Democratic candidate Derek Tran is projected to be the next U.S. House representative for California's 45th Congressional District
The highly contested district, which includes Orange County and parts of Los Angeles County, will flip blue for the first time since 2020.Democratic candidate Derek Tran will become the next U.S. House representative for California's 45th Congressional District after Republican politician Michelle Steel conceded Wednesday."Everything is God’s will and, like all journeys, this one is ending for a new one to begin," Steel said.
The race for one of the most competitive districts in the nation ended in an upset as Tran, a former lawyer and political newcomer, will force Steel, who has held many influential positions over the years, including on the Orange County Board of Supervisors and California State Board of Equalization, out of office.
Tran, the son of Vietnamese refugees, campaigned heavily to garner support from the Asian American community in Orange County as the region has the largest Vietnamese American constituency in the nation. Steel, a Korean American immigrant, sought a third term in office with the goals of increasing police spending and lowering taxes.
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