Ammar Campa-Najjar

California Democrats redrew the state’s congressional map to counter GOP redistricting in Texas, aiming to gain five U.S. House seats. The primary tests if vote-splitting among multiple Democratic candidates in the San Diego suburbs could prevent a Democratic pickup, as Republicans Jim Desmond and Jim O’Neil face off. The redistricting effort follows broader political battles over electoral maps and voting rights.

California Democrats redrew congressional maps to counter GOP gains in Texas, with the primary testing if this strategy secures House seats. The 48th district race features multiple Democratic candidates risking vote splitting against Republican Jim Desmond, potentially excluding Democrats from the general election.

California Democrats redrew congressional maps to counter GOP redistricting in Texas, with the primary testing if this strategy succeeds. The top-two primary system risks Democratic vote splitting in San Diego suburbs, potentially excluding them from the general election. Key races include the 48th district and Central Valley, where Democrats aim to challenge Republican incumbents.

California Democrats redrew congressional maps to counter GOP gains in Texas, with the primary testing if vote-splitting among multiple Democratic candidates in San Diego suburbs will prevent them from advancing. The U.S. Supreme Court's actions weakened the Voting Rights Act, enabling GOP efforts to reshape Southern districts.

The Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC endorsed Democrat Ammar Campa-Najjar in California's 48th District race, but the endorsement has intensified internal Democratic tensions. Former Senator Barbara Boxer and others argue that Campa-Najjar is blocking a more electable candidate in Marni von Wilpert, risking a November lockout where two Republicans could advance. The race has become a battleground over the party's stance on Israel-Gaza issues and candidate electability.