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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    California Primary Election Special: What you need to know

    California’s primary election is Tuesday, June 5. Press Play takes you through the ballot.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jun 4, 2018 • 52m Listen

    Press Play interviewed all six leading contenders in the governor’s race: Gavin Newsom, Antonio Villaraigosa, John Cox, John Chiang, Delaine Eastin and Travis Allen. We review where they stand on key issues: housing, homelessness, immigration, and education.

    Longtime California Senator Dianne Feinstein will be challenged from fellow Democrat and former Assembly speaker Kevin DeLeon. Is she facing a serious threat?

    California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has filed about 35 lawsuits against the Trump administration. He’s up for reelection, and his main rival says he needs to re-focus on state issues.

    As Democrats look ahead to November, will they be able to claim vulnerable Republican House seats?

    The gas tax is turning out to be a big challenge for Democrats -- with national implications. Republicans are using opposition against it to drum up support for their candidates.

    We also take a closer look at the five propositions.

    "I Voted" sticker by Kelley Minars.

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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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