California's 39th Congressional District

— No change since last week
How We Got This
Partisan Lean
how the seat votes compared with the nation
D+12.9
Fundamentals
candidates, fundraising, experts
Even
National Environment
current political climate
D+8.6
Polls
polling in similar districts
R+0.1
Forecasted margin
D+21.4

What Changes the Forecast

This race needs a plot twist. It would take a sustained, race-specific shift to move the forecast.

Polls

No district-level polling available. Forecast relies on fundamentals and expert ratings.

Forecast Over Time
Forecast Over Time
Dem (blue) and GOP (red) win probability over time.
Dem 96%
GOP 4%
Race Details
Expert ratings
Cook Solid D Inside Elections Solid D Sabato Safe D
PVI
D+14 This district leans strongly Democrat.
Candidates

Democrat Mark Takano (inc.)

Republican Steve Manos

Notes
Top-two primary