Key facts
- Rep. Mike Thompson will face Democratic challenger Eric Jones in California's 4th Congressional District.
- Jones, a 35-year-old former venture capitalist, secured the second ballot spot in the June 2 primary.
- Thompson has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1998.
- The district encompasses the Napa-Sonoma wine country and extends north of Sacramento.
- The race is one of several generational challenges within the Democratic party.
- Rep. Doris Matsui is also facing a younger challenger.
In California's 4th Congressional District, incumbent Democratic Representative Mike Thompson will face fellow Democrat Eric Jones in the November general election. Jones, a 35-year-old former venture capitalist, secured the second position in the state's top-two primary on June 2.
Thompson, first elected to the U.S. House in 1998, represents a district that includes the Napa-Sonoma wine country and a significant portion of Northern California. The presence of two Democrats on the ballot ensures the seat will remain under Democratic control.
This contest is part of a broader trend of generational challenges within the Democratic party. Representative Doris Matsui, 81, is also facing a challenge from 41-year-old Sacramento City Councilwoman Mai Vang. In Los Angeles, Representative Brad Sherman successfully navigated a challenge from a younger Democrat who did not advance to the general election.