Rep. Michelle Steel concedes to Derek Tran in California's 45th District race
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Rep. Michelle Steel has conceded to Democrat Derek Tran in the race for California's 45th Congressional District. Steel thanked her supporters in a statement but did not mention Tran or the election directly. Derek Tran declared victory on Tuesday, stating he won thanks to the support of the community. He expressed optimism about representing the district in Washington. Tran currently leads Steel by over 500 votes, but the race is not officially concluded. California counties have until December 5 to finalize election results.