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Democrats in tight California House races back anti-crime measure opposed by Newsom

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Democratic candidates are aligning themselves with their Republican rivals in support of a tough-on-crime ballot measure that voters will decide in the November election.

At stake are a half-dozen congressional seats in Orange County , the Inland Empire and the Antelope and San Joaquin valleys.

Recent polls show broad voter support for the initiative, Proposition 36 , which would impose stricter penalties for retail theft and crimes involving fentanyl.

In California ’s 47th Congressional District, state Sen. Dave Min (D-Irvine) and Republican Scott Baugh are vying for an open seat.

Baugh has blasted Min for his record on public safety issues.

In recent months conservative political action committees have spent $7.5 million opposing Min .

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