In a significant victory, Democrat Derek Tran unseated Republican Michelle Steel in a
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Tran, a passionate
This closely contested race is among the final ones to be resolved this year, with Republicans currently holding 220 House seats compared to Democrats’ 214. The outcome remains pending for California’s 13th district as Adam Gray leads by a narrow margin over John Duarte.
Steel initially led post-election but was overtaken by Tran due to late ballot counts.
While Steel filed paperwork indicating her intent to continue fundraising activities, it remains uncertain if she will pursue another congressional bid.
During the campaign, Tran highlighted concerns about threats to abortion rights from Republicans and warned against potential risks posed by Donald Trump’s return to power.
On policy stances, Steel has been vocal about opposing tax hikes and expressing unwavering support for Israel amid conflicts with Hamas. She
The district’s demographic landscape is predominantly Asian American with Orange County serving as its anchor location.
