Democrats are pursuing a string of Republican-held House seats in California, four of them partially or entirely in Orange County. But in the 48th District, Rohrabacher also is fighting off one of his own. It also reflects a new reality in the increasingly Democratic state: Republicans fighting over their shrinking turf. The rift has divided Republicans in Orange County, once considered a GOP fortress where Democrats have been making inroads. And in March, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy and other prominent Republicans sent Baugh a scalding letter, urging him to step away.

Source: ABC News May 27, 2018 16:30 UTC