BERA, AMERISH
D · house · currently seated · bioguide B001287
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- FEC candidate id
H0CA03078- Internal id
b99c3be4-87fc-4717-acfb-01adc9a75496- Status
- incumbent
Who this candidate represents
Who lives here — American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024), CA-03. Source.
| Category | Metric | Value |
|---|---|---|
| People | Population | 778,710 |
| People | Median age | 44 |
| Income | Median household income | $106,071 |
| Income | Per-capita income | $56,025 |
| Income | In poverty | 7.8% |
| Income | Unemployed | 5.0% |
| Income | Gini inequality index | 0.458 |
| Race | White alone | 71.7% |
| Race | Black alone | 1.7% |
| Race | Asian alone | 7.9% |
| Race | Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% |
| Race | Two or more races | 13.3% |
| Origin | Foreign-born | 11.9% |
| Language | Speaks English only at home | 84.1% |
| Language | Speaks Spanish at home | 6.6% |
| Education | High school or higher | 60.5% |
| Education | Bachelor's or higher | 41.6% |
| Education | Advanced degree | 15.1% |
| Household | Family households | 68.1% |
| Household | Avg household size | 2.53 |
| Household | Never married (15+) | 27.0% |
| Housing | Median home value | $651,300 |
| Housing | Median gross rent | $1,950 |
| Housing | Single-family detached | 77.3% |
| Housing | Built before 1940 | 2.4% |
| Housing | Overcrowded (>1 per room) | 2.6% |
| Housing | Vacant units | 18.7% |
| Service | Veterans (18+) | 7.2% |
| Health | With a disability | 12.5% |
| Connectivity | Households with broadband | 93.0% |
| Connectivity | Households with no internet | 4.8% |
| Commute | Drove alone | 65.7% |
| Commute | Public transit | 0.7% |
| Commute | Worked from home | 22.6% |
Cycle financials
Source: FEC weball bulk file (cycle summary). Numbers in USD; 0 = no activity reported.
| Cycle | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand | Debts | Indiv. contribs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $888,115 | $883,127 | $1,878,360 | $0 | $383,372 |
| 2024 | $1,250,011 | $1,111,772 | $1,873,372 | $57,800 | $458,166 |
| 2022 | $1,545,895 | $1,839,781 | $1,735,133 | $172,800 | $718,519 |
| 2020 | $1,830,741 | $1,126,436 | $2,029,018 | $222,800 | $960,939 |
| 2018 | $2,960,892 | $1,769,090 | $1,324,713 | $272,800 | $1,763,404 |
| 2016 | $4,172,936 | $4,192,531 | $132,911 | $297,800 | $2,680,204 |
| 2014 | $4,400,563 | $4,355,563 | $152,506 | $324,800 | $2,732,047 |
| 2012 | $3,664,782 | $3,564,211 | $107,506 | $380,210 | $2,719,385 |
| 2010 | $2,942,764 | $2,935,828 | $6,936 | $275,831 | $2,026,151 |
Elections
- 2010 general house · CA-3 — won
- 2012 general house · CA-3 — running
- 2012 general house · CA-7 — won
- 2014 general house · CA-7 — won
- 2014 general house · CA-3 — running
- 2016 general house · CA-7 — won
- 2016 general house · CA-3 — running
- 2018 general house · CA-7 — won
- 2018 general house · CA-3 — running
- 2020 general house · CA-7 — won
- 2020 general house · CA-3 — running
- 2022 general house · CA-6 — won
- 2022 general house · CA-3 — running
- 2024 general house · CA-3 — running
- 2024 general house · CA-6 — won
- 2026 general house · CA-3 — running
Committees
- BERA FOR CD3 FUND — joint_fundraising · type N
- BERA FOR CONGRESS — principal · type H
- BERA VICTORY FUND — joint_fundraising · type N
- BERA VICTORY FUND 2010 — joint_fundraising · type N
- NEW AMERICAN VICTORY FUND — joint_fundraising · type N
- RED TO BLUE MAJORITY FUND — joint_fundraising · type N
Recent votes
- 2026-05-15 · Cong. 119 · house roll 175
YEA on HR 8469 — Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes. - 2026-05-15 · Cong. 119 · house roll 174
NAY on HR 8469 — Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes. - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 173
NAY on HR 8365 — Monitor Accountability Act - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 172
YEA on HR 8365 — Monitor Accountability Act - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 171
NAY on HR 5625 — Cashless Bail Reporting Act - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 170
YEA on HCONRES 75 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 169
NAY on HR 6260 — Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 168
YEA on HR 6260 — Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 - 2026-05-13 · Cong. 119 · house roll 167
YEA on HRES 1259 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping. - 2026-05-13 · Cong. 119 · house roll 166
YEA on HRES 1251 — Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community.
