California’s 1st Congressional District, home to more than 760,000 people and the state’s largest rice-producing region, is shaping up for a competitive election. Congressman Doug LaMalfa, who has represented the district for over a decade, faces challengers Audrey Denney, Rose Penelope Yee, and Jim Salegui. Key issues include the closure of Glenn Medical Center, which would leave residents without a nearby emergency room, as well as debates over healthcare, Medi-Cal spending, and Proposition 50’s redistricting changes. Voters remain divided over LaMalfa’s record as candidates press their cases ahead of November.

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