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2010Final results

2010 election for California's 42nd District

U.S. House · California

Gary G. Miller (R) won with 62.2% of the vote, defeating Michael Williamson (D) by 30.4 points.

Gary G. MillerRepublican · winner
62.2%127,161
31.9%65,122
Mark LambertLibertarian
5.9%12,115
204,398 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

EvenR+38.82002R+36.32004R+20.32008R+30.42010R+21.22012R+31.52014

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
$767.7K
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Spent by the campaign
$769.4K
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Cash on hand
$860.4K

Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 2010.

Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 2010