–2012)
• Josh Harder, (2019–present)
• Seth Moulton, (2015–present)
• Nancy Pelosi, (1987–present) and former Speaker of the House (2007–2011, 2019–2023)
• Adam Schiff, (2001–present)

State assemblymembers

• Juan Carrillo, 39th district (2022–present)
• Pilar Schiavo, 40th district (2022–present)
• Christy Smith, 38th district (2018–2020) and runner-up for this district in 2020 and 2022

Local officials

• Franky Carrillo, member of the Los Angeles County Probation Oversight Commission

Political parties

• California Democratic Party
• Los Angeles County Democratic Party

Organizations

• 314 Action
• California Environmental Voters
• California Young Democrats
• DCCC Red to Blue
• Equality California
• Everytown for Gun Safety
• Feminist Majority PAC
• Giffords
• League of Conservation Voters
• Natural Resources Defense Council (post-primary)
• New Dem Action Fund
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund
• Reproductive Freedom for All
• Sierra Club
• Stonewall Democratic Club

Labor unions

• AFSCME California
• California Federation of Labor
• California Federation of Teachers
• California Professional Firefighters
• California Teachers Association
• IBEW Local 11
• International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers
• Los Angeles County Federation of Labor
• National Education Association
• National Union of Healthcare Workers
• SEIU United Healthcare Workers West
• Service Employees International Union California
• United Association Local 398

Fundraising

Predictions

Results

District 28

See also: California's 28th congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat Judy Chu, who has represented the district since 2013 and was re-elected with 66.2% of the vote in 2022.

Candidates

Advanced to general

• Judy Chu (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
• April Verlato (Republican), mayor of Arcadia

Eliminated in primary

• Jose Castaneda (Libertarian), customer service representative
• William Patterson (Peace and Freedom), consultant

Endorsements

Political parties

• California Libertarian Party

Political parties

• California Democratic Party
• California Young Democrats
• Los Angeles County Democratic Party

Organizations

• Americans for Democratic Action Southern California
• Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region
• California Environmental Voters
• Equality California
• Feminist Majority PAC
• Humane Society Legislative Fund
• J Street PAC
• League of Conservation Voters
• National Women's Political Caucus
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund
• Population Connection Action Fund
• Sierra Club
• Stonewall Democratic Club

Labor unions

• California Federation of Labor
• California Federation of Teachers
• California Professional Firefighters
• California Teachers Association
• IBEW Local 11
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 42
• National Education Association
• National Union of Healthcare Workers
• SEIU United Healthcare Workers West
• Service Employees International Union California
• United Association Local 398
• United Auto Workers
• United Farm Workers

Political parties

• Peace and Freedom Party

Local officials

• Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city councilor (2008–2012)

Organizations

• California College Republicans
• California ProLife Council
• California Republican Assembly
• Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC

Political parties

• California Republican Party
• Los Angeles County Republican Party^[21]

Fundraising

Predictions

Results

District 29

See also: California's 29th congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat Tony Cárdenas, who has represented the district since 2013 and was re-elected with 58.5% of the vote in 2022 against another Democrat. On November 20, 2023, he announced that he would not seek re-election in 2024.

Candidates

Advanced to general

• Benito Bernal (Republican), youth advocate, perennial candidate, and runner-up for this district in 2018
• Luz Rivas (Democratic), state assemblywoman from the 43rd district (2018–present)

Eliminated in primary

• Angelica Dueñas (Democratic), former president of the Sun Valley neighborhood council and runner-up for this district in 2020 and 2022

Declined

• Tony Cárdenas (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative (endorsed Rivas)

Endorsements

Local officials

• Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city councilor (2008–2012)

Organizations

• California College Republicans
• California Rifle and Pistol Association (post-primary)
• California ProLife Council
• California Republican Assembly

Political parties

• American Independent Party
• California Republican Party

Local officials

• Kenneth Mejia, Los Angeles City Controller

Individuals

• Howie Klein, former president of Reprise Records (1989–2001) and adjunct professor at McGill University
• Heather Digby Parton, political blogger

Organizations

• Americans for Democratic Action Southern California
• Vote Common Good

U.S. senators

• Alex Padilla, U.S. senator from California

U.S. representatives

• Tony Cárdenas, incumbent U.S. representative
• Lois Frankel, U.S. Representative from Florida (2013–present)

