CA primary system will likely yield two Democrats in race to replace Loretta Sanchez

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May 17, 2016

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CA primary system will likely yield two Democrats in race to replace Loretta Sanchez

This year, for the first time, voters in the 46th Congressional District will likely have no Republican option come November.

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez at a U.S. Senate debate at KPBS in San Diego, May 10, 2016.

This year, for the first time, voters in the 46th Congressional District will likely have no Republican option come November.

For decades, Orange County has had a reputation as a Republican stronghold in a largely Democratic state.

But this year, for the first time, voters in the county's 46th Congressional District will likely have no Republican option come November.

With Democratic Representative Loretta Sanchez giving up her House seat to run for U.S. Senate this year, it's looking as though the choice for voters will come down to two Democrats.

Joining Take Two to discuss:

Martin Wisckol, politics editor for The Orange County Register

To hear the full interview, click the blue player above.