McGuire flips California House seat in redistricting shake-up

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Democrat Mike McGuire is projected to win California’s 1st Congressional District, defeating Republican incumbent James Gallagher. The race became a Democratic pickup opportunity after a contentious redistricting battle, and Gallagher’s loss ends his brief tenure in Washington.

Democrat Mike McGuire is projected to win California’s 1st District, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). McGuire defeated Republican Rep. James Gallagher, flipping a Northern California seat that became a prime Democratic pickup opportunity following a contentious redistricting battle. For Gallagher, the defeat marks an abrupt end to a short stint in Washington. DDHQ reported…