California's 5th Congressional District

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California's 5th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of California. It currently covers the city of Sacramento, the state capital, its suburbs and the surrounding area. The district is currently represented by Democrat Doris Matsui. John Kerry won the district in 2004 with 61.1% of the vote. The district swung more into the Democratic column in 2008 when Barack Obama won 69.62% of the vote while John McCain received 28.40%. Republican Mae Nolan won the special election to replace her husband John I. Nolan, who won re-election but died before the 68th Congress convened. Data for this special election is not available. Republican Richard J. Welch won the special election to replace fellow Republican Lawrence J. Flaherty, who died in office. Data for this... (More from Freebase)

Senators

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Barbara Boxer Democrat 19 years in office

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Dianne Feinstein Democrat 20 years in office

Representative

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5th District Doris Matsui MyOC Group Democrat 7 years in office

District Boundary Map

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