Hometown: Richvale
A race for a seat on the U.S. House of Representatives is different from other elections, especially for those running for the 1st Congressional District.
Democrat Audrey Denney and Republican U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa are running to represent an area that comprises the northeastern part of the state. The district includes 11 counties, or portions of them, and includes a large part of Nevada County.
Compare that to most local races on the Nov. 6 ballot, which are county or only special district wide.
Democrats hope to unseat LaMalfa, a three-term congressman, in a “blue wave” on Nov. 6.