1982Final results
1982 election for California's 25th District
U.S. House · California
Edward Roybal (D) won with 85.5% of the vote, defeating Aniel John Gorham (Lib) by 71.0 points.
Edward RoybalDemocrat · winner
85.5%71,106
Aniel John GorhamLibertarian
14.5%12,060
83,166 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 1982
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.
Edward RoybalNo Republican
$110.1K
Raised by the campaign
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$40.3K
Spent by the campaign
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$0
Cash on hand
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Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1982.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1982