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WASHINGTON BLADE: As Calvert joins House GOP attacks on LGBT centers, Will Rollins is ready to take his seat
Will Rollins, the gay Democrat vying for a second chance to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (Calif.), spoke with the Washington Blade by phone on Thursday following the uproar over his opponent’s support for an anti-LGBTQ amendment to a spending bill that was advanced by conservative members of the House Appropriations Committee.
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NATIONAL JOURNAL: Build on the work we did’: Repeat candidates share lessons on the comeback campaign trail
The two best-funded challengers from the second quarter are also seeking rematches with their 2022 opponents. Democrats Adam Frisch of Colorado and Will Rollins of California hauled in $2.6 million and $890,000 last quarter, respectively. And, in the wake of their strong showings, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter recently shifted their race ratings […]
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THE HILL: Cook Political Report moves three House races toward Democrats, two toward GOP
Calvert faces a rematch with former federal prosecutor Will Rollins, who lost to Calvert 52 percent to 48 percent in 2022. The recent redistricting has made the district represent more liberal areas. Rollins, a strong fundraiser, would be among the first openly gay men from California to serve in Congress.
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COOK POLITICAL REPORT: House Rating Changes: Calvert, Boebert Move from Lean Republican to Toss Up
As expected, former federal prosecutor Will Rollins announced a rematch against Calvert in May after falling just short against the 31-year incumbent, 48%-52%, in 2022. The most recent round of redistricting pushed this Riverside County seat east into parts of the liberal and considerably LGBTQ Palm Springs area, moving its Cook PVI from R+6 to […]
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UKEN REPORT: Ken Calvert Votes to Defund LGBTQ Services
Rep. Ken Calvert, Calif.-41, is coming under fire for targeting vulnerable LGBTQ+ communities across the country. Calvert joined other MAGA extremists on the House Appropriations committee and voted to cut numerous projects that would provide housing and services to the LGBTQ+ community.
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PRESS ENTERPRISE: It will probably cost millions to win this Inland congressional seat
With California’s 2024 primary still roughly seven months away, Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Corona, and Democrat Will Rollins each announced that they’ve raised nearly $1 million in their bids to represent California’s 41st Congressional District.
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LA TIMES: Democrats’ plan to take control of Congress could depend on Southern California
In Riverside County, veteran Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Corona) will probably face former federal prosecutor Will Rollins in a competitive race. The redrawing of district lines resulted in the inclusion of a large number of liberal and gay voters in the Palm Springs area. Rollins is gay and regularly campaigns with his husband; Calvert has a […]
