California 3rd District
Ami Bera (D), drawn in from the 6th District, is running here. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
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Ami Bera
Democrat · holds this seat today
FLiberty Score FOn the liberty side in 44 of 126 votes and bills.
Raised $1,492,834 since January 2025: 52% from PACs and other committees, 46% from people, 2% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov
Robb Tucker
Republican · nevada county supervisor, former mobile home park owner
No gradeNo grade yetI have no votes in Congress to count for Tucker, and what Tucker has said and done settles only 3 of my principles. I went through it on October 26. A grade needs 4.
Raised $304,654 since January 2025: 67% the candidate’s own money, 30% from people, 2% from the party. The filing at FEC.gov
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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.
Robb Tucker, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Tucker, so the grade above comes from this list: what Tucker has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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His platform calls for rebuilding domestic production of defence materials, medicines and minerals to end dependence on the Chinese Communist Party.
“Pushing federal mandates and purchasing power to rebuild domestic production of critical defense materials, medicines, energy equipment, and strategic minerals to end dependence on the Chinese Communist Party.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
Moving supply chains away from China says nothing about backing Taiwan, Ukraine or NATO, so it does not settle the free nations test.
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His platform says government must respect free speech, without naming any censorship policy.
“A government that actually respects free speech, the Second Amendment, religious freedom, and due process is the only kind of government people will ever trust again.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
A general call to respect free speech with no policy on censorship named does not settle the free_speech measure.
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In a statement he called socialism an ideology with a long history of failure and said members of Congress should reject it.
“Socialism is not a new or untested idea. It is an ideology with a long history of failure.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Saying no to socialism is with liberty on free markets.
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His platform would require Congress to approve major federal regulations with large economic effects.
“Requiring formal congressional approval for major federal regulations with large economic impacts, alongside mandatory plain-English public reporting of regulatory costs.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Less regulation is with liberty on free markets.
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In a televised debate he said he is for lower taxes, less regulation and less government interference.
“I'm for lower taxes, less regulation, less government interference,”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Less regulation is with liberty on free markets.
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In his own op-ed backing a federal bill on medical transition for minors, says the bill defines sex as biological fact rather than self-declaration.
“It defines sex as biological fact rather than a matter of self-declaration.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Backing a legal definition of sex as biological fact over self-identification is against gender self-identification on the equal rights test.
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His platform backs the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act to keep girls' athletics for girls under Title IX.
“Robb supports this bill to clarify Title IX protections, ensuring fairness in women's and girls' athletics and protecting sex-based privacy in schools.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Keeping women's sport female is with liberty on equal rights.
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Launching his campaign, he said the district needs a leader who will oppose illegal immigration.
“Our communities need a conservative leader who will support the second amendment, oppose illegal immigration, fight for fiscal sanity, and provide a clear alternative to the failed policies of Gavin Newsom.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Opposing illegal immigration is with liberty on borders.
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His platform calls for funding physical border barriers, more border staffing and an end to sanctuary policies.
“Fighting for direct funding for physical border barriers where appropriate, advanced surveillance technology, increased staffing, and an immediate end to sanctuary policies that block cooperation on serious criminal offenders.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
A border barrier and ending sanctuary policies are with liberty on borders.
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