A liberal Democrat, Randy Villegas, has advanced to the runoff in a crucial California House race. This race could play a significant role in determining the balance of power in Congress. Villegas will face Republican David G. Valadao in the upcoming runoff.
The result has disrupted the plans of Democratic Party leaders who favored a more moderate candidate. They believed that a centrist contender would have had a better opportunity in the general election. Now, Villegas’ success in the primary presents a new dynamic for the party in this closely watched race.
