Democrats hope to take both chambers from Republicans in an election that is largely a referendum on President Donald Trump’s policies.
\n\nThe House race in California's 34th Congressional District, where a DSA-aligned Democrat is trying to unseat an incumbent Democrat, is one of several today where progressive lawmakers are hope to expand their bloc.
\n\nOrganizer Angela Gonzales Torres is facing off against more moderate incumbent Rep. Jimmy Gomez, who is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over sexual assault allegations. Gomez has denied the allegations.
\n\nGonzales Torres told NBC News she's proud of the campaign she built.
\n\n“We’ve been ready for leadership that reflects our values as Angelenos, and we really are excited about the prospect of being able to work with this slate as part of a bi-coastal effort to ensure we protect and expand our public housing,” she said, adding another of her priorities was to pass universal healthcare.
\n\nOther progressive Democrats seeking House seats in today's elections New Yorkers Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez, and Colorado’s Melat Kiros. A larger progressive block could test the platforms of the Democratic Party.
\n\nAsked if she would back Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., for Democratic leader, Gonzales Torres did…
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