Democrat George Whitesides has defeated Republican Rep. Mike Garcia to represent California’s 27th Congressional District, one of several swing districts that could determine which party wins control of the House of Representatives.

The race between Garcia and Whitesides to represent California's 27th Congressional District had been considered a toss-up and was closely watched across the country as one of sev

Democrat George Whitesides wins election to U.S. House in California's 27th Congressional District, beating incumbent Mike Garcia