The Libertarian candidate is musician and software systems engineer Dan "Frodo" Litwin of San Diego. Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets District 52 (map) This race is for an open seat, being vacated by former Republican presidential candidate Duncan Hunter. Both Democratic and Republican candidates are OIF veterans. The Libertarian candidate is 2002 congressional candidate Mike Benoit. Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets District 53 (map) Race ranking and details from CQ Politics Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets References External links U.S. Congress candidates for California at Project Vote Smart California U.S. House Races from 2008 Race Tracker Campaign contributions for California congressional races from OpenSecrets 2008 California United States House of Representatives