Republican candidate wins vacant California House seat in special election
A Republican candidate won a vacant U.S. House seat in California during a special election. The result increases the party's majority in the chamber.
nbcnews.comA Republican candidate won a vacant U.S. House seat in California during a special election held to fill the position. The victory raises the party's total seats in the chamber.
Election details Voters in the district selected the winner to serve the remainder of the term. No specific vote totals or turnout figures were provided in the report.
Party balance The outcome adds one seat to the Republican side of the House ledger. The seat had been vacant prior to the special election.
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