House Democrats' old guard strikes back in California
Summary
In the California primaries, older Democratic incumbents like Rep. Brad Sherman and Rep. Mike Thompson won their races and will move on to the general election. While some progressive and younger candidates did well in parts of California and other states, the so-called "old guard" Democrats showed they remain strong in many districts.Key Facts
- Reps. Brad Sherman (71) and Mike Thompson (75) secured top spots in California’s primary and will appear on the November ballot.
- Sherman's challenger Jake Levine and Thompson's challenger Eric Jones did not perform as well, with Levine clearly losing and Jones trailing behind a Republican.
- Rep. Doris Matsui (81) had a closer race, with progressive challenger Mai Vang and a Republican candidate near her vote count.
- Rep. Jimmy Gomez (51) won his primary but may face progressive Angela Gonzales-Torres in November.
- Younger and more progressive challengers focused on generational and policy changes to appeal to voters.
- Progressive candidates across the country, including in New Jersey and Montana, won or led their primaries.
- Some progressive challengers received support from well-known figures like Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
- The effort to replace older incumbents with younger progressives continues but faces challenges.
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