Tran Wins House Race in California; Democrats Flip Seat

Se Young Lee

November 27, 2024 at 4:05 p.m.

(Bloomberg) -- Democrat Derek Tran defeated Republican incumbent Michelle Steel in the race for California’s 45th Congressional District, AP projected.

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