CA 50 Congressional District

• This district was formerly designated as the 52nd Congressional District, and is now the 50th Congressional District, after redistricting per the 2010 census for the 2012 election.

The incumbant is Duncan D. Hunter.

• Fox news story announcing Duncan Hunter Sr. run for President 2008

2010 Candidates

• Raymond Lutz (D) - http://www.VoteRayLutz.com (Site Admin | Secure )
• Duncan Hunter Jr (R) - Son of previous incumbent Duncan Hunter.
• Connie Frankowiak (D)
• Michael Benoit (L)

2008 Candidates

• Mike Lumpkin (D) - http://www.lumpkinforcongress.com
• Duncan Hunter Jr (R) - Son of incumbent Duncan Hunter.
  • http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/gallery/2010/02/family-ties-political-legacies-in-pictures.php?img=13

2008 Primary Candidates

• Jim Hester (D)
• Connie Frankowiak (D)
• Vickie Butcher (D) - http://www.votevickiebutcher.com/

Events

Events for 2006 Election

• Forums -- press_release_-_Congressional_forums.doc: Press Release on three forums
  • Tuesday, May 2nd, 7 pm
    • Chapelofthe Valley United Methodist Church (1465 E. Madison Ave., El Cajon, CA 92019)
    • Topic: "Healing Our Nation" (healthcare, the environment, and the impacts of war)
  • Sunday, May 7th, 2 p.m.
    • Alpine Community Church (2225 W. Victoria Drive, Alpine, CA 91901)
    • Topic: "Lesson Plan for a Brighter Future" (education, equality, the economy and jobs)
    • Video: Entire Forum (1:49)
  • Saturday, May 13th, 1 p.m.
    • Ramona Sizzler Restaurant (344 Main Street, Ramona, CA 92065)
    • Topic: "Securing Our Future" (war, national security, energy policy, strenghtening our families & our communities)
    • Video: Entire Forum (1:02)
      • Sorry, we missed the introductions and the first question.
      • This video is now missing.

Results

• Vote Count - An interesting table showing how the vote counting progressed.
• Election Ethics - Concerns about the conduct of candidates in the 2006 election.

The District

The 52nd Congressional District is quite large, encompassing most of the East County of San Diego.

Recent History of 52nd Congressional District

	Year
Registration	2012	2010 (2)	2008	2006	2004	2002	2000 (1)	1998	1996
Democratic		106,757	112,517	105,548	113,075	111,649	118,474
Republican		144,452	154,694	156,629	171,159	164,247	136,156
Decline To State		72,614	75,865	78,915	70,359	58,902	47,952
Total		339,176	358,733	356,510	371,663	353,998	322,046
Candidate	2012	2010	2008	2006	2004	2002	2000	1998	1996
Total Votes	231029		285,395	191,475	271,643	169010	175461	131938	152853
Duncan D. Hunter Jr. (R)	67.68 %	63.05%	56.32%
Duncan L. Hunter Sr. (R)				64.60%	69.13%	70.1%	65.96%	76.31%	66.98%
David B. Secor	32.32%
Ray Lutz (D)		32.94%
Michael Lumpkin (D)			38.91%
John Rinaldi (D)				31.97%
Brian Keliher (D)					27.56%
Peter Moore-Kochlacs (D)						25.7%
Craig Barkacs (D)							29.88%
Lynn Badler (L)								14.25%
Darity Wesley (D)									28.39%
Michael Benoit (L)		4.85%	4.67%	3.38%	3.23%	4%	3.13%

DUNCAN D. HUNTER 156361 67.68 % DAVID B. SECOR 74668 32.32 %

(1) The district boundaries were changed in 2002. In election year 2000 and prior, it included Imperial County, about 50K voters. (2) Registration as of 2/28/2010

* press_release_-_Congressional_forums.doc: press_release_-_Congressional_forums.doc

• Map showing boundary changes from 2000 census redistricting:
  

