1986Final results
1986 election for California's 42nd District
U.S. House · California
Daniel E. Lungren (R) won with 72.8% of the vote, defeating Michael P. Blackburn (D) by 48.1 points.
Daniel E. LungrenRepublican · winner
72.8%140,364
Michael P. BlackburnDemocrat
24.7%47,586
Kate McClatchyPeace and Freedom
2.5%4,761
192,711 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 1986
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.
Michael P. BlackburnDaniel E. Lungren
$17.6K
Raised by the campaign
$214.7K
$17.6K
Spent by the campaign
$215.9K
$30
Cash on hand
$101.2K
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1986.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1986
The candidates
Daniel E. Lungren (R)Michael P. Blackburn (D)
Also on the ballot: Kate McClatchy (Peace and Freedom), 2.5%