2010Final results
2010 election for California's 3rd District
U.S. House · California
Daniel E. Lungren (R) won with 50.1% of the vote, defeating Ami Bera (D) by 6.9 points.
Daniel E. LungrenRepublican · winner
50.1%131,169
Ami BeraDemocrat
43.2%113,128
Jerry L. LeideckerAmerican Independent
2.5%6,577
Douglas Arthur TumaLibertarian
2.4%6,275
Mike RoskeyPeace and Freedom
1.8%4,789
261,938 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 2010
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.
Ami BeraDaniel E. Lungren
$2.9M
Raised by the campaign
$2M
$2.9M
Spent by the campaign
$2M
$6.9K
Cash on hand
$75.3K
Other candidates' campaigns: Douglas Arthur Tuma $100.
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 2010.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 2010
The candidates
Daniel E. Lungren (R)Ami Bera (D)
Also on the ballot: Jerry L. Leidecker (American Independent), 2.5%; Douglas Arthur Tuma (Libertarian), 2.4%; Mike Roskey (Peace and Freedom), 1.8%