California 4th District
Polling Data
| Poll | Date | Sample | Brown (D) | McClintock (R) | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Kos/R2000 | 10/20 - 10/22 | LV | 48 | 42 | Brown +6 |
| Daily Kos/R2000 | 9/23 - 9/25 | 400 LV | 46 | 41 | Brown +5 |
Race Summary
The Fourth almost flipped in 2006, when Rep. John Doolittle's ties to disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff left him vulnerable in a comfortably Republican district. Retired Air Force officer Charlie Brown (D) quickly started a second bid, and this time he faces State Senator Tom McClintock (R), the closest thing California has to a conservative standout. McClintock's home is 400 miles away from the Sacramento-based district, which could cause the Republican problems in November.
Previous Election Results
House
2006: Doolittle 49, Brown 46
2004: Doolittle 65, Winters 35
President
2004: Bush 61, Kerry 37
2000: Bush 59, Gore 36
All Commentary & News Stories
- McClintock Questions Brown on Guns, Gay Marriage - PolitickerCA
- Brown, McClintock Clash in Debate - Sacramento Bee
- Congressional Races in Northern California 'On the Line' - Los Angeles Times
- Could 'Carpetbagging' Sink A California Conservative? - Time
- Tom McClintock Trails in the Money Race - Los Angeles Times
- Partisanship On The Line - Sacramento Bee
- Dems Look For Upset - San Jose Mercury News