A bitter generational battle is unfolding in California’s 7th District primary race, pitting an 81-year-old incumbent against a 40-year-old newcomer in one of the state’s bluest seats.
The fight between Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA), an icon of the Democratic establishment who has held the seat for 21 years, and Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang has quickly escalated into a personal and policy-driven feud, with both candidates openly criticizing one another as the primary intensifies.
Vang has framed her campaign around urgency and generational change, arguing Matsui is disconnected from everyday voters and lacks the energy needed to address the concerns of working families…