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      Home›Candidates›Benito Benny Bernal

      Benito Benny Bernal

      Republican

      House candidate from California

      US House
      Electoral Grade
      C-
      -24.9 pts
      avg overperformance
      Better than 14% of candidates2 graded races

      Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.

      2
      Races
      0-2
      W-L (0%)
      +50.4
      Avg Margin
      2018–2024
      Career Span
      Best: +61.2 (2018 House)Worst: 39.5 (2024 House)

      Career Margin Trend2 races

      R+60R+30EvenD+30D+6020182024

      Career Timeline

      2024 US HouseCaliforniaDistrict 29
      63,374
      Candidate Votes
      30.2%
      Vote %
      209,686
      Total Votes
      +39.5%
      Margin
      Electoral Performance
      -18.8
      Race Score
      -18.8
      vs. Natl. Baseline
      D+20.7
      State Pres.
      Top opponent: Luz Maria RivasDEM
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