Editor's note: This is the part of a series of stories that are appearing this week on the June 2 primary election in California. The stories include comments from candidates who agreed to interviews with The Center Square.
(The Center Square) - Residents in California’s newly redrawn 40th and 41st congressional districts are considering immigration enforcement and tax policies as they prepare to select candidates for the June 2 primary.
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