Ken Calvert

California's reputation as a politically liberal state is being tested in a string of U.S. House districts that are expected to play into control of the chamber.

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Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., faces Democrat Will Rollins, whom he narrowly defeated two years ago.

As Election Day approaches, Democratic hopefuls are doing all they can to tie Republican opponents in contested congressional districts to their anti-abortion records.

WASHINGTON — California has several of the most 2024 competitive races for the U.S. House of Representatives, races crucial to deciding who wins control of the chamber..

Democratic congressional hopefuls in California are highlighting the anti-abortion records of vulnerable Republican incumbents, many of whom have moderated their stances ahead of the election.

House Defense Appropriations Chairman Ken Calvert, R-Calif., says lawmakers “have time to deal with” the $1.95 billion funding question — but he still needs answers from the Navy about the request.

California's 45th congressional district race is one of the most closely watched House contests this year.

We don’t expect campaigns to suddenly be more honest, but we think it’s important to clarify things at a time when there’s so much noise.

FIRST ON FOX: GOP Rep. Michelle Steele is rolling out a bill to block China and other American adversaries from accessing U.S. ports.

House Armed Services Chairman Mike D. Rogers, R-Ala., says the GOP leadership-drafted continuing resolution is "terrible for defense."

Fox News Digital found that eight Democrats in competitive races are running campaigns to appeal to moderate voters but have gotten donations from progressive billionaires.

Rep. Ken Calvert would need a waiver to remain the top Republican on the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee if he wins reelection. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

A narrow majority for either party could also decide national policy on other vital issues, but those are among the most prominent.

It’s a 2024 election battleground where millions of dollars are being spent and some of the biggest names in American politics are sure to pop up. But it’s not in the Rust Belt. And it isn’t Georgia or Nevada.

Nearly 6 in 10 Democrats say the November election is “extremely important” to the future of U.S. democracy, compared to about 4 in 10 independents and Republicans.

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