Luz M. Rivas

In the 2024 House race for CA-29, Luz Maria Rivas (D) defeated Benito Benny Bernal (R) 69.8% to 30.2%. Luz Maria Rivas received 146,312 votes compared to 63,374 for Benito Benny Bernal, a dominant 39.6-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — Tony Cardenas (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. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Democrat column for the foreseeable future.