Sponsored & cosponsored bills
- sponsor · 2026-05-13 — HRES 1280 — Supporting the designation the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "Taiwanese American Heritage Week".
- cosponsor · 2026-05-13 — HRES 1282 — Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and its critical role in advancing the practice of obstetrics and gynecology and the health and well-being of patients through excellence in clinical practice, education, advocacy, and research.
- cosponsor · 2026-04-16 — HR 2756 — National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025
- sponsor · 2026-03-19 — HR 7999 — Breakfast After the Bell Act of 2026
- cosponsor · 2026-03-16 — HR 7844 — To provide the Secretary of Homeland Security with the authority to transfer funds between accounts under the Department of Homeland Security during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.
- cosponsor · 2026-03-04 — HR 5271 — Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act
- sponsor · 2026-02-04 — HRES 1036 — Expressing support for the annual designation of the first Saturday after the Spring Equinox as ''National Day of Play''.
- sponsor · 2026-01-22 — HR 7198 — Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2026
- sponsor · 2025-12-04 — HR 6428 — To require the Secretary of State to submit a report on participation in educational and cultural exchange programs.
- sponsor · 2025-11-19 — HR 6126 — United States Foreign Service Commemorative Coin Act
Election prediction
Cycle 2026 · model baseline-v1 · base rate 15.1%
P(win) = 99.0%
| Feature | Δ P(win) |
|---|---|
| Base rate (historical) | 15.1% |
| incumbent | +78.0% |
| D (major party) | +10.0% |
Baseline model (incumbency × party × office). Calibration: backtest Brier score is the reference, see npm run db:ingest -- --source=predict-backtest-election. Future model versions must beat baseline Brier on the same held-out cohort or they don't ship.
Independent expenditures
Money spent by super PACs and other non-connected committees for or against this candidate. Source: FEC Schedule E (independent_expenditure CSV bulk).
| Cycle | Support | Oppose | IEs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,434,275 | $0 | 302 |
Recent (latest 25)
| Date | Spender | For / against | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR A SAFER AMERICA PAC | support | $20,848 | Leads / Phone Lists(Estimate) |
| — | LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR A SAFER AMERICA PAC | support | $1 | Phonebank Long Distance(Estimate) |
| — | LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR A SAFER AMERICA PAC | support | $1,998 | PAYMENT PROCESSING(Estimate) |
| — | LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR A SAFER AMERICA PAC | support | $3,996 | Phonebank Payroll Services(Estimate) |
| — | LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR A SAFER AMERICA PAC | support | $8,879 | Caging and Database Services(Estimate) |
| — | LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR A SAFER AMERICA PAC | support | $9,101 | PHONEBANK IT/TECH SUPPORT(Estimate) |
| — | LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR A SAFER AMERICA PAC | support | $15,094 | Leads / Phone Lists(Estimate) |
| — | LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR A SAFER AMERICA PAC | support | $130 | PAYMENT PROCESSING(Estimate) |
| — | LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR A SAFER AMERICA PAC | support | $260 | Phonebank Payroll Services(Estimate) |
| — | LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR A SAFER AMERICA PAC | support | $577 | Caging and Database Services(Estimate) |
| — | LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR A SAFER AMERICA PAC | support | $591 | PHONEBANK IT/TECH SUPPORT(Estimate) |
| — | LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR A SAFER AMERICA PAC | support | $980 | Leads / Phone Lists(Estimate) |
| — | LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR A SAFER AMERICA PAC | support | $425 | PAYMENT PROCESSING(Estimate) |
| — | LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR A SAFER AMERICA PAC | support | $130 | PAYMENT PROCESSING(Estimate) |
| — | LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR A SAFER AMERICA PAC | support | $260 | Phonebank Payroll Services(Estimate) |
| — | LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR A SAFER AMERICA PAC | support | $577 | Caging and Database Services(Estimate) |
| — | LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR A SAFER AMERICA PAC | support | $591 | PHONEBANK IT/TECH SUPPORT(Estimate) |
| — | LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR A SAFER AMERICA PAC | support | $980 | Leads / Phone Lists(Estimate) |
| — | LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR A SAFER AMERICA PAC | support | $432 | PAYMENT PROCESSING(Estimate) |
| — | LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR A SAFER AMERICA PAC | support | $615 | Phonebank Long Distance(Estimate) |
| — | LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR A SAFER AMERICA PAC | support | $624 | Phonebank Long Distance(Estimate) |
| — | LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR A SAFER AMERICA PAC | support | $851 | Phonebank Payroll Services(Estimate) |
| — | LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR A SAFER AMERICA PAC | support | $864 | Phonebank Payroll Services(Estimate) |
| — | LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR A SAFER AMERICA PAC | support | $1,276 | Caging and Database Services(Estimate) |
| — | LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR A SAFER AMERICA PAC | support | $1,296 | Caging and Database Services(Estimate) |
Transfers from committees
Direct contributions from PACs and party committees. Source: FEC pas2 bulk (committee-to-candidate transactions).
