1982Final results
1982 election for California's 7th District
U.S. House · California
George Miller (D) won with 67.2% of the vote, defeating Paul E. Vallely (R) by 37.1 points.
George MillerDemocrat · winner
67.2%126,952
Paul E. VallelyRepublican
30.2%56,960
Rich NewellLibertarian
1.5%2,752
Terry L. WellsAmerican Independent
1.2%2,205
188,869 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.
George MillerPaul E. Vallely
$183.8K
Raised by the campaign
$111.4K
$133.7K
Spent by the campaign
$111K
$0
Cash on hand
$0
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1982.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1982
The candidates
George Miller (D)Paul E. Vallely (R)
Also on the ballot: Rich Newell (Libertarian), 1.5%; Terry L. Wells (American Independent), 1.2%