California GOP Rep. Valadao advances in US House district
2 years, 5 months ago

California GOP Rep. Valadao advances in US House district

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Rep. David Valadao advanced Friday to a November runoff in a Democratic-tilting district in California’s Central Valley, surviving a challenge from a fellow Republican who faulted the congressman for his vote to impeach then-President Donald Trump. Another of the state’s marquee races will be in a Democratic-leaning district north of Los Angeles, where Republican Rep. Mike Garcia will have a rematch with the Democrat he defeated two years ago, former legislator Christy Smith. In a closely divided coastal district in Orange County, Democratic Rep. Katie Porter, a star of the party’s progressive wing, will face Republican Scott Baugh, a former state legislative leader. In a diverse district anchored in Orange County, Republican U.S. Rep. Michelle Steel, a South Korean immigrant, will face Democrat Jay Chen.

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A bright spot for Democrats as voters shifted right: Flipping 3 House seats in California
2 weeks, 3 days ago

A bright spot for Democrats as voters shifted right: Flipping 3 House seats in California

LA Times  

Democrat George Whitesides ousted the incumbent Republican congressman for the Antelope Valley, one of three House districts that the Democrats flipped in California. The victories of Adam Gray, George Whitesides and Derek Tran — and a few Democratic House pickups elsewhere — were a silver lining for their party in a year that Republicans won both houses of Congress, Vice …

Democrat Derek Tran Defeats GOP Rep. Michelle Steel In Southern California Swing House District
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Democrat Derek Tran Defeats GOP Rep. Michelle Steel In Southern California Swing House District

Huff Post  

Buena Park, CA - October 26: Derek Tran waves to supporters in Buena Park on Saturday, October 26, 2024 as he runs in the 45th congressional district. MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images via Getty Images LOS ANGELES — Democrat Derek Tran ousted Republican U.S. Rep. Michelle Steel in a Southern California House district Wednesday that was specifically drawn …

Democrat Derek Tran defeats GOP Rep. Michelle Steel in Southern California swing House district
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Democrat Derek Tran defeats GOP Rep. Michelle Steel in Southern California swing House district

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Democrat Derek Tran ousted Republican U.S. Rep. Michelle Steel in a Southern California House district Wednesday that was specifically drawn to give Asian Americans a stronger voice on Capitol Hill. Steel said in a statement that “like all journeys, this one is ending for a new one to begin.” When she captured the seat in 2020, Steel …

Democrat Derek Tran ousts Republican Michelle Steel in competitive Orange County House race
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Democrat Derek Tran ousts Republican Michelle Steel in competitive Orange County House race

LA Times  

Democrat Derek Tran, left, cheers with former President Bill Clinton during a campaign rally Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Buena Park, Calif. In a major victory for Democrats, first-time candidate Derek Tran defeated Republican Rep. Michelle Steel in a hotly contested Orange County congressional race that became one of the most expensive in the country. Steel’s margin of victory shrankto …

Focusing on the economy helped a Republican win in a rural, Democrat-majority district
1 month ago

Focusing on the economy helped a Republican win in a rural, Democrat-majority district

NPR  

Focusing on the economy helped a Republican win in a rural, Democrat-majority district In California's Central Valley, Republican Rep. David Valadao won reelection in a district that has more registered Democrats than voters in his own party. YEAGER: Turned off by President-elect Donald Trump's wealth and immigration policies, Ross says this year he voted for Vice President Kamala Harris. YEAGER: …

Republican David Valadao, Democrat George Whitesides win US House races in California
1 month, 1 week ago

Republican David Valadao, Democrat George Whitesides win US House races in California

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Republican Rep. David Valadao has won reelection in California’s 22nd Congressional District in the state’s Central Valley farm belt, defeating Democrat Rudy Salas for the second time. National Republican Congressional Committee spokesperson Ben Petersen said in a statement that Central Valley voters “picked a farmer who works with both parties to lower inflation, bring water to the …

Republican David Valadao wins reelection, notching GOP closer to control of the U.S. House
1 month, 1 week ago

Republican David Valadao wins reelection, notching GOP closer to control of the U.S. House

LA Times  

Republican Rep. David Valadao managed to once again fend off Democratic challenger Rudy Salas to keep his U.S. House seat representing California’s 22nd Congressional District in the Central Valley. Valadao’s win bolsters the Republican Party’s effort to retain control of the House of Representatives and brings the GOP closer to controlling both arms of Congress after flipping the U.S. Senate …

