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Campa-Najjar's Campaign Under Fire for Past Controversies

3/29/2026

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Ammar Campa-Najjar, a Democratic candidate for California's 48th district, faces scrutiny over social media posts with racial slurs and crude remarks about women.
Campa-Najjar labeled opponents racist, but his history includes offensive language he says does not reflect his current values.
Rep. Sara Jacobs supports his campaign.
He has run for office multiple times with mixed success.
He has faced backlash for misrepresenting his military service and shifting political positions.

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Ammar Campa-Najjar, a Democratic candidate for California's 48th district, faces scrutiny over social media posts with racial slurs and crude remarks about women.
Campa-Najjar labeled opponents racist, but his history includes offensive language he says does not reflect his current values.
Rep. Sara Jacobs supports his campaign.
He has run for office multiple times with mixed success.
He has faced backlash for misrepresenting his military service and shifting political positions.