SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA — Following the successful passage of Proposition 50, Representative Ami Bera (CA-06) announced that he will run for re-election in California’s newly redrawn Third Congressional District, entering the race with nearly $2 million in cash-on-hand. This commanding show of strength puts Democrats in a prime position to pick up CA-03 and reclaim the House majority next November.
Nonpartisan analysis estimates the new district carries a D+6 partisan lean, with Vice President Harris having carried it by approximately 10 points in 2024. Bera’s candidacy brings one of California’s most well-resourced and proven Democratic leaders into a top pickup opportunity.
Bera, who has represented Sacramento County since 2013, brings deep roots in the region and a track record of winning tough races. He was first elected by defeating a nine-term Republican incumbent in one of the most closely watched races in the country. He went on to win three of the most competitive House elections in the nation — in 2014, 2016, and 2018 — growing his margin each time.
In 2024, Bera outperformed Harris by 2.4 points in CA-06, demonstrating his ability to exceed favorable Democratic baselines and build support in swing neighborhoods and suburban communities.
Bera has represented roughly 60 percent of the new Third District at some point during his time in Congress, giving him a strong foundation to build on as he introduces himself to new communities across the district.
“The path to a Democratic House majority runs through California,” said Bera. “I’m stepping up in CA-03 to help deliver that majority and to keep fighting for the hardworking families who call the greater Sacramento region home.”
A physician by training, Bera served his community for 21 years as a doctor, as Sacramento County’s Chief Medical Officer, and later as a Clinical Professor of Medicine and Dean of Admissions at UC Davis, where he taught the next generation of doctors to care for their patients. In Congress, he has focused on expanding access to health care, growing the middle class, and delivering results for the greater Sacramento region — even in the face of partisan gridlock.
Since taking office, Bera has helped more than 34,000 constituents and returned over $22 million to Sacramento County taxpayers through federal casework and benefits.
“Our campaign is built to win tough races,” Bera added. “With nearly $2 million in the bank, a strong record of service, and a clear path to victory, we’re ready to take back the House majority and place a much-needed check on Donald Trump’s power.”
Bera brings to CA-03 more than a decade of legislative experience, currently serving as Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific, a senior Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, and a member of the pro-growth New Democrat Coalition.
Doctor Bera has lived in Sacramento County for nearly 30 years with his wife, Janine, who is also a medical doctor. They are proud parents to their daughter, Sydra.