May 19, 2013
Rep. Lois Capps (D-Calif.)
- District: 24th District, Central Coast -- Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo
- Residence: Santa Barbara
- Born: January 10, 1938; Ladysmith, Wis.
- Religion: Lutheran
- Family: Widowed; three children (one deceased)
- Education: Pacific Lutheran U., B.S. 1959 (nursing); Yale U., M.A. 1964 (religion); U. of California, Santa Barbara, M.A. 1990 (education)
- Military Service: None
- Political Highlights: No previous office; U.S. House, 1998-present
- Elected: Elected: 1998 (8th full term)
- Committee Assignments: Energy & Commerce (Energy & Power; Environment & the Economy; Health)
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State Information: 24th District, Central Coast -- Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo
| Year | Election | Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | general | Lois Capps (D) | 156,749 | 55.1% |
| Abel Maldonado (R) | 127,746 | 44.9% |
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