The California Governor and Senatorial Race: A Battle of Personalities and Policies, 1950-10-30

Item — Box: 173, Folder: 10

Identifier: CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0046

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In California, there is a gubernatorial race between Gov. Earl Warren and James Roosevelt, with Warren being the favorite. The Senatorial race between Rep. Richard Nixon and Rep. Helen Gahagan Douglas is more unpredictable. Nixon focuses on foreign policy and accuses Douglas of being pro-Communist, while Douglas emphasizes social issues. Both candidates are campaigning vigorously across the state, with Nixon receiving support from conservative Democrats and Warren supporters.