1984Final results
1984 election for California's 42nd District
U.S. House · California
Daniel E. Lungren (R) won with 73.0% of the vote, defeating Mary Lou Brophy (D) by 48.3 points.
Daniel E. LungrenRepublican · winner
73.0%177,783
Mary Lou BrophyDemocrat
24.6%60,025
John S. DonohuePeace and Freedom
2.4%5,811
243,619 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.
Mary Lou BrophyDaniel E. Lungren
$54.7K
Raised by the campaign
$242.9K
$54.7K
Spent by the campaign
$152.3K
$68
Cash on hand
$102.5K
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1984.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1984
The candidates
Daniel E. Lungren (R)Mary Lou Brophy (D)
Also on the ballot: John S. Donohue (Peace and Freedom), 2.4%