Zoe Lofgren

In the 2024 House race for CA-18, Zoe Lofgren (D) defeated Peter D. Hernandez (R) 64.6% to 35.4%. Zoe Lofgren received 147,674 votes compared to 80,832 for Peter D. Hernandez, a dominant 29.3-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Zoe Lofgren 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-18, Zoe Lofgren (D) defeated Peter D. Hernandez (R) 65.8% to 34.1%. Zoe Lofgren received 99,776 votes compared to 51,737 for Peter D. Hernandez, a dominant 31.7-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — Anna G. Eshoo (D) previously held the seat. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. As a Democrat, Zoe Lofgren 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-19, Zoe Lofgren (D) defeated Justin James Aguilera (R) 73.8% to 26.3%. Zoe Lofgren received 324,992 votes compared to 115,646 for Justin James Aguilera, a dominant 47.5-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Zoe Lofgren benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Democrat, Zoe Lofgren 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-19, Zoe Lofgren (D) defeated G. Burt Lancaster (R) 73.9% to 26.1%. Zoe Lofgren received 181,802 votes compared to 64,061 for G. Burt Lancaster, a dominant 47.9-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Zoe Lofgren 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-19, Zoe Lofgren (D) defeated Robert Murray (D) 67.2% to 32.8%. Zoe Lofgren received 85,888 votes compared to 41,900 for Robert Murray, a dominant 34.4-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

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

In the 2012 House race for CA-19, Zoe Lofgren (D) defeated Robert Murray (R) 73.2% to 26.8%. Zoe Lofgren received 162,300 votes compared to 59,313 for Robert Murray, a dominant 46.5-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.