Scoop: Ro Khanna endorses challengers to three fellow California House Democrats
Summary
Rep. Ro Khanna endorsed three Democrats challenging fellow California House Democrats: Angela Gonzales-Torres, Eric Jones and Mai Vang. Khanna said he supports a new generation of leaders; the incumbents’ campaigns defended their records and criticized the challengers or their backers.Key Facts
- Gonzales-Torres is challenging Rep. Jimmy Gomez.
- Venture capitalist Eric Jones is challenging Rep. Mike Thompson.
- Sacramento City Council member Mai Vang is challenging Rep. Doris Matsui.
- Khanna said Vang would support taxing billionaires and Medicare for All and speak out about Gaza.
- Khanna had previously endorsed Thompson this election cycle, then said he decided to back Jones because it was time for new leaders.
- Gomez is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over allegations of sexual misconduct; he has said his actions were consensual and denied breaking House rules.
- The campaigns for Gomez, Thompson and Matsui said their candidates have support from local groups and voters.
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