Harris’s momentum in California energizes House Democrats, rattles GOP

HANFORD, Calif. — Democrats are increasingly confident that having Kamala Harris as their presidential nominee could bolster them in key California congressional races and help sweep Republicans out of the House. To win back the majority, House Democrats need to flip only four GOP seats, making California’s five most competitive races enough, in theory, to reclaim control.

Democrats here believe the Harris-powered surge in energy, fundraising and volunteers will help clinch these races..