Republican Who Voted to Impeach Trump Wins Another Term

A Republican congressman who voted to impeach then-President Donald Trump narrowly won his bid for another term, an unusual development for a GOP member who supported the Trump impeachment.
Rep. David Valadao (R-Calif.) is projected by The Associated Press to beat Democrat Rudy Salas in the race to represent California’s 22nd Congressional District.
“The Central Valley is my home, and I am once again humbled by the Central Valley’s support and faith in me. Thank you #CA22, time to get back to work!” Valadao, 45, said in a statement.
Salas, 45, a California assemblyman, has not yet conceded.
The delay in the call stemmed from how long California takes to tally votes. Virtually all other House races have been called since the midterms, which took place on Nov. 8….}

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