Jared Huffman

In the 2024 House race for CA-2, Jared Huffman (D) defeated Chris Coulombe (R) 71.9% to 28.1%. Jared Huffman received 272,883 votes compared to 106,734 for Chris Coulombe, a dominant 43.8-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Jared Huffman 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-2, Jared Huffman (D) defeated Douglas Brower (R) 74.4% to 25.6%. Jared Huffman received 229,720 votes compared to 79,029 for Douglas Brower, a dominant 48.8-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Jared Huffman benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Democrat, Jared Huffman 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 2020 House race for CA-2, Jared Huffman (D) defeated Dale Mensing (R) 75.7% to 24.3%. Jared Huffman received 294,435 votes compared to 94,320 for Dale Mensing, a dominant 51.5-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 2020 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 2018 House race for CA-02, Jared Huffman (D) defeated Dale K. Mensing (R) 77.0% to 23.0%. Jared Huffman received 486,162 votes compared to 145,152 for Dale K. Mensing, a dominant 54.0-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Jared Huffman benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Democrat, Jared Huffman 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-02, Jared Huffman (D) defeated Dale K. Mensing (R) 76.8% to 23.1%. Jared Huffman received 254,194 votes compared to 76,572 for Dale K. Mensing, a dominant 53.7-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Jared Huffman 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-02, Jared Huffman (D) defeated Dale K. Mensing (R) 75.0% to 25.0%. Jared Huffman received 163,124 votes compared to 54,400 for Dale K. Mensing, a dominant 50.0-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

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

In the 2012 House race for CA-02, Jared Huffman (D) defeated Daniel W. Roberts (R) 71.2% to 28.8%. Jared Huffman received 226,216 votes compared to 91,310 for Daniel W. Roberts, a dominant 42.5-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.