1988Final results

1988 election for California's 25th District

Name: 1988 election for California's 25th District
Start: 1988-11-08
Location: California

U.S. House · California

Edward Roybal (D) won with 85.5% of the vote, defeating Paul Reyes (Pf) by 76.7 points.

Edward RoybalDemocrat · winner

85.5%85,378

Paul ReyesPeace and Freedom

8.8%8,746

5.8%5,752

99,876 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 1988

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET

Each line compares the two campaigns on one scale.

Edward RoybalNo Republican

$86.7K

Raised by the campaign

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$68K

Spent by the campaign

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$243.3K

Cash on hand

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Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1988.

Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1988