Robb
Tucker
Nevada County Supervisor Robb Tucker is the 2026 Republican challenger in California's 3rd Congressional District race against incumbent Ami Bera.
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Background
Robb Tucker is a Republican candidate challenging Democratic Rep. Ami Bera in the November 3, 2026 general election for California's newly redrawn 3rd Congressional District. Tucker was born and raised in South Nevada County, California, where he continues to reside. [9, 10, 21]
Tucker currently serves as Nevada County District 2 supervisor, a position he was elected to in 2024. He was also appointed to the Nevada County Transportation Commission in January 2025. [9, 12] Prior to entering politics, he served as president and CEO of a closely held family business that owned Forest Springs Mobilehome Community, which was sold in 2020. He also holds an FAA commercial pilot license. 9
Tucker holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Pepperdine University and a master's degree from Wheaton College Graduate School. 9 He secured unanimous Republican Party endorsements from county parties and additional endorsements from Sacramento-area leaders in his congressional bid. [3, 4]
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 3, California
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Nevada County District 2 Supervisor
- Website
- robbtucker.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 6debateTucker debates Bera on KCRA, staking out positions on AI, housing, wildfire and immigration
In a debate broadcast by KCRA, Tucker called for guardrails on AI without hindering U.S. tech companies, fewer housing regulations and fees, forest harvesting to reduce wildfire risk, and criticized Proposition 50 for reducing rural communities' influence. In rapid-fire questions he supported voter photo ID, expanded offshore drilling, and local-federal immigration enforcement cooperation, while opposing a national billionaire tax and California's 2035 ban on new gas-powered car sales.
Congressional District 3 debate recap: Where Ami Bera, Robb Tucker stand on key issues · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6debateTucker answers yes/no rapid-fire policy questions in KCRA debate segment
In a rapid-fire segment of the CA-03 debate, Tucker ultimately said yes to requiring data centers to show they would not raise local electricity costs, after initially suggesting the decision was up to local officials.
Congressional District 3 debate: Ami Bera, Robb Tucker answer yes or no questions on the issues · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsCalifornia mail-ballot period opens, with Tucker and Bera on the November 3 ballot
California's mail-ballot period opened on October 5, with Tucker and Bera listed as the candidates for the November 3 general election.
How Robb Tucker Can Win CA-03 in 2026 | The Political Group · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2endorsementSacramento Bee editorial board endorses Bera over Tucker in CA-03
The Sacramento Bee editorial board endorsed incumbent Democrat Ami Bera rather than Republican challenger Robb Tucker in the pivotal 3rd Congressional District race.
The Bee's choice in California's pivotal 3rd Congressional District race · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1filingFEC filings show Tucker raised $258,139 and had only $16,000 cash on hand through June 30
FEC figures cited by The Sacramento Bee show Tucker raised about $258,139 and spent about $242,139, leaving $16,000 cash on hand through June 30. This included about $51,400 in individual contributions and a $205,000 candidate loan, with no PAC contributions. By contrast, Bera reported $1.83 million cash on hand.
Your guide to Ami Bera vs. Robb Tucker in California's 3rd District · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30newsTucker responds to CAMTB 2026 Legislative Recreation Questionnaire
Tucker submitted responses to the California Mountain Biking Trail Builder 2026 Legislative Recreation Questionnaire ahead of the November election.
CAMTB 2026 Legislative Recreation Questionnaire · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 26newsThe Political Group analyzes Tucker's path to victory in CA-03
The Political Group published an analysis of how Tucker, a Republican underdog, could win the CA-03 race, noting his endorsements from the California Republican Party and every Republican county central committee in the new district.
How Robb Tucker Can Win CA-03 in 2026 | The Political Group · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18newsCAP Radio profiles candidates running for California's Congressional District 3
CAP Radio published a candidate profile piece introducing Tucker and Bera as the two candidates competing in CA-03.
Meet the candidates running for California's Congressional District 3 · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 2newsTucker and Bera advance from top-two primary to general election
In the June 2 top-two primary, Robb Tucker received approximately 30% of the vote and Ami Bera approximately 34%, with both advancing to the November general election.
Your guide to Ami Bera vs. Robb Tucker in California's 3rd District · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Feb 16filingRobb Tucker registers his campaign committee with the FEC
Tucker registered his campaign committee on February 16, 2026, marking the formal start of his candidacy for California's 3rd Congressional District.
