As the top two frontrunners in the June 7 state primary election, Democrat Asif Mahmood and U.S. Rep. Young Kim, a Republican, appear likely to face off in November for California’s 40th Congressional District.
Mahmood is currently leading with 40.2 percent of the vote, compared to Kim’s 33.5, according to updated unofficial results June 8. Republican Greg Raths currently has 24.8 percent.
The district is one of a few swing seats in the House of Representatives and could decide which party takes the majority in November.
New district boundaries were redrawn in December, and now include Rancho Mission Viejo, Chino Hills, and part of Corona. It also includes portions of former districts 39 and 45. Additionally, the district also now includes parts of Irvine….