1980Final results
1980 election for California's 2nd District
U.S. House · California
Don H. Clausen (R) won with 54.2% of the vote, defeating Norma K. Bork (D) by 12.2 points.
Don H. ClausenRepublican · winner
54.2%141,698
Norma K. BorkDemocrat
42.0%109,789
Daniel MosierLibertarian
2.6%6,833
Linda D. WrenPeace and Freedom
1.3%3,354
261,674 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1980
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
Money in this race
Each line compares the two campaigns on one scale.
Norma K. BorkDon H. Clausen
$248.5K
Raised by the campaign
$412.4K
$244.7K
Spent by the campaign
$420K
$0
Cash on hand
$0
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1980.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1980
The candidates
Don H. Clausen (R)Norma K. Bork (D)
Also on the ballot: Daniel Mosier (Libertarian), 2.6%; Linda D. Wren (Peace and Freedom), 1.3%