California’s redrawn US House map gets its first test as Democrats hope to counter GOP redistricting
California's congressional primaries serve as a test for Democrats aiming to counter Republican redistricting efforts. The new map allows Democrats to potentially gain five seats in the U.S. House, but challenges remain in certain districts. The outcome of these primaries will indicate the effectiveness of the redistricting strategy implemented by California Democrats.
- ▪California's congressional primaries were a preliminary test for Democrats against Republican redistricting gains.
- ▪Democrats aimed to gain five seats in the U.S. House through a newly redrawn map.
- ▪The unusual primary system in California allows the top two vote-getters to advance, regardless of party.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onCalifornia’s redrawn US House map gets its first test as Democrats hope to counter GOP redistrictingCalifornia’s congressional primaries were a preliminary test of Democrats’ best chance at countering Republican redistricting gains elsewhere this yearByNICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated PressJune 2, 2026, 12:03 AM0:59Jim Desmond, a Republican candidate for California's 48th Congressional District, poses for a portrait Friday, May 29, 2026, in Vista, Calif.
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