Bera Wins Eighth Term in California's 3rd District
Democrat Ami Bera defeated Republican Robb Tucker to win reelection to the U.S. House from California's 3rd Congressional District.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Democrat Ami Bera won reelection to the U.S. House from California's 3rd Congressional District, defeating Republican Robb Tucker. The win gives Bera his eighth term in the House.
Why it matters
Bera's reelection extends his tenure in Congress, where he has served since first being elected in 2013. His continued service keeps him in a key position on foreign affairs and intelligence matters.
Bera has won eight terms in the U.S. House since first being elected in 2013, with his vote share increasing in each subsequent election. The extraction does not include the specific vote tallies or margin for this race.
The players
Ami Bera
A Democrat and physician who previously served as chief medical officer for Sacramento County, Bera also sits on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the New Democrat Coalition.
Robb Tucker
A Republican who lost the race to Bera in California's 3rd Congressional District.
The details
Bera, 61, is the longest-serving Indian American in the U.S. Congress and was born in Los Angeles in 1965 to Gujarati immigrant parents. He currently serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific.
Timeline
2013: Bera first elected to the U.S. House.
November 4, 2026: Bera wins reelection to his eighth term.
Season Trajectory
Bera's eighth term keeps him in a long-serving position on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where he serves alongside a growing Indian American presence in Congress. His tenure places him among the most senior members of his caucus on foreign policy issues.
Bera's reelection keeps his current committee assignments and legislative priorities in place for California's 3rd District voters through another two-year term. Residents will continue to be represented by the same member of Congress on federal policy.
The takeaway
Bera's eighth term shows sustained voter support for an incumbent who has built a long record in Congress. For voters, reelection often means continuity in local representation and committee assignments.
Further reading
Explore more on California Elections to see how this race fits into the state's broader contests.
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