Sam T. Liccardo

In the 2024 House race for CA-16, Sam Liccardo (D) defeated Evan Low (D) 58.2% to 41.8%. Sam Liccardo received 179,583 votes compared to 128,893 for Evan Low, a comfortable 16.4-point margin indicating a moderately safe 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. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.