1996Final results
1996 election for California's 24th District
U.S. House · California
Brad Sherman (D) won with 49.4% of the vote, defeating Rich Sybert (R) by 5.8 points.
Brad ShermanDemocrat · winner
49.4%106,193
Rich SybertRepublican
43.6%93,629
Ralph ShroyerPeace and Freedom
2.9%6,267
Erich D. MillerLibertarian
2.6%5,691
Ron LawrenceNatural Law
1.4%3,068
214,848 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 1996
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.
Brad ShermanRich Sybert
$1.4M
Raised by the campaign
$903.5K
$1.4M
Spent by the campaign
$895.8K
$15.8K
Cash on hand
$9.2K
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1996.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1996
The candidates
Brad Sherman (D)Rich Sybert (R)
Also on the ballot: Ralph Shroyer (Peace and Freedom), 2.9%; Erich D. Miller (Libertarian), 2.6%; Ron Lawrence (Natural Law), 1.4%