Michelle Steel held a slim lead Wednesday over Democrat Derek Tran in California's closest election race for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. More than a week after Election Day, the 45th Congressional District contest was one of a handful of House Southern California House races that have not been called.

The Senate, or upper chamber, and the White House have already flipped to Republicans - meaning the new president-elect could have significant power after he is sworn in on 20 January 2025. Control of the House will give Republicans the ability to initiate spending legislation and launch impeachment proceedings against officials.