Mullin, Hoelter lead D-15 polls
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U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin will likely face off against first-time Republican candidate Charles Hoelter in November to represent California’s Congressional District 15, according to San Mateo County’s preliminary polling results.
As of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, Mullin was leading the five-candidate race with more than 60% of the vote, while Hoelter had about 25%. The three other candidates paled in comparison, with Democrat Anthony Van Dang in third place with just over 6%. Democrat Mantosh Kumar and Independent Jim Garrity each garnered around 4%.
“I look forward to helping elect Democrats across California and the nation,” Mullin said, “so we may take control of the House and be a check on Trump and MAGA extremism and preserve our democratic republic for future generations.”
The congressional race reflects the redrawn maps approved by California voters in November to favor Democrats and in response to President Donald Trump’s call to remake m…