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US primaries: California chooses governor candidates

Several US states hold primaries on Tuesday, including the pivotal California governor's race. According to the Guardian, voters there will decide the two candidates who will face off in November.

US primaries: California chooses governor candidates
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The California primaries are seen as an important mood test for Democrats, who aim to reclaim a long-held Republican seat in the House of Representatives. Jasmeet Bains, a Democratic congressional candidate, could play a key role. According to the Guardian, some Democratic strategists see her candidacy as a chance to flip the seat.

In addition to California, primaries are also being held in Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, South Dakota, and New Mexico. Several of these states also have important decisions for the House and Senate. The results are eagerly awaited as they could provide clues about the political mood ahead of the midterm elections in November.

Source: www.theguardian.com