Democrat Dave Min wins seat held by Katie Porter representing coastal Orange County
1 month, 1 week ago

Democrat Dave Min wins seat held by Katie Porter representing coastal Orange County

LA Times  

U.S. Congress candidate Dave Min at an election night viewing event at Celebrations on Nov. 5 in Costa Mesa. Democratic state Sen. Dave Min won an open congressional seat in coastal Orange County, defeating Republican business owner Scott Baugh despite recent gains in GOP voter registration. U.S. Congress candidate Scott Baugh’s election night viewing event at Muldoon’s Irish Pub on …

California braces for war with Trump
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

California braces for war with Trump

Politico  

California braces for war with Trump Presented by Donald Trump is headed back to the White House. Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas told our Melanie Mason that “California will do everything we can to protect America from Donald Trump.” And Attorney General Rob Bonta, like his predecessor Xavier Becerra did during Trump’s first term, pledged to turn to the courts to …

The diminishing path to a Democratic House majority runs through California
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The diminishing path to a Democratic House majority runs through California

Politico  

Hudson, in a Wednesday interview on Fox News, credited the party’s performance largely to President-elect Donald Trump, calling him “a net positive everywhere across the country for Republicans.” One Republican working closely on House races believes that, at worst, the party will lose only one seat, and that the GOP could pick up a seat or two. “This is a …

Election results for California’s competitive congressional district races
54 years, 11 months ago

Election results for California’s competitive congressional district races

LA Times  

twitter facebook envelope angle-double-right angle-down angle-up long-arrow-right We are tracking results for the competitive U.S. House of Representatives races in California. Of the congressional district races the Cook Political Report’s House Ratings considers competitive, seven are held by Republicans, two by Democrats and one is open. twitter facebook envelope angle-double-right angle-down angle-up long-arrow-right U.S. House California’s most competitive races are …

Valadao and Salas locked in tight race for California’s 22nd Congressional District
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Valadao and Salas locked in tight race for California’s 22nd Congressional District

LA Times  

The Central Valley race between Republican Rep. David Valadao and his Democratic challenger Rudy Salas for California’s 22nd Congressional District was too close to call on election night, with officials continuing to count votes. twitter facebook envelope angle-double-right angle-down angle-up long-arrow-right Congressional District 22 The rural swing district spans portions of Kern, Kings and Tulare counties and includes Hanford south …

California’s 47th Congressional District is too close to call for Min or Baugh
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

California’s 47th Congressional District is too close to call for Min or Baugh

LA Times  

The race between Republican Scott Baugh and Democratic state Sen. Dave Min for the fiercely fought open House seat in coastal Orange County remained too close to call Tuesday night as votes continue to be counted. Politics Candidates for these two Orange County congressional districts are vying for a key voting bloc Rep. Michelle Steel, Derek Tran and State Sen. …

Nation looks to California as Republicans and Democrats fight for control of the House
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nation looks to California as Republicans and Democrats fight for control of the House

LA Times  

California’s 47th Congressional District, which includes Huntington Beach, is one of a half-dozen highly competitive House races in the Golden State that could determine which party controls Congress. CA-22: Rep. David Valadao vs. Rudy Salas twitter facebook envelope angle-double-right angle-down angle-up long-arrow-right Congressional District 22 Once a safely ruby-red district, this swath of the San Joaquin Valley is now decidedly …

Here’s what results in key California House races look like so far
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Here’s what results in key California House races look like so far

LA Times  

Control of Congress in 2025 could be decided in Golden State battleground districts. Here’s a look at some key races: Los Angeles area 27th District: The northern Los Angeles County seat currently held by Rep. Mike Garcia probably will be one of the most competitive partisan House races in the country come November. Orange County’s swing seats 40th District: In …

Voting last minute in the California primary election? Here’s your guide
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Voting last minute in the California primary election? Here’s your guide

LA Times  

California voters are hitting the polls Tuesday for a pivotal election that will help set the stage for the 2024 presidential race, a replacement for U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, the fate of Los Angeles County’s controversial district attorney and much more. Once the last ballots are cast and counted, several burning political questions will finally be answered: In deep blue …

Your guide to California’s Congressional District 47 race: The contest for Katie Porter’s seat
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Your guide to California’s Congressional District 47 race: The contest for Katie Porter’s seat

