Californiaโs conservative Huntington Beach could get a gay, Democratic congressman
Robert Garcia became the lead contender in Tuesdayโs primaries for congressional district 42 after redistricting The conservative California community of Huntington Beach, known for banning the Pride flag from city property and fighting the state over pandemic and housing policy, could soon be represented by a gay, Democratic congressman. Robert Garcia, an incumbent two-term Democratic LGBTQ+ congressman, immigrant and Donald Trump critic, is considered the leading contender in Tuesdayโs primary race for the US House seat. Thanks to a successful restricting effort that redrew Californiaโs voting maps to favor Democrats, Huntington Beach is now part of Garciaโs congressional district 42. Continue reading...