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Brandon Riker
Coverage of Brandon Riker in the Nexus archive.
California Democratsorganization1Darrell Issaperson1Jim Desmondperson1Ammar Campa-Najjarperson1Marni von Wilpertperson1David Valadaoperson1Jasmeet Bainsperson1Randy Villegasperson1Democratic Congressional Campaign Committeeorganization1Texasplace1San Diegoplace1Central Valleyplace1Voting Rights Acttopic1U.S. Housetopic1redistrictingtopic1
- Democrats redrew California's map to counter Trump. The primary tests whether it pays off for them
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.