U.S. House · CA-39
Rep. Mark Takano (D)
Represents California’s 39th District, in office since Jan. 3, 2025. Official site
$5.93spent by the campaign for every vote cast in the 2024 general election
- This race$5.93
- Opponent$0.24
- CA average$10.22
- House average$8.15
Ranks 176 of 404 House members (1 = most spent per vote).
The 2024 race
| Candidate | Votes | Campaign spent | Per vote cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Takano (D), won | 130,191 (56.7%) | $1,361,854 | $5.93 |
| David Serpa (R) | 99,469 (43.3%) | $56,149 | $0.24 |
Total votes cast: 229,660. “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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HousingReal estate and home building | Realtors PAC (RPAC) | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HousingLabor and tenant-side | SEIU COPE | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Health care costsNurses, workers and patients | SEIU COPE | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Energy & climateEnvironmental groups | Sierra Club Independent Action | $0 | $0 | $10 | $0 |
| IsraelGroups seeking policy changes | J Street PAC | $0 | $4,200 | $0 | $0 |
| EducationTeachers unions | NEA Fund, AFT COPE | $20,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DefenseDefense contractors | RTX PAC | $1,000 | $0 | $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.