U.S. House of Representatives, District 18
Top candidate wins seat.
Zoe Lofgren (D)(incumbent)64.6%
146,295 votes
Peter Hernandez (R)35.3%
79,849 votes
Race called at 9:34 PM PT on November 5, 2024
98.24% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
98.24% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
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Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Peter D. Hernandez
- Small-business owner
- Republican
- Experience: “As a school board trustee, I defended parents’ rights to choose for their children. As a former county supervisor, I consistently opposed the closing of businesses, schools, and destructive mandates.”
- Public Safety: “This administration’s soft-on-crime policies have directly contributed to incentivizing criminals. Citizens/business owners deserve to live free from fear of theft and chaos in the streets.”
- Priorities: “When you elect me to Congress, I will advocate for a balanced federal budget and push to reign in the out-of-control administrative state. I will defend national sovereignty by ensuring our border is secure; a secure border will disrupt human trafficking and the overwhelming influx of drugs. I will fight to restore the rule of law and equal justice.”
- hernandezforcongress.com
Zoe Lofgren
- U.S. Representative
- Democrat
- Experience: “I’ve taken action to protect children from lead poisoning. I’ve brought more funds for law enforcement to respond to crises rooted in mental illness. I’ve helped expand services to veterans and captured funds for local government to fight homelessness.”
- Science Committee: “I’m the top Democrat on the Science Committee, called the most bipartisan in Congress. We’ve accomplished important things together.”
- Democracy: “I served on the committee to investigate the January 6th attack on the Capitol. I learned the threat to our democracy is real. I’ve gained insights on how to defend democracy. And without democracy, none of our challenges can be met.”
- zoelofgren.com
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