Republican David Valadao, Democrat George Whitesides win US House races in California

AP Political Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Republican Rep. David Valadao has won reelection in California’s 22nd Congressional District, defeating Democrat Rudy Salas for the second time. Valadao is an anomaly — an elected Republican in a heavily Democratic district in a heavily Democratic state. Democrats hold a 14-point registration edge in the Central Valley district. But Valadao has kept a grip on the seat nonetheless. Also Tuesday, The Associated Press called another California race: Former NASA chief of staff and Democrat George Whitesides won a tough race to unseat Republican incumbent Rep. Mike Garcia in the 27th District. Garcia conceded on Monday