«Breaking News» Democrats extend lead in seven out of 10 undecided House races as ballot-counting continues

As ballot-counting continues, Democrats have extended their lead in seven out of 10 undecided House races. 

Democrats gained ground in two undecided House races in Orange County, California, raising the possibility of a Democratic sweep of four closely contested congressional races in the one-time Republican stronghold.

In the 45th District in Orange County, Democrat Katie Porter jumped into a 261-vote lead over Republican Rep Mimi Walters, after trailing the incumbent since Election Day.

And in the 39th District, anchored in Orange County, Democrat Gil Cisneros tightened the gap with Republican Young Kim.

As ballot-counting continues, Democrats have extended their lead in seven out of 10 undecided House races. In the 45th District in Orange County, Democrat Katie Porter (pictured) jumped into a 261-vote lead over Republican Rep Mimi Walters

And in the 39th District, anchored in Orange County, Democrat Gil Cisneros (pictured) tightened the gap with Republican Young Kim

Earlier, Democrats claimed the seats of Republican Reps Dana Rohrabacher in the county's 48th District and retiring Darrell Issa in the 49th District, which cuts through the southern end of the county. 

First-time candidate Josh Harder also defeated four-term Republican US Rep Jeff Denham Tuesday in California's farm belt, giving Democrats their fourth pickup of a GOP House seat in California.

Harder, 32, a venture capitalist, had anchored his campaign to Denham's vote against the Affordable Care Act, while arguing that he would push for universal health care in Congress. 

He also argued that Denham and other Washington Republicans ignored poverty and health care in the agricultural 10th District in California's Central Valley.

'Washington is broken because our leaders have put party over country. I pledge that I will always put this community before anything in Washington,' Harder said in a statement.

First-time candidate Josh Harder (left) also defeated four-term Republican US Rep Jeff Denham (right) Tuesday in California's farm belt, giving Democrats their fourth pickup of a GOP House seat in California

With votes continuing to be counted, Harder's edge had grown after Denham grabbed a slim lead on Election Day. 

After the latest update, Harder had a 4,919-vote lead out of about 185,000 votes counted, a margin too large for the congressman to overcome with remaining votes.

Denham's campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The 51-year-old Denham had depicted Harder as a liberal, Silicon Valley insider whose values were more closely aligned with House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi than a district known for producing cherries and almonds. An ad he posted on Twitter labeled Harder 'extreme'.

The contest was one of a string of showcase battles in California in Republican districts that were targeted by Democrats after Hillary Clinton carried them in the 2016 presidential election.

For state Republicans, Denham's defeat marked another setback in a state where the party has been drifting toward irrelevance for years. 

Democrats hold every statewide office, a supermajority in both chambers of the Legislature and a 3.7-million advantage in voter registrations.

With Harder's win, Democrats will hold at least a 43-10 edge in California US House seats. 

Democrats regained control of the House of Representatives and are currently projected to finish with about 234 seats to the Republicans' 201. House Speaker Paul Ryan ceremonially swears in Representative-elect Joe Morelle D-NY on Tuesday

Ryan ceremonially swears-in Rep-elect Mary Gay Scanlon (right), D-Pa, as her husband Mark Stewart holds the Bible on Tuesday

The race this year attracted a torrent of campaign dollars: Harder pulled in over $6 million and Denham, $4.5million. 

At least 26 outside groups spent another $10million trying to influence the race, according to California Target Book, which analyzes campaigns.

Denham attributed the close race to money pouring in from outside the district. But he became another victim in a year when Democrats regained control of the House.

Other Republican incumbents in California to lose this year include Rep Steve Knight in the 25th District, north of Los Angeles.

President Donald Trump was a factor in the GOP losses. 

He lost California by more than four million votes in 2016, and many voters saw an opportunity to send a message to Washington when they voted for Democrats.

California is home to the so-called Trump 'resistance,' which has stood in opposition to his policies on the environment and immigration.

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