California Republican Rep. Michelle Steel, who was endorsed by former President Trump last month, is being challenged for her Orange County seat by Derek Tran, a U.S. Army veteran and consumer rights attorney.
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 the state that could help shift the balance of power in Congress. Steel, who was endorsed by former President Trump last month, has held the seat since she was elected in 2020, after working for the Orange County Board of Education and serving on the Orange County Board of Supervisors.
Data from the California Secretary of State show that of registered voters in the district, 37% are Democrats and 33% are Republicans. The race has been called a toss-up by Cook's Political Report, which has ranked the contest among the most competitive this election cycle.
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