1984Final results
1984 election for California's 28th District
U.S. House · California
Julian Dixon (D) won with 75.6% of the vote, defeating Beatrice M. Jett (R) by 53.2 points.
Julian DixonDemocrat · winner
75.6%113,076
Beatrice M. JettRepublican
22.4%33,511
Don "swemgimurti" FrederickLibertarian
2.0%2,930
149,517 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 1984
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.
Julian DixonNo Republican
$117.8K
Raised by the campaign
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$105.9K
Spent by the campaign
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$35.6K
Cash on hand
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Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1984.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1984
The candidates
Julian Dixon (D)Beatrice M. Jett (R)
Also on the ballot: Don "swemgimurti" Frederick (Libertarian), 2.0%