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1982 United States House of Representatives elections in California
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| election_name | 1982 United States House of Representatives elections in California |
| country | California |
| type | legislative |
| ongoing | no |
| previous_election | 1980 United States House of Representatives elections in California |
| previous_year | 1980 |
| next_election | 1984 United States House of Representatives elections in California |
| next_year | 1984 |
| seats_for_election | All 45 California seats to the United States House of Representatives |
| election_date | |
| party1 | Democratic Party (United States) |
| last_election1 | *22* |
| seats1 | **28** |
| seat_change1 | 6 |
| popular_vote1 | **3,815,205** |
| percentage1 | **50.32%** |
| party2 | Republican Party (United States) |
| last_election2 | *21* |
| seats2 | 17 |
| seat_change2 | 4 |
| popular_vote2 | 3,603,102 |
| percentage2 | 47.52% |
| map_image | 1982 United States House elections in California.svg |
| map_caption | |
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1982 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 2, 1982. California gained two seats, both of which were won by Democrats, as a result of the 1980 census, and Democrats picked up three Republican-held districts.
Overview
| United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1982 | Party | Votes | % | Before | After | +/– |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 3,815,205 | 50.32% | 23 | 28 | +5 | |
| Republican | 3,603,102 | 47.52% | 20 | 17 | -3 | |
| Libertarian | 127,480 | 1.68% | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Peace and Freedom | 31,270 | 0.41% | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| American Independent | 5,564 | 0.07% | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| **Totals** | **7,582,621** | **100.00%** | **43** | **45** | **+2** |
Separate elections
One special election was held apart from those in November. The elected winner would serve the remainder of the incumbent Congress and face re-election in November.
| Date | District | Reason & Result | Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 13, 1982 | George E. Danielson (D) resigned March 9, 1982. | ||
| Democratic hold | |||
| Winner was subsequently re-elected in November | **Matthew G. Martinez (D)** | ||
| John H. Rousselot (R) |
Results
Final results from the Clerk of the House of Representatives: https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1982election.pdf
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