California's 10th congressional district

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California's 10th congressional district
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Current Representative John Garamendi (DWalnut Grove)
Area 1,085 mi²
Distribution 96.5% urban, 3.5% rural
Population (2000) 639,088
Median income $65,245
Ethnicity 65.4% White, 5.7% Black, 9.1% Asian, 15.0% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% other
Cook PVI D+11

California's 10th congressional district is a U.S. House district located in the East Bay region of Northern California. This once compact and politically balanced district received national attention when Democrat Ellen Tauscher defeated incumbent Republican Representative Bill Baker in 1996. In the 2002 redistricting of California, all seats were made safe[1] for the parties of incumbent officeholders. The district boundaries were extended to include parts of Solano County, eastern Contra Costa county, and El Cerrito in western Contra Costa county. Although much of the suburban Tri-Valley region was lost to the 11th district, the city of Livermore remained in the 10th at Tauscher's request (as a member of the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, she had some oversight responsibilities over the Department of Energy, and hence indirectly of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory).

On June 26, 2009, Tauscher resigned her seat to be sworn in as Undersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security.[2][3][4] In the ensuing special election held on November 3, 2009, Democratic Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi won the seat over Republican David Harmer 53.0% to 42.7%. See also: California's 10th congressional district special election, 2009.

[edit] Voting

Election results from statewide races
Year Office Results
2008 President[5] Obama 64.7 - 33.1%
2006 Governor[6] Schwarzenegger 56.2 - 38.7%
Senator[7] Feinstein 65.5 - 30.0%
2004 President[8] Kerry 58.5 - 40.4%
Senator[9] Boxer 60.1 - 36.6%
2003 Recall[10][11] No 52.6 - 47.4%
Schwarzenegger 42.2 - 34.7%
2002 Governor[12] Davis 49.9 - 39.1%
2000 President[13] Gore 51.3 - 44.8%
Senator[14] Feinstein 55.8 - 40.0%
1998 Governor
Senator
1996 President
1994 Governor
Senator
1992 President Clinton 42.4 - 35.6%
Senator Boxer 48.0 - 42.5%
Senator Feinstein 56.9 - 37.7%

[edit] List of representatives

Counties Representative Party Dates Notes
District created March 4, 1913
Los Angeles (Los Angeles) William Stephens Progressive March 4, 1913 – July 22, 1916 Redistricted from the 7th district; Resigned to become Lieutenant Governor of California
Vacant July 22, 1916 – November 7, 1916
Henry S. Benedict Republican November 7, 1916 – March 3, 1917
Henry Z. Osborne Republican March 4, 1917 – February 8, 1923 Died
Vacant February 8, 1923 – May 1, 1923
John D. Fredericks Republican May 1, 1923 – March 3, 1927 Retired
Joe Crail Republican March 4, 1927 – March 3, 1933 Retired
Kern, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, Ventura Henry E. Stubbs Democratic March 4, 1933 – February 28, 1937 Died
Vacant February 28, 1937 – May 4, 1937
Alfred J. Elliott Democratic May 4, 1937 – January 3, 1943 Retired
Kern, Kings, Tulare January 3, 1943 – January 3, 1949
Thomas H. Werdel Republican January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1953 Lost re-election to Hagen
San Benito, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz Charles S. Gubser Republican January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1963
Western Santa Clara January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1967
San Benito, western Santa Clara January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1973
Most of Santa Clara January 3, 1973 – December 31, 1974
Vacant December 31, 1974 – January 3, 1975
Southwest Alameda, northern Santa Clara Don Edwards Democratic January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1983 Redistricted from the 9th district
SW Alameda, Santa Clara (eastern San Jose) January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1993 Redistricted to the 16th district
Eastern Alameda, eastern Contra Costa Bill Baker Republican January 3, 1993 – January 3, 1997 Lost re-election to Tauscher
Ellen Tauscher Democratic January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2003 Resigned to become Undersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security
Northeast Alameda, most of Contra Costa, southwest Sacramento, most of Solano January 3, 2003 – June 26, 2009
Vacant June 26, 2009 – November 3, 2009
John Garamendi Democratic November 3, 2009 – Present Incumbent

