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Both parties had high hopes for California in the midterms. Neither saw their dreams fully come true

LOS ANGELES — The battles for California’s most competitive congressional races have effectively ended in a draw after months of campaigning and more than $100 million in advertising. Neither Democrats nor Republicans have so far ousted an incumbent or won new ground in their opponent’s territory — though with a…

Los Angeles Times

‘It will absolutely come down to California’: Control of the House hinges on 10 state races

LOS ANGELES — Days after ballots were cast in California’s midterm election, 10 of the congressional races deemed most at risk of flipping remained too close to call.

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GOP Rep. Young Kim wins reelection in Southern California's 40th District

LOS ANGELES — Republican Rep. Young Kim, who in 2020 was one of the first Korean American women to be elected to Congress, fended off a challenge from Democrat Dr. Asif Mahmood to secure a second term.

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Why a Southern California congressional race hinges on Asian American voters

A congressional race in Orange County has become one of the most closely watched contests this election cycle, and will likely trigger a rethink for politicos on how Asian Americans vote.

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In 1 of Orange County's safest cities, voters still think about crime. So do Republican campaigns

Best known as the birthplace of former President Nixon, Yorba Linda is home to lush golf courses, equestrian trails and ranch-style homes with backyard stables. It has more houses of worship per capita than anywhere else in Orange County.

Los Angeles Times

Like ‘two separate elections.’ How abortion and inflation have taken over California political ads

LOS ANGELES — The congressional election ads bombarding Californians show a sharp dichotomy in priorities — Democrats are laser-focused on abortion access, while Republicans zero in on inflation.

Los Angeles Times

Doctors seek a bigger voice in races as midterms approach

More democratic doctors are getting involved in politics this election cycle.

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Taiwan hosts dozens of foreign lawmakers in Washington to push China sanctions

WASHINGTON: Taiwan's de facto ambassador in Washington, Hsiao Bi-khim, hosted on Tuesday dozens of international lawmakers who back sanctions on China for aggression toward the island, a show of support for Taipei amid military pressure from Beijing.

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Exclusive-Taiwan hosts dozens of foreign lawmakers in Washington to push China sanctions

Taiwan's de facto ambassador in Washington, Hsiao Bi-khim, hosted on Tuesday dozens of international lawmakers who back sanctions on China for aggression toward the island, a show of support for Taipei amid military pressure from Beijing.

Reuters

Political group taps small-business owners in California to help capture Asian American vote

Expanding its effort to mobilize Asian American and Pacific Islander voters for the midterm election, a national political group is targeting three close congressional races in Orange County and looking to small businesses to boost support for Democrats.

Los Angeles Times

California House Republicans, usually in step, split on same-sex marriage as November nears

WASHINGTON — California’s GOP delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives is generally in lockstep.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Democrats' 'Red to Blue' program adds 5 California GOP congressional seats to target list

LOS ANGELES — Democrats are on defense across the country in this year's midterm elections but appear to believe some of their best chances for flipping GOP congressional districts are in California.

Los Angeles Times

US Congress Supports Sudanese in their Democratic Aspirations

The US House passed a resolution condemning last October’s military coup in Sudan and calling for restoring the country’s constitutional leaders. The bill was unanimously approved in the Senate and House of Representatives. Democratic Representative Kathy Manning said the Sudanese junta has aligned itself with the Kremlin and given Russian…

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After California’s primary, analysts say these are 10 congressional elections to watch

Ballots from California’s June 7 primary are still being counted, but the results show which U.S. House races will be the hottest in November, with several that could tilt control of the chamber from Democrats to Republicans in 2023, according to independent election analysts.

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Republican Orange County Congresswoman Young Kim advances to general election

LOS ANGELES — U.S. Rep. Young Kim beat back a last-minute challenge from a fellow Republican and will face off with Democrat Asif Mahmood in the fall election for the seat centered in inland Orange County.

Axios

Democrats play with fire by boosting pro-Trump candidates in GOP primaries

The risky gambit assumes general-election voters have a red line for extreme candidates.

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Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 26 (June 9, 2022)

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Analysis: After primaries, California takes on unique role in battle for control of Congress

The warmup act is over. On to the main event.

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Will California be a November firewall for Democrats? Five takeaways from Tuesday’s primary

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California voters could determine who controls the U.S. House next year, and Tuesday’s primary offered strong clues as to what matters to them — crime, the economy and maybe Donald Trump.

Roll Call

GOP incumbents on defense, and other takeaways from primaries - Roll Call

Tuesday's primaries saw some Republicans attacked as not being loyal enough to Donald Trump, but, overall, parties got matchups they wanted.

Los Angeles Times

California Sen. Alex Padilla advances in midterm primary; congressional races likely to reverberate nationally

LOS ANGELES — Sen. Alex Padilla, who was appointed to the post after Kamala Harris became vice president, easily won a spot on the November ballot after California voters hit the polls on Tuesday.

WEKU

Primary contests to watch Tuesday, led by races in California, Iowa and Montana

June's primary calendar kicks off Tuesday with seven states holding contests. One local race to watch: LA mayor.

Inverse

Scientists invent an edible solution to fake alcohol

In this edition of HORIZONS, read about a silk tag that lets drinkers authenticate their whiskey (and medication), expanded NASA contracts for SpaceX, and more.

Tribune News Service

Seven questions about Tuesday’s primaries in seven states

WASHINGTON — Primaries in multiple states on Tuesday will set matchups for the fall and could end the careers of some incumbents. Here are some key questions that will be answered:

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Seven questions about Tuesday's primaries in seven states - Roll Call

Nominees will be picked in primaries in California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota

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