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GOP candidate focused on Mideast peace threatens California Democrats’ House redistricting goal

GOP candidate focused on Mideast peace threatens California Democrats’ House redistricting goal

Michael Stansfield never expected to be a major player in California politics when he threw his hat into a congressional race as a Republican agitating for peace in the Middle East
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California’s redrawn US House map gets its first test as Democrats hope to counter GOP redistricting

California’s redrawn US House map gets its first test as Democrats hope to counter GOP redistricting

California’s congressional primaries on Tuesday are a preliminary test of Democrats’ best chance at countering Republican redistricting gains elsewhere this year
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San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan advances in bid to replace former House Speaker Pelosi

San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan advances in bid to replace former House Speaker Pelosi

California’s congressional primaries on Tuesday are a preliminary test of Democrats’ best chance at countering Republican redistricting gains elsewhere this year
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Democrats redrew California's map to counter Trump. The primary tests whether it pays off for them

Democrats redrew California's map to counter Trump. The primary tests whether it pays off for them

California’s congressional primaries on Tuesday are a preliminary test of Democrats’ best chance at countering Republican redistricting gains elsewhere this year
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California Rep. David Valadao, among the most vulnerable Republicans, advances in reelection bid

California Rep. David Valadao, among the most vulnerable Republicans, advances in reelection bid

California Rep. David Valadao, who is considered among the most vulnerable House Republicans, has advanced to the November ballot in his reelection bid
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Republican Jim Desmond advances in bid for redrawn Southern California US House district

Republican Jim Desmond advances in bid for redrawn Southern California US House district

San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond, a Republican, has advanced to the November ballot in a San Diego-area congressional seat that Democrats redrew to give their party a shot at a pickup
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The Latest: California tallies votes for governor, Los Angeles mayor and other races

The Latest: California tallies votes for governor, Los Angeles mayor and other races

For a state that’s home to Hollywood, there isn’t much star power in California’s gubernatorial race
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California votes in primary to pick new governor, and maybe tip balance in Congress

California votes in primary to pick new governor, and maybe tip balance in Congress

By Daniel Trotta June 2 (Reuters) - California votes on Tuesday in a primary election that will choose two finalists for governor and Los Angeles mayor while also testing newly redrawn congressional lines that could tip the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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California holds crowded primary in race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom

California holds crowded primary in race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom

California voters are deciding who will advance in the race to replace Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom
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Hilton, Becerra lead in tight primary race for California governor

Hilton, Becerra lead in tight primary race for California governor

By Daniel Trotta June 3 (Reuters) - Republican television commentator Steve Hilton and Democratic former cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra held onto early leads in the open primary race for California governor on Wednesday, positioning them to potentially advance to the November 3 general election.
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Early takeaways from Tuesday's primaries as Democrats try to defend California and make Iowa inroads

Early takeaways from Tuesday's primaries as Democrats try to defend California and make Iowa inroads

The contours of one of this year’s premier U.S. Senate races are taking shape in Iowa
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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in California's state primary

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in California's state primary

Two candidates for California governor will emerge from a massive field of 61 hopefuls in a state primary on Tuesday, when voters will also select U.S. House nominees using a new map they approved in a 2025 ballot measure