Rep. Mike Garcia (R-Calif.) conceded to his Democratic opponent George Whitesides on Monday, becoming the only multi-term House Republican to lose reelection in 2024 so far. Why it matters: Garcia's loss is one bright spot for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-Calif.

George Whitesides has defeated three-term GOP Rep. Mike Garcia, flipping a long-coveted Los Angeles area House seat to the Democrats’ column. Garcia — who conceded the race Monday — was a top target for multiple cycles,

Calif., conceded his race to Democratic challenger George Whitesides on Tuesday as the final House races across the country start to get called. Despite Garcia's concession, the Associated Press has yet to call the race for Whitesides.

Democrat George Whitesides is projected to defeat two-term Rep. Mike Garcia (R-Calif.), according to Decision Desk HQ. Whitesides, the former Virgin Galactic CEO who also served as NASA chief of staff during the Obama administration,

In one of the most competitive and closely watched Congressional races of this election cycle, Republican Rep. Mike Garcia conceded to Democrat George Whitesides, a political newcomer, on Monday, Nov.

Former NASA chief of staff and political newcomer, George Whitesides, a Democrat, is set to represent northern Los Angeles County in Congress in 2025 after defeating Republican Rep. Mike Garcia, the Los Angeles Times reported.