Brad Sherman

Mike Thompson, a California U.S. House member, will face Eric Jones in November in a Democratic primary for the state’s 4th Congressional District. Jones advanced to the November ballot after a June 2 primary, marking a generational challenge within the party. Similar challenges include Doris Matsui facing Mai Vang, though Brad Sherman avoided a November matchup by fending off a younger challenger.

Richard Pan advances to the November ballot in California’s 6th Congressional District after a primary. The district was redrawn by Democrats to favor their party. Mai Vang will challenge Rep. Doris Matsui in a Democrat-on-Democrat race, while other veteran Democrats like Brad Sherman and Mike Thompson also progressed.

Rep. Brad Sherman warned that allowing government payments in stablecoins would 'sanctify an alternative to the U.S. dollar' and fuel a 'tax evasion economy.'

California's slow vote count continues, with key races including the L.A. mayor's race where Nithya Raman is gaining on Spencer Pratt. The L.A. County Sheriff race sees Robert Luna leading Alex Villanueva, while voters are expected to reject a sales tax increase. Other notable races include the U.S. House District 32 contest between Brad Sherman and Larry Thompson.

House Democrats' older representatives in California, such as Brad Sherman and Mike Thompson, have resisted challenges from younger candidates in primaries, defying expectations of a generational shift. Progressive candidates in other races, like Adam Hamawy and Sam Forstag, have seen success, but many older incumbents remain secure in their districts.

Brad Sherman will face Larry Thompson in November after both advanced in a nonpartisan House primary in Southern California. The primary was for a congressional seat, with Sherman described as a 15th-term congressman and Thompson as a film producer.

Voters in Iowa are participating in the gubernatorial primary election to determine the candidate who will succeed outgoing Gov. Kim Reynolds. The GOP primary features Rep. Randy Feestra (R), state Rep. Eddie Andrews, farmer Zach Lahn, former state Rep. Brad Sherman, and others.

House Democrats are monitoring California's congressional primaries for signs of anti-incumbency sentiment, as three Democratic representatives in their 70s and 80s face well-funded primary challengers. The races in California's 4th, 7th, and 32nd districts feature older incumbents versus younger Democratic candidates, with significant campaign spending and negative messaging influencing the contests.

President Trump's proposal to suspend the gas tax is facing opposition from Democratic lawmakers who are offering alternative approaches to control fuel costs. Democrats propose taxing oil companies for profits made from selling oil at high prices and redistributing the revenue to consumers. The Trump administration has ruled out an oil export moratorium and ending the war in Iran.