Candidates Compete for Open Congressional Seats

In California's 47th Congressional District, Democratic state Sen. Dave Min and Republican Scott Baugh are contesting a key battleground seat previously held by Rep. Katie Porter, with the GOP slightly surpassing Democrats in voter registration. Similarly, in Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District, Democrat Kelly Morrison, a former state senator, is competing against Republican Tad Jude, a former judge and state representative, for the seat vacated by Rep. Dean Phillips, who opted not to run again after a failed presidential bid. Morrison emphasizes protecting abortion rights, while Jude supports the state-level decision-making reflected in the Dobbs decision. In Oregon's 7th District, incumbent Rep. John Lively faces Republican Cory Burket; Lively has a long political career, while Burket highlights his community involvement. These races are significant as they have the potential to impact the balance of power in their respective legislative bodies. Each race reflects broader national issues, such as abortion rights and party control, making them closely watched contests in the 2024 elections.