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Two Republican incumbents—Ken Calvert and Young Kim—to face off in general election for California's 40th Congressional District

Incumbents Ken Calvert (R) and Young Kim (R) are running in the general election to represent California's 40th Congressional District on Nov. 3. They defeated six other candidates to win the top-two primary on June 2.

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California initiative to require healthcare union members to approve union political spending qualifies for the November ballot

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Two Republican incumbents drawn into the same congressional district to face off in general election for California's 40th

Incumbents Ken Calvert (R) and Young Kim (R) defeated six other candidates to win the top-two primary for California's 40th Congressional District on June 2, 2026, receiving 35% and 21% of the vote, respectively. Calvert, Kim, Joe Kerr (D), and Esther Kim Varet (D) led in campaign fundraising and polling…

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Top GOP appropriators dominate earmarks in House bills

ANALYSIS — When it comes to congressional earmarks, the big dogs usually eat first. So it’s no surprise that House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole, R-Okla., leads the pack on “community project funding” included in his panel’s fiscal 2027 spending bills, with $188.4 million. The No. 2 House Republican, Majority Leader…

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More fall House matchups set in California

For both parties, the bare-knuckle battle for control of the House winds through California. Recent primaries in the Golden State provided an early look at how major themes shaping the midterm elections are playing out: ideological debates roiling the Democratic Party, a redrawn map that threw together two GOP incumbents…

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South Dakota to hold its first primary runoff since adopting the system in 1985

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South Dakota to hold its first primary runoff since adopting the system in 1985

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A new congressional map is enacted in Louisiana, blocked in Alabama, and dead in South Carolina

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Pentagon says US has spent $29 billion on Iran war so far, amid concerns over weapons stockpiles

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth came under intense questioning by Democratic and Republican lawmakers over the cost of war, Trump's end game and diminishing weapons stockpiles.

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Wave of retirements and politics promise spending panel makeover

The House Appropriations Committee is set to undergo a major shake-up following the midterm elections, especially among its Republicans. With four members retiring, two running for Senate and four others in potentially tight reelection contests, nearly a third of the committee’s Republicans may not return in the next Congress. Democrats…

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GOP Lawmaker Doug LaMalfa's Cause of Death, Net Worth, Family — Republicans Lament His Sudden Passing

Doug LaMalfa's sudden passing left a void in his home district and the House Republican Conference that he has been staunchly supporting

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Democrats weathering redistricting storm with majority in sight - Roll Call

Despite mid-decade redistricting, the fight for the House remains stable, and that’s good news for Democrats looking to flip the chamber.

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It's Calvert vs. Kim in redrawn Southern California district - Roll Call

California's redistricting turned Republican Ken Calvert's seat blue, so he'll run in an adjoining district held by GOP incumbent Young Kim.

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California Republican Slams Newsom's Redistricting Push, Vow To Fight It In Court: 'As Long As I Have Breath In My Body'

California Republicans are vowing to mount a legal challenge to Gavin Newsom's redistricting push, with a special election to be held in November

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California Republicans Slam Redistricting Efforts Set To Offset Texas: 'Pure Political Power Grab'

California Republicans are slamming Democrats' redistricting effort, which is meant to offset an initiative by the Texas GOP

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Republicans, appropriators dominate House earmarks - Roll Call

House Republicans have sprinkled their fiscal 2026 appropriations bills with more home-district projects than they did last year.

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Former Rockstar Announces Democratic Campaign To Challenge a Republican Rep. In California District

Musician Tim Myers announced he will challenge Ken Calvert in California's 41st District. His campaign seeks to allow Democrats to oust the longtime GOP lawmaker.

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California Showdown Over Medicaid as GOP Approves Massive Cuts

Health care advocates and labor unions mobilize against proposed cuts, pressuring swing-district Republicans with protests, ads and town halls.

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These Republicans' Chances of Re-Election Could Suffer if Congress Makes Major Medicaid Cuts, Analysis Finds

Republicans are expected to vote on whether to slash Medicaid as their spending cuts continue. Support for the measure could particularly affect some GOP lawmakers.

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‘Heinous actions’: opposition to Trump, slow to energize, shakes off its slumber

The slash-and-burn approach of Trump and his ‘Doge’ head Elon Musk has reinvigorated resistance to the administration

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Republican Ken Calvert Re-Elected In California's 41St District

Republican Ken Calvert secures reelection in California's 41st District, known for bipartisan leadership and effective representation in Congress.

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The 12 Republicans At Serious Risk of Losing Their House Seats in 'Toss Up' Elections

Nonpartisan forecaster The Cook Political Report claims there are 22 extremely close competitive races in the Lower House, with 10 Democratic incumbents also at risk or losing their seats

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Elections poised to scramble House Appropriations lineup - Roll Call

With two longtime appropriators facing tough reelection contests, upcoming elections could rejigger the influential spending panel’s roster.

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Dems dominate in fundraising for key House contests - Roll Call

Democrats trounced Republicans in third-quarter fundraising in what are anticipated to be the closest House races of the 2024 campaign.

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Elon Musk's Super PAC is Pouring Millions Into Key Republican Campaigns in Hopes to Maintain GOP House Majority

America PAC pledged $8.2 million into 18 different House race across 11 states to help Republicans keep their House majority ahead of the elections

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