California's 11th congressional district

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California's 11th congressional district is located in Northern California, encompassing parts of San Joaquin, Alameda, Contra Costa, and Santa Clara counties.

Contents 1 Representation 2 2006 elections 2.1 2006 3 Election results 3.1 2004 4 Succession 5 References

[edit] Representation

The district is currently represented by Republican Richard Pombo, who will be succeeded by Democrat Jerry McNerney in the next Congress.

[edit] 2006 elections

Main article: California 11th congressional district election, 2006

Democratic nominee, Jerry McNerney, in the general election, again faced incumbent Pombo. This election was held on November 7, 2006, and Mcnerney won 53% to 47% percent.

[edit] 2006

United States House election, 2006: California District 11[1]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Jerry McNerney	109,868	53.3	+14.6
	Republican	Richard Pombo	96,396	46.7	-14.6
Majority			13472	6.5
Turnout			206,264
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing	14.6

[edit] Election results

[edit] 2004

United States House election, 2004: California District 11[2]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Richard Pombo	163,582	61.3	+1.1
	Democratic	Jerry McNerney	103,587	38.7	-1.1
Majority			59,995	22.6
Turnout			267,169
	Republican hold		Swing	+1.1

[edit] Succession

United States Representative for the 11th Congressional District of California

Term	Name	Party
? - 1992	Tom Lantos	Democrat
1993 - Current	Richard Pombo	Republican

[edit] References

California's congressional districts
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