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In tight Inland Empire race, first transgender candidate could oust first Republican Latina

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Lisa Middleton and Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh are running for California 's 19th Senate District.

Middleton could become California 's first out transgender state lawmaker if elected in November .

Both are running campaigns that seek to give a voice to underrepresented Californians in the state Capitol .

The state Senate race is expected to be among the closest legislative competitions this election.

Ochoa Bogh said her voting record does not make her anti-LGBTQ+ but that she had nuanced reasons for opposing each bill.

The newly redrawn district combines Republican San Bernadino County strongholds with liberal areas of Riverside County .

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