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A Campaign For Generational Change Comes To This Democratic District In California

Vang is challenging Matsui in November with a campaign centered on generational change.

A Campaign For Generational Change Comes To This Democratic District In California
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Doris Matsui and Mai Vang advanced from California’s June 2 primary to a November contest for the state’s 7th Congressional District. Vang is campaigning on generational change, while Matsui emphasizes her experience and ties to the district.

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Mai Vang
D · CA

House candidate challenging Doris Matsui in California’s 7th Congressional District

PRIMARY SUBJECT

Representative facing Mai Vang in the November general election

Matsui's version of this story ↗
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President, mentioned as a subject Vang says younger representatives should be equipped to counter

Republican House candidate mentioned in Vang’s accusation about super PAC spending

Former president, mentioned in the context of Democrats’ concerns about age

Representative, mentioned in a comparison involving redistricting

Richard J. Durbin
D · IL · SEN

Senate minority whip, mentioned among former Democratic leaders

Nancy Pelosi
D · CA-11

Former Speaker, mentioned among older Democrats who left leadership

Al Green
D · TX-9

Representative, mentioned in a comparison involving redistricting

Former House majority leader, mentioned among former Democratic leaders

Maine Senate candidate, mentioned in a comparison

Maine governor and former Senate candidate, mentioned in a comparison

ALSO MENTIONED  Robert Matsui, Former representative and Doris Matsui’s late husband

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