U.S. House · CA-17
Rep. Ro Khanna (D)
Represents California’s 17th District, in office since Jan. 3, 2025. Official site
$20.21spent by the campaign for every vote cast in the 2024 general election
- This race$20.21
- Opponent$0.28
- CA average$10.22
- House average$8.15
Ranks 28 of 404 House members (1 = most spent per vote).
The 2024 race
| Candidate | Votes | Campaign spent | Per vote cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ro Khanna (D), won | 172,462 (67.7%) | $5,149,946 | $20.21 |
| Anita Chen (R) | 82,415 (32.3%) | $72,202 | $0.28 |
Total votes cast: 254,877. “Per vote cast” is the campaign’s total spending for that election divided by all votes cast in the race.
Tracked issue money in 2026
| Issue | Groups | Given | Bundled | Spent for | Spent against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy & climateEnvironmental groups | Sierra Club Independent Action | $0 | $0 | $10 | $0 |
| IsraelGroups seeking policy changes | J Street PAC | $4,860 | $36,795 | $0 | $0 |
Results: MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Spending: FEC candidate totals for the 2024 election (as of Oct. 6, 2026). How this is calculated.