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While the hullabaloo around California\u2019s gubernatorial primary election has subsided, some East Bay voters haven\u2019t completely escaped election season. A special primary is taking place Tuesday for the congressional seat vacated by Eric Swalwell in mid-April.<\/p>\n

A total of 11 candidates have thrown their hat in the ring for the race, but only the top two finishers, regardless of party, will move on to a special general election to determine who earns the seat scheduled for Aug. 18.<\/p>\n

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If one candidate secures more than 50% of the votes in the primary, however, they will win the seat outright.<\/p>\n

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