Democratic challenger Derek Tran holds a 102-vote lead over Republican Rep. Michelle Steel Tuesday after adding 66 votes to his lead in the latest count of previously unprocessed ballots in the 45th Congressional District race.
Tran leads 153,824-153,722, according to the Secretary of State's Office. Both candidates are at 50%.The consumer rights attorney and co-owner of a pharmacy with his wife Michelle trails in the Orange County portion of the district,138,971 134,877, 50.7%-49.3%, but leads in the Los Angeles County portion -- Artesia, Cerritos, Hawaiian Gardens and a portion of Lakewood -- 18,947-14,751, 56.2%-43.8%.
"Democracy requires a commitment to making sure every lawful vote is counted, and it is critical that elections officials are able to continue their work without interruption so every voter's voice is heard. Derek Tran is honored to be part of this process and remains optimistic that he will have the privilege of representing the people of California's 45th District in Congress.
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