[edit] Election results

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[edit] 1912

United States House of Representatives elections, 1912
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Progressive William Stephens (incumbent) 43,637 53.4%
Democratic George Ringo 17,890 21.9%
Socialist Fred C. Wheeler 17,126 21.0%
Prohibition Emory D. Martindale 2,995 3.7%
Totals 81,648 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Progressive hold

[edit] 1914

United States House of Representatives elections, 1914
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Progressive William Stephens (incumbent) 44,141 38.4%
Republican Henry Z. Osborne 33,172 28.9%
Democratic Nathan Newby 17,810 15.5%
Socialist Ralph L. Criswell 14,900 13.0%
Prohibition Henry Clay Needham 4,903 4.3%
Totals 70,926 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Progressive hold

[edit] 1916 (Special)

Special election, 1916[15]
Candidate Votes Percentage
Henry S. Benedict (write-in) ' 34.8%
James H. Ryckman (write-in) 21.9%
Henry Clay Needham (write-in) 21.3%
Joy Clark (write-in) 17.4%
George Clark (write-in) 2.6%
Rufus V. Bowden (write-in) 1.3%
John C. Wray (write-in) 0.7%
Total votes ' 100.0%
Voter turnout  %

[edit] 1916

United States House of Representatives elections, 1916
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Republican Henry Z. Osborne 63,913 49.5%
Democratic Rufus W. Bowden 33,225 25.7%
Progressive Henry Stanley Benedict 14,305 11.1%
Socialist James H. Ryckman 9,000 7.0%
Prohibition Henry Clay Needham 8,781 6.8%
Totals 129,224 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Republican hold

[edit] 1918

United States House of Representatives elections, 1918
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Republican Henry Z. Osborne (inc.) 72,773 88.2%
Socialist James H. Ryckman 9,725 11.8%
Totals 82,498 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Republican hold

[edit] 1920

United States House of Representatives elections, 1920[16]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Republican Henry Z. Osborne (inc.) 97,469 82.7%
Socialist Upton Sinclair 20,439 17.3%
Totals 117,908 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Republican hold

[edit] 1922

United States House of Representatives elections, 1922[17]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Republican Henry Z. Osborne (inc.) 98,739 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Republican hold

[edit] 1923 (Special)

Republican John D. Fredericks won the special election to replace fellow Republican Henry Z. Osborne, who died in office. Data for this special election is not available.[18]

[edit] 1924

United States House of Representatives elections, 1924[19]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Republican John D. Fredericks (inc.) 133,780 62.3%
Democratic Robert W. Richardson 80,870 37.7%
Totals 214,650 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Republican hold

[edit] 1926

United States House of Representatives elections, 1926[20]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Republican Joe Crail (incumbent) 144,677 93.9%
Socialist N. Jackson Wright 21,997 13.2%
Totals 166,674 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Republican hold

[edit] 1928

United States House of Representatives elections, 1928[21]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Republican Joe Crail (incumbent) 301,028 93.9%
Democratic Harry Sherr 19,659 6.1%
Totals 320,687 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Republican hold

[edit] 1930

United States House of Representatives elections, 1930[22]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Republican Joe Crail (incumbent) 162,502 75%
Democratic John F. Dockweiler 54,231 25%
Totals 216,733 100%
Voter turnout  %
Republican hold

[edit] 1932

United States House of Representatives elections, 1932[23]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Democratic Henry E. Stubbs 50,390 55.3%
Republican Arthur S. Crites 40,794 44.7%
Totals 91,184 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Democratic win (new seat)


[edit] 1934

United States House of Representatives elections, 1934[24]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Democratic Henry E. Stubbs (incumbent) 68,475 64.4%
Republican George R. Bliss 37,860 35.6%
Totals 106,335 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Democratic hold

[edit] 1936

United States House of Representatives elections, 1936[25]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Democratic Henry E. Stubbs (incumbent) 72,476 69.6%
Republican George R. Bliss 31,700 30.4%
Totals 104,176 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Democratic hold

[edit] 1937 (Special)

Democrat Alfred J. Elliott won the special election to replace fellow Democrat Henry E. Stubbs, who died in office. Data for this special election is not available.[26]

