California Democrats fail to narrow crowded US House races

SAN DIEGO (AP) — California Democrats struggled to narrow the field Saturday in several U.S. House races critical to the party's hope of taking back Congress in the midterm elections.

None of the five candidates in the Orange County district currently held by retiring Republican Rep. Darrell Issa gained enough support to win the party's official endorsement, exacerbating concerns that a crowded field could make it easier for Republicans to hold the seat. Democrats think their chances are strong for that House seat and six others currently held by Republicans because Hillary Clinton carried those districts in the 2016 presidential contest.

California's top-two primary system means the two highest vote-getters in the June primary advance to the general election, regardless of party, potentially allowing two Republicans to make the ballot if Democrats continue to split the vote.  

Source: Yahoo News