Supporters of criminal justice reform in California suffered some big losses in last week’s election. But people on both sides of the debate over crime and punishment say the election shouldn’t be seen as a renunciation of progressive reforms entirely.

Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQED

In the Central Valley, Republican Congressman David Valadao has won re-election, moving the GOP closer to control of the House. 

Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED

For the first time in history, women will make up at least half of the California State Senate.

Reporter: Sameea Kamal, CalMatters

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