Voters in California’s 14th Congressional District vote Tuesday in a runoff special election to replace former Rep. Eric Swalwell, who resigned from Congress in April amid allegations of sexual misconduct. The district includes a portion of the Bay Area in Alameda County.
Both outlets report that the runoff includes two Democratic candidates, meaning the seat is guaranteed to remain in Democratic hands. As a result, it further constrains the already narrow Republican majority in the U.S. House. Coverage focuses on the political implications rather than changing the basic election setup, emphasizing how the party outcome affects the balance of power in Congress.
