The battle for Congress. A guide to candidates’ views on abortion, inflation, immigration and more
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Still deciding who you want to represent you in the U.S. House of Representatives? The battle for control of Congress comes down to those decisions in Tuesday’s midterm election, and key California races could determine the balance of power. So where do the candidates in those contests stand on issues important to voters?
Here’s what you need to know:
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The stances of Kevin Kiley and Kermit Jones, candidates in a vast California congressional district, on abortion, healthcare, immigration, gun laws.
Oct. 25, 2022
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Here’s where Democrat Rep. Josh Harder and Republican challenger Tom Patti stand on abortion, jobs, taxes, homelessness and the 2020 election.
Nov. 1, 2022
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Here are U.S. House candidates Democrat Adam Gray’s and Republican John Duarte’s stances on abortion, the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, inflation, other issues.
Oct. 18, 2022
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2022 California midterm election: Congressional candidates David Valadao and Rudy Salas on abortion, inflation, homelessness, Central Valley water.
Oct. 25, 2022
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California midterm election: Rep. Julia Brownley and Matt Jacobs’ House race is key to the balance of Republican or Democratic power in Congress.
Nov. 1, 2022
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California midterm election: Here’s where Rep. Mike Garcia and challenger Christy Smith stand on economy, abortion, homelessness, the 2020 election.
Oct. 20, 2022
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Where U.S. House candidates Republican Young Kim and Democrat Asif Mahmood stand on the economy, high prices, abortion, immigration, gun laws and more.
Oct. 20, 2022
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Where U.S. House candidates Republican Ken Calvert and Democrat Will Rollins stand on inflation, abortion, immigration, gun laws, LGBTQ rights, more.
Oct. 26, 2022
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Where U.S. House candidates Republican Rep. Michelle Steel and Democrat Jay Chen stand on abortion, immigration, economy, healthcare, gun control.
Oct. 20, 2022
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California midterm election: Where Rep. Katie Porter and challenger Scott Baugh stand on abortion, inflation, taxes, immigration, homelessness and more.
Nov. 4, 2022
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Here are Democratic Rep. Mike Levin’s and Republican challenger Brian Maryott’s stances on abortion, the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, inflation and other issues.
Oct. 18, 2022