Democrat Adam Gray wins California's 13th Congressional District, defeating Republican John Duarte

Democrat Adam Gray won California's 13th Congressional District, defeating Republican Rep. John Duarte by fewer than 200 votes. This race was the last U.S. House contest of the year, bringing the Republican total to 220 seats and Democrats to 215. Gray's victory reverses Duarte's narrow win in 2022, when he defeated Gray by just 564 votes. The district has a Democratic lean, with about 11 more registered Democrats than Republicans. Both candidates emphasized bipartisan efforts during their campaigns. Gray focused on water management and infrastructure, while Duarte prioritized inflation and water supply issues for farmers.