CALIFORNIA, USA — Michelle Steel (R) will try to secure another two years in Congress against Derek Tran (D). It'll be one of the most closely watched races in California for the 2024 election.
California's 54th Congressional District could be key in deciding the balance of power in the House of Representatives.
It's considered a toss-up race by the Cook Political Report. Steel is the incumbent and former member of the Orange County Board of Supervisors. Tran is an Army veteran and consumer rights attorney.
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Voters will start to see results not long after 8 p.m., but keep in mind, these aren't the final results. Every number seen on election night are unofficial results.
While some elections might be called on election night, that's generally a projection from media outlets or experts. Governments don't call elections. Mail-in ballots, provisional ballots, ballots from registered voters in the military deployed over seas and more all get counted for the final result.
The last day for counties to certify results is Dec. 5. The Secretary of State will then have until Dec. 7 to certify the vote, with the Statement of Vote certified on Dec. 13.
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