Official announcement from the California Secretary of State regarding a recount

Adam Gray Leads by 105 Votes in CA-13, Holding 50.03% to Duarte's 49.97%

Nov 27, 2024, 12:19 AM

Democrat Adam Gray has taken a narrow lead over incumbent Republican John Duarte in California's 13th Congressional District. With a recent update from Merced County, Gray now leads by 105 votes, holding 50.03% of the vote (103,790 votes) compared to Duarte's 49.97% (103,685 votes). This marks a significant shift in the race, which remains too close to call as votes are still being counted. UC Merced students have played a role in boosting Gray's numbers. Earlier, Duarte had gained three votes, briefly increasing his lead. If Gray maintains his lead, this would represent a Democratic flip and bring the party's total to 215 seats in the House. The race is being closely watched as one of the tightest contests of the 2024 election cycle, with further updates expected from Stanislaus County. Betting odds have shifted significantly in favor of Gray, with markets now giving him an 85% chance of victory.