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Republican Orange County Congresswoman Young Kim advances to general election

LOS ANGELES — U.S. Rep. Young Kim beat back a last-minute challenge from a fellow Republican and will face off with Democrat Asif Mahmood in the fall election for the seat centered in inland Orange County.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 14, 2022

California Sen. Alex Padilla advances in midterm primary; congressional races likely to reverberate nationally

LOS ANGELES — Sen. Alex Padilla, who was appointed to the post after Kamala Harris became vice president, easily won a spot on the November ballot after California voters hit the polls on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 8, 2022

Seven questions about Tuesday’s primaries in seven states

WASHINGTON — Primaries in multiple states on Tuesday will set matchups for the fall and could end the careers of some incumbents. Here are some key questions that will be answered:

Tribune News Service · Jun 6, 2022

Why is Calif. Republican Rep. Young Kim suddenly spending more than $1 million in her primary?

LOS ANGELES — GOP Rep. Young Kim of Orange County, California, has all the elements for a fairly easy path to reelection in November — a gloomy national mood favoring her party, a formidable campaign war chest and a new, more Republican-friendly district. Most prognosticators considered her June 7 primary…

Los Angeles Times · May 28, 2022