Environmental group ads target GOP supporters of energy bill - Roll Call The League of Conservation Voters and a Democratic nonprofit are funding ads aimed at Republicans in New York and California. Roll Call · Mar 30, 2023
Former Virgin Galactic CEO enters US House race north of LA Former Virgin Galactic CEO George Whitesides says he is seeking the U.S. House seat held by Republican Rep. Mike Garcia in a district north of Los Angeles The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023
Newcomer’s placement on Pentagon spending panel attracts notice - Roll Call Rep. Mike Garcia's rapid ascent to a seat on the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee is turning heads in Washington. Roll Call · Feb 15, 2023
Both parties had high hopes for California in the midterms. Neither saw their dreams fully come true LOS ANGELES — The battles for California’s most competitive congressional races have effectively ended in a draw after months of campaigning and more than $100 million in advertising. Neither Democrats nor Republicans have so far ousted an incumbent or won new ground in their opponent’s territory — though with a… Los Angeles Times · Nov 21, 2022
At the Races: As 2022’s dust settles, 2024 revs up - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter. Roll Call · Nov 17, 2022
US House win by ex-combat pilot cements Republican control Rep. Mike Garcia scored an upset U.S. House win that handed Republicans control of the chamber The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022
GOP Rep. Mike Garcia wins northern LA County race, giving Republicans control of the House LOS ANGELES — Republican Rep. Mike Garcia has won reelection to his northern Los Angeles County seat, dashing Democrats' hopes they could reclaim a district where they had a sizable registration advantage. His win pushed Republicans to the majority in the next Congress. Los Angeles Times · Nov 17, 2022
Democrat Christy Smith knows she’s going to lose her California congressional race. She blames her own party LOS ANGELES — The race for a hotly contested Los Angeles-area congressional district had not been called, but Democrat Christy Smith sensed she would end up on the losing end. And she felt there was a clear reason why. Los Angeles Times · Nov 16, 2022
New election, same result: Most incumbents win 2022 rematches WASHINGTON — House incumbents facing tough rematches with their 2020 opponents almost all prevailed again in this year’s midterms, with only one falling to a repeat challenger after redistricting made for a more challenging race. Tribune News Service · Nov 15, 2022
New election, same result: Most incumbents win 2022 rematches - Roll Call Most of the House members running in 2022 against the same opponent they had beaten in 2020 won again this year. Roll Call · Nov 15, 2022
California wins leave GOP poised to seize US House control Two threatened U.S. House Republicans in California have triumphed over Democratic challengers, helping move the GOP within a seat of seizing control of the chamber The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022
‘It will absolutely come down to California’: Control of the House hinges on 10 state races LOS ANGELES — Days after ballots were cast in California’s midterm election, 10 of the congressional races deemed most at risk of flipping remained too close to call. Los Angeles Times · Nov 13, 2022
Tight California races may determine US House control A string of California U.S. House races remains in play, and the outcome could make the difference in which party controls the chamber next year The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022
California races could determine control of US House In the fight to control Congress, one of the biggest battlegrounds is heavily Democratic California The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022 Woman goes viral after calling Republican congressman about her menstrual cycle ‘Involving my local politicians in my medical decisions,’ she says
Los Angeles Times · Nov 6, 2022 Just another midterm election? Or does a November surprise await? In one sense, the fundamentals of this election season have remained remarkably consistent. President Joe Biden's approval ratings languish in the low 40s. High inflation stubbornly persists. And odds have stayed stacked against the sitting president's party.
Tribune News Service · Nov 1, 2022 A week out, here are 2022’s most vulnerable House and Senate members WASHINGTON — A week before Election Day, the list of the 10 most vulnerable House members includes a few new faces, while those on the Senate list remain the same, just in a new order.
Roll Call · Nov 1, 2022 A week out, here are 2022’s most vulnerable House and Senate members - Roll Call Roll Call's ranking of the 10 most vulnerable House and Senate incumbents one week before Election Day 2022.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 23, 2022 California’s down-ballot races most contentious and costly in midterm election More than $1 billion so far has been poured into California races — but with less than three weeks to go before voting ends, candidates for governor and U.S. Senate haven’t aired a single general-election ad that touts their campaigns.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 19, 2022 Mark Z. Barabak: Red wave vs. blue wall: Will California save or sink Democrats in November? When it comes to national politics, California is the one state that is truly indispensable to Democrats.
Tribune News Service · Oct 17, 2022 Congressional fundraising climate favors Democrats WASHINGTON — New filings from House and Senate candidates show Democrats drew strong financial support from contributors this summer and early fall, especially in battleground races for the Senate.
Roll Call · Oct 16, 2022 Congressional fundraising climate favors Democrats - Roll Call Fundraising in the third quarter showed strong support for Democratic candidates, especially in battleground Senate races.
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2022 Democrats hoping Biden can provide West Coast election boost President Joe Biden’s visit to California and Oregon this week comes close to Election Day and shows how Democrats are calling in reinforcements in states that are typically afterthoughts for the party
Los Angeles Times · Oct 8, 2022 Mark Z. Barabak: A day of atonement — California congressman apologizes to Jewish congregants for Nazi remark When it comes to defending former President Donald Trump, there's no end of awful and obnoxious things his supporters will say and do.
Los Angeles Times · Sep 27, 2022 Jan. 6 still has the power to shock. But will it drive voters' decisions? LOS ANGELES — In a competitive Los Angeles-area congressional district, the campaign playbooks are well-defined. Republican Rep. Mike Garcia is relying on voter discontent about the economy. His Democratic challenger, Christy Smith, wants abortion rights to be top of mind.