One of the high-profile congressional battles in Southern California is the 41st district in the Inland Empire, featuring a rematch of Democrat Will Rollins trying to unseat incumbent Rep. Ken Calvert.
Rollins fell short by about 11,000 votes in his 2022 campaign to topple the Republican who has held the seat since 1993. But the challenger hopes his continued efforts, increased name recognition, and higher turnout in a presidential election are giving him a better shot this time around.
The district encompasses communities that include Corona, Menifee, Lake Elsinore and Palm Springs.
Millions of dollars have been spent in a district which experts say is vulnerable to flipping and therefore impacting the national balance of power in Congress.
The two candidates spent Tuesday crossing the district and thanking their supporters and volunteers.
Calvert said if re-elected he will prioritize energy production to help keep inflation in check.
It’s political déjà vu all over again in cities like Corona, Menifee, Lake Elsinore and Palm Springs, all part of Congressional District 41.