1982Final results
1982 election for California's 42nd District
U.S. House · California
Daniel E. Lungren (R) won with 69.0% of the vote, defeating James P. Spellman (D) by 40.6 points.
Daniel E. LungrenRepublican · winner
69.0%142,845
James P. SpellmanDemocrat
28.3%58,690
John S. DonohuePeace and Freedom
2.7%5,514
207,049 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.
James P. SpellmanDaniel E. Lungren
$20.1K
Raised by the campaign
$236.3K
$19.3K
Spent by the campaign
$230.6K
$0
Cash on hand
$0
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1982.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1982
The candidates
Daniel E. Lungren (R)James P. Spellman (D)
Also on the ballot: John S. Donohue (Peace and Freedom), 2.7%