An election was held for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 4, 1902. California gained one seat as a result of the 1900 census, which Republicans won. However, of the existing districts, Democrats won three Republican-held districts.
Overview United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1902PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Republican 152,373 52.36% 5 –2 Democratic 126,290 43.40% 3 +3 Socialist 8,500 2.92% 0 0 Prohibition 3,860 1.33% 0 0 Totals 291,023 100.00% 8 —
Delegation composition Pre-election Seats Republican-Held 7
Post-election Seats Republican-Held 5 Democratic-Held 3
Results District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
District 6
District 7
District 8
See also 58th United States Congress Political party strength in California Political party strength in U.S. states United States House of Representatives elections, 1902
References California Elections Page Office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives
External links California Legislative District Maps (1911-Present) RAND California Election Returns: District Definitions