Derek Tran, a first-time candidate, successfully focused his campaign on Representative Michelle Steel’s controversial shifts on abortion, which helped him win a key battleground seat.
The win by Derek Tran in Orange County is significant as it marks the second House pickup for Democrats in a challenging election year, countering their broader struggles.
Mr. Tran’s strategy of highlighting Ms. Steel’s previous sponsorship of the Life at Conception Act, which would effectively impose a nationwide abortion ban, resonated with voters.
Despite having substantial financial backing and party support, Michelle Steel’s fluctuating stance on reproductive rights ultimately undermined her campaign against Derek Tran.
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