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Calvert, Young Kim Trade Trump Loyalty Attacks in Primary

5/22/2026

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June 2 primary pits Rep. Ken Calvert against Rep. Young Kim, the only incumbent-vs-incumbent contest in the House races.
Both have aired attack ads accusing each other of disloyalty to President Donald Trump.
The race is in a drawn California district after Gov. Gavin Newsom pushed a map seeking five Democratic seats.
California’s top-two primary advances two highest vote-getters, allowing both Republicans to advance to November ballot despite five Democrats running.

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June 2 primary pits Rep. Ken Calvert against Rep. Young Kim, the only incumbent-vs-incumbent contest in the House races.
Both have aired attack ads accusing each other of disloyalty to President Donald Trump.
The race is in a drawn California district after Gov. Gavin Newsom pushed a map seeking five Democratic seats.
California’s top-two primary advances two highest vote-getters, allowing both Republicans to advance to November ballot despite five Democrats running.