CALIFORNIA, USA — Mike Garcia (R) is hoping to claim another two years in Congress, but he'll have to do it against George Whitesides (D) in one of the country's most closely watched races.
California's 27th District is considered a toss-up race by the Cook Political Report. Garcia defeated Christy Smith (D) in 2022 with roughly 53% of the vote.
Garcia has been in Congress since 2020 and is a U.S. Navy veteran. Whitesides is a businessman and former NASA chief of staff in the Obama Administration.
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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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