Republican David Valadao projected to win California House seat

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Republican David Valadao has been projected to triumph reelection successful California's 22nd Congressional District, according to ABC News.

Valadao is acceptable to decision Democrat Rudy Salas for a 2nd time, bringing an extremity to 1 of the tightest races successful Central California.

With Valadao's spot secured, the Republicans are conscionable 2 seats distant from keeping power of the House of Representatives.

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In Fresno County, Democrat Jim Costa has a constrictive pb of astir 5,000 votes implicit Republican Michael Maher for 1 of those remaining seats.

Republican John Duarte is presently starring by astir 3,000 votes successful his reelection bid against Democrat Adam Gray successful District 13.

The House tally is present 216-207 successful favour of Republicans arsenic ballots proceed to beryllium counted successful races crossed the country.