Related Media

• (M1093) 2010-11-04 Hunger-Striker Lutz Concedes to Hunter after Vigorous Campaign -- Ray Lutz, Vote Ray Lutz.com,
• (M1087) 2010-10-29 REGION: Candidates in last-minute push -- Mark Walker, North County Times, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1086) 2010-10-27 Treehuggers International 2010 Voting Guide -- Editor, Treehuggers International, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1088) 2010-10-27 Pros and Cons of Marijuana Legalization Aired at City Council Meeting -- Kenneth Stone, La Mesa Patch, Features Ray Lutz
• (M1089) 2010-10-27 Rep. Duncan D. Hunter's Campaign Money Goes in 'Other' Direction -- Hoa Quach, La Mesa Patch, Features Duncan Hunter Jr and Ray Lutz
• (M1090) 2010-10-27 Final Turds & Blossoms tally -- Dave Maass, Citybeat, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1085) 2010-10-25 LGBT-friendly candidate takes on Duncan D. Hunter for Congressional seat -- Pat Sherman, Gay San Diego, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1077) 2010-10-21 Slush funds, oil imports and lying mailers -- City Beat Staff, C Ity Beat, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1075) 2010-10-18 Highlight Reel Shows Lutz, Benoit Targeting Duncan D. Hunter at Debate -- Ashlie Rodriguez and Ken Stone, La Mesa Patch, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1074) 2010-10-17 Absentee voters change election dynamics -- Mark Walker, North County Times, Features Ray Lutz
• (M1072) 2010-10-15 Hunter assailed during congressional debate -- Mark Walker, North County Times, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1073) 2010-10-15 Only Debate in 52nd Congressional District Pits Incumbent vs. Challengers -- Ken Stone, Poway Patch, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1070) 2010-10-13 Our endorsements—people -- City Beat Staff, San Diego City Beat, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1067) 2010-09-23 House passes small business lending bill -- Adam Pollack, Examiner.Com, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1065) 2010-09-22 Issa won't debate Democratic opponent -- Mark Walker, North County Times, Debate For Democracy
• (M1061) 2010-09-19 Hunter foes face daunting task -- Mark Walker, North County Times, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1060) 2010-09-17 FEATHERS FLY IN CONGRESSIONAL RACE; 2 CANDIDATES TO DEBATE SEPT. 21 IN RAMONA -- Miriam Raferty, East County Magazine, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1058) 2010-09-14 BIG BANK BACKS DOWN--FOR NOW; HALTS FORECLOSURE ON CANCER PATIENT'S HOME AS CONGRESSMAN LEADS VIGIL -- Miriam Raferty, East County Magazine, Features Ray Lutz
• (M1059) 2010-09-09 2010 Candidates Refuse To Debate Their Opponents: What Are They So Afraid Of? -- Amanda Terkel, Huffington Post, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1055) 2010-09-07 Hunger Strike candidate Lutz to confront Congressman Hunter -- Brennan Purtzer, Calitics, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1057) 2010-09-07 Californians Debate Debates -- Daniel B. Wood, Christian Science Monitor, Features Ray Lutz
• (M1083) 2010-09-07 Ray Lutz confronts Duncan Hunter outside Republican Business Women 'Meet the Candidates' event -- , , Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1056) 2010-09-04 REGION: Birthright Citizenship Debate Goes Mainstream -- Edward Sifuentes, North County Times, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1051) 2010-09-02 Battle Begins For CA Congressional Seat -- Claudia Strasbaugh, News Blaze, Features Ray Lutz
• (M1052) 2010-09-01 Why won’t Hunter debate? -- M Ichael Foster, Pomerado News, Features Duncan Hunter and Ray Lutz
• (M1049) 2010-08-31 Press Conference Today at RB Community Park Applauding Passage of Chelsea’s Law -- Staff Report, Glt News Now, Features Ray Lutz
• (M1047) 2010-08-26 COUNTYWIDE DEMOCRATS ANNOUNCE RALLY IN EAST COUNTY SUNDAY, AUGUST 29 -- Miriam Raferty, East County Magazine, Features Ray Lutz
• (M1046) 2010-08-25 GOP Convention and the Duncan Hunter Hunger Strike -- City Beat Staff, San Diego City Beat, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1050) 2010-08-25 Incumbent congressman would rather not campaign -- Editor, Pomerado News, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter
