Editor's note: This is the part of a series of stories that will appear this week on the June 22 primary in California. The stories include comments from candidates who agreed to interviews with The Center Square.
(The Center Square) - Residents of California’s newly redrawn 22nd Congressional District are considering issues such as healthcare and farming as the June 2 primary approaches.
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