SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA — Today, Rep. Ami Bera (CA-06) announced that his campaign enters the final quarter with nearly $2 million in cash-on-hand, a strong display of strength that underscores his readiness to win and help Democrats reclaim the House majority in 2026.
With Proposition 50 expected to pass and redraw California’s congressional map, Bera is well-positioned to run in either the new California Third or Sixth Congressional District.
Nonpartisan analysis reveals that the new 3rd District will carry a baseline of D+6, with Harris estimated to have carried it by about 10 points in the 2024 election. Notably, the only Republican to carry the new 3rd District in the past decade was Lanhee Chen in the 2022 Controller’s race. The new 6th District is likewise estimated with a D+6 baseline, with Harris having carried it by roughly 8 points in 2024. Bera will have represented roughly 60 percent of either district at some point during his time in Congress.
In the current map, Bera already outperformed Harris in CA-06 by approximately 2.4 points, demonstrating his ability to exceed even a favorable Democratic baseline. That overperformance — especially in swing neighborhoods — shows his proven ability to grow support beyond what a “typical” Democratic candidate might receive under the baseline index.
“Our campaign is ready to win and help Democrats take back the House majority so we can hold Donald Trump accountable and deliver real results for the American people,” said Bera. “I’m proud of my record of getting things done even in the face of partisan gridlock — and I’ll keep fighting to make government work for hardworking families, end the dysfunction in Washington, and deliver for the greater Sacramento region, whether it’s in the new Third District or the new Sixth.”
Bera looks to build on a strong constituent service record, assisting more than 34,000 residents and returning over $22 million to Sacramento County taxpayers since taking office in 2013.