Campaign 2024
Columnist Mark Z. Barabak joins candidates for various offices as they hit the campaign trail in this momentous election year.
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez narrowly won in a district Trump carried twice. She hopes local issues and a willingness to buck her party will help in her rematch with a MAGA Republican.
GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer is seeking reelection in a district that favored Joe Biden. The race will not only help decide control of Congress but show how much party labels matter now.
In a new district, the fiery Colorado congresswoman enjoys a solid base among the GOP’s MAGA wing. But some are put off by her indiscretions and messy personal life.
The Burbank congressman has been the pacesetter in California’s U.S. Senate race. As rivals campaign on passion and presence, the Democrat’s appeal is his practicality.
After a historic ascent to the vice presidency and humbling descent into disdain, Harris seems to have found her footing in a familiar role: prosecuting attorney.
