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Darrell Issa advances to runoff in California House race

By Julie Watson - Associated Press

In this Sept. 26, 2019, file photo, former Republican Rep. Darrell Issa speaks during a news conference in El Cajon, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

Campa-Najjar tacks right in bid for California US House seat

By JULIE WATSON - Associated Press

Democrat wants re-match in 2020 against Rep. Duncan Hunter

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In this Aug. 23, 2018, file photo, Republican U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter leaves an arraignment hearing in San Diego after he and his wife, Margaret, pleaded not guilty to charges they illegally used his campaign account for personal expenses. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File) **FILE**

Indicted GOP congressman holds lead in deeply red district

By JULIE WATSON - Associated Press

Danny Jackson, Vietnam War veteran and supporter of Democratic congressional candidate Ammar Campa-Najjar, wears a shirt with a likeness of the candidate as he holds a sign during a news conference Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, in San Diego. Campa-Najjar faces indicted U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter in the race for Southern California's 50th district. Hunter is stepping up efforts to convince voters his Democratic opponent is a security threat because of his family's background - something the Latino, Arab-American businessman forcefully rejects as a desperate attempt by an incumbent under indictment. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Indicted California incumbent steps up attacks on Democrat

By JULIE WATSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 7, 2011 file photo, Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif. speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. Hunter is under indictment as he seeks a sixth term in his mainly San Diego County district. He has spent as much on legal fees as his re-election campaign but still is favored to win. It’s become a bare-knuckles affair with Hunter seeming to insinuate his 29-year-old opponent, Ammar Campa-Najjar, is a Muslim extremist while Campa-Najjar, a Christian, says Hunter has lost his grip on reality. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Incumbent’s indictment roils California congressional race

By JULIE WATSON - Associated Press

U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter, center, leaves court Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in San Diego. Hunter and his wife Margaret pleaded not guilty on Aug. 23 to charges they illegally used his campaign account for personal expenses. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Indicted congressman makes court appearance before midterms

By JULIE WATSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 23, 2018, file photo, U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter leaves an arraignment hearing in San Diego, after he and his wife, Margaret, pleaded not-guilty to charges they illegally used his campaign account for personal expenses. Just days after Hunter was indicted by a federal grand jury, his Democratic opponent is trying to make him pay a political price. Democrat Ammar Campa-Najjar's campaign will begin airing a 30-second TV ad Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, that calls the congressman an embarrassment to the Southern California district. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

Democrat blisters indicted California Rep. Hunter in TV ad

By MICHAEL R. BLOOD and JULIE WATSON - Associated Press

U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter holds a sign that reads &quot;lock him up!&quot;, that was placed on the windshield of his car by a protester, as he leaves an arraignment Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, in San Diego. Hunter and his wife Margaret pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges they illegally used his campaign account for personal expenses. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Duncan Hunter leads in polls despite indictment

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Democratic congressional candidate Ammar Campa-Najjar speaks during an interview Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, in San Diego. Despite an ongoing FBI investigation into his campaign spending, Campa-Najjar's competitor, U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter, coasted through the June primary election largely unscathed. But on Tuesday, the Republican congressman and his wife were charged by a federal grand jury with using more than $250,000 in campaign funds for personal gain. The indictment brings a jolt of uncertainty into the contest, in a year when Democrats have targeted a string of Republican-held House seats across the state. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Ammar Campa-Najjar thrust into spotlight after Duncan Hunter indictment

By Julie Watson and Michael R. Blood - Associated Press

Democratic congressional candidate Ammar Campa-Najjar speaks during an interview Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, in San Diego. Despite an ongoing FBI investigation into his campaign spending, Campa-Najjar's competitor, U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter, coasted through the June primary election largely unscathed. But on Tuesday, the Republican congressman and his wife were charged by a federal grand jury with using more than $250,000 in campaign funds for personal gain. The indictment brings a jolt of uncertainty into the contest, in a year when Democrats have targeted a string of Republican-held House seats across the state. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Campa-Najjar: He’s 29, Mexican, Arab and suddenly relevant

By JULIE WATSON and MICHAEL R. BLOOD - Associated Press

Democratic congressional candidate Ammar Campa-Najjar speaks during an interview Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, in San Diego. Despite an ongoing FBI investigation into his campaign spending, Campa-Najjar's competitor, U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter, coasted through the June primary election largely unscathed. But on Tuesday, the Republican congressman and his wife were charged by a federal grand jury with using more than $250,000 in campaign funds for personal gain. The indictment brings a jolt of uncertainty into the contest, in a year when Democrats have targeted a string of Republican-held House seats across the state. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Latino-Arab candidate hopes to unseat indicted Republican

By JULIE WATSON and MICHAEL R. BLOOD - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2011, file photo, House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, left, administers the House oath to Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., as his wife, Margaret, looks on during a mock swearing-in ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington. A federal grand jury in California on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, has indicted U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter and his wife on corruption charges. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Even under indictment, California congressman is favorite

By MICHAEL R. BLOOD and JULIE WATSON - Associated Press