California 4th District

Open Seat (R)
Poll Data
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Brown
McClintock
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California Snapshot
RCP House Ranking: Toss Up

Competitive House Races:
CA-4

Key 2006 State Races:
Governor | CA-4 | CA-11
Race Analysis

The Fourth almost flipped in 2006, when Rep. John Doolittle\'s ties to disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff left him vulnerable in a comfortably Republican district. Retired Air Force officer Charlie Brown (D) quickly started a second bid, and this time he faces State Senator Tom McClintock (R), the closest thing California has to a conservative standout. McClintock\'s home is 400 miles away from the Sacramento-based district, which could cause the Republican problems in November.

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