LA Times  

Scott Baugh, Republican, business owner. Min, who is endorsed by Porter and the California Democratic Party, ran for Congress in 2018, but came in third place in the primary behind incumbent Republican Rep. Mimi Walters and Porter, who went on to win the seat. His legislative priorities include gun violence prevention, protecting reproductive rights, combating climate change, improving public safety, …

Two Democrats battle to keep Katie Porter’s Orange County U.S. House seat blue
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Two Democrats battle to keep Katie Porter’s Orange County U.S. House seat blue

LA Times  

State Sen. Dave Min of Irvine, left, and Joanna Weiss, founder of a progressive candidate advocacy group, have emerged as the top Democratic candidates to take on former GOP Assemblyman Scott Baugh in the battle for Rep. Katie Porter’s seat. have overwhelmingly endorsed Dave Min because of his track record of winning tough elections and standing up for the values …

California Dem Ro Khanna Will Not Run for Senate, Endorses Barbara Lee's Bid
1 year, 8 months ago

California Dem Ro Khanna Will Not Run for Senate, Endorses Barbara Lee's Bid

News 18  

California Democratic Party and House of Representative member Ro Khanna announced on Sunday that he will not be running for Senate next year. The Indian-American will endorse fellow California House of Representative Barbara Lee’s campaign to replace retiring California Democratic Party senator Dianne Feinstein in the US Senate. A close ally of Vermont’s independent senator Bernie Sanders, Khanna, praised Lee …

Rep. Katie Porter seeking Feinstein’s Senate seat in 2024
1 year, 11 months ago

Rep. Katie Porter seeking Feinstein’s Senate seat in 2024

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democratic Rep. Katie Porter of California said Tuesday she will seek the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a fellow Democrat and the oldest member of the chamber. “That’s exactly why I’m announcing my candidacy for the United States Senate in 2024.” Porter is a progressive Democrat who was first elected to Congress in 2018 …

Column: Katie Porter just forced the California Senate race into the open, where it belongs
1 year, 11 months ago

Column: Katie Porter just forced the California Senate race into the open, where it belongs

LA Times  

Democratic Rep. Katie Porter, seen at a 2019 town hall meeting, got a jump on the competition by announcing her 2024 Senate bid. By launching her bid for U.S. Senate — open, upfront, for all the world to plainly see — Rep. Katie Porter has placed the contest where it belongs: squarely before the voters of California. Politics Rep. Katie …

Republican Rep. Valadao wins California Central Valley vote
2 years, 1 month ago

Republican Rep. Valadao wins California Central Valley vote

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Republican U.S. Rep. David Valadao has defeated Democrat Rudy Salas in a Central Valley district, overcoming a strong Democratic registration advantage and fallout from his vote to impeach then-President Donald Trump. Valadao was one of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump after the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. Trump never significantly engaged in the race and …

California Democratic Rep. Porter reelected after tough race
2 years, 1 month ago

California Democratic Rep. Porter reelected after tough race

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Democratic Rep. Katie Porter was reelected Thursday after a bruising campaign in Southern California, where she spent over $24 million to defend her seat in a closely divided coastal district. Porter, a star of the party’s progressive wing known for grilling CEOs during Capitol Hill hearings, anchored her campaign on protecting abortion rights and expanding health care …

US House win by ex-combat pilot cements Republican control
2 years, 1 month ago

US House win by ex-combat pilot cements Republican control

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Republican Rep. Mike Garcia, a former Navy fighter pilot, scored a U.S. House win in a strongly Democratic district Wednesday, handing the GOP control of the chamber and giving the party a rare reason to celebrate in a state dominated by Democrats. Even though his victory carried historic weight by putting Republicans in charge of the House …

Democratic Rep. Katie Porter holds on to seat in tightly fought Orange County race
2 years, 1 month ago

Democratic Rep. Katie Porter holds on to seat in tightly fought Orange County race

LA Times  

Rep. Katie Porter campaigns in Huntington Beach in October. Rep. Katie Porter of Irvine, a rising star in the Democratic Party, fended off a challenge from Republican Scott Baugh, a former state lawmaker, to secure her third term in Congress. Porter, 48, was swept into Congress in 2018 as part of that year’s blue wave and quickly built a profile …

‘It’s all over the place.’ Tight California congressional races are still too close to call
2 years, 1 month ago

‘It’s all over the place.’ Tight California congressional races are still too close to call

LA Times  

Rep. Katie Porter meets supporters at her election night party at the Hilton Orange County in Cosa Mesa. “I expected the Republicans to pick up 10 to 12 seats in the House, and that’s before they even got to California.” In the 41st Congressional District, Democrat Will Rollins was trailing Rep. Ken Calvert — the longest-serving GOP member of California’s …

California races could determine control of US House
2 years, 1 month ago

California races could determine control of US House

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The stakes were spotlighted last week, when President Joe Biden traveled to Southern California …

Democratic star Katie Porter fights against a conservative resurgence in O.C.
2 years, 1 month ago

Democratic star Katie Porter fights against a conservative resurgence in O.C.

