In a significant electoral victory, Democrat George Whitesides secured a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives for California, triumphing over Republican incumbent Mike Garcia. This election was pivotal for the Democrats, who have aimed to reclaim this district in Los Angeles County, a region that supported Democrat Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election.

The district in question saw a Democratic representation during the 2018 midterms but lost its standing when Garcia won a special election in 2020. Currently, it stands out as the only district in L.A. County that is held by a Republican. Whitesides, who has a background as the former chief of staff at NASA, comes into the role with a wealth of experience.

The announcement of his victory was made at 7:44 p.m. EST, marking a crucial moment for the Democratic party and indicating a shift in the political landscape of the area. Whitesides’ win is viewed as a fulfillment of long-standing efforts by Democrats to establish stronger representation in this part of California.