The Golden State Stakes: A California Representative Dissects the Fight for a Congressional Majority

The Fox News Rundown

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Politics, Daily News, News

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🗓️ 1 June 2026

⏱️ 30 minutes

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As California and five other states prepare for highly anticipated primary elections, political observers are closely watching the shifting dynamics of the state's unique top two open primary system. Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA), running for the first time as an independent, joins to discuss the top issues facing voters, including a skyrocketing cost of living, homelessness, and economic challenges. He also weighs in on why he proposed a bill to ban mid-decade congressional redistricting in an effort to combat partisan gerrymandering and stop the growing polarization of American politics. Military service is different for each member and the lessons learned are equally as unique. Many share similar themes, however, such as leadership and empathy as they answer the call to serve. Marine Veteran AJ Pasciuti joins the Rundown to discuss what he learned during his time in the military and how it applies to everyday life. That’s all part of his new book, “Darkhorse: Harnessing Hidden Potential in War and Life.” Plus, commentary from FOX News Legal Analyst, Gregg Jarrett Photo Credit: Adobe Stock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:26.6	and this is the Fox News Rundown. Monday, June 1st, 2026. I'm Gernal Scott. Another week, another six states are set to hold primaries ahead of the November midterms.
0:42.3	The most critical eye might just be out west on California, where high-profile jobs, inside and outside of Congress, are up for grabs.
0:52.0	People, you know, whether they're Democrat, Republican, or independent themselves,
0:55.8	they like this idea that we should, you know, have representation that puts the communities of our
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1:14.5	that I think people can be fooled by. We have to work for it. Nobody is coming to save us.
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1:28.7	California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota.
1:34.3	Those are the six states in the spotlight with 2026 primaries this week.
1:40.2	For most of them, the quest for a congressional majority is the priority.
1:44.5	For example, in New Jersey, nine of 12 House members are Democrats.
1:50.1	In Iowa, it's five delegation seats being contested, one Senate, and all four in the House are Republican.
1:58.3	Then there's California.
1:59.9	There, 52 House seats have to be decided. But so will
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