Election 2024: California Congressional Races To Watch

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🗓️ 17 September 2024

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

A tight race is on for control of the House of Representatives this fall, and California voters could play a pivotal role in the outcome. Republicans are seeking to defend seats in highly competitive races in the Central Valley and the Inland Empire while Democrats are focusing on protecting the seat held by Representative Katie Porter in Orange County. We preview the congressional races and hear what contests you’re keeping an eye on. Guests: Scott Shafer, senior editor, KQED’s California Politics and Government; co-host, Political Breakdown Catie Edmondson, congressional correspondent, The New York Times Laura J Nelson, staff writer covering politics and campaign finances, LA Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:08.6	Coming up on a forum, we look at the California congressional
1:11.5	races that could determine control of the House. With only a narrow Republican majority,
1:16.7	competitive races from the Central Valley to Palm Springs are poised to play a critical
1:21.1	role in determining whether Democrats take back control. Party leaders say their path to the majority
1:26.2	would only require a few pickups in the
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