California House Races Could Decide Control of U.S. Congress

With key districts in play, both parties are heavily investing in California's competitive House races to sway the balance of power.

California's Central Valley hosts two of the nation's most competitive House races, with outcomes potentially delayed due to close contests and slow ballot counting.
Vice President Kamala Harris' performance in neighboring battleground states like Nevada and Arizona could signal Democratic success in California's swing districts.
The Democratic Party is leveraging high voter turnout in a presidential election year, focusing on issues like abortion rights and gun violence to win over voters.
Republicans are targeting concerns about crime, border security, and inflation, aiming to retain seats in districts with significant Latino and veteran populations.
California's diverse demographic shifts, including growing Latino and Asian American communities, are central to both parties' strategies in pivotal districts.