GOP Incumbent Mike Garcia Concedes California House Seat

Democrat George Whitesides is ready 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 night time.

In a publish to X at 7 p.m. native time, Garcia stated 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 wish to thank my household for making the sacrifices, and my staff and my volunteers for working more durable than another staff 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 workers throughout the Obama administration and former CEO of Virgin Galactic, Whitesides is new to politics and provided to make use of his enterprise expertise to unravel issues. He has the assist of nationwide Democrats.

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

“In Congress, you possibly can depend on me to proper to create extra good native jobs, decrease on a regular basis prices, construct secure communities, shield Social Safety and Medicare, and shield reproductive freedom.”

Throughout his time in workplace, Garcia racked up a conservative voting report. He sponsored the “No Frankenrail Act of 2024” to ban the usage of federal funds for sure high-speed rail tasks till particular situations 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.