U.S. Rep. Mike Garcia conceded his reelection bid to Democrat George Whitesides in California's 27th District, a seat with an 11-point Democratic registration edge. Garcia, who was the last Republican congressman in the heavily Democratic Los Angeles County, acknowledged Whitesides and committed to a smooth transition. His loss represents another defeat for Republicans in the 2024 election cycle, while Whitesides, with prior experience as NASA chief of staff, aims to address local job creation and cost of living concerns. The election results continue to shape the balance of power in the House of Representatives.