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- Huntington Beach, banned the Pride flag, will be represented by a gay Democrat after redistricting.
- U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia is heavily favored to win the June 2, 2026 primary.
- The district merges Huntington Beach with Long Beach after voters approved a map targeting five seats.
- Garcia said he expects partnerships with conservative-leaning coastal cities on offshore oil drilling.
- Mayor Casey McKeon urged cooperation, noting former Rep. Michelle Steel helped replace beach sand.
