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California district 13 just flipped blue! (Original Post) usregimechange Nov 26 OP
Wow, that was a close one. sheshe2 Nov 26 #1
the counting is not done (I do think we win it though) so it is not officially flipped yet Celerity Nov 26 #3
Thank you, yes not flipped in terms of official result but usregimechange Nov 26 #5
yes Celerity Nov 26 #7
Wow a hundred votes mountain grammy Nov 26 #2
the counting is not done yet (I do think we win it) but it will probably be so close a recount happens for sure I wager Celerity Nov 26 #4
Great news. mountain grammy Nov 26 #13
Wow, 105 vote win. Looks like a little more vote to count though. n/t iluvtennis Nov 26 #6
Info on the 13th ... Auggie Nov 26 #8
thanks was wondering where proud patriot Nov 26 #9
Close but a win is a win. Let's hope it holds. paleotn Nov 26 #10
I immediately thought of Adam Grey soldierant Nov 26 #11
No it hasn't. JoseBalow Nov 26 #12
Yet. ColinC Nov 26 #15
Yup, that's what I said JoseBalow Nov 26 #17
Yes yet. It's done. Gray wins. ColinC Nov 26 #18
Yes, yet. JoseBalow Nov 26 #19
With the final votes reported, Gray expanded his lead by 73 votes. ColinC Nov 26 #16
Every little bit! calimary Nov 26 #14
Hooray cally Nov 26 #20
Do you think Rebl2 Nov 26 #21
Relief Lulu KC Nov 26 #22
It's likely Dems will gain a seat in the house this election. usregimechange Nov 26 #23
Your numbers are wrong Wiz Imp Nov 27 #27
This message was self-deleted by its author AllaN01Bear Nov 26 #24
I just watched Brian Tyler Cohen's update Dem4life1970 Nov 27 #25
13 and 45 are two VERY NICE wins... WarGamer Nov 27 #26
Kick. N/T Upthevibe Nov 27 #28
still many ballots to "cure" cally Nov 27 #29
Every vote counts! City Lights Nov 27 #30
Thank you CA-13! Initech Nov 27 #31
Count every vote: James48 Nov 27 #32
I bet if the swing state votes were recounted, we'd find that Walz/Harris won Blue Owl Nov 27 #33
I have that hunch, too! Dem4life1234 Nov 27 #34

Celerity

(46,533 posts)
4. the counting is not done yet (I do think we win it) but it will probably be so close a recount happens for sure I wager
Tue Nov 26, 2024, 08:56 PM
Nov 26

Auggie

(31,844 posts)
8. Info on the 13th ...
Tue Nov 26, 2024, 09:12 PM
Nov 26

from Wikipedia:

The new 13th district includes all of Merced County; most of the population of Madera County; and parts of Stanislaus, Fresno, and San Joaquin Counties. It includes the cities of Merced, Madera, Ceres, Patterson, Lathrop, Chowchilla, Atwater, Coalinga, and Mendota; as well as the southern parts of both Modesto and Turlock.

The new 13th district is considered a Democratic-leaning swing district. Despite that, John Duarte, Republican, was narrowly elected to represent it in 2022. As a result, it was one of 18 districts that would have voted for Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election had they existed in their current configuration but were won or held by a Republican in 2022.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California%27s_13th_congressional_district

Wow!

soldierant

(7,943 posts)
11. I immediately thought of Adam Grey
Tue Nov 26, 2024, 09:47 PM
Nov 26

since he was the only one I knew was still being counted..

How far south dies that district go?
If it includes any part of Santa Clara County, it may include the house I gew up in. It had a higher district number than, and irt always went Republican.

JoseBalow

(5,482 posts)
12. No it hasn't.
Tue Nov 26, 2024, 09:48 PM
Nov 26

Not yet. You're jumping the gun, it hasn't been called...

Unofficial Election Results

Results will be certified by December 13, 2024.

( 1,004 of 1,004 ) precincts partially
reporting as of November 26, 2024, 5:05 p.m

https://electionresults.sos.ca.gov/returns/us-rep/district/13

ColinC

(10,875 posts)
16. With the final votes reported, Gray expanded his lead by 73 votes.
Tue Nov 26, 2024, 10:26 PM
Nov 26

The only omway thus changes is if a recount flies the race. That ain't happening with this much of a difference.

cally

(21,714 posts)
20. Hooray
Tue Nov 26, 2024, 10:35 PM
Nov 26

This is the district I volunteered last weekend curing ballots. Adam Grey spoke and he was encouraging, funny, and thought he would win. :hooray:

usregimechange

(18,497 posts)
23. It's likely Dems will gain a seat in the house this election.
Tue Nov 26, 2024, 11:27 PM
Nov 26

As of November 2024, the current party composition in the House of Representatives is:
• Republicans: 222 seats
• Democrats: 213 seats

Hypothetical scenario (if Democrats gain a single seat):

• Republicans: 221 seats
• Democrats: 214 seats

In this hypothetical situation, Republicans would still maintain a slim majority, but the margin would be narrower. Esp with some republican retirements.

Wiz Imp

(2,114 posts)
27. Your numbers are wrong
Wed Nov 27, 2024, 02:05 PM
Nov 27

The current makeup is (R) 220 & (D) 213 with 2 vacancies

The makeup when the new Congress is seated in January will be (R) 219 & (D) 215 Democrats with 1 vacancy. (Matt Gaetz has already stated he will not take the seat he won and a special election has already been scheduled for it)

This assumes that the Democrats win in CA13 & CA45, the last 2 races not yet official (These both appear to be done deals, though). Also assumes that no results will be changed due to recounts or other reasons. (Highly unlikely any changes happen.)

2 Other Republican House members have been nominated for Cabinet positions. If they are approved, it will take it down to (R) 217 & (D) 215 (at least temporarily until special elections are held).

Response to usregimechange (Original post)

cally

(21,714 posts)
29. still many ballots to "cure"
Wed Nov 27, 2024, 04:32 PM
Nov 27

On Saturday, I heard 29,000 rejected ballots rejected. Both Republicans and Democrats trying to correct the votes for their voters. They have until December 5. Way too close to call yet.

But super excited with Current lead.

Dem4life1234

(1,941 posts)
34. I have that hunch, too!
Wed Nov 27, 2024, 06:08 PM
Nov 27

Cause where did those Biden votes from last time go?

I refuse to believe this jackass had more votes. I simply will not believe that!

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