Robb Tucker

According to his campaign website, Tucker was born and raised in Nevada County, where he and his wife are raising their children, and his campaign says he is the grandson and son of retired U.S. Air Force pilots.[2][1] He graduated from Bear River High School.[6] His campaign says he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Pepperdine University and a master's degree from Wheaton College Graduate School.[1] The campaign also says he served as president and CEO of a closely held family business that owned the Forest Springs Mobilehome Community until selling the business in 2020.[1][2]

Tucker was elected to the Nevada County Board of Supervisors in 2024, and his campaign says he has focused on public safety, support for small businesses and jobs, and a balance of growth, development and agriculture.[1][2] On the board, his campaign says, he has worked to secure funding for shelters, mental health care, and public safety equipment despite mismatched state and federal funding streams.[4] He advanced from the June 2, 2026, top-two primary to the November 3 general election as the Republican candidate for California's 3rd District; Ballotpedia notes he has not completed its 2026 Candidate Connection survey.[7] His campaign said he ran on local control, public safety, small business and fiscal discipline.[1][2][4] He received 42.0% of the vote to Ami Bera's 58.0%, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[3]

According to his campaign, Tucker holds a commercial pilot license with multi-engine and instrument ratings, has coached youth and prep sports for decades, and is active in local schools and his church.[1] He lives in South Nevada County with his wife, Kristy, and their three children.[1]