CA’s Gerrymandered Map Backfires as GOP To Keep 40th Congressional District
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom helped pass a gerrymandered map in the state that would allow for Democrats to “pick up” 5 U.S. House seats.
However, this has already backfired on the Democrats after another election was finally called in California.
Two Republican candidates in California’s 40th Congressional District have advanced to the general election, delivering a blow to Democrats.
Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) and Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) have been vying for the same seat even after redistricting, with Decision Desk HQ reporting Calvert at 35.68 percent and Kim at 21.12 percent on Sunday.
The two Republicans are running after mid-decade redistricting, further gerrymandering California’s district lines, which already gives Congressional Democrats a gross advantage far beyond the party’s share of the state’s vote.
In a social media post on Sunday, Eric Daugherty of Florida’s Voice News said Democrats had been “locked out” of California’s 40th Congressional District “Meaning zero resources must now be spent on defending the seat this November.”
“House control could run through California. Federal ‘election month’ should be BANNED by SCOTUS by the midterms so they can’t cheat!” Daugherty added.
Texas Republican Rep. Brandon Gill had endorsed Calvert, who explained that “It comes down to two things. One is that Ken Calvert is a huge defender and supporter of the president. And number two, he’s got a fantastic record on immigration, which I think is the most important issue that we have in front of us today.”
Gill also noted Kim cosponsored a resolution to censure President Donald Trump in 2021, and was an “original cosponsor of the Dignidad Act, a mass amnesty bill — notably with a non-English title — pushed by pro-migration Republicans.”
The scene in California has ignited questions across social media.
It has raised questions about the pace of ballot processing as election officials work through hundreds of thousands of outstanding votes more than a week after Election Day.
According to figures released by county officials Wednesday night, only 77,521 additional ballots had been processed since the June 2 election.
Yet officials estimated that approximately 713,180 ballots remained outstanding and still needed to be counted, the California Post reported following its investigation of the facility.
However, during The Post’s visit, large portions of the facility’s work stations were empty, while boxes of ballots could be seen everywhere.
“In one area, where ballots that cannot be automatically read by scanners are reviewed by election workers, roughly 25 bins of ballots appeared ready for processing while no employees were seated at nearby desks,” the outlet reported.
“In another section where workers open envelopes and prepare ballots for counting, The Post observed about 75 employees working, despite the area being capable of accommodating more than twice that number,” it said.
As vote counting continues at a slow pace across Los Angeles County and much of California, reporters visiting the county’s 144,000-square-foot ballot processing center on Thursday found numerous workstations sitting empty despite a massive backlog of ballots still awaiting review.
Last week, Trump accused “Dumocrats” of stealing statewide elections in California.
“The Dumocrats are at it again! They are trying to STEAL THE GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA PRIMARY, AND THE MAYOR OF LOS ANGELES, PRIMARY, AWAY FROM TWO GREAT REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES. Here we go with the very late and massive numbers of MAIL IN BALLOTS,” he wrote in a Truth social post.
There’s been no confirmed cheating.
This article may contain commentary which reflects the author's opinion.
The tragic death of Nancy Guthrie and a subsequent arrest uncover a profound betrayal that has devastated her family.
The story of Nancy Guthrie began as a mystery that captured attention and concern.
At 84 years old, she was known as a quiet, deeply loved figure whose disappearance sent shockwaves through both her community and those who followed the case closely.
In the early days, the narrative seemed tragically familiar—a possible kidnapping.
Authorities searched tirelessly, neighbors spoke in hushed tones, and hope remained fragile but alive.
For her daughter, Savannah Guthrie, the uncertainty was perhaps the hardest part.
Waiting without answers can be more painful than facing the truth itself.
But as the investigation unfolded, subtle shifts began to emerge.
What once appeared to be an external threat slowly revealed signs of something closer to home.
Investigators, working methodically, began to piece together details that did not align with the initial assumptions. Timelines were reexamined.
Statements were revisited. And slowly, a different picture began to form.
When authorities confirmed that Nancy Guthrie had been found deceased, the emotional weight of the case deepened instantly.
It was no longer a search—it was a loss.
Then came the revelation that stunned everyone.
Tommaso Cioni, her stepfather, was arrested in connection with her death.
The news transformed the case overnight.
What had been viewed as a possible crime by an unknown perpetrator was now understood as something far more personal—a betrayal rooted within the family itself.
According to early reports, investigators are exploring motives tied to financial disputes and issues surrounding inheritance.
While details remain under investigation, the idea that greed and conflict could lead to such a tragic outcome has left many struggling to process what happened.
Because beyond the legal implications lies something deeper.
This is not just a case about crime. It is a story about trust—broken in the most profound way.
Families are often seen as places of safety, of unconditional support, of shared history.
To imagine harm coming from within that circle challenges something fundamental in how people understand relationships.
For those close to Nancy Guthrie, the grief is layered.
There is the pain of losing someone they loved.
There is the shock of how it happened.
And there is the haunting question of whether anything could have been done differently.
For Savannah Guthrie, the tragedy is deeply personal.
Known for her composure and professionalism, she now faces a reality no public role can prepare someone for—the loss of a parent under circumstances that are both devastating and complex.
Public reaction has been immediate and emotional.
Messages of support have poured in, reflecting a shared sense of sorrow and disbelief.
Many have expressed sympathy not only for the loss itself, but for the painful way in which the truth emerged.
At the same time, the case has sparked broader conversations.
About the pressures that can exist within families.
About the role of financial conflict in shaping relationships.
And about the importance of addressing tensions before they escalate into something irreversible.
As the legal process begins, there will be many questions still to answer.
What exactly happened in the final moments?
What evidence led investigators to their conclusions?
And how will justice be pursued in a case that has already left such deep emotional scars?
