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- Mai Vang, 41, led the June 2 primary and advanced to the November general election in California’s 7th Congressional District.
- Incumbent Doris Matsui, 81, finished second, relied on seniority, endorsements, and loaned her campaign $1.4 million.
- Vang criticized large donors and argued Millennials and Gen Z need a seat at the decision-making table.
- Conservative outlets criticized Vang for abstaining from the Pledge of Allegiance during council meetings.
