2004Final results
2004 election for California's 5th District
U.S. House · California
Robert Matsui (D) won with 71.4% of the vote, defeating Mike Dugas (R) by 48.0 points.
Robert MatsuiDemocrat · winner
71.4%138,004
Mike DugasRepublican
23.3%45,120
Pat DriscollGreen
3.4%6,593
John C. ReigerPeace and Freedom
1.9%3,670
193,387 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 2004
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.
Robert MatsuiNo Republican
$1.2M
Raised by the campaign
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$1.1M
Spent by the campaign
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$97.1K
Cash on hand
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Other candidates' campaigns: Pat Driscoll $12.9K.
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 2004.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 2004
The candidates
Robert Matsui (D)Mike Dugas (R)
Also on the ballot: Pat Driscoll (Green), 3.4%; John C. Reiger (Peace and Freedom), 1.9%