Adam Gray, a Democratic former state lawmaker in California, defeated U.S. Representative John Duarte, the Republican incumbent, in a House contest finally decided on Tuesday, nearly a month after Election Day.
The contest in California’s vast agricultural heartland, the Central Valley, was the last House race to be determined, giving Democrats 215 seats compared with 220 for Republicans.
Though Republicans won more than the 218 seats necessary to control the House, President-elect Trump wants two House members to serve in his administration, and a third, Matt Gaetz, resigned his seat this month.
Mr. Gray declared victory on Tuesday evening, two days before counties in California were required to certify their results.
The Associated Press had not yet called the race.
Persons:
Adam Gray, John Duarte, Trump, Matt Gaetz, Duarte, Duane Dichiara, Gray
Organizations:
Democratic, U.S, Republican, Republicans, Associated Press
Locations:
California, Central