Peter Dixon

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Peter Dixon

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March 5, 2024

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Peter Dixon (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 16th Congressional District. He lost in the primary on March 5, 2024.

Biography

Peter Dixon lives in Portola Valley, California. He earned a degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dixon served in the Marine Corps. His career experience includes working as a Silicon Valley entrepreneur. Dixon co-founded and was the CEO of Second Front Systems, a cybersecurity company.

Elections

2024

See also: California's 16th Congressional District election, 2024

California's 16th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 top-two primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House California District 16

Sam Liccardo and Evan Low are running in the general election for U.S. House California District 16 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
		Sam Liccardo (D)
		Evan Low (D)

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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 16

The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. House California District 16 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sam Liccardo (D)	21.1	38,492
✔		Evan Low (D)	16.6	30,261
		Joe Simitian (D)	16.6	30,256
		Peter Ohtaki (R)	12.8	23,283
		Peter Dixon (D)	8.1	14,677
		Rishi Kumar (D)	6.8	12,383
		Karl Ryan (R)	6.3	11,563
		Julie Lythcott-Haims (D)	6.2	11,386
		Ahmed Mostafa (D)	3.2	5,814
		Greg Tanaka (D)	1.3	2,421
		Joby Bernstein (D)	0.9	1,652

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 182,188
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Evan Bell (D)
• Nickesh Viswanathan (Independent)

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Campaign themes

2024

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Campaign website

Dixon’s campaign website stated the following:

“	Defend Democracy As a Marine veteran who has fought against dictators and extremists overseas, I know firsthand what is at stake when democracy is under attack. Having served in Iraq, Afghanistan, and at the State Department combating cartels and gender-based violence, I will defend our democratic values and institutions here at home. I will support critical legislation to protect voting rights, prevent gerrymandering, improve campaign finance laws, and safeguard our elections from interference. Our democracy is worth fighting for. I did not risk my life abroad only to let our freedoms be taken away here at home. I will be vigilant against all threats foreign and domestic to our Constitution. Protect Reproductive Rights The ability to make personal health decisions should not be infringed upon by politicians. Reproductive rights, as a matter of privacy, is one of the freedoms I swore an oath to the Constitution to defend. In Congress, I will be an uncompromising defender of reproductive autonomy and work to codify into law the protections previously guaranteed by Roe v. Wade. I will also expand access to reproductive healthcare services, including contraception, cancer screenings, and prenatal care. We cannot allow an extreme minority to impose their beliefs on others and deny fundamental rights. I trust women and doctors, not politicians, when it comes to reproductive health. Address Cost of Living As housing prices skyrocket, too many working families in our community have been priced out of homeownership and the American Dream. We need to be creative – and realistic. My plan to develop thousands of new affordable housing units, supported by federal dollars, on derelict federal land will help restore the dream of homeownership in Silicon Valley. In Congress, I will expand affordable housing, lower childcare costs, and reduce healthcare expenses. The soaring cost of living must be brought under control so that the next generation can afford the American Dream – right here at home. Adapt to Climate Change As Californians, we’ve already seen the effects extreme weather has brought to our state. As a parent, I worry deeply about the world we are leaving for our children because of climate inaction. Having witnessed drought and mass migration overseas, I know climate change threatens our national security. In Congress, I will make addressing this crisis a top priority. That means transitioning rapidly to renewable energy, holding corporate polluters accountable, investing in climate-resilient infrastructure, and job training in green careers. The science is clear – bold action is needed now. We must not leave our children a planet ravaged by deadly fires, floods, and famines. Our future depends on meeting this moment with urgency. End Gun Violence We must act to end the epidemic of gun violence killing over 100 Americans daily. I stand with the vast majority of Americans who demand comprehensive, common-sense gun reform. I will fight for universal background checks, close loopholes on all firearm sales, enact red flag laws empowering courts to restrict access for individuals at risk of harming themselves or others, work to keep guns away from domestic abusers, and fund public health research on evidence-based solutions to gun violence. As a Marine who carried a weapon of war in combat, I know they don’t belong on America’s streets. Thoughts and prayers are not enough – I will be the leader to make Congress act. Support Innovation Silicon Valley is one of the country’s economic engines. As a tech-founder and former CEO, I understand first-hand how the ecosystem of capital, ideas, and grit makes this place so special. The company I founded, Second Front Systems, is a cybersecurity company bringing innovation to the federal government. I know that regulation of emerging technologies like AI and blockchain is inevitable and important, but we must get it right. By acting decisively to ensure that we have the smart regulatory frameworks, we will ensure America is at the forefront of these new technologies. By leading on these issues, we will ensure China and Russia aren’t setting the rules of the road. I’m committed to working with industry leaders to create more intelligent regulation that provides the necessary guardrails without unduly hindering the growth of emerging industries.	”
—Peter Dixon’s campaign website (2024)

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Peter Dixon campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House California District 16	Lost primary	$3,304,040	$2,936,329
Grand total			$3,304,040	$2,936,329
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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California's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Laphonza Butler (D)

Alex Padilla (D)

Representatives

District 1

Doug LaMalfa (R)

District 2

Jared Huffman (D)

District 3

Kevin Kiley (R)

District 4

Mike Thompson (D)

District 5

Tom McClintock (R)

District 6

Ami Bera (D)

District 7

Doris Matsui (D)

District 8

John Garamendi (D)

District 9

Josh Harder (D)

District 10

Mark DeSaulnier (D)

District 11

Nancy Pelosi (D)

District 12

Barbara Lee (D)

District 13

John Duarte (R)

District 14

Eric Swalwell (D)

District 15

Kevin Mullin (D)

District 16

Anna Eshoo (D)

District 17

Ro Khanna (D)

District 18

Zoe Lofgren (D)

District 19

Jimmy Panetta (D)

District 20

Vacant

District 21

Jim Costa (D)

District 22

David Valadao (R)

District 23

Jay Obernolte (R)

District 24

Salud Carbajal (D)

District 25

Raul Ruiz (D)

District 26

Julia Brownley (D)

District 27

Mike Garcia (R)

District 28

Judy Chu (D)

District 29

Tony Cárdenas (D)

District 30

Adam Schiff (D)

District 31

Grace Napolitano (D)

District 32

Brad Sherman (D)

District 33

Pete Aguilar (D)

District 34

Jimmy Gomez (D)

District 35

Norma Torres (D)

District 36

Ted Lieu (D)

District 37

Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D)

District 38

Linda Sánchez (D)

District 39

Mark Takano (D)

District 40

Young Kim (R)

District 41

Ken Calvert (R)

District 42

Robert Garcia (D)

District 43

Maxine Waters (D)

District 44

Nanette Barragán (D)

District 45

Michelle Steel (R)

District 46

Lou Correa (D)

District 47

Katie Porter (D)

District 48

Darrell Issa (R)

District 49

Mike Levin (D)

District 50

Scott Peters (D)

District 51

Sara Jacobs (D)

District 52

Juan Vargas (D)

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