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Jones challenges longtime Thompson for California House seat

California Democrat Eric Jones, a wealthy political newcomer, is challenging longtime Rep. Mike Thompson in a race framed around affordability, generational change, and Thompson’s congressional experience. Jones has self-funded heavily and campaigned on economic opportunity and curbing corporate influence, while Thompson touts his record; campaign-sponsored October polls showed Jones leading, though their sponsor warrants caution.