2004Final results
2004 election for California's 42nd District
U.S. House · California
Gary G. Miller (R) won with 68.1% of the vote, defeating Lewis Myers (D) by 36.3 points.
Gary G. MillerRepublican · winner
68.1%167,632
Lewis MyersDemocrat
31.9%78,393
246,025 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 2004
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
$640.3K
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Spent by the campaign
$421.8K
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Cash on hand
$357K
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 2004.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 2004