Rep. Mike Levin and Matt Gunderson. Rep. Mike Levin’s early lead over challenger Matt Gunderson dramatically narrowed early Wednesday in the race for the 49th District seat in Congress.

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Fourth-day vote tallies showed Democratic Rep. Mike Levin maintaining only a slim lead in California’s 49th congressional district race, though the latest vote tally slightly widened that lead.

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