2026 Elections · California

California's 3rd Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this California congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in California's 3rd Congressional District in 2026?

Ami Bera (Democratic) and Robb Tucker (Republican).

  • Ami BeraDemocraticIncumbent✓ Verified
    $1.4M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Ami Bera's sponsored bills →
  • Robb TuckerRepublican✓ Verified
    $294K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueAmi BeraDemocraticRobb TuckerRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Bera supports an economy that encourages competition and innovation, preserves existing jobs, creates new ones through training, especially in clean energy, and helps small businesses grow.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Bera supports growing the middle class, investing in American innovation, and helping local communities compete and succeed through infrastructure and workforce investments.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Ami Bera votes yea on multiple economic bills supporting technology, capital access, and insurance programs, but votes nay on a privacy protection bill.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Tucker supports cutting unfunded federal mandates and streamlining regulations to help rural economies by enabling local control over housing, roads, water, and emergency services projects.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Healthcare

Bera supports universal coverage and efforts to make health care more affordable, accessible, and patient-focused, including capping insulin costs and allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Ami Bera votes yea on healthcare reauthorization and support acts but votes nay on bills aimed at lowering premiums and restricting Medicaid.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Immigration

Ami Bera votes nay on several immigration enforcement and security bills but votes yea on a resolution related to a national emergency declared by the President.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Tucker says he opposes illegal immigration.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 7, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Robb Tucker says he opposes illegal immigration 1. Ami Bera votes nay on several immigration enforcement and security bills but votes yea on a resolution related to a national emergency declared by the President 2.
Public Safety & Crime

Bera supports proactive leadership on wildfire prevention and forest resilience to protect communities, air quality, and natural environments in his district.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Bera believes every family in the Sacramento region deserves to feel safe in their neighborhood, at home, and in their community.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Ami Bera votes yea on acts enhancing prison staff safety and guard provisions but votes nay on bills related to privacy, gun rights, bail reform, and violent offender restrictions.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Tucker supports federal backing for local law enforcement, including funding for radios, vehicles, and forensic equipment to address fentanyl, organized theft, and rural policing challenges.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Tucker says he has stood up for conservative solutions to protect public safety and support small businesses.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 7, 2026AI-written

Abortion

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Ami Bera votes yea on tax relief and extension acts but votes nay on budget resolutions and appropriations bills for national security and agriculture.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Tucker says he will fight for fiscal sanity in Congress.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 7, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Robb Tucker says he will fight for fiscal sanity in Congress 1. Ami Bera votes yea on tax relief and extension acts but votes nay on budget resolutions and appropriations bills for national security and agriculture 2.
Energy & Environment

Bera supports transitioning to a clean energy economy that creates jobs, improves health, and protects the environment while opposing offshore drilling off California's coast.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Bera supports practical, science-driven solutions to climate change that protect the environment while promoting clean energy, job creation, and drought resilience.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Ami Bera votes yea on conservation and emissions reduction acts but votes nay on disapproval of EPA rules and fuel retailer choice and heating acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Foreign Policy & Defense

Bera believes in being tough and smart on national security challenges including border security, fighting terrorism, and addressing nuclear proliferation threats.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Bera supports maintaining U.S. commitments in the Indo-Pacific, strengthening national security, and defending democratic values through steady, principled foreign policy.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Ami Bera votes yea on resolutions directing removal of US forces from hostilities and veterans clinic naming but votes nay on defense authorization and surveillance extension bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Robb Tucker says he opposes illegal immigration. Ami Bera votes nay on several immigration enforcement and security bills but votes yea on a resolution related to a national emergency declared by the President.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Robb Tucker says he will fight for fiscal sanity in Congress. Ami Bera votes yea on tax relief and extension acts but votes nay on budget resolutions and appropriations bills for national security and agriculture.