1984Final results
1984 election for California's 40th District
U.S. House · California
Robert E. Badham (R) won with 64.4% of the vote, defeating Carol Ann Bradford (D) by 30.4 points.
Robert E. BadhamRepublican · winner
64.4%164,257
Carol Ann BradfordDemocrat
34.0%86,748
Maxine Bell QuirkPeace and Freedom
1.6%3,969
254,974 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.
Carol Ann BradfordRobert E. Badham
$130.4K
Raised by the campaign
$150.4K
$129.7K
Spent by the campaign
$172.1K
$603
Cash on hand
$60.3K
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1984.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1984
The candidates
Robert E. Badham (R)Carol Ann Bradford (D)
Also on the ballot: Maxine Bell Quirk (Peace and Freedom), 1.6%