• (M1044) 2010-08-24 Polling and Political Wrap -- Steve Singiser, Daily Kos, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1045) 2010-08-24 Strategy of the Week -- Editor, Carroll Strategies, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1048) 2010-08-24 Duncan D. Hunter speaks at Tool and Machinsts Assn Event, Kearny High -- Michael Russell, San Diego Sustainable Future, Features Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1036) 2010-08-23 These Days -- Maureen Cavanaugh, KPBS, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1038) 2010-08-23 Fed up, Lutz ends hunger strike -- Kasie Hunt, Politico, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1040) 2010-08-23 Candidate: It's time to eat again -- Michele Clock, San Diego Union Tribune, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1041) 2010-08-23 Hungry for Publicity -- Jane Genova, OVER-50 Career Coaching/Workshops for Over-50, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1042) 2010-08-23 Congressional candidate ends hunger strike -- Teri Figueroa, North County Times, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1043) 2010-08-23 Letters: medal deceit, debates and dogs -- Letter to Editor, San Diego Union Tribune, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1037) 2010-08-22 CANDIDATES SOUND OFF AT POLITICS IN PARADISE FORUM -- Miriam Raftery, East County Magazine, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1039) 2010-08-22 LUTZ, BENOIT HUNGER STRIKES GAIN NATIONAL MEDIA ATTENTION -- East County News Service, East County Magazine, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1034) 2010-08-21 Candidates are really hungry for debate -- Jeff Frank, North County Times, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1030) 2010-08-20 Hunter to debate on Oct. 15 only -- Mark Walker, North County Times, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1031) 2010-08-20 Hungry for debate, two California congressional hopefuls stop eating -- Daniel B. Wood, Christian Science Monitor, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1084) 2010-08-20 Ray Lutz confronts Duncan Hunter at 'Politics in Paradise' event -- , , Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1023) 2010-08-19 2 California Candidates Starving For Debate -- Morning Edition, NPR, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1024) 2010-08-19 ‘going to a debate with Duncan Hunter is not important enough for me to die’ -- Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1026) 2010-08-19 Reforma sí, muros no: Ray Lutz -- Alexandra Mendoza, El Diario, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1029) 2010-08-19 Ray Lutz Interview on CNN -- Kyra Phillips, CNN, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1033) 2010-08-19 Candidates go on hunger strike due to lack of debates -- Elizabeth Marie Himchak, Pomerado News, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1035) 2010-08-19 No Partisan Politics Please -- Mark Smith, Voice Of San Diego, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1014) 2010-08-18 Congressional Challengers Go on Hunger Strike -- Meredith Simons, Slate.com, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1015) 2010-08-18 Congressional Candidate on Hunger Strike Feels Pretty Good -- Nicole Allan, The Atlantic, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1018) 2010-08-18 CA-52: Dem longshot fishing for a debate with a...unique...tactic -- Steve Singiser, Daily Kos, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1019) 2010-08-18 California Congressional Challengers On Hunger Strike To Force Debate With Duncan Hunter -- Nick Wing, Huffington Post, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1020) 2010-08-18 Congressional longshots capitalizing on hunger strike -- Mark Walker, North County Times, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1021) 2010-08-18 Duncan Opponents on Hunger Strikes -- Janie Lorber, New York Times, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1022) 2010-08-18 Politicians Starving to Debate -- Lawrence O Donnell, MSNBC Hardball, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1078) 2010-08-18 Congressman Duncan Hunter's Pork Parade -- , Citizens For Responsibilty And Ethics In Washington, Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1012) 2010-08-17 Candidate continues hunger strike for debate -- Michelle Clock, San Diego Union Tribune, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1013) 2010-08-17 Candidates Undergo Hunger Strike -- Kasie Hunt, Politico, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1008) 2010-08-13 REGION: Candidate declares hunger strike -- Mark Walker, North County Times, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1009) 2010-08-13 Lutz’s last supper before the Hunter hunger strike -- Dave Maass, San Diego City Beat, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1016) 2010-08-12 The 'Last Supper' of Ray Lutz prior to Hunger Strike -- Ray Lutz, Vote Ray Lutz, Features Ray Lutz
