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.