Democratic Club of Sacramento Pre-endorsement Forum - 3rd Congressional District

On Saturday, January 17, 2026, the Democratic Party of Sacramento County held a pre-endorsement candidate forum. The forum was held at the Valley Hi Library in Sacramento.Democratic candidates for California’s 3rd, 6th, and 7th Congressional Districts were invited to attend the meeting.On this edition of Elk Grove News Podcast, you will be able to hear 3rd District candidates incumbent Ami Bera, who currently represents the 6th District, Chris Benett, and Heidi Hall. Congressman Bera was in Washington, D.C. and was represented by staff members, including Phillip Norton.The format allowed each candidate an opening statement followed by four unique questions and one audience question.The candidates in all of the forums appeared in alphabetical order.1:15 Ami Bera/Phillip Norton10:10 Chris Bennett20:01 Heidi Hall