Ami Bera wins eighth US House term from California's 3rd district

Ami Bera defeated Republican Robb Tucker in California's 3rd Congressional District. The victory strengthens his record as the longest-serving Indian American in Congress.Stock photo used for illustrationWashington,Nov 4, 2026 12:54 ISTIndian-American Democratic lawmaker Ami Bera has been re-elected to the US House of Representatives from California's 3rd Congressional District, defeating Republican Robb Tucker, news agency Press Trust of India reported.The victory gives the 61-year-old physician-turned-politician an eighth term in the House. Bera is the longest-serving Indian American in the US Congress and is known for his work on healthcare and diplomacy.Amerish Babulal 'Ami' Bera was first elected to Congress in 2013 and has since won elections with an increasing share of the vote.Born in Los Angeles in 1965 to Gujarati immigrant parents, Bera attended public schools in California. He earned a bachelor's degree in biological sciences and a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of California, Irvine. With support from his family, scholarships and part-time work, Bera financed his medical education while using federally funded student loans. He graduated with debt of less than USD 10,000, according to his congressional biography.Bera served as the chief medical officer for Sacramento County and later worked as a clinical professor at the UC Davis School of Medicine. His experience in medicine and public health has influenced his work in Congress, where he has focused on affordable healthcare and global diplomacy, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region, PTI reported.Bera serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee as the ranking member of the Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific. He is also a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.He is also part of the New Democrat Coalition, a group of more than 110 Democrats that supports economic growth, innovation and fiscally responsible policies.Bera's latest victory extends his tenure in the US House to an eighth term, continuing a congressional career focused on healthcare, foreign affairs and the Indo-Pacific region.With PTI Inputs- Ends