California Race for House Seat Vacated by Rep. Nunes Reflects Stark Contrast in Ideologies

Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference held in the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Florida, on Feb. 27, 2021. Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Two candidates vying in a special general election to fill the California U.S. House seat vacated by former Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) couldn’t be more different.

Connie Conway is a staunch America First, pro-Trump Republican while Lourin Hubbard, her Democratic opponent, is a proud progressive activist with a socialist agenda.