It’s a rough year to be a Republican running for Congress, especially in California, where voters greenlit new maps designed to oust five GOP incumbents in favor of Democrats.
Three were doomed after being drawn into solidly Democratic districts. But there’s one bright spot for Republicans: campaign cash.
In the state’s two remaining competitive districts, seats that Democrats gerrymandered in their favor and now consider must-wins to flip the House, bruising and costly primary battles have put Democratic candidates at a financial disadvantage as campaigns gear up for the sprint to Election Day.