Organizations

• AIPAC
• California Environmental Voters
• Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund
• CHC BOLD PAC
• Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC
• Democratic Majority for Israel
• EMILY's List
• Equality California
• Food & Water Action
• Friends of the Earth Action
• Latino Victory Fund
• League of Conservation Voters
• National Women's Political Caucus
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund (post-primary)
• PODER PAC
• Reproductive Freedom for All (post-primary)^[22]
• Sierra Club

Labor unions

• California Federation of Labor
• California Federation of Teachers
• California Professional Firefighters
• California Teachers Association
• IBEW Local 11
• National Education Association
• National Nurses United
• United Association Local 398

Political parties

• California Democratic Party

Organizations

• AIPAC
• Equality California

Labor unions

• International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 42
• National Education Association

Fundraising

Predictions

Results

District 30

See main article: 2024 California's 30th congressional district election.

See also: California's 30th congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat Adam Schiff, who was re-elected with 71.1% of the vote in 2022 against another Democrat. He is not seeking re-election, instead choosing to run for the U.S. Senate.

Candidates

Eliminated in primary

Predictions

Results

District 31

See also: California's 31st congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat Grace Napolitano, who was re-elected with 59.5% of the vote in 2022. Napolitano decided to retire rather than seek re-election.

Candidates

Advanced to general

• Gil Cisneros (Democratic), former U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (2021–2023) and former U.S. Representative from the (2019–2021)
• Daniel Martinez (Republican), attorney and runner-up for this district in 2022

Eliminated in primary

• Bob Archuleta (Democratic), state senator from the 30th district (2018–present)
• Pedro Casas (Republican), clinical psychologist
• Greg Hafif (Democratic), attorney
• Kurt Jose (Democratic), businessman
• Erskine Levi (American Solidarity Party), teacher
• Mary Ann Lutz (Democratic), president of the Citrus College Board of Trustees, former mayor of Monrovia, and former policy advisor to incumbent Grace Napolitano
• Marie Manvel (no party preference), former member of the Santa Monica Social Services Commission and runner-up for State Board of Equalization District 3 in 2022
• Susan Rubio (Democratic), state senator from the 22nd district (2018–present)

Declined

• Grace Napolitano (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative (endorsed Archuleta)

Endorsements

U.S. representatives

• Grace Napolitano, U.S. representative from (1999–present)

Statewide officials

• Fiona Ma, California State Treasurer (2019–present)

Labor unions

• IBEW Local 11
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 42
• Service Employees International Union California (co-endorsement with Cisneros)

Local officials

• Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city councilor (2008–2012)

Organizations

• California College Republicans
• California ProLife Council
• California Rifle and Pistol Association

Political parties

• California Republican Party

U.S. representatives

• Pete Aguilar, (2015–present)
• Nanette Barragán, (2017–present)
• Salud Carbajal, (2017–present)
• Tony Cárdenas, (2013–present)
• Judy Chu, (2009–present)
• Jim Costa, (2005–present)
• John Garamendi, (2009–present)
• Robert Garcia, (2023–present)
• Gabby Giffords, Arizona's 8th congressional district (2007–2012)
• Josh Harder, (2019–present)
• Mike Levin, (2019–present)
• Grace Meng, (2013–present)
• Nancy Pelosi, Speaker Emerita (2007–2011, 2019–2023) from (1987–present)
• Katie Porter, (2019–present)
• Raul Ruiz, (2013–present)
• Linda Sánchez, (2003–present)
• Mark Takano, (2013–present)
• Mike Thompson, (1999–present)

Municipal officials

• Hilda Solis, Los Angeles County supervisor from the 1st district (2014–present), former U.S. Secretary of Labor (2009–2013), and former U.S. representative from (2001–2009)

Local officials

• Fidel Vargas, former mayor of Baldwin Park (1992–1997)

Labor unions

• International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers
• International Union of Operating Engineers Local 12
• International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 36
• Service Employees International Union California (co-endorsement with Archuleta)

Organizations

• American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)^[23]
• ASPIRE PAC
• California Environmental Voters
• CHC BOLD PAC
• Democratic Majority for Israel (post-primary)^[24]
• Giffords
• League of Conservation Voters
• New Democrat Coalition Action Fund
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund (post-primary)
• Pro-Israel America
• Reproductive Freedom for All (post-primary)
• With Honor Fund

Organizations

• National Organization for Women PAC
• National Women's Political Caucus (co-endorsement with Rubio)
• Vote Common Good

Labor unions

• United Association Local 398

Organizations

• National Women's Political Caucus (co-endorsement with Lutz)
• PODER PAC

Labor unions

• California Teachers Association
• National Education Association
• National Union of Healthcare Workers

Organizations

• American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)
• Feminist Majority PAC

Political parties

• California Democratic Party

Labor unions

• California Federation of Labor

Fundraising

Polling

Predictions

Results

District 32

See also: California's 32nd congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat Brad Sherman, who has represented the district since 2013 and was re-elected with 69.2% of the vote in 2022.

