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Emrys

(8,087 posts) Wed Dec 4, 2024, 01:26 AM Dec 4

Democrats flip seat in California's Central Valley in nation's final outstanding House race [View all]

Source: Los Angeles Times

Democrats claimed the final congressional seat in the 2024 election cycle Tuesday as Merced Democrat Adam Gray ousted Republican incumbent Rep. John Duarte in a photo-finish race in California’s Central Valley.

California’s 13th Congressional District was the final outstanding race for the U.S. House of Representatives, and had the closest margin in the country. Gray was ahead by 187 votes when Duarte conceded Tuesday evening.

After trailing in the first three weeks of vote-counting, Gray took the lead on Nov. 26 as mail ballots tilted in his favor.

Gray, 47, said in a prepared statement Tuesday that he was honored to be elected and thanked the volunteers, voters, donors, campaign staff and family members who had helped him win.

Read more: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-12-03/democrat-adam-gray-ousts-republican-john-duarte-ca13-central-valley-congressional-race

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Democrats flip seat in California's Central Valley in nation's final outstanding House race [View all] Emrys Dec 4 OP

Good news Demovictory9 Dec 4 #1

I got receipts (totals) usonian Dec 4 #2

This is Huge imo... Mahalo for the receipts, usonian... Cha Dec 4 #20

I'll be watching cold and flu cases among House Republicans for the next 2 years DFW Dec 4 #3

what is the final count for the House of Representatives Hamlette Dec 4 #4

220-215, but Jose Garcia Dec 4 #5

thanks Hamlette Dec 4 #14

It would be great if those 2 seats go dem in the special elections BonnieJW Dec 4 #15

Jesus Christ himself could not win as a Democrat in Gaetz' district. Pacifist Patriot Dec 4 #18

I know its a fantasy BUT nvme Dec 4 #16

220-215, but 217-215 for the first months... nmmi Dec 4 #6

thanks Hamlette Dec 4 #13

Actually, Johnson had a lot of trouble keeping his coalition together in the last session. spooky3 Dec 4 #19

yes, and he MIGHT have a heart, he aid to Ukraine passed, Hamlette Dec 4 #27

Good news for a change--much to the chagrin of Maga Mike. Bengus81 Dec 4 #7

Heh. You should have seen the chagrin on the MAGAts on Twitter, where I found the link to this story Emrys Dec 4 #24

Emrys Upthevibe Dec 4 #8

Probably but it still weakens them for a few months at least. Callie1979 Dec 4 #10

Gaetz, Waltz, and Stefanik won their elections with well over 60% of the vote. patphil Dec 4 #17

Seriously, how? These are all extremely shitty people who should have been fired years ago. Initech Dec 4 #23

What do you mean? I already said there isn't much chance to flip these. patphil Dec 4 #28

Well, we got rid of Gaetz. Initech Dec 4 #29

Even so... appmanga Dec 4 #26

Can we get a few GOP "early retirements" in blue states please?? Just a few!! Callie1979 Dec 4 #9

That's a five vote majority for PreacherMike, 3 if they flip our way on anything. Good luck mikey...... NoMoreRepugs Dec 4 #11

The good thing is.... Dem4life1970 Dec 4 #12

I wish we could get Anna Luna, Nancy Mace, and Marjorie Shit For Brains out of power. Initech Dec 4 #21

Far be it for me to speak well of a Republican on this board, but... SpankMe Dec 4 #22

So the bastard had to say "Uncle" wolfie001 Dec 4 #25

EVERY. VOTE. COUNTS. USS_Dauntless Dec 4 #30