California Central Valley District Race Could Determine Which Party Rules Congress

The Duarte vs. Gray contest is a repeat of their tight 2022 race, when fewer than 600 votes separated them out of more than 133,000 cast.

Rep. John Duarte (R-Calif.) is among seven California GOP House incumbents that Democrats believe they can knock off in 2024. J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo

With the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives at stake in the November election, a race in California’s Central Valley could play a pivotal role, as incumbent Republican John Duarte is set for a rematch against former Assemblyman Adam Gray, a Democrat.

Six seats separate the two parties in the House, meaning a flip of four seats could give Democrats control of the chamber if all other seats are held.