The Associated Press has declared Democrat Harley Rouda to be the winner in his House race against Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, R-Calif., a few hours after Rouda declared victory.
In its announcement Saturday evening, the AP said the updated vote count showed Rousa with 52 percent of the vote and around a 8,500-vote lead over Rohrabacher.
Rohrabacher, a 30-year incumbent and staunch Trump ally, has yet to concede the race.
Hours earlier, Rouda claimed the race after breaking away with the lead.
“After careful consideration of the data provided by the fantastic team at the Orange County Registrar, my staff and I are now confident that we have won the Congressional race in California’s 48th district,” Rouda tweeted in the mroning.
Rohrabacher has also been known for his pro-Russia views, prompting some critics calling him Russian President Vladimir Putin’s favorite congressman.
Rohrabacher isn’t the only longtime California Republican that is in trouble.
Rep. Jeff Denham lost his lead to Democrat Josh Harder on Friday, according to the Los Angeles Times. Rep. Mimi Walters, R-Calif., also saw her election night lead of 6,233 votes shrink to 2,020 over Democrat Katie Porter.
