May 25, 2013
Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.)
- District: 34th District, Downtown 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 (11th term)
- Committee Assignments: Ways & Means (Social Security - Ranking Member)
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State Information: 34th District, Downtown Los Angeles
| Year | Election | Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | general | Xavier Becerra (D) | 120,367 | 85.6% |
| Stephen Smith (R) | 20,223 | 14.4% |
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