Democratic Candidates Push to Flip House Seats From Republicans In California

TURLOCK, CA - OCTOBER 27: Mexican immigrant Vicky Uriostegui, who has lived in the U.S. for 27 years, prepares to haul out water hoses on a farm in California's 10th congressional district on October 27, 2018 near Turlock, California. The hoses were used to water sweet potato crops and once removed the potatoes can be harvested with the help of a tractor. Agriculture is the main economic driver in the region and most field work is done by immigrants. Water policy and immigration are important election issues. Democratic congressional candidate Josh Harder is competing for the seat held by Republican incumbent Rep. Jeff Denham. Democrats are targeting seven congressional seats in California, currently held by Republicans, where Hillary Clinton won in the 2016 presidential election. These districts have become the centerpiece of their strategy to flip the House and represent nearly one-third of the 23 seats needed for the Democrats to take control of the chamber in the November 6 midterm elections. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)