Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) is facing a primary challenge from tech entrepreneur Ethan Agarwal, who announced his candidacy last week for California's 17th Congressional District seat.

Agarwal, who previously launched a brief gubernatorial campaign in California last year, is positioning his challenge around opposition from Silicon Valley to Khanna's recent policy positions. The tech industry, which previously supported Khanna, has grown increasingly critical of the congressman's progressive stances.

The primary challenge comes after Khanna voiced support for a California wealth tax proposal, which has drawn opposition from technology sector leaders and entrepreneurs in his district. Khanna's district includes significant portions of Silicon Valley, making tech industry sentiment particularly relevant to his electoral prospects.

Khanna, who has served in Congress since 2017, was initially seen as an ally to the technology sector given his background and district representation. However, his alignment with progressive policies on taxation and regulation has created tension with some industry leaders.

The 2024 primary will test whether Khanna's progressive positions have significantly eroded his support base in a district that includes major technology companies and wealthy tech executives who could be affected by wealth tax policies.