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Longtime Northern California congressman ousted by political newcomer

Self-funding political newcomer Eric Jones has edged out longtime Rep. Mike Thompson in the Democrat-on-Democrat race for Northern California's 4th District.

14 November 2026Live

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Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-11-13/eric-jones-ousts-longtime-northern-california-rep-mike-thompson

Self-funding political newcomer Eric Jones has edged out longtime Rep. Mike Thompson in the Democrat-on-Democrat race for Northern California's 4th District.

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