Your guide to Ami Bera vs. Robb Tucker in California's 3rd District · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Gold Country Taxpayers Association organizationListed on Tucker's campaign endorsements page; no date given. robbtucker.com
- Rosario Rodriguez officialSacramento County Supervisor. Listed on Tucker's endorsement page; no individual date given. robbtucker.com
- Capital Lincoln Club organizationListed on campaign endorsements page; club's own page lists Tucker as endorsed for the June 2 primary. capitallincolnclub.com
- Kevin Kiley officialU.S. representative. Listed on Tucker's endorsement page; no individual date given. robbtucker.com
- Anna Rohrbough officialFolsom Vice Mayor. Listed on Tucker's endorsement page; no individual date given. robbtucker.com
- Reform California organizationListed on Tucker's campaign endorsements page; no date given. robbtucker.com
- Tom McClintock officialU.S. representative. Listed on Tucker's endorsement page; no individual date given. robbtucker.com
- California Rifle and Pistol Association PAC organizationListed in a voter guide profile among Tucker's endorsements; no dated announcement found in sources reviewed. ivoterguide.com
- Roger Niello officialState senator. Listed on Tucker's endorsement page; no individual date given. robbtucker.com
- David Tangipa officialCalifornia Assembly member. Listed on Tucker's endorsement page; no individual date given. robbtucker.com
- Tony Strickland officialState senator. Listed on Tucker's endorsement page; no individual date given. robbtucker.com
- Bonnie Gore officialPlacer County Supervisor. Listed on Tucker's endorsement page; no individual date given. robbtucker.com
- Ted Gaines officialMember of the State Board of Equalization. Listed on Tucker's endorsement page; no individual date given. robbtucker.com
- Shanti Landon officialPlacer County Supervisor. Listed on Tucker's endorsement page; no individual date given. robbtucker.com
- American Independent Party organizationListed on Tucker's campaign endorsements page; no date given. robbtucker.com
- Steve Hilton officialRepublican nominee for California governor. Endorsement reported on campaign news page in October 2026; no specific date given. robbtucker.com · Oct 6, 2026
- James Gallagher officialCalifornia Assembly member. robbtucker.com · May 13, 2026
- John McGinness officialRetired Sacramento County sheriff and radio host. robbtucker.com · May 7, 2026
- Joe Patterson officialCalifornia Assembly member. robbtucker.com · Apr 22, 2026
- California Republican Party organizationAnnounced March 17, 2026 along with four county Republican parties. robbtucker.com · Mar 17, 2026
- El Dorado County Republican Party organizationUnanimous endorsement announced March 17, 2026. robbtucker.com · Mar 17, 2026
- Placer County Republican Party organizationUnanimous endorsement announced March 17, 2026. robbtucker.com · Mar 17, 2026
- Nevada County Republican Party organizationUnanimous endorsement announced March 17, 2026. robbtucker.com · Mar 17, 2026
- Sacramento County Republican Party organizationUnanimous endorsement announced March 17, 2026. robbtucker.com · Mar 17, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $258K
- Spent
- $242K
- Cash on hand
- $16K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6CA03174(opens in a new tab)
Sources 17
- [1] Voter Guide Profile for CA U.S. Rep., Dist. 3 candidate - Robb Tucker(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Congressional District 3 debate recap: Where Ami Bera, Robb Tucker stand on key issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [3] Congressional District 3 debate: Ami Bera, Robb Tucker answer yes or no questions on the issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [4] News and Events - Robb Tucker for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [5] The Bee's choice in California's pivotal 3rd Congressional District race(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [6] Your guide to Ami Bera vs. Robb Tucker in California's 3rd District(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [7] CAMTB 2026 Legislative Recreation Questionnaire(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [8] How Robb Tucker Can Win CA-03 in 2026 | The Political Group(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
- [9] Meet the candidates running for California's Congressional District 3(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [10] Capital Lincoln Club Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Aug 9, 2026
- [11] Assemblyman James Gallagher Endorses Robb Tucker for ...(opens in a new tab) May 13, 2026
- [12] Radio Host and Retired Sacramento County Sheriff John McGinness ...(opens in a new tab) May 7, 2026
- [13] Assemblyman Joe Patterson Endorses Robb Tucker for ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 22, 2026
- [14] Robb Tucker Secures Unanimous County Republican Party ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 17, 2026
- [15] Nevada County Supervisor ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 17, 2026
- [16] Robb's Platform - Robb Tucker for Congress(opens in a new tab) Mar 23, 2023
- [17] Robb's Endorsements - Robb Tucker for Congress(opens in a new tab) Feb 18, 2017