Democrat Lateefah Simon successfully secured a U.S. House seat representing California on Friday. This particular district, located in northern California, is recognized as the most Democratic-leaning district in the nation, based on the Cook Partisan Voter Index.

Simon, who was born with legal blindness, has been an active member of the Bay Area Rapid Transit board since 2016 and held the position of board president in 2020. Her run for the House gained notable support, including an endorsement from California Governor Gavin Newsom last year. In the election, she faced off against fellow Democrat Jennifer Tran.

At 8:19 p.m. EST, the announcement of Simon’s victory was made, confirming her status as the winner of the race. Her election marks a significant moment in her political career and highlights her commitment to public service in the community.