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The big picture: Women win in last night's primaries
Alexi McCammond 2 hours ago
The June 5 primaries across eight states showcased another strong night for women candidates, especially in California, while other races nationwide highlighted the strength of President Trump's popularity.
The big picture: Women have been over-performing in Democratic primaries, and Democrats didn't get locked out of any congressional general election races in California, meaning their chances for taking back the House just got a little easier.
By the numbers
In California...
There are 30 women in California alone going to the general election, including three Democrats who won outright because they were uncontested.
Two women in California's 45th district will be on the ballot this November.
The National Republican Congressional Committee backed Young Kim — an immigrant and the first ever Korean-American Republican woman elected to serve in the California State Assembly — who won the GOP primary for Rep. Ed Royce's seat.
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https://www.axios.com/june-5-primaries-takeaway-women-democrats-republicans-ee525913-97aa-43da-ae71-c7c1f4210aa5.html?utm_source=sidebar