CA-16: Democrat Jim Costa facing spirited primary challenge
An intraparty challenge that’s largely slipped under the radar: Rep. Jim Costa (D-Calif.) is facing off against Fresno city Councilwoman Esmerelda Soria in the top-two primary in CA-16. POLITICO California’s Jeremy B. White (for Pros): “Costa’s campaign has gone on the attack, launching a TV ad that mocks Soria’s contention she is struggling financially by pointing to her salary and a contract her partner obtained. “In an interview, Costa called Soria ‘an ally of mine up until six months ago’ when she decided to run and told supporters that ‘she is tired of waiting her turn,’ according to Costa. The 37-year-old Soria shot back, accusing Costa of borrowing from President Donald Trump's ‘playbook.’ She said in a statement that she had sought a meeting with Costa ‘to be courteous because many working families in this district had encouraged me to run.’ He told her to wait, she said.”
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