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Ken Calvert was ahead in the California 40th District primary as ballots continued to be counted. Young Kim held second, with Esther Kim-Varet in third. Because the district uses top-two rules, the main market question is whether the current order holds through certification. Calvert’s lead makes him look better positioned for first place, but the race is still not final. Ongoing counting leaves some uncertainty about the second spot and the final order.
California’s congressional primaries on Tuesday are a preliminary test of Democrats’ best chance at countering Republican redistricting gains elsewhere this year.
California Democrats persuaded voters to let them redraw the state’s congressional map so the party could potentially gain five seats in the U.S. House to counter GOP redistricting in Texas. Tuesday’s primary will be the first indication of whether that will pay off.
Two endangered Republican incumbents will face off in a fight for political survival in the June 2 primary in California's 40th Congressional District.
Politicians up and down the Pacific Coast Highway should be looking for ways to continue that progress, not stymie it in pursuit of consolidated power.
President Donald Trump, without evidence, is accusing Democrats of trying to "steal" the California gubernatorial and L.A. mayoral primaries.
Democrats have high hopes in the five districts redrawn last year under Proposition 50. But they haven't had it all their own way.
Both are currently Republicans in Congress, but Democrats lumped them into a newly redrawn district and made them run against each other.
With so many key races expected to be tight, officials are warning it could takes days to know the outcome of California's primary election. Here are some important things to watch as the results roll in.
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Republican Party of Riverside County
Republican Party of Riverside County endorsed Ken Calvert.
Riverside Sheriffs' Association
Riverside Sheriffs' Association endorsed Ken Calvert in the 40th District race.
California Republican Assembly
California Republican Assembly endorsed Ken Calvert in the newly drawn 40th District race.
Log Cabin Republicans PAC
Log Cabin Republicans PAC endorsed Ken Calvert for Congress in California's 40th District.
Conservative leaders across Orange County
Conservative leaders across Orange County endorsed Ken Calvert.
Blue Voter Guide
Blue Voter Guide endorsed Francis Hoffman in California's 40th Congressional District race.
Orange County Labor Federation
Orange County Labor Federation endorsed Joe Kerr for California's 40th Congressional District.
California Teachers Association
California Teachers Association endorsed Joe Kerr for Congress.
Americans for Prosperity Action
Americans for Prosperity Action endorsed Young Kim in California's 40th District.
Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs
Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs endorsed Young Kim.
Forward Party of CA
Forward Party of CA endorsed Nina Linh for Congress in California's 40th District.
Mexican American Bar Association of Los Angeles County
The Mexican American Bar Association of Los Angeles County endorsed Lisa Ramirez for Congress in District 40.
Y. KimYoung KimK. CalvertKen CalvertE. VaretEsther Kim Varet
L. RamirezLisa Ramirez
N. LinhNina Linh
J. KerrJoe Kerr
C. KeissiehClaude KeissiehSource: FEC
