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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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    Steve Chiotakis

    Afternoon News Anchor

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    Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW

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    Line Editor, Press Play

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    Amy Ta

    Digital News & Culture Editor

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    owner, Redistricting Partners

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    political strategist and consultant, former deputy press secretary for the California Republican Party

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    Jacobson & Zilber Strategies; Democratic consultant

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