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In Redrawn Napa Valley House Seat, Voters Stick With Incumbent They Know
Rep. Mike Thompson is holding off a progressive challenger and a Republican in this Napa Valley district, suggesting voters here aren’t ready to trade in experience for a fresh face.
What happened
According to KQED’s source item, In Redrawn Napa Valley House Seat, Voters Stick With Incumbent They Know, Rep. Mike Thompson is holding off a progressive challenger and a Republican in this Napa Valley district, suggesting voters here aren’t ready to trade in experience for a fresh face.
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- In Redrawn Napa Valley House Seat, Voters Stick With Incumbent They KnowKQED - 2026-06-03T05:47:50+00:00
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