California Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez is facing a tough general election, with new polling showing him statistically tied with Democrat Angela Gonzales-Torres. The poll, conducted by Upswing Research and Strategy for Guardrails Alliance, has Gomez at 38% and Gonzales-Torres at 41%, within the 4.9% margin of error. If voters are informed that Gomez is backed by the Leading the Future super PAC network, Gonzales-Torres leads by a large margin, potentially offering an attack line for his opponent. Gomez's recent ethics investigation into alleged sexual misconduct may also hurt his chances.
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California Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez is facing a tough election battle, according to new polling that shows him statistically tied with Angela Gonzales-Torres, another Democrat. The poll, conducted by Upswing Research and Strategy for the Guardrails Alliance, found that Gomez has 38% support, while Gonzales-Torres leads with 41%, within a margin of error of 4.9%. Both Democrats advanced to the general election under California's top-two primary system. The poll also suggests that voters are concerned about Gomez's ties to pro-AI groups like the Leading the Future super PAC network, as Gonzales-Torres leads by 41 points when voters are informed of this connection. Gomez has faced an ethics investigation into alleged sexual misconduct, which could hurt his chances in the election.
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California Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez faces increasing turbulence heading into his general election, according to new polling shared first with Semafor showing him statistically tied with Democrat Angela Gonzales-Torres.
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The polling places Gomez at 38% and Gonzales-Torres ahead with 41%, a gap that’s within the 4.9% margin of error.
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Both Democrats advanced to the general election under California’s top-two primary system.
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Guardrails Alliance, which commissioned the poll conducted by Upswing Research and Strategy, was formed this year to counter the influence of pro-AI groups like the Leading the Future super PAC network.
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The polling also showcases potential lines of attack against Gomez: Gonzales-Torres leads 63% to Gomez’s 22% after voters are told he is backed by Leading the Future.
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Guardrails is “keeping a close eye on the race,” according to a person familiar with the situation.
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Progressive groups like the Justice Democrats have targeted the race and see Gomez as vulnerable.
He’s narrowly won re-election against Democrats in previous cycles, but recently faced an ethics investigation into alleged sexual misconduct that could hurt his chances.
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