Democrat George Whitesides, a former NASA chief of staff and a first-time candidate, will represent northern Los Angeles County in Congress after defeating Republican Rep. Mike Garcia in a fiercely contested House race.
Whitesides' narrow victory is a bright spot for Democrats amid a decisive rightward shift in American politics, with voters sending Trump back to the White House and Republicans likely retaining control of the House.
The once staunchly conservative district — which stretches from Santa Clarita to the Kern County line — has become more favorable to Democrats, with a growing voter registration advantage.
Garcia conceded defeat by stating, 'I will always seek to serve this wonderful nation in any capacity and remain at her disposal for the maintenance of her splendor.'
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