2006Final results
2006 election for California's 5th District
U.S. House · California
Doris Matsui (D) won with 70.8% of the vote, defeating Claire Yan (R) by 47.3 points.
Doris MatsuiDemocrat · winner
70.8%105,676
Claire YanRepublican
23.5%35,106
Jeff KravitzGreen
4.3%6,466
John C. ReigerPeace and Freedom
1.4%2,018
149,266 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 2006
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.
Doris MatsuiNo Republican
$2.3M
Raised by the campaign
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$2.5M
Spent by the campaign
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$78.5K
Cash on hand
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Other candidates' campaigns: Jeff Kravitz $13.3K.
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 2006.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 2006
The candidates
Doris Matsui (D)Claire Yan (R)
Also on the ballot: Jeff Kravitz (Green), 4.3%; John C. Reiger (Peace and Freedom), 1.4%