[edit] 1938

United States House of Representatives elections, 1938[27]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Democratic Alfred J. Elliott (incumbent) 84,791 67.3%
Republican F. Fred Hoelscher 41,194 32.7%
Totals 125,985 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Democratic hold

[edit] 1940

United States House of Representatives elections, 1940[28]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Democratic Alfred J. Elliott (incumbent) 125,845 97%
Communist Louretta Adams 3,826 3%
Totals 129,671 100%
Voter turnout  %
Democratic hold

[edit] 1942

United States House of Representatives elections, 1942[29]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Democratic Alfred J. Elliott (inc.) 43,864 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Democratic hold

[edit] 1944

United States House of Representatives elections, 1944[30]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Democratic Alfred J. Elliott (inc.) 60,001 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Democratic hold

[edit] 1946

United States House of Representatives elections, 1946[31]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Democratic Alfred J. Elliott (incumbent) 51,843 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Democratic hold

[edit] 1948

United States House of Representatives elections, 1948[32]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Republican Thomas H. Werdel 67,448 71.3%
Progressive Sam James Miller 27,168 28.7%
Totals 94,616 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Republican gain from Democratic

[edit] 1950

United States House of Representatives elections, 1950[33]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Republican Thomas H. Werdel (inc.) 59,313 53.6%
Democratic Harlan Hagen 51,409 46.4%
Totals 110,722 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Republican hold

[edit] 1952

United States House of Representatives elections, 1952[34]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Republican Charles S. Gubser 106,375 59.2%
Democratic Arthur L. Johnson 70,271 39.1%
Progressive Betsey K. Fisher 2,939 1.7%
Totals 179,585 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Republican hold

[edit] 1954

United States House of Representatives elections, 1954[35]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Republican Charles S. Gubser (inc.) 94,418 61.2%
Democratic Paul V. Birmingham 59,843 38.8%
Totals 154,261 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Republican hold

[edit] 1956

United States House of Representatives elections, 1956[36]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Republican Charles S. Gubser (inc.) 128,891 60.7%
Democratic William H. Vatcher 83,586 39.3%
Totals 212,477 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Republican hold

[edit] 1958

United States House of Representatives elections, 1958[37]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Republican Charles S. Gubser (inc.) 118,715 54.6%
Democratic Russell B. Bryan 98,894 45.4%
Totals 217,609 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Republican hold

[edit] 1960

United States House of Representatives elections, 1960[38]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Republican Charles S. Gubser (inc.) 170,063 58.9%
Democratic Russell B. Bryan 118,520 41.1%
Totals 288,583 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Republican hold

[edit] 1962

United States House of Representatives elections, 1962[39]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Republican Charles S. Gubser (inc.) 106,419 57.4%
Democratic James P. Thurber, Jr. 68,885 42.6%
Totals 175,304 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Republican hold

[edit] 1964

United States House of Representatives elections, 1964[40]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Republican Charles S. Gubser (inc.) 151,027 63.1%
Democratic E. Day Carman 88,240 36.9%
Totals 239,267 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Republican hold

[edit] 1966

United States House of Representatives elections, 1966[41]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Republican Charles S. Gubser (inc.) 156,549 69.1%
Democratic George Leppert 70,013 30.9%
Totals 226,562 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Republican hold

[edit] 1968

United States House of Representatives elections, 1968[42]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Republican Charles S. Gubser (inc.) 160,204 67.3%
Democratic Grayson S. Taketa 73,530 30.9%
Peace and Freedom Martin L. Primach 4,276 1.8%
Totals 238,010 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Republican hold

[edit] 1970

United States House of Representatives elections, 1970[43]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Republican Charles S. Gubser (inc.) 135,864 62.0%
Democratic Stuart. D. McLean 80,530 36.8%
American Independent Joyce W. Stancliffe 2,651 1.2%
Totals 219,045 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Republican hold

[edit] 1972

United States House of Representatives elections, 1972[44]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Republican Charles S. Gubser (inc.) 139,850 64.6%
Democratic B. Frank Gillette 76,597 35.4%
Totals 216,447 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Republican hold

[edit] 1974

United States House of Representatives elections, 1974[45]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Democratic Don Edwards (incumbent) 86,014 77%
Republican Herb Smith 25,678 23%
Totals 111,692 100%
Voter turnout  %
Democratic gain from Republican

