Doris O. Matsui

In the 2024 House race for CA-7, Doris Matsui (D) defeated Tom Silva (R) 66.8% to 33.3%. Doris Matsui received 197,429 votes compared to 98,341 for Tom Silva, a dominant 33.5-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Doris Matsui benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. 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.

In the 2022 House race for CA-7, Doris Matsui (D) defeated Max Semenenko (R) 68.3% to 31.7%. Doris Matsui received 150,618 votes compared to 70,033 for Max Semenenko, a dominant 36.5-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — Ami Bera (D) previously held the seat. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. As a Democrat, Doris Matsui won despite the historical midterm penalty against the president's party (Democrat Biden was in office). The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Democrat column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2018 House race for CA-06, Doris Matsui (D) defeated Jrmar Jefferson (D) 80.4% to 19.6%. Doris Matsui received 324,822 votes compared to 79,056 for Jrmar Jefferson, a dominant 60.9-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Doris Matsui benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Democrat, Doris Matsui benefited from the historical midterm penalty against the president's party — with a Republican in the White House, the opposition typically gains seats.

In the 2016 House race for CA-06, Doris O. Matsui (D) defeated Robert Bob Evans (R) 75.4% to 24.6%. Doris O. Matsui received 177,565 votes compared to 57,848 for Robert Bob Evans, a dominant 50.9-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Doris O. Matsui benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2016 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.

In the 2014 House race for CA-06, Doris O. Matsui (D) defeated Joseph Mccray Sr. (R) 72.7% to 27.3%. Doris O. Matsui received 97,008 votes compared to 36,448 for Joseph Mccray Sr., a dominant 45.4-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Doris O. Matsui benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Democrat, Doris O. Matsui won despite the historical midterm penalty against the president's party (Democrat Obama was in office).

In the 2012 House race for CA-06, Doris O. Matsui (D) defeated Joseph Mccray, Sr. (R) 75.0% to 24.9%. Doris O. Matsui received 160,667 votes compared to 53,406 for Joseph Mccray, Sr., a dominant 50.1-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

This was an open-seat race. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2012 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.