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Democrats book $27 million in ads in California congressional races
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Democrats book $27 million in ads in California congressional races

LA Times  

In a sign of how important several tight California congressional races are to determining control of Congress in the November election, a Democratic super PAC has booked more than $27 million in television and digital ads in the state. It’s the most the House Majority PAC booked in any state in its initial $186-million advertising buy announced Sunday, the largest …

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California Republicans, buoyed by congressional wins, have no obvious Senate prospects
1 year, 9 months ago

California Republicans, buoyed by congressional wins, have no obvious Senate prospects

LA Times  

As California Republicans meet in Sacramento for a convention this weekend, Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s ascension to speaker of the House is expected to be a top cause of celebration. California’s 2024 primary election is less than a year away, yet no prominent Republican has announced plans to seek California’s open U.S. Senate seat — another sign of the decline of …

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Alex Padilla makes history as first Latino elected to U.S. Senate from California
2 years, 1 month ago

Alex Padilla makes history as first Latino elected to U.S. Senate from California

LA Times  

Sen. Alex Padilla, shown at an election night rally in L.A., became the first Latino whom Californians elected to the U.S. Senate. Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla made history again Tuesday night when he became the first Latino to be elected to represent California in the U.S. Senate. “We have a hell of a fight ahead of us, and I’m heading …

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Congressional candidate Maebe A. Girl is campaigning through drag shows
2 years, 7 months ago

Congressional candidate Maebe A. Girl is campaigning through drag shows

LA Times  

Girl, who was elected to the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council in early 2019, is running for Congress. He’s pretty middle of the road.” In response to the claims, a Schiff campaign spokesperson said that, “Adam doesn’t take any election for granted, and he looks forward to speaking directly with voters about the issues that matter most: attacking inflation, expanding affordable …

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California redistricting commission defends new state maps
2 years, 11 months ago

California redistricting commission defends new state maps

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Members of the California Citizens Redistricting Commission defended their months of sometimes chaotic work Monday as they handed off the completed maps that, barring successful court challenges, will govern congressional and legislative elections for the next 10 years. The maps they formally presented to California’s top elections official, Secretary of State Shirley Weber, form new jigsaw puzzles …

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With California’s congressional maps set, candidates swoop in
3 years ago

With California’s congressional maps set, candidates swoop in

LA Times  

Katie Porter, third from right, and Harley Rouda, second from right, at a 2018 campaign event with former President Obama. After months of stall as they waited for new district lines, California’s congressional incumbents and challengers rushed to declare their candidacies Tuesday as key matchups, including a potential high-stakes contest between Orange County Democrats, began to crystallize. Soon after the …

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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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