Overview
- McGuire, who hits his 12-year state legislative term limit next year, announced his campaign with a rural-focused message and a vow to oppose Trump's policies.
- His launch video centers on farmers and small towns, featuring the line, “I know these roads. I know these towns.”
- Prop. 50 moved the district south and west to add parts of Sonoma County, including Santa Rosa, while dropping Modoc County and keeping large rural areas.
- McGuire highlights a wildfire-prevention record that includes a recent 13-bill package expanding insurance coverage and speeding post-fire rebuilding.
- LaMalfa, a rice farmer representing the region since 2013, says he will run again as Republicans condemn the map as a gerrymander, with the Daily Caller reporting Democratic endorsements for McGuire and a Cook rating of “Solid Democrat.”