Mike Thompson

Kansas's in-state tuition law for undocumented high school graduates faces challenges from GOP legislators and federal lawsuits. The Trump administration is suing states with similar laws, and a federal judge recently struck down Nebraska's equivalent policy. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a bill to repeal the law, but Republican leaders warn the state could face legal action.

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.

Eric Jones will face Mike Thompson in a November election for a Northern California congressional district. The contest is described as a generational battle within the Democratic party.

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.

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.

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.

Primary challengers threaten to unseat House members across the country. Rep. Mike Thompson from California is among those facing serious challengers this year.