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National Democrats said they’d stay out of this California race. Then they picked a side
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. National Democrats have zeroed in on the 22nd Congressional District, a swing seat in the Central Valley, as a key part of their strategy to win back control of Congress. Two Democrats are vying for the chance to challenge incumbent Republican Rep. David […]

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According to The Almanac’s source item, National Democrats said they’d stay out of this California race. Then they picked a side, This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. National Democrats have zeroed in on the 22nd Congressional District, a swing seat in the Central Valley, as a key part of their strategy to win back control of Congress. Two Democrats are vying for the chance to challenge incumbent Republican Rep. David […]
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The development sits in VINI’s California file for readers following state policy, regional institutions, courts, markets, public services, and California communities. The original report is linked so readers can check the source account, follow later updates, and compare new coverage against the first published record. The source item is dated 2026-05-21T12:00:00+00:00.
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Primary source: National Democrats said they’d stay out of this California race. Then they picked a side via The Almanac. VINI cites and links the source; it does not reproduce the publisher’s full article text without rights clearance.
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- National Democrats said they’d stay out of this California race. Then they picked a sideThe Almanac - 2026-05-21T12:00:00+00:00
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