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2012Final results

2012 election for California's 31st District

U.S. House · California

Gary G. Miller (R) won with 55.2% of the vote, defeating Bob Dutton (R) by 10.4 points.

Gary G. MillerRepublican · winner
55.2%88,964
Bob DuttonRepublican
44.8%72,255
161,219 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 2012

Races before and after

EvenD+47.41998D+62.32002D+60.42004D+67.62010D+3.52014D+12.12016

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
$1.3M
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Spent by the campaign
$1.7M
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Cash on hand
$426.1K

Other candidates' campaigns: Bob Dutton $387.5K.

Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 2012.

Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 2012