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Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.)

  • District: 31st District, Northeast and South Los Angeles
  • Residence: Los Angeles
  • Born: January 26, 1958; Sacramento, Calif.
  • Religion: Roman Catholic
  • Family: Wife, Carolina Reyes; three children
  • Education: Stanford U., A.B. 1980 (economics); Stanford U., J.D. 1984
  • Military Service: None
  • Political Highlights: Calif. Assembly, 1990-92; candidate for mayor of Los Angeles, 2001; U.S. House, 1993-present
  • Elected: Elected: 1992 (10th term)
  • Committee Assignments: Ways & Means (Oversight; Social Security - Ranking Member)
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State Information: 31st District, Northeast and South Los Angeles

Election History
Year Election Candidate Votes Percent
2010 general Xavier Becerra (D) 76,363 83.8%
Stephen Smith (R) 14,740 16.2%
2008 general Xavier Becerra (D) 110,955 100%
2006 general Xavier Becerra (D) 64,952 100%
2004 general Xavier Becerra (D) 89,363 80.2%
Luis Vega (R) 22,048 19.8%
2002 general Xavier Becerra (D) 54,569 81.2%
Luis Vega (R) 12,674 18.8%
Vote For President
Year Democrat Republican Independent
2008 Barack Obama: 79.9% John McCain: 17.8%
2004 John Kerry: 77% George W. Bush: 22%
2000 Al Gore: 73% George W. Bush: 18%

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