LA Times  

Richard Bruck of Corona del Mar greets Rep. Katie Porter at a campaign stop at the Huntington Landmark senior community in Huntington Beach this month. “There are plenty of Orange County voters who don’t like Donald Trump but would support — and do support — a more conventional Republican,” said David Wasserman, a House campaign analyst with the nonpartisan Cook …

Your guide to the California Congressional District 22 race: Rep. David Valadao vs. Rudy Salas
2 years, 1 month ago

Your guide to the California Congressional District 22 race: Rep. David Valadao vs. Rudy Salas

LA Times  

Valadao is one of 10 House Republicans — and the only GOP Californian — who voted to impeach Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection. He became a partner in his father’s dairy and farm business and worked with industry groups such as the California Milk Advisory Board and the Western States Dairy Trade Assn. After graduating with …

Your guide to California’s Congressional District 47 race: Rep. Katie Porter vs. Scott Baugh
2 years, 2 months ago

Your guide to California’s Congressional District 47 race: Rep. Katie Porter vs. Scott Baugh

LA Times  

Porter, who worked as a consumer protection attorney and is on unpaid leave from her post as a UC Irvine law professor, has drawn national attention since being elected to Congress in 2018. Baugh, a Huntington Beach attorney, served in the California Assembly from 1995 to 2000 and was chairman of the Orange County Republican Party from 2004 to 2015. …

Where do Rep. Katie Porter and Scott Baugh stand on abortion, inflation, immigration?
2 years, 2 months ago

Where do Rep. Katie Porter and Scott Baugh stand on abortion, inflation, immigration?

LA Times  

Democratic Rep. Katie Porter and Republican former Assemblyman Scott Baugh are vying to represent the 47th Congressional District, a coastal swath of Orange County that extends from Laguna Beach to Seal Beach and inland to Costa Mesa and Irvine. My legislation this year has aimed to bring down costs for families.” Baugh Baugh’s campaign website says he’s “running to be …

Democrats hoping Biden can provide West Coast election boost
2 years, 2 months ago

Democrats hoping Biden can provide West Coast election boost

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — President Joe Biden’s visit to California and Oregon so close to Election Day shows how Democrats are summoning crunch-time reinforcements in states that are usually afterthoughts for the party. In Los Angeles on Thursday, Biden hit a tiny eatery called Tacos 1986 with Democratic Rep. Karen Bass, who is now running to be the city’s mayor, and …

Endorsement: Orange County voters should reelect Rep. Katie Porter
2 years, 2 months ago

Endorsement: Orange County voters should reelect Rep. Katie Porter

LA Times  

During two terms in Congress, Rep. Katie Porter has proved to be an effective consumer advocate with a knack for grilling corporate executives and government officials — and an unusual method of conveying information. Opinion L.A. Times electoral endorsements for November 2022 The L.A. Times’ editorial board endorsements for statewide ballot measures, elected offices in Los Angeles city and county, …

California Republican Rep. David Valadao, who voted to impeach Trump, survives primary
2 years, 5 months ago

California Republican Rep. David Valadao, who voted to impeach Trump, survives primary

LA Times  

Rep. David Valadao, left, managed to win a second spot in California’s primary and will face Democratic Assemblyman Rudy Salas in the hotly contested Central Valley race. GOP Rep. David Valadao, one of the most endangered Republican congressional incumbents in the nation, has survived the California primary and will advance to the November ballot. In much of the nation, Democrats …

California races that will shape control of Congress come into focus after primary
2 years, 6 months ago

California races that will shape control of Congress come into focus after primary

LA Times  

GOP Rep. Mike Garcia and former Assemblywoman Christy Smith will face off in a northern L.A. County congressional district that is one of the Democrats’ best chances to pick up a seat in the House. California contests that will shape control of Congress came into focus Tuesday evening in the midterm primary, with one of the nation’s most endangered Republican …

California US House races could help tilt power in Congress
2 years, 6 months ago

California US House races could help tilt power in Congress

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — California’s primary on Tuesday will set the stage for a November election where a handful of U.S. House seats in the Los Angeles area and Central Valley will help determine which party controls Congress. PROGRESSIVE STAR BATTLES IN FORMER ‘REAGAN COUNTRY’ Southern California’s 47th District, which includes Huntington Beach and other famous surf breaks, is an area …

California Rep. David Valadao voted to impeach. Can he keep his seat if Trump stays quiet?
2 years, 7 months ago

California Rep. David Valadao voted to impeach. Can he keep his seat if Trump stays quiet?

