1982Final results
1982 election for California's 3rd District
U.S. House · California
Robert Matsui (D) won with 89.6% of the vote, defeating Bruce A. Daniel (Lib) by 82.2 points.
Robert MatsuiDemocrat · winner
89.6%194,680
Bruce A. DanielLibertarian
7.5%16,222
John C. ReigerPeace and Freedom
2.9%6,294
217,196 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1982
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
Money in this race
Each line compares the two campaigns on one scale.
Robert MatsuiNo Republican
$267.6K
Raised by the campaign
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$140.7K
Spent by the campaign
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$0
Cash on hand
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Other candidates' campaigns: Bruce A. Daniel $890.
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1982.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1982