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Two veteran Republican incumbents are battling for a solidly red congressional seat in Orange and Riverside counties in an election that could be swayed by Democratic and independent voters.
Accusations of sexual misconduct have left Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-L.A.) vulnerable to Angela Gonzales-Torres, an upstart challenger backed by the Democratic Socialists of America.
Top Democratic and Republican leaders are sweeping through California as the Nov. 3 election approaches, evidence of the state’s pivotal role in deciding which party will control the U.S. House of Representatives and the viability of President Trump’s final two years in office.
Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez — who faces a U.S. House investigation over alleged sexual assault and harassment but denies wrongdoing — is running for reelection against Angela Gonzales-Torres, who is backed by Democratic Socialists of America.
Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, a conservative from San Diego County, has become a prominent voice for state Republicans. His vehicle this election is Proposition 39, the voter ID measure.
An investigation by the state auditor’s office found two employees at the California State Controller’s Office teleworked from Idaho, Tennessee and Alabama. The office also failed to quickly remedy salary overpayments to two other employees, the state auditor’s report said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills that seek to fast-track a San Diego stadium and housing project.
Republicans respond after gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra said during a debate Wednesday that President Trump put Proposition 39 on the ballot.
Prop 43 would require two-thirds voter approval for all local special taxes, including citizen-sponsored measures that California courts have allowed to pass with a simple majority.
Incumbent California Controller Malia Cohen faces San Diego Republican challenger Herb Morgan, who promises more aggressive oversight.