LA Times  

The moment Rep. David Valadao and nine other House Republicans voted to impeach then-President Trump for inciting an insurrection at the Capitol, they were all engulfed in a wave of backlash — outraged conservatives back home, challengers eager to oust them, and Trump’s constant commentary casting doubt on their political futures. “Even though they didn’t appreciate that vote for impeachment,” …

For two California Republicans, diverging approaches to Trump lead to the same place: Backlash
3 years, 10 months ago

For two California Republicans, diverging approaches to Trump lead to the same place: Backlash

LA Times  

Rep. David Valadao, one of 10 Republican members of Congress who voted to impeach President Trump, in January at Lemoore Naval Air Station. In a lengthy Jan. 30 op-ed in a local newspaper, the Santa Clarita Republican and former Navy fighter jet pilot denounced the blowback on social media that branded him “a seditionist, a traitor, or even worse.” Roughly …

Column: Voting against Trump’s impeachment could come back to haunt these California Republicans
3 years, 11 months ago

Column: Voting against Trump’s impeachment could come back to haunt these California Republicans

LA Times  

A “Stop the Steal” rally Jan. 5 in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington. Garcia’s 25th District, which covers the Antelope and Simi valleys, voted for Biden by a margin of 10 percentage points, according to the nonpartisan California Target Book, which tracks congressional and legislative races. “I don’t understand the upside,” said Darry Sragow, a former Democratic …

GOP captures second Democratic US House seat in California
4 years, 1 month ago

GOP captures second Democratic US House seat in California

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Republican Young Kim defeated U.S. Rep. Gil Cisneros on Friday in a Southern California district, the second GOP candidate to snatch a Democratic-held seat in the state this year. They have recaptured two, with wins by Steel and Kim, and are leading in two others: the Central Valley’s 21st District, where Republican former Rep. David Valadao was …

Republicans push back the 2018 ‘blue wave’ in Orange County
4 years, 1 month ago

Republicans push back the 2018 ‘blue wave’ in Orange County

LA Times  

Trump supporters shout to passing motorists in front of GOP headquarters on election day in Newport Beach. With few ballots left to count, Republicans have taken back at least one seat in Orange County and padded their vote lead in other swing districts across Southern California. Steel’s win takes back one of several seats that the California GOP lost in …

Republican wins back US House seat in Southern California
4 years, 1 month ago

Republican wins back US House seat in Southern California

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Republican Michelle Steel defeated first-term Rep. Harley Rouda on Tuesday …

In big Republican victory, Harley Rouda concedes to Michelle Steel in O.C. congressional race
4 years, 1 month ago

In big Republican victory, Harley Rouda concedes to Michelle Steel in O.C. congressional race

LA Times  

In a major win for the GOP, U.S. Rep. Harley Rouda conceded to his Republican opponent, Michelle Steel, in the race for California’s 48th Congressional District, one of several hard-fought contests in areas that until recently were considered conservative strongholds. The election win hands back to Republicans one of several seats lost in 2018 when Democrats made big gains in …

Republicans may take back two congressional seats in key Orange County races
4 years, 1 month ago

Republicans may take back two congressional seats in key Orange County races

LA Times  

In a rare bright spot for California’s beleaguered GOP, two Republican challengers are within striking distance of unseating two Orange County Democrats who were elected to Congress during the 2018 blue wave. In north Los Angeles County, the Democratic candidate for California’s 25th District, Christy Smith, is narrowly leading Republican incumbent Mike Garcia in a sprawling district that stretches east …

GOP pins hopes on 4 California congressional district seats
4 years, 1 month ago

GOP pins hopes on 4 California congressional district seats

LA Times  

As the results continue to roll in, Republicans remain locked in tight races for four key California congressional seats lost to Democrats in 2018 as they seek to turn around their party’s diminished influence in the Golden State. In the tri-county 39th Congressional District, former Assemblywoman Young Kim, a Republican, was in a close rematch with Democratic Rep. Gil Cisneros. …

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