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California's 45 electoral votes shape Ford Carter race
California emerges as a pivotal battleground as Ford and Carter rally in the wake of GOP and Democratic primaries. Reagan and Brown loom large with potential influence. California’s stance could decide the national outcome, with Ford needing key western and midwest states alongside the state’s 45 electoral votes. Brown backs Carter, while Reagan avoids overt endorsement, signaling tight, high-stakes campaigning ahead.
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