When Kenneth Wright ran for Congress in California’s 33rd district in 2016, he knew he would lose. This time, though, Wright believes he has a chance. In the June primary, Lieu earned about 61 percent of the vote while Wright earned about 30 percent. Lieu has held the seat since he won a 2014 election to replace longtime congressman Henry Waxman.

Three key issues Wright hopes to focus on during the campaign: crime, homelessness and keeping the California coast clean.

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