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Activists Lobbied for a New, Diverse District. An Old White Congressman is the Frontrunner - Publication Date |
- May 16, 2022
- Episode Duration |
- 00:22:33
California’s new 8th Congressional district, which includes Vallejo, Fairfield, Richmond, Pittsburg, and part of Antioch, is the most diverse in the region. It’s the only district in the entire state with at least 15% white, Latino, Black, and Asian populations.
That’s no coincidence. Grassroots activists in Contra Costa and Solano counties pushed for these communities to be included in the same district — and succeeded.
Now, there’s an election coming. And in the race to represent this district in the U.S. House, the overwhelming frontrunner is Rep. John Garamendi, a white, 77-year old Democrat who doesn’t live in the district. So how did this happen, and how do people feel about it?
Guest: Guy Marzorati, KQED politics and government reporter and producer
Episode Transcript
Links:
KQED Voter Guide for the June 7 Primary
Activists Helped Create the Bay Area's Most Diverse Congressional District. Now They're Probably Getting John Garamendi
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