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There is a lot of suspense going into tomorrow’s elections in California. Well, at least in the seven Republican-held congressional seats Democrats are trying to capture as part of their effort to win back the House.

By contrast, the two high-profile state races seem likely to go to Democrats. Polls show Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom with a strong lead over John Cox, the Republican challenger, in the race for governor. And Senator Dianne Feinstein seems to be gliding to re-election over her Democratic opponent, Kevin de León.

We caught up with Ms. Feinstein last week in Salinas to talk about why she was running again and what she was hoping to do in Congress. Here are some excerpts, which have been edited for clarity and space.

Q. Was the election of President Trump a factor in your decision to run again?

A. It’s really about the state for me. This is the state of my birth. It’s the state of my education. My opponent always uses seniority derogatorily. But it has advantages in the Senate.