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Democrats redrew California's map to counter Trump. The primary tests whether it pays off for them
- California Democrats pushed a new map after Texas redistricting, hoping to gain seats in the U.S. House.
- The June 2026 primaries will indicate whether the strategy pays off under California's top-two system.
- The plan targets districts in San Diego, the Central Valley, and the San Francisco area.
- The primary system’s mechanics could still split Democratic votes and affect outcomes in key races.
- The strategy appears amid broader redistricting tensions and court decisions affecting district lines nationwide.
- California’s top-two primary system means the race to replace Issa could hinge on how votes consolidate.
- Key districts include San Diego-area seats and a Napa Valley-to-Northern California district.
- Democrats expect some candidates to consolidate around a single nominee for fall competition.
- Valadao, a longtime target of Democratic campaigns, remains a focal GOP incumbent.
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