Michelle Steel, Derek Tran and Orange County

Election 2024 Results: Derek Tran now 613 votes ahead of Rep. Michelle Steel
Derek Tran maintained his lead over Rep. Michelle Steel in the highly competitive race for California’s 45th congressional district on Tuesday, still one of the closest House contests in the nation. Tran, a Democrat and Orange-based attorney, increased his advantage to 613 votes, adding another 32 votes to his lead from Monday’s tally.
Democrat Derek Tran unseats GOP Michelle Steel in razor-thin Orange County House race
Democrat Derek Tran has defeated Republican incumbent Michelle Steel for a House seat representing California’s Orange County and Los Angeles, NBC News projects, after a contentious race that centered on the candidates’ Asian American identities and use of aggressive anti-China messaging.
Democrat Derek Tran ousts Republican Michelle Steel in competitive Orange County House race
In a major victory for Democrats, first-time candidate Derek Tran defeated Republican Rep. Michelle Steel in a hotly contested Orange County congressional race that became one of the most expensive in the country.
Democrat Derek Tran wins California House seat held by Republican Michelle Steel, CBS News projects
Democrats have taken control of California's 45th Congressional District from the GOP, with Republican Rep. Michelle Steel losing her Orange County House seat to Democrat Derek Tran, CBS News projects.
Michelle Steel concedes Congressional District 45 race to challenger Derek Tran
Democratic candidate Derek Tran is projected to be the next U.S. House representative for California's 45th Congressional District
Derek Tran defeats Michelle Steel in California’s 45th congressional district
Rep. Michelle Steel, a two-term incumbent in California’s 45th congressional district, conceded to Derek Tran Wednesday afternoon after a long slog of a race that is one of the nation’s closest remaining contests yet to be called.
Democrat Derek Tran defeats GOP Rep. Michelle Steel in Southern California swing House district
Democrat Derek Tran has defeated two-term Republican U.S. Rep. Michelle Steel in a Southern California House district that was specifically drawn to give Asian Americans a stronger voice on Capitol Hill.
Tran declares victory as lead over Steel grows in tight Orange County House race
Democrat Derek Tran has declared victory over Republican incumbent Michelle Steel in California’s 45th Congressional District as his lead grows to nearly 600 votes. What he’s saying: If elected, Tran,
Democrat Derek Tran unseats Rep. Michelle Steel in California's 45th Congressional District
U.S. Army Veteran Derek Tran has won California 45th Congressional District, unseating Rep. Michelle Streel in one of the state's most closely-watched races.
Tran Wins House Race in California; Democrats Flip Seat
Democrat Derek Tran defeated Republican incumbent Michelle Steel in the race for California’s 45th Congressional District, AP projected.
Michelle Steel concedes defeat in California House race in key win for Democrats
The most recent vote counts show the GOP incumbent trailing Democratic challenger Derek Tran by just 613 votes three weeks after Election Day.
Why Donald Trump still could not conquer Orange County
Donald Trump posted notable gains in Orange County during the election, but it was not enough to win the increasingly purple ...
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Orange County Republican Rep. Michelle Steel faces Democrat Derek Tran in closely watched congressional race
Orange County Rep. Michelle Steel is facing off against Democratic challenger Derek Tran to keep her California's 45th Congressional District seat in one of a handful of competitive races in ...
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OC congressional race between Michelle Steel, Derek Tran among region's most competitive
Michelle Steel and Democratic challenger Derek Tran ... argues it's time for someone of Vietnamese background to represent Orange County's Little Saigon area. He spent some of Monday knocking ...