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Jones ousts House Democrat in California
Democrat Eric Jones will win the race for California’s 4th Congressional District, Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) projects, ousting incumbent Rep. Mike Thompson (D) in a single-party battle. The race had gone uncalled since Election Day, but Jones was projected the winner on Thursday, leading Thompson by m Read More
Two Democrats are on the ballot in the general election for California's 4th Congressional District on Nov. 3
Incumbent Mike Thompson (D) and Eric Jones (D) are running in the general election for California's 4th Congressional District on November 3, 2026. Read More
Eric Jones gets endorsement from Republican Ray Riehle in race against Rep. Mike Thompson for California's 4th Congressional District
Surprising endorsement for Eric Jones in his 4th District race against Rep. Mike Thompson: Republican Ray Riehle. Read More
Mike Thompson answers Eric Jones’ debate challenge with two public forums
Incumbent Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, responded to first-time congressional candidate Democrat Eric Jones’ debate challenge. Read More
Rep. Mike Thompson points to Davis as model for safer cycling nationwide
As dozens of children buckled their helmets outside the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame in Davis for a morning bike ride Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson was inside making the case for legislation aimed at making bicycling safer and more accessible nationwide. Read More
Political newcomer Eric Jones challenges incumbent Mike Thompson to debates in California’s 4th District
Eric Jones, a venture capitalist and self-proclaimed anti-establishment Democrat, has invited incumbent Congressman Mike Thompson to a series of nine debates, one in each county of California’s newly drawn up 4th Congressional District. Read More
Veteran California US House member Mike Thompson will face Democratic challenger in November
Democrat Eric Jones on Friday advanced to the November ballot in a Northern California congressional district, where he will face fellow Democratic Rep. Read More
Democratic challenger Eric Jones poised to face Rep. Mike Thompson in general election for Northern California's 4th Congressional District
Democrat Eric Jones is expected to claim the second of two runoff spots, setting up an intra-party race against 14-term incumbent Rep. Mike Thompson in November’s general election. Read More
Eric Jones trails in early 4th District ballot returns
Rep. Mike Thompson leading primary vote count in California's 4th District, Eric Jones trails Read More
Eric Jones, Northern California candidate for Congress, has donated nearly $5.4 million to his campaign to oust Rep. Mike Thompson
Over the past five weeks, the former venture capitalist has poured $5 million into his bid to unseat Rep. Mike Thompson. The self-donations by Eric Jones now appear to put him among the top across House races nationwide. Read More
Rep. Mike Thompson is making his case for a 15th term in Congress. Here's what that looks like in California's 4th District
A day spent with Rep. Mike Thompson reveals the grinding schedule of a sitting congressman, the issues on the minds of Sonoma County voters and the power of incumbency during a heated primary election. Read More
Democratic rival Eric Jones accuses Rep. Mike Thompson of using secret recording in attack ad as race for California's 4th Congressional District heats up
A reportedly secret recording of an Eric Jones' campaign event and an attack ad from Rep. Mike Thompson's campaign are the latest flashpoints in an increasingly divisive and personal race between Democratic front-runners for the 4th District House seat. Read More
Napa County's Woman of the Year anounced
Rep. Mike Thompson announced the Women of the Year for five counties in California’s 4th Congressional District, including Napa County, where Leslie Lew was selected. Read More
Mike Thompson hammers Trump's State of the Union speech
Rep. Mike Thompson attacks President Trump's State of the Union address, citing American Affordability Act Read More
Trump has a 'Designated survivor' for State of the Union speech 2026 - Inside the US tradition of Doomsday President
During Donald Trump's State of the Union address, the designated survivor, Mike Thompson, was absent as he remained in a secure location. The tradition, rooted in Cold War concerns, is a key national security measure. Read More
Who is the 'Designated Survivor'? Inside the tradition as Trump addresses Congress
California's 4th District Congressman Mike Thompson has been chosen to serve as the Democratic Party's designated survivor during the address, a longstanding security precaution aimed at ensuring continuity of government in the event of a catastrophic attack on the Capitol. Read More