Democratic socialist ousts Jimmy Gomez in Los Angeles House race

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 22:02 · Archive

Democratic socialist Angela Gonzales-Torres defeated incumbent Rep. Jimmy Gomez in California's 34th Congressional District House race, winning 58.7 per cent of the vote to his 41.3 per cent with 73 per cent of ballots counted. Gonzales-Torres is a first-time candidate in what became an all-Democratic race in one of California's bluest districts.

The race was reshaped by ethics investigations into Gomez. In August, the House Ethics Committee confirmed it was investigating whether he 'may have engaged in sexual misconduct', including inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer. The inquiry followed reports that Gomez was seen in 2023 kissing a younger congressional aide who did not work for him.

Gomez, who is married with one child and chairs the Congressional Dads Caucus, has acknowledged 'personal mistakes' outside his marriage that hurt his family, but maintained that any relationship was consensual and that he broke no House rules. He said he would cooperate with the committee. Gonzales-Torres, a Highland Park native and former president of the Historic Highland Park Neighbourhood Council, described herself as the 'daughter of a deportee raised by a single mother'.

How it is being reported

• Rep.-elect Angela Gonzales-Torres on her California election win, working with moderate DemocratsDSA-backed Angela Gonzales-Torres is now set to represent a Los Angeles area House seat after ousting embattled incumbent Rep. Jimmy Gomez. Gonzales-Torres joined CBS News to discuss her victory.CBS News · 4 Nov, 21:34
• Democratic socialist Angela Gonzales-Torres unseats Jimmy Gomez in LA House raceIn August, the House Ethics Committee confirmed it was investigating whether Gomez "may have engaged in sexual misconduct."New York Post · 4 Nov, 20:05

In this story: Angela Gonzales-Torres · Jimmy Gomez · California's 34th Congressional District · House Ethics Committee

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