[edit] 1976

United States House of Representatives elections, 1976[46]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Democratic Don Edwards (incumbent) 111,992 72.0%
Republican Herb Smith 38,088 24.5%
American Independent Edmon V. Kaiser 5,363 3.5%
Totals 155,443 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Democratic hold

[edit] 1978

United States House of Representatives elections, 1978[47]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Democratic Don Edwards (incumbent) 84,488 67.1%
Republican Rudy Hansen 41,374 32.9%
Totals 125,862 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Democratic hold

[edit] 1980

United States House of Representatives elections, 1980[48]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Democratic Don Edwards (incumbent) 102,231 62.1%
Republican Joseph M. Lutton 45,987 27.9%
Libertarian Joseph Fuhrig 11,904 7.2%
American Independent Edmon V. Kaiser 4,421 2.7%
Totals 164,543 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Democratic hold

[edit] 1982

United States House of Representatives elections, 1982[49]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Democratic Don Edwards (incumbent) 77,263 62.7%
Republican Bob Herriott 41,506 33.7%
Libertarian Dale Burrow 2,403 1.9%
American Independent Edmon V. Kaiser 2,109 1.7%
Totals 123,281 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Democratic hold

[edit] 1984

United States House of Representatives elections, 1984[50]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Democratic Don Edwards (incumbent) 102,469 62.4%
Republican Bob Herriott 56,256 34.3%
Libertarian Perr Cardestam 2,789 1.7%
American Independent Edmon V. Kaiser 2,663 1.6%
Totals 164,177 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Democratic hold

[edit] 1986

United States House of Representatives elections, 1986[51]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Democratic Don Edwards (incumbent) 84,240 70.5%
Republican Michael R. La Crone 31,826 26.6%
Libertarian Perr Cardestam 1,797 1.5%
Peace and Freedom Bradley L. Mayer 1,701 1.4%
Totals 119,564 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Democratic hold

[edit] 1988

United States House of Representatives elections, 1988[52]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Democratic Don Edwards (incumbent) 142,500 86.2%
Libertarian Kennita Watson 22,801 13.8%
Totals 165,301 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Democratic hold

[edit] 1990

United States House of Representatives elections, 1990[53]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Democratic Don Edwards (incumbent) 81,875 62.7%
Republican Mark Patrosso 48,747 37.3%
No party James (write-in) 15 0.0%
Totals 130,637 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Democratic hold

[edit] 1992

United States House of Representatives elections, 1992[54]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Republican Bill Baker 145,702 52%
Democratic Wendell H. Williams 134,635 48%
No party Williams (write-in) 55 0%
No party Janloia (write-in) 37 0%
Totals 280,429 100%
Voter turnout  %
Republican win (new seat)


[edit] 1994

United States House of Representatives elections, 1994[55]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Republican Bill Baker (incumbent) 138,916 59.30%
Democratic Ellen Schwartz 90,523 38.65%
Peace and Freedom Craig W. Cooper 4,802 2.05%
Totals 234,241 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Republican hold

[edit] 1996

United States House of Representatives elections, 1996[56]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Democratic Ellen Tauscher 137,726 48.7%
Republican Bill Baker (incumbent) 133,633 47.2%
Reform John Place 6,354 2.3%
Natural Law Valerie Janlois 3,047 1.0%
Libertarian Gregory Lyon 2,423 0.8%
Totals 283,183 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Democratic gain from Republican

[edit] 1998

United States House of Representatives elections, 1998[57]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Democratic Ellen Tauscher (incumbent) 127,134 53.46%
Republican Charles Ball 103,299 43.44%
Natural Law Valerie Janlois 3,941 1.66%
Reform John Place 3,435 1.44%
Totals 237,809 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Democratic hold

[edit] 2000

United States House of Representatives elections, 2000[58]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Democratic Ellen Tauscher (incumbent) 160,429 52.7%
Republican Claude B. Hutchison, Jr. 134,863 44.2%
Natural Law Valerie Janlois 9,527 3.1%
Totals 304,819 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Democratic hold

[edit] 2002

United States House of Representatives elections, 2002[59]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Democratic Ellen Tauscher (incumbent) 123,481 75.6%
Libertarian Sonia E. Alonso Harden 39,858 24.4%
Totals 163,339 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Democratic hold

