1992Final results
1992 election for California's 47th District
U.S. House · California
Christopher Cox (R) won with 64.9% of the vote, defeating John F. Anwiler (D) by 34.6 points.
Christopher CoxRepublican · winner
64.9%165,004
John F. AnwilerDemocrat
30.3%76,924
Macine B. WuirkPeace and Freedom
4.8%12,297
254,257 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 1992
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 DemocratChristopher Cox
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Raised by the campaign
$515.8K
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Spent by the campaign
$402.2K
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Cash on hand
$118.7K
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1992.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1992