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,

Democrat George Whitesides declared victory over Republican incumbent Mike Garcia in the race for California's 27th Congressional District.

Democrat George Whitesides wins election to U.S. House in California's 27th Congressional District, beating incumbent Mike Garcia