About this race
By: DDHQ Automation
In the upcoming election for California's 27th Congressional District, voters will choose between Republican nominee Mike Garcia and Democratic nominee George Whitesides. Michael Garcia, who is 48 years old, is the current U.S. Representative seeking re-election. Garcia is an alumnus of the United States Naval Academy. Whitesides, aged 50, is a former CEO of Virgin Galactic and the co-founder of Megafire Action.
The current composition of the United States House of Representatives stands at 212 Democrats, 220 Republicans, and 3 vacancies. California's 27th District has a diverse demographic makeup with Hispanic residents comprising 45% of the population, Non-Hispanic Whites at 31%, and both Black and Asian communities each accounting for 11%.
The district showed a preference for Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential race, where he won by a margin of 12%. In the 2022 House elections, however, Garcia won by a margin of 6%. This district is considered competitive, which means both parties are actively vying for the seat. The outcome of this race could have significant implications, given the current narrow balance in the House of Representatives.
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