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Matsui advances to November ballot in reelection bid for California House seat

Matsui advanced to the November ballot after facing a Democratic primary challenge.

Matsui advances to November ballot in reelection bid for California House seat
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Rep. Doris Matsui advanced to California’s November ballot after facing a Democratic primary challenge from Mai Vang. The Associated Press also reports results and unresolved contests in several other House races shaped by redistricting.

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Doris O. Matsui D · CA-7
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California representative advancing to the November ballot

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Democratic House candidate and former state senator

Mike Thompson
D · CA-4

California representative who advanced to the general election

Young Kim
R · CA-40

California representative who competed against Ken Calvert in the primary

Republican House candidate and San Diego County supervisor

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President of the United States

Democratic House candidate, political science professor and school board member

Democratic House candidate and California assemblywoman

California representative awaiting the result of his opponent’s race

Nancy Pelosi
D · CA-11

California representative whose seat is being vacated

Brad Sherman
D · CA-32

California representative who advanced to the general election

Ken Calvert
R · CA-41

California representative who advanced to the November election

Democratic House candidate and San Diego City Council member

Democratic House candidate and San Francisco supervisor

Mai Vang
D · CA

Democratic House candidate and Sacramento City Council member

Democratic House candidate and state senator

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Doris Matsui and Mai Vang Advance to November House Election

Outlets agree that Rep. Doris Matsui advanced to California’s November ballot after a Democratic primary challenge from Mai Vang. Left-leaning outlets present the contest through Vang’s generational-change pitch and Matsui’s emphasis on experience. Center outlets place Matsui’s result within broader California House races and redistricting.

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