The Winner
Rep. Gil Cisneros (D-CA) won re-election to represent California's 31st U.S. House District on Tuesday, keeping the seat in Democratic hands. Cisneros took roughly 61.1% of the vote in the June top-two primary, beating Republican Eric Ching by about 37 points.
The Race
Ching, the Republican opponent who advanced through the top-two primary alongside Cisneros, took roughly 23.8% of the vote, trailing by about 57,806 ballots. A third candidate, Erskine Levi, also ran as a Republican in the primary and received roughly 15.1% of the vote, about 23,449 ballots.
The race was rated "Solid D" by the Cook Political Report and "Safe Democratic" by Sabato's Crystal Ball.
What's Next
Cisneros is set to be sworn in on January 3, 2027, according to the U.S. House Clerk. In a statement issued on November 3, Cisneros said he is ready to continue fighting to bring healthcare, funding, and critical resources to the San Gabriel Valley, according to Gil Cisneros for Congress.
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