GOP Incumbent Mike Garcia Concedes California House Seat

Democrat George Whitesides is about to win the Home Seat for California’s closely Democratic Congressional District 27, as incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Garcia conceded within the race on Monday evening.

In a submit to X at 7 p.m. native time, Garcia mentioned he had spoken with Whitesides to congratulate him on his win.

“Representing the individuals of California’s twenty seventh Congressional District the final 4.5 years has been an honor of a lifetime, I need to thank my household for making the sacrifices, and my group and my volunteers for working more durable than some other group within the nation throughout this journey of windfall.

“I’ll at all times search to serve this glorious nation in any capability and stay at her disposal for the upkeep of her splendor, the safety of her individuals and the safety of her future.”

Former NASA chief of employees throughout the Obama administration and former CEO of Virgin Galactic, Whitesides is new to politics and supplied to make use of his enterprise expertise to unravel issues. He has the help of nationwide Democrats.

Whitesides additionally made an announcement on X, thanking voters for his or her help.

“In Congress, you’ll be able to depend on me to proper to create extra good native jobs, decrease on a regular basis prices, construct protected communities, defend Social Safety and Medicare, and defend reproductive freedom.”

Throughout his time in workplace, Garcia racked up a conservative voting document. He sponsored the “No Frankenrail Act of 2024” to ban using federal funds for sure high-speed rail initiatives till particular circumstances had been met.

District 27 encompasses elements of northern Los Angeles County, such because the excessive desert communities of Lancaster, Palmdale, and Santa Clarita. The district has an 11-point Democratic registration edge.

The Related Press contributed to this report.