1988Final results
1988 election for California's 33rd District
U.S. House · California
David Dreier (R) won with 69.2% of the vote, defeating Nelson Gentry (D) by 42.9 points.
David DreierRepublican · winner
69.2%151,704
Nelson GentryDemocrat
26.2%57,586
Gail LightfootLibertarian
3.0%6,601
Mike NoonanPeace and Freedom
1.6%3,492
219,383 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
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.
No DemocratDavid Dreier
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Raised by the campaign
$487.4K
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Spent by the campaign
$186.2K
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Cash on hand
$1.3M
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1988.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1988
The candidates
David Dreier (R)Nelson Gentry (D)
Also on the ballot: Gail Lightfoot (Libertarian), 3.0%; Mike Noonan (Peace and Freedom), 1.6%