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Matsui advances to November ballot in reelection bid for California House seat

Jun 5, 2026, 4:38 PM

Rep. Doris Matsui, D-Calif., speaks during an election night event Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Sacram...

Rep. Doris Matsui, D-Calif., speaks during an election night event Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
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BY ASSOCIATED PRESS


California Democratic Rep. Doris Matsui has advanced to the November ballot after facing a reelection challenge from a younger Democrat.

Matsui, 81, has been in Congress since she replaced her late husband, former Rep. Bob Matsui, in the Sacramento-based seat in 2005.

She faced a primary challenge from fellow Democrat Mai Vang, a member of the Sacramento City Council, and is one of several older Democrats challenged by younger insurgents this year.

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