Top individual donors (2026 cycle)
Via this candidate's principal committee BERA FOR CONGRESS.
Aggregated from FEC Schedule A by donor (name + city + state). Employer + occupation reflect the donor's most recent gift. Source: FEC indiv bulk.
| Donor | Employer / occupation | City, ST | Gifts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENNEDY, PEGGY | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED | CARMICHAEL, CA | 2 | $2,025 |
| ROUGHTON, DAVE | DR STRATEGIC SERVICES LLC · OWNER | SACRAMENTO, CA | 1 | $2,000 |
| MAY, GARY | UC DAVIS · PROFESSOR | DAVIS, CA | 1 | $2,000 |
| WICKLUND, GLORY | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED | RANCHO CORDOVA, CA | 1 | $2,000 |
| MILBANK, AARON | MINNESOTA UROLOGY · PHYSICIAN | EAGAN, MN | 1 | $1,125 |
| YEATES, J WILLIAM | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED | SACRAMENTO, CA | 2 | $1,100 |
| SHATTUCK, ELIZABETH H. | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED | SACRAMENTO, CA | 1 | $1,000 |
| SKELTON, KAREN | SKELTON STRATEGIES · ATTORNEY | SACRAMENTO, CA | 1 | $1,000 |
| THOMAS, TINA | STOEL RIVES LLP · ATTORNEY AT LAW | SACRAMENTO, CA | 1 | $1,000 |
| MEYERS, FRED | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED | SACRAMENTO, CA | 1 | $1,000 |
| VAN BRUGGEN KUHN, CAROL | SELF EMPLOYED · FINANCIAL PLANNER | SACRAMENTO, CA | 1 | $1,000 |
| RYTHER, CHRISTOPHER T | AMERICAN RIVER COLLEGE · PROFESSOR | ORANGEVALE, CA | 1 | $1,000 |
| ELLIOTT, NICHOLAS | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED | CHICAGO, IL | 1 | $500 |
| DOYLE, THOMAS J. | SCHUERING AND DOYLE · ATTORNEY | DAVIS, CA | 1 | $500 |
| YEE, DAVID | SUTTER HEALTH · PHYSICIAN | GRANITE BAY, CA | 1 | $500 |
| DEMMERLE, KENNETH | SELF EMPLOYED · ATTORNEY | SANTA ANA, CA | 1 | $500 |
| HELLER, MICHAEL | HELLER PACIFIC INC · DEVELOPER | SACRAMENTO, CA | 1 | $500 |
| WRIGHT, KATE | CLIMATE MAYORS · EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | SACRAMENTO, CA | 1 | $500 |
| TAREEN, BASHIR | MINNESOTA UROLOGY · PHYSICIAN | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | 1 | $500 |
| HANSEN, STEPHEN | LIGHTHOUSE PUBLIC AFFAIRS · PARTNER | SACRAMENTO, CA | 1 | $500 |
| SMITH, LARRY D | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED | SACRAMENTO, CA | 1 | $500 |
| SWANSON, ROCHELLE | RHS CONSULTING SERVICES · CONSULTANT | EL MACERO, CA | 1 | $500 |
| EHLERT, MICHAEL | MINNESOTA UROLOGY · PHYSICIAN | MAPLE PLAIN, MN | 1 | $375 |
| BERGERSEN, ANDREW | MINNESOTA UROLOGY · PHYSICIAN | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | 1 | $375 |
| PUTTMANN, KATHLEEN | MINNESOTA UROLOGY · PHYSICIAN | WOODBURY, MN | 1 | $375 |