[edit] 2004

United States House of Representatives elections, 2004[60]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Democratic Ellen Tauscher (incumbent) 182,750 65.8%
Republican Jeff Ketelson 95,349 34.2%
Totals 278,099 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Democratic hold

[edit] 2006

United States House of Representatives elections, 2006[61]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Democratic Ellen Tauscher (incumbent) 130,859 66.5%
Republican Darcy Linn 66,069 33.5%
Republican Jeff Ketelson (write-in) 50 0.0%
Totals 196,978 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Democratic hold

[edit] 2008

United States House of Representatives elections, 2008[62]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Democratic Ellen Tauscher (incumbent) 192,226 65.2%
Republican Nicholas Gerber 91,877 31.1%
Peace and Freedom Eugene E. Ruyle 11,062 3.7%
Totals 295,165 100.0%
Voter turnout  %
Democratic hold

[edit] 2009 (Special)

California's 10th congressional district special election, 2009[63]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Democratic John Garamendi 72,817 52.85%
Republican David Harmer 59,017 42.83%
Green Jeremy Cloward 2,515 1.83%
Peace and Freedom Mary McIlroy 1,846 1.34%
American Independent Jerome Denham 1,591 1.15%
Totals 137,786 100.00%
Voter turnout 35.33%
Democratic hold

[edit] References

  1. ^ See Politics of California#Bi-partisan gerrymandering
  2. ^ http://www.mercurynews.com/breakingnews/ci_11942936
  3. ^ http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/capitolalertlatest/020826.html
  4. ^ Stannard, Matthew (2009-06-25). "Rep. Tauscher new U.S. arms control chief". San Francisco Chronicle. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/06/25/MNQ718E68E.DTL&tsp=1. Retrieved 2009-06-25. 
  5. ^ (2008 President)
  6. ^ Statement of Vote (2006 Governor)
  7. ^ Statement of Vote (2006 Senator)
  8. ^ Statement of Vote (2004 President)
  9. ^ Statement of Vote (2004 Senator)
  10. ^ Statement of Vote (2003 Recall Question)
  11. ^ Statement of Vote (2003 Governor)
  12. ^ Statement of Vote (2002 Governor)
  13. ^ Statement of Vote (2000 President)
  14. ^ Statement of Vote (2000 Senator)
  15. ^ 1916 special election results
  16. ^ 1920 election results
  17. ^ 1922 election results
  18. ^ 1923 special election results
  19. ^ 1924 election results
  20. ^ 1926 election results
  21. ^ 1928 election results
  22. ^ 1930 election results
  23. ^ 1932 election results
  24. ^ 1934 election results
  25. ^ 1936 election results
  26. ^ 1937 special election results
  27. ^ 1938 election results
  28. ^ 1940 election results
  29. ^ 1942 election results
  30. ^ 1944 election results
  31. ^ 1946 election results
  32. ^ 1948 election results
  33. ^ 1950 election results
  34. ^ 1952 election results
  35. ^ 1954 election results
  36. ^ 1956 election results
  37. ^ 1958 election results
  38. ^ 1960 election results
  39. ^ 1962 election results
  40. ^ 1964 election results
  41. ^ 1966 election results
  42. ^ 1968 election results
  43. ^ 1970 election results
  44. ^ 1972 election results
  45. ^ 1974 election results
  46. ^ 1976 election results
  47. ^ 1978 election results
  48. ^ 1980 election results
  49. ^ 1982 election results
  50. ^ 1984 election results
  51. ^ 1986 election results
  52. ^ 1988 election results
  53. ^ 1990 election results
  54. ^ 1992 election results
  55. ^ 1994 election results
  56. ^ 1996 election results
  57. ^ 1998 election results
  58. ^ 2000 election results
  59. ^ 2002 general election results
  60. ^ 2004 general election results
  61. ^ 2006 general election results
  62. ^ 2008 general election results
  63. ^ "Official Canvass: United States Representative 10th Congressional District Special General Election, November 3, 2009" (PDF). Secretary of State of California. 2009-11-16. http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/Special/cd10/final-official-results-cd10-general.pdf. Retrieved 2009-11-16. 

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