Judy Chu

In the 2024 House race for CA-28, Judy Chu (D) defeated April A. Verlato (R) 64.9% to 35.1%. Judy Chu received 204,489 votes compared to 110,455 for April A. Verlato, a dominant 29.9-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Judy Chu benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Democrat column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2022 House race for CA-28, Judy Chu (D) defeated Wes Hallman (R) 66.2% to 33.8%. Judy Chu received 150,062 votes compared to 76,495 for Wes Hallman, a dominant 32.5-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — Adam B. Schiff (D) previously held the seat. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. As a Democrat, Judy Chu won despite the historical midterm penalty against the president's party (Democrat Biden was in office). The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Democrat column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2018 House race for CA-27, Judy Chu (D) defeated Bryan Witt (D) 79.2% to 20.8%. Judy Chu received 321,008 votes compared to 84,264 for Bryan Witt, a dominant 58.4-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Judy Chu benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Democrat, Judy Chu benefited from the historical midterm penalty against the president's party — with a Republican in the White House, the opposition typically gains seats.

In the 2016 House race for CA-27, Judy Chu (D) defeated Jack Orswell (R) 67.4% to 32.6%. Judy Chu received 168,977 votes compared to 81,655 for Jack Orswell, a dominant 34.8-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Judy Chu benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2016 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.

In the 2014 House race for CA-27, Judy Chu (D) defeated Jack Orswell (R) 59.4% to 40.6%. Judy Chu received 75,728 votes compared to 51,852 for Jack Orswell, a comfortable 18.7-point margin indicating a moderately safe district.

As the incumbent, Judy Chu benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Democrat, Judy Chu won despite the historical midterm penalty against the president's party (Democrat Obama was in office).

In the 2012 House race for CA-27, Judy Chu (D) defeated Jack Orswell (R) 64.0% to 36.0%. Judy Chu received 154,191 votes compared to 86,817 for Jack Orswell, a dominant 28.0-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

This was an open-seat race. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2012 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.