Battle for 37th state Senate seat reflects shifting Orange County

Once-safe GOP incumbent John Moorlach is facing a strong Democratic challenger, Dave Min, in Orange County’s affluent 37th Senate District.
Moorlach hopes his experience and his voice as the only certified public accountant in the state legislature will be particularly valued as California faces tough days ahead to balance its budget in the face of massive revenue declines during the coronavirus pandemic.
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