2008Final results
2008 election for California's 7th District
U.S. House · California
George Miller (D) won with 72.8% of the vote, defeating Roger Allen Peterson (R) by 51.0 points.
George MillerDemocrat · winner
72.8%170,962
Roger Allen PetersonRepublican
21.8%51,166
Bill CallisonPeace and Freedom
2.9%6,695
Camden McConnellLibertarian
2.5%5,950
234,773 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 2008
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 MillerRoger Allen Peterson
$1.2M
Raised by the campaign
$13.2K
$948.7K
Spent by the campaign
$13.2K
$384.2K
Cash on hand
$0
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 2008.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 2008
The candidates
George Miller (D)Roger Allen Peterson (R)
Also on the ballot: Bill Callison (Peace and Freedom), 2.9%; Camden McConnell (Libertarian), 2.5%