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California Republicans walk a tightrope as Trump jumps into midterms campaigning
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Ana Ceballos, Justine McDaniel , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· September 20, 2026
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California Republicans running in the state's most competitive House races are appearing to keep some measure of public distance from Trump ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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