Young Kim and Ken Calvert battle in redrawn California district
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Updated · The New York Times · May 8
Young Kim and Ken Calvert battle in redrawn California district
10 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 8
The Orange County and Riverside County Republicans, aged 63 and 72, are competing in a heavily Republican seat before a June primary.
Both incumbents have shifted right, running ads and emails accusing each other of betraying Donald Trump and failing MAGA voters.
The contest follows Democrats' redistricting push last fall and highlights Trump's continued pull on Republicans despite flagging approval ratings and divisions over the Iran war.
When new maps force two incumbents into one race, what truly decides their political fate?
What is the long-term cost to a district when forced to choose between two of its experienced representatives?