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California Republicans walk a tightrope as Trump jumps into midterms campaigning

Los Angeles Times · September 20, 2026 at 6:00 AM

California Republicans running in the state's most competitive House races are appearing to keep some measure of public distance from Trump ahead of the Nov.

3 election.

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California Republicans walk a tightrope as Trump jumps into midterms campaigning

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