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Adam Gray Defeats GOP Rep. John Duarte in Final House Race, Narrowing GOP Majority to 220-215

Dec 4, 2024, 05:35 AM

The final race for the U.S. House of Representatives in California's 13th Congressional District has been decided, with Democrat Adam Gray defeating incumbent Republican John Duarte by a margin of 187 votes. This result, announced by the Associated Press, marks the last outstanding House race to be called, concluding the 2024 election cycle. The House composition now stands at 220 Republicans and 215 Democrats, giving the GOP a narrow majority. The race, which saw a reversal from the 2022 midterms when Duarte won by 564 votes, highlights the close nature of the contest, with Gray trailing by 3,000 votes on election night before ultimately securing the victory. This Democratic flip in the Central Valley leaves Republicans with a 220-215 advantage, which could complicate efforts to advance President-elect Trump's agenda.