House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy has predicted the GOP could seize control of the chamber in November by picking up seats in just one state: his own, California.
Home to 1 in 8 Americans, the nation’s most populous state is known as a Democratic monolith, but that distinction masks a more complicated political stew behind its national reputation.tilts to the political left — Republicans haven’t won a statewide race since 2006 and Democrats dominate the legislative and congressional delegations. But scattered pockets of conservative strength remain, particularly in rural and farming areas and sprawling Southern California suburbs.
The GOP, however, must overcome hefty Democratic registration advantages in some competitive districts. State Republican ranks have been withering for years and the GOP is outnumbered about 2-to-1 by Democrats statewide. He faces an even tougher challenge this year in his left-leaning district after it was redrawn and became more solidly Democratic.
The swing district is closely divided between Republicans and Democrats, and voters have a stark choice. Baugh is well known in the county but Porter boasts a huge financial edge: The most recent fundraising reports show she has nearly $20 million in the bank, compared to about $1 million for Baugh.was specifically drawn to give Asian Americans, who comprise the largest group in the district, a stronger voice on Capitol Hill.
The race is being watched nationally for what it will say about the preferences of the Asian community.On paper, California’s 22nd District in the state’s farm belt looks like a Democratic fortress. The party holds a 17-point edge in voter registration. But it’s here that Republican Rep. David Valadao is trying to win a return trip to Washington.
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