November 1996 General Election: 1st Congressional District
| Candidate | Party | District total | Percent, total |
| Maxine Waters | Dem-Inc | 92,762 | 85.50% |
| Eric Carlson | Rep | 13,116 | 12.09% |
| Gordon M Mego | A.I. | 2,610 | 2.41% |
| Votes not Cast in Race | NA | 8,237 | 7.06% |
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