Republican House Majority Climbs to 220 After Win in California

Republican Kevin Kiley speaks at a debate of California gubernatorial recall election candidates in San Fransisco, on Aug. 25, 2021. Scott Strazzante-Pool/Getty Images

Republicans’ majority in the House grew Wednesday after news outlets declared another congressional race in California for a GOP candidate.

Republican Kevin Kiley defeated Democratic opponent, Kermit Jones, in a somewhat close race in California’s 3rd Congressional District, according to The Associated Press and other outlets. With about 80 percent of votes tallied, Kiley leads Jones by 16,000 votes, giving him a more than 5-point lead over his opponent.