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May 8, 2026
Republican Reps. Ken Calvert and Young Kim Clash in Redistricting Battle
- Republican Reps. Ken Calvert and Young Kim face off in a primary due to redistricting.
- Calvert accuses Kim of abandoning conservative values, while Kim claims Calvert is out of touch after 30 years in office.
- The outcome of their battle could impact Republican representation in California's 40th District.
2 Sources
- Redistricting pits California Republican incumbents against each other in a fight for survivalMay 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM · NBC
- California Republican Incumbents Race to the Right as Redistricting Forces StandoffMay 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM · NYT