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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

In the fight to control Congress, one of the biggest battlegrounds is heavily Democratic California

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.

The $2 million ad campaign by LCV Action Fund will air in California, Connecticut, Kansas, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Washington.

US Navy Lieutenant Ridge Alkonis is currently serving a three-year sentence in a Japanese prison

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 — Judy Nguyen is frustrated that anyone with enough money or the right connections can run as a candidate in an election. She’s disappointed she hasn’t seen immediate, tangible change under President Joe Biden. And she feels for Americans who are trying to survive in an era when…