U.S. House of Representatives, District 8
Top candidate wins seat.
John Garamendi (D)(incumbent)74%
196,727 votes
Rudy Recile (R)25.9%
68,923 votes
Race called at 8:33 PM PT on November 5, 2024
96.04% 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.
96.04% 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.
John Garamendi
- U.S. Representative
- Democrat
- Economy: I am “the leading voice in Congress for ‘Make It In America’ policies that will help bring manufacturing jobs back to America.”
- Environment: I am “a passionate advocate for investments in clean energy, building weatherization, public transit, and biking amenities, because these are the key ways we can lower our carbon footprint.”
- Congress: I have “been a fierce advocate for students and teachers, believing that America’s prosperity depends on a well-educated workforce.”
- garamendi.org
Rudy Recile
- Business owner/consultant
- Republican
- Experience: “I’m a proud retired U.S. Army major, former U.S. Department of Agriculture employee and owner of a small web-design company.”
- Platform: “My platform issues include energy independence, supporting the Bill of Rights, tax dollars accountability, public safety, supporting veterans, California’s water issues and quality education.”
- 2020 Election: “During the 2020 election cycle, I wasn’t pleased with what I witnessed.”
- rudyforuscongress.com
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