Top California Democrat Runs For Gerrymandered Seat Reportedly Drawn Specially For Him

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Top California Democrat Runs For Gerrymandered Seat Reportedly Drawn Specially For Him

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

One high-ranking California Democrat is already cashing in on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redistricting gambit. California state Senate president pro tempore Mike McGuire announced his run Thursday for the newly-redrawn 1st…

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