Derek Tran Defeats Michelle Steel in Pivotal Orange County Congressional Race

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Derek Tran Defeats Michelle Steel in Pivotal Orange County Congressional Race
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  • Derek Tran defeats Michelle Steel in Southern California's 45th District race.
  • Tran is the first Vietnamese American elected in this diverse and Asian-represented district.
    • Support from Democrats, including Hakeem Jeffries, helped Tran's campaign succeed.
    • Asian American voter turnout crucially influenced the election outcome in Orange County.
    • Steel faced backlash for her campaign tactics and conceded after late Los Angeles ballots.
    • Tran focused on workers' rights and opposing abortion restrictions, aligning with district values.
    • Republicans hold 220 seats and Democrats 214, highlighting the race's political significance.
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