2006Final results
2006 election for California's 50th District
U.S. House · California
Brian P. Bilbray (R) won with 53.1% of the vote, defeating Francine Busby (D) by 9.6 points.
Brian P. BilbrayRepublican · winner
53.1%118,018
Francine BusbyDemocrat
43.5%96,612
Paul KingLibertarian
1.9%4,119
Miriam E. ClarkPeace and Freedom
1.5%3,353
222,102 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.
Francine BusbyBrian P. Bilbray
$3.6M
Raised by the campaign
$2.6M
$3.6M
Spent by the campaign
$2.6M
$56.5K
Cash on hand
$137.5K
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 2006.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 2006
The candidates
Brian P. Bilbray (R)Francine Busby (D)
Also on the ballot: Paul King (Libertarian), 1.9%; Miriam E. Clark (Peace and Freedom), 1.5%