2002Final results
2002 election for California's 42nd District
U.S. House · California
Gary G. Miller (R) won with 67.8% of the vote, defeating Richard Waldron (D) by 38.8 points.
Gary G. MillerRepublican · winner
67.8%98,476
Richard WaldronDemocrat
29.0%42,090
Donald YeeLibertarian
3.2%4,680
145,246 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 2002
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.
No DemocratGary G. Miller
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Raised by the campaign
$542.1K
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Spent by the campaign
$443.7K
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Cash on hand
$138K
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 2002.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 2002