Candidates

Advanced to general

• Brad Sherman (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
• Larry Thompson (Republican), attorney

Eliminated in primary

• Dave Abbitt (Democratic), digital media producer
• Christopher Ahuja (Democratic), talent agent
• James Shuster (Republican), retired businessman
• Douglas Smith (Democratic), stage manager

Withdrew

• Trevor Witt (Democratic), driver

Endorsements

Organizations

• Americans for Democratic Action Southern California
• Ventura County Young Democrats

Local officials

• Dennis Zine, former Los Angeles city councilor from the 3rd district (Independent)

Political parties

• California Democratic Party
• Los Angeles Democratic Party

Organizations

• AIPAC
• Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region
• California Environmental Voters
• California Young Democrats
• Democratic Majority for Israel
• Equality California
• Humane Society Legislative Fund
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund (post-primary)
• Population Connection Action Fund
• Pro-Israel America
• Sierra Club

Labor unions

• AFSCME California
• California Federation of Labor
• California Federation of Teachers
• California Professional Firefighters
• California Teachers Association
• IBEW Local 11
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 42
• National Education Association
• SEIU United Healthcare Workers West
• United Association Local 398
• United Auto Workers

Local officials

• Carl DeMaio, former San Diego city councilor (2008–2012)

Organizations

• California College Republicans
• California ProLife Council

Political parties

• American Independent Party
• California Republican Party

Individuals

• Perianne Boring, entrepreneur
• Brock Pierce, cryptocurrency investor, former actor

Fundraising

Predictions

Results

District 33

See also: California's 33rd congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat Pete Aguilar, who has represented the district since 2015 and was re-elected with 61.3% of the vote in 2022.

Candidates

Advanced to general

• Pete Aguilar (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
• Tom Herman (Republican), property manager

Write-in candidates

• John Mark Porter (Republican), disaster response coordinator and runner-up for this district in 2022
• Ernest Richter (Republican), retired businessman and candidate for this district in 2022

Withdrew

• Sarah Sun Liew (Republican), businesswoman, candidate for this district in 2020, and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2022 (running for U.S. Senate)

Endorsements

Political parties

• California Democratic Party

Organizations

• AIPAC
• California Environmental Voters
• California Young Democrats
• Democratic Majority for Israel
• Equality California
• Humane Society Legislative Fund
• J Street PAC
• League of Conservation Voters
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund

Labor unions

• AFSCME California
• California Federation of Labor
• California Federation of Teachers
• California Professional Firefighters
• California Teachers Association
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 42
• National Education Association
• National Union of Healthcare Workers
• United Association Local 398
• United Auto Workers

Fundraising

Predictions

Results

District 34

See also: California's 34th congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat Jimmy Gomez, who has represented the district since 2017 and was re-elected with 51.3% of the vote in 2022.

Candidates

Advanced to general

• Jimmy Gomez (Democratic), incumbent U.S. Representative
• David Kim (Democratic), former MacArthur Park neighborhood council board member and runner-up for this district in 2020 and 2022

Eliminated in primary

• David Ferrell (Democratic), attorney
• Calvin Lee (Republican), businessman
• Aaron Reveles (Peace and Freedom), teacher

Endorsements

Political parties

• California Democratic Party
• Los Angeles Democratic Party

Organizations

• AIPAC
• California Environmental Voters
• California Young Democrats
• Democratic Majority for Israel
• End Citizens United
• Equality California
• Humane Society Legislative Fund
• League of Conservation Voters
• Peace Action
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund
• Sierra Club

Labor unions

• AFSCME California
• California Federation of Labor
• California Federation of Teachers
• California Professional Firefighters
• California Teachers Association
• IBEW Local 11
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 42
• National Education Association
• SEIU United Healthcare Workers West
• United Association Local 398
• United Auto Workers
• United Farm Workers

Organizations

• Americans for Democratic Action Southern California
• Vote Common Good

Political parties

• American Independent Party
• California Republican Party

Political parties

• Peace and Freedom Party

Fundraising

Predictions