California District 36
Tue, Nov 3 · Seat held by Ted Lieu Democratic since Jan 2015
Houston BrignanoRepublicanTed LieuDemocratic · IncumbentAge 57 · 11 years in Congress
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Ted Lieu (D) 68.7, Melissa Toomim (R) 31.3
- Last election
- Ted Lieu (Democratic) won by 37.4 points, 2024
- Margin since 2022
- 2.2 points toward Republicans
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: BrignanoRight column: Lieu
- Total receipts, 2025-2026 cycle, through Oct 14
- $7K
- $2.2M
- Cash on hand
- $1K
- $1.2M
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeLieuNo published score for Brignano
- Races
- None listed
- Won 8 of 9
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 11
- Age on Election Day
- Not available
- 57
Money: FEC bulk data, through Oct 14. One or more are matched to the FEC by name, party and seat, so a total could belong to someone else.
How these are counted
Total receipts line of each candidate’s principal campaign committee, 2025-2026 cycle. Other sites may show career, six-year or all-committee totals, which differ. Brignano: $7,020 received, $1,219 cash on hand. Lieu: $2,218,448 received, $1,181,424 cash on hand. The spectrum is a published research score, not our rating. How this works. Wins and losses count the races in our results files, the same as each profile.
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Candidates on the ballot
- Ted LieuIncumbentDemocraticUnited States Representative, 36th District
- Houston BrignanoRepublicanTechnology Executive
Source: elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov (PDF), dated Aug 27
Shift since 2022: 2.2 points toward Republicans (Democratic by 39.6 in 2022, Democratic by 37.4 in 2024).
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- D 5 to 15 pts
- D under 5 pts
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- R 5 to 15 pts
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- California District 11· Nancy Pelosi (D), Democratic by 62.0 points, 2024
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- California District 19· Jimmy Panetta (D), Democratic by 38.6 points, 2024
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- California District 34· Jimmy Gomez (D), Democratic by 11.2 points, 2024
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- California District 36· Ted Lieu (D), Democratic by 37.4 points, 2024
- California District 37· Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D), Democratic by 56.6 points, 2024
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Official results for California
History (25 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 357,987
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
US House, California District 36, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTed LieuWon Democratic 246,00268.7% RepublicanMelissa Toomim Republican 111,98531.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 278,563
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
US House, California District 36, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTed LieuWon Democratic 194,29969.8% RepublicanJoe E Collins III Republican 84,26430.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 306,849
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, California District 36, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRaul RuizWon Democratic 185,15160.3% RepublicanErin Cruz Republican 121,69839.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 207,008
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, California District 36, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRaul RuizWon Democratic 122,16959.0% RepublicanKimberlin Brown Pelzer Republican 84,83941.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 232,617
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, California District 36, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRaul RuizWon Democratic 144,34862.1% RepublicanJeff Stone Republican 88,26937.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 134,139
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, California District 36, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRaul RuizWon Democratic 72,68254.2% RepublicanBrian Nestande Republican 61,45745.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 208,142
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, California District 36, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRaul RuizWon Democratic 110,18952.9% RepublicanMary Bono Mack Republican 97,95347.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 192,035
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, California District 36, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJane HarmanWon Democratic 114,48959.6% RepublicanMattie Fein Republican 66,70634.7% LibertarianHerb Peters Libertarian 10,8405.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 250,491
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, California District 36, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJane HarmanWon Democratic 171,94868.6% RepublicanBrian Gibson Republican 78,54331.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 166,153
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, California District 36, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJane HarmanWon Democratic 105,32363.4% RepublicanBrian Gibson Republican 53,06831.9% OtherJames R Smith Other 4,5922.8% LibertarianMike Binkley Libertarian 3,1701.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 244,044
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, California District 36, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJane HarmanWon Democratic 151,20862.0% RepublicanPaul Whitehead Republican 81,66633.5% OtherAlice Stek Other 6,1052.5% LibertarianMike Binkley Libertarian 5,0652.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 143,751
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, California District 36, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJane HarmanWon Democratic 88,19861.4% RepublicanStuart Johnson Republican 50,32835.0% LibertarianMark McSpadden Libertarian 5,2253.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 238,736
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, California District 36, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJane HarmanWon Democratic 115,65148.4% RepublicanSteven T Kuykendall Republican 111,19946.6% LibertarianDaniel R Sherman Libertarian 6,0732.5% OtherJohn R Konopka Other 3,5491.5% OtherMatt Ornati Other 2,2640.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 181,706
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, California District 36, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteven T KuykendallWon Republican 88,84348.9% DemocraticJanice Hahn Democratic 84,62446.6% GreenRobin Barrett Green 3,6122.0% LibertarianKerry Welsh Libertarian 3,0661.7% OtherJohn R Konopka Other 1,5610.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 224,459
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, California District 36, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJane HarmanWon Democratic 117,75252.5% RepublicanSusan Brooks Republican 98,53843.9% LibertarianBruce Dovner Libertarian 4,9332.2% OtherBradley McManus Other 3,2361.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 195,808
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, California District 36, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJane HarmanWon Democratic 93,93948.0% RepublicanSusan Brooks Republican 93,12747.6% LibertarianJack Tyler Libertarian 4,9322.5% OtherJoseph G "Joe" Fields Other 3,8101.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 351,397
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, California District 36, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJane HarmanWon Democratic 125,75135.8% RepublicanJoan Milke Flores Republican 109,68431.2% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 97,15927.6% OtherOwen Staley Other 13,2973.8% LibertarianMarc F Denny Libertarian 5,5041.6% GreenRichard H Greene Green 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 137,370
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, California District 36, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge E Brown JrWon Democratic 72,40952.7% RepublicanBob Hammock Republican 64,96147.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 191,648
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, California District 36, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge E Brown JrWon Democratic 103,49354.0% RepublicanJohn Paul Stark Republican 81,41342.5% LibertarianKenneth E Valentine Libertarian 3,3821.8% IndependentFred L Anderson Independent 3,3601.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 136,778
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, California District 36, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge E Brown JrWon Democratic 78,11857.1% RepublicanBob Hanley Republican 58,66042.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 184,650
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, California District 36, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge E Brown JrWon Democratic 104,43856.6% RepublicanJohn Paul Stark Republican 80,21243.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 140,907
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, California District 36, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge E Brown JrWon Democratic 76,54654.3% RepublicanJohn Paul Stark Republican 64,36145.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 168,690
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, California District 36, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge E Brown JrWon Democratic 88,62852.5% RepublicanJohn Paul Stark Republican 73,24743.4% LibertarianHarry J Histen Libertarian 6,8154.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 127,865
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, California District 36, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge E Brown JrWon Democratic 80,44862.9% RepublicanDana Warren Carmody Republican 47,41737.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 147,556
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, California District 36, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge E Brown JrWon Democratic 90,83061.6% RepublicanGrant Carner Republican 49,36833.5% OtherWilliam Pasley Other 7,3585.0%
1976 to 2024: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
District numbers are reused after each redistricting, so rows on older lines cover different territory than today's California District 36.
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