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California’s conservative Huntington Beach could get a gay, Democratic congressman

Robert Garcia leads the primary in California’s newly drawn 42nd District for the U.S. House seat.
Huntington Beach, once conservative, now sits in Garcia’s district after California redistricting.
Garcia campaigns on infrastructure, affordable healthcare and fighting corruption.
California’s Prop 50 redrew maps to favor Democrats amid mid-decade changes.
Garcia previously served as Long Beach mayor and is the ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee.
Local officials describe California politics as highly contentious and agenda-driven.
Huntington Beach voters have mixed party affiliations, with significant Republican and Democratic totals.
The city council has shifted rightward, clashing with state COVID and housing policies.
In 2024, Huntington Beach voters banned non-government flags on city property, including the Pride flag.
Tech donors are investing heavily in California races amid the redistricting era.
Garcia aims to counter the Maga-aligned agenda in the district.

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