The Latest Breaking News from Brian Maryott

SAN DIEGO — Democrat Rep. Mike Levin won re-election to Congress representing a California coastal district that stretches from Del Mar into Orange County and had become a key battleground race in the fight for control of the House of Representatives.

Rep. Mike Garcia scored an upset U.S. House win that handed Republicans control of the chamber

LOS ANGELES — The congressional election ads bombarding Californians show a sharp dichotomy in priorities — Democrats are laser-focused on abortion access, while Republicans zero in on inflation.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. — When Amy Sibley heads to the Costco here from her home in nearby San Clemente, her best friend, Lisa Miller, tags along — to save gas money.

Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for California’s 49th Congressional District —incumbent Mike Levin (D) and Brian Maryott (R)— completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Ballots from California’s June 7 primary are still being counted, but the results show which U.S. House races will be the hottest in November, with several that could tilt control of the chamber from Democrats to Republicans in 2023, according to independent election analysts.

LOS ANGELES — California's 2022 congressional races are expected to be some of the most expensive and contentious in the nation as the GOP attempts to retake control of the U.S. House of Representatives.