Eric Jones Defeats Mike Thompson in California House RaceJones’s Reform-and-Affordability Campaign Topples Democratic VeteranSelf-Funded Democrat Wins House Seat After Spending $14.8 Million
Democrat Eric Jones defeated longtime Rep. Mike Thompson in California’s 4th Congressional District, with the race called on November 13. Jones received 52.5% of the vote to Thompson’s 47.5%.Eric Jones defeated Mike Thompson in California’s 4th District, winning 52.5% of the vote in a race called November 13. His campaign emphasized political reform and affordability.Eric Jones defeated 14-term Democratic Rep. Mike Thompson in California’s 4th District, spending $14.8 million of his own money. The race was called November 13, with Jones winning 52.5%.