Elections 2020: In Congressional District 47, Lowenthal headed for win over Briscoe

Rep. Alan Lowenthal held a commanding lead over Republican John Briscoe as the men battled for the second time Tuesday over the 47th District, the House seat that straddles southern Los Angeles and northern Orange counties. This was the second time that Briscoe, the Republican challenger, tried to win the seat from Lowenthal, the Democratic incumbent. In this year’s primary, Briscoe won fewer than half as many votes as Lowenthal.

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The District: District 47 encompasses parts of L.A. and Orange counties, including Long Beach, Garden Grove, Westminster, Stanton, Los Alamitos, and Cypress. Home to approximately 719,805 people, this district has been served by Alan Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) since 2013. Most people living in District 47 are White (34.1%), Hispanic (34.1%), or Asian (21.4%).

The Incumbent: Lowenthal is a former psychology professor and career politician who previously served in the Long Beach City Council, the California Assembly, and the state Senate, before becoming a congressman. Lowenthal, who usually votes along party lines, is traditionally strong on education issues.

The Challenger: Briscoe is a Republican and member of the Ocean View Board of Education. He wants to increase security along the U.S.-Mexico border, enforce strict sobriety laws for the homeless, and make prices for health services more transparent.

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