California Democrat Adam Gray’s victory in the state’s 13th Congressional District finally settled the last outstanding House race from the recent election, a nail-biter that concluded nearly a month after Election Day. This win gave Democrats a total of 215 seats, compared to the Republicans’ 220, a razor-thin margin that underscores the highly competitive nature of the election.
The race itself was a dramatic turnaround from the 2022 contest, where Republican incumbent John Duarte edged out Gray by a remarkably small margin. This time, after an initial lead for Duarte exceeding 3,000 votes on election night, Gray steadily chipped away at that advantage in the following weeks.… Continue reading
Democrat Adam Gray holds a narrow 190-vote lead over Republican incumbent John Duarte in California’s 13th Congressional District, the last uncalled House race. Gray’s lead, primarily due to late-arriving mail-in ballots, has fluctuated significantly since Election Day, reversing an initial Republican advantage. The Republican National Committee has filed suit challenging California’s extended ballot acceptance period, arguing it unfairly impacts election results. This race is significant because it is one of several closely-contested races that contributed to the narrow Republican majority in the House of Representatives.
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In California’s 13th Congressional District, Democrat Adam Gray has overtaken Republican incumbent John Duarte, leading by a narrow margin with 99% of ballots counted. This marks a reversal from the 2022 election where Duarte narrowly won. Meanwhile, the 45th District race was called for Democrat Derek Tran, also flipping a Republican seat. All seven open California House seats were won by candidates from the same party as their predecessors.
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