• (M1005) 2010-08-11 Candidate Lutz announces hunger strike until Hunter agrees to debate -- Ray Lutz, , Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1006) 2010-08-11 East County candidate threatens hunger strike -- Michele Clock, San Diego Union Tribune, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1010) 2010-08-11 Congressional candidate vows hunger strike until opponent agrees to debate -- Tony Perry, Los Angeles Times, Features Ray Lutz, Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1017) 2010-08-09 Request to Debate delivered to Duncan D. Hunter (and refused) -- Ray Lutz, Vote Ray Lutz,
• (M1001) 2010-08-05 Candidate Lutz says Hunter bill creates black market for cigarettes -- Ray Lutz, ,
• (M1000) 2010-08-03 Candidate Lutz challenges Congressman Hunter to series of debates -- Ray Lutz, ,
• (M1002) 2010-08-03 HUNTER DRAWS FIRE FOR VOTE AGAINST TRIBAL LAW & ORDER BILL -- , East County Magazine, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M1003) 2010-08-03 HUNTER DRAWS FIRE FOR VOTE AGAINST TRIBAL LAW & ORDER BILL -- Miriam Raftery, East County Magazine, Features Ray Lutz and Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M997) 2010-07-29 Lutz Slams Filibuster of $30 Billion Small Business Bill -- Ray Lutz, Lutz For Congress 2010,
• (M999) 2010-07-29 Enabled, not disabled - East County Training Center helps developmentally challenged thrive -- Karen Pearlman, Union Tribune, Features Ray Lutz
• (M998) 2010-07-27 CANDIDATE LUTZ SLAMS HUNTER'S SANCTUARY CITIES "GAG-ORDER" -- Ray Lutz, Lutz For Congress 2010,
• (M989) 2010-06-03 LUTZ URGES NEW U.S. ATTORNEY LAURA DUFFY TO REOPEN INVESTIGATION INTO EX-CONGRESSMAN HUNTER -- Miriam Raftery, East County Magazine, Features Ray Lutz, Duncan Hunter, Duncan Hunter Jr, Randy 'Duke' Cunningham
• (M990) 2010-06-03 CHALLENGERS VIE FOR HUNTER’S SEAT IN CONGRESS -- Miriam Raftery, East County Magazine, Features Ray Lutz
• (M988) 2010-06-02 Lutz: Reopen investigations halted when Lam was dismissed by the Bush Justice Department – including those linking Rep. Duncan L. Hunter to felons Randy Duke' Cunningham, Dusty Foggo and Brent Wilkes. -- Ray Lutz, Vote Ray Lutz, Citizens Oversight, Duncan Hunter, Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M995) 2010-04-24 Duncan D. Hunter on Birthright Citizenship -- , You Tube, Features Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M981) 2010-04-22 Democratic Party endorses -- John Marelius, Union Tribune, Features Raymond Lutz, Francine Busby, Tracy Emblem, Ben Hueso, Mary Salas
• (M978) 2010-04-06 Congress steps into border-crossing cell phone debate -- Mark Walker, North County Times, Features Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M982) 2010-04-05 Bilbray’s seat seen as secure -- John Marelius, Union Tribune, Features Raymond Lutz, Francine Busby, Tracy Emblem, Susan Davis, Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M979) 2010-04-04 America’s shrinking defense base -- Duncan Hunter Jr, Union Tribune,
• (M976) 2010-03-14 Congress gets serious about curbs on earmarks -- Dean Calbreath, Union Tribune, Features Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M581) 2008-08 Officials Hope To Expand County Wind Energy -- Abc News San Diego, Abc News San Diego, Features Jeanette Hartman; Includes footage of the Border Fence work with Duncan Hunter and Brian Bilbray.
• (M583) 2008-08-01 Smugglers Gulch + BLM proposing wind energy plans for the East County -- Rett Lawrence, Abc News San Diego, Features Jeanette Hartman, Duncan Hunter
• (M537) 2008-03-05 Joel Anderson Endorses Duncan D. Hunter -- Michele Clock, Union Tribune, Joel Anderson, Duncan D Hunter
• (M1079) 2008-01-24 CD52 Watch: Linden Blue to serve as Duncan D's Campaign Co-Chair -- Mighty Thor, Red County, Duncan Hunter Jr
• (M996) 2008 Duncan L. Hunter on his plan to build a border fence -- , You Tube, features Duncan Hunter
• (M172) 2007-09-18 13 lawmakers subpoenaed in bribery trial -- , Associated Press, Hunter and Issa among those subpoenaed
• (M150) 2007-09-11 Former Navy SEAL enters race for Hunter's seat -- Edward Sifuentes, North County Times,
• (M151) 2007-09-10 Democrats Field Navy Vet to Run for Hunter’s San Diego Seat -- Rachel Kapochunas, Cq Today, Membership site requires login to read.
• (M39) 2007-05-31 A Crowd Forms in San Diego, Undaunted by Hunter's Legacy -- Rachel Kapochunas, Congressional Quarterly,
• (M980) 2006-10-30 Hunter to Run -- Daniel Strumpf, Voice Of San Diego,
• (M1053) 2006-10-08 Hunter got break on taxes for home -- Jeff Mc Donald, San Diego Union Tribune, Features Duncan Hunter
• (M991) 2005-10-12 Qui tam (whistleblower) lawsuit by Richard Carden naming ADCS and Brent Wilkes -- Richard Carden, U.S. District Court, Features Duncan Hunter