How We Fight Back: California Congressional Races

<p>How many times have you heard this?</p> <p><br></p> <p>“I know federal elections are important, but I live in California - there’s nothing I can do.”</p> <p>Yes, California is as blue a state as they come. But the reality is pro-Trump extremists are active throughout the state and some of them are members and/or candidates for Congress.</p> <p>In California there are <a href="https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/election/california-elections/article262501452.html">many critical Congressional races</a> where grassroots support is urgently necessary.</p> <p>In other words, there is a lot you can do to ensure Trumpists do not win control of the House of Representatives.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Today I talk with Bryan Blum, the political director for the <a href="https://calaborfed.org/">California Labor Federation</a>. Bryan shares his insight on several of the battleground races in California and how advocates on the ground can get involved by reaching out to the local Central Labor Councils.</p> <p>Important: Since we recorded this conversation on Thursday, June 9, we have final primary election results pointing to the newly drawn CD 13, where Democratic Assemblymember <a href="https://www.adamgrayforcongress.com/">Adam Gray</a> will face off against Republican John Duarte, as another close race come November. Analysts are rating CD 13 as “Leans Democratic”</p> <p>Resources to get involved in these races are listed below!</p> <p><strong>We discuss:</strong></p> <p>CD 47 – “Leans Democratic” <a href="https://katieporter.com/">Rep Katie Porter</a>, the Democratic incumbent, vs Republican challenger Scott Baugh</p> <p>CD 49 – “Likely Democratic” <a href="https://www.mikelevin.org/">Rep. Mike Levin</a>, Incumbent, vs Republican challenger Brian Maryott</p> <p>CD 45 – “Leans Republican” Democratic challenger <a href="https://chenforcongress.com/">Jay Chen</a> vs Republican Incumbent Michelle Steel</p> <p>CD 41 – “Likely Republican” Democratic challenger <a href="https://willrollinsforcongress.com/">Will Rollin