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Reuters projected Jim Desmond and Marni von Wilpert to advance from the California 48th District primary. The seat is open after Darrell Issa’s retirement, and earlier reports said Desmond was widely expected to finish first. The main remaining question was which Democrat would secure the other top-two spot. The projection of Desmond and von Wilpert advancing reduces uncertainty about the top-two field. It likely reinforces Desmond’s position as the expected first-place finisher, while the Democratic side remains more competitive.
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.
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.
Republican Jim Desmond, a county supervisor and Democrat Marni von Wilpert are projected to advance to the November general election after Tuesday's open primary for California's 48th congressional district, U.S. media said.
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.
In addition to determining which candidates will advance to the November general election, local voters will decide some ballot measures on the ballots being cast by Election Day on Tuesday.
Sacramento City Councilwoman Mai Vang has advanced to November’s general election for a California congressional seat, setting up a Democrat-on-Democrat clash against longtime incumbent Rep. Doris Matsui.
With control of Congress on the line, the stakes may never have been higher in the newly-redrawn 48th Congressional District.
California's 48th District flipped from Republican stronghold to Democratic-leaning territory after redistricting, setting up a race that could determine control of Congress and challenge President Trump.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Donald Trump
Donald Trump endorsed Jim Desmond for California's 48th Congressional District.
B. RikerBrandon RikerJ. DesmondJim Desmond
M. WilpertMarni von WilpertA. Campa-NajjarAmmar Campa-Najjar
A. ChavezAbel ChavezF. PorterFerguson Porter
C. ContrerasCorinna ContrerasSource: FEC
