Dem Leads District 40 Congressional Race Against Split Majority of Republicans

The California state capitol building in Sacramento on April 18, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

As the top two frontrunners in the June 7 state primary election, Democrat Asif Mahmood and U.S. Rep. Young Kim, a Republican, appear likely to face off in November for California’s 40th Congressional District.

Mahmood is currently leading with 40.2 percent of the vote, compared to Kim’s 33.5, according to updated unofficial results June 8. Republican Greg Raths currently has 24.8 percent.