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    Democrats Hope To Avoid Knocking Party Candidates Out Of Contention In California

    Democrats had great success in convincing new candidates to run in the state, but the rush of excitement created crowded races with some contenders campaigning aggressively against one another.
    by Kelsey Snell Jun 03, 2018 4 minutes
    Democrats running for the California 39th Congressional district, from left, Mai Khanh Tran, Sam Jammal and Andy Thorburn, speak to voters during a rally held by Swing Left at Carolyn Rosa Park in Rowland Heights, Calif., on May 19.

    House Democrats believe they can win more Republican-controlled congressional seats in California this year than any other state in the country.

    But, first, they need to prevent their own candidates from ruining their plans.

    The June 5 primary has taken on near-mythic importance for Democrats aiming to regaining control of the House in November. They hope that high disapproval ratings for the Republican-led Congress and President Trump will create a rush of enthusiasm for Democrats in areas where GOP control is already tenuous.

    There is no doubt that there's real enthusiasm in California this year, particularly in the suburbs around Los

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