Democrat Rep. Ted Lieu will represent California’s 36th Congressional District – which includes Westwood and surrounding areas – for another term, according to the Associated Press.
Lieu received 71.9% of the vote as of 8:40 p.m., the AP announced on Tuesday. Republican challenger Houston Brignano earned 28.1% of the vote, according to the AP.
Lieu, an Air Force veteran, currently serves on the Judiciary and Foreign Affairs committees. He received 60.9% of the vote in the June 2 primary, according to the AP.
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Lieu has authored cybersecurity legislation, advocated for veterans’ rights and pushed to regulate artificial intelligence. He has also supported legislation to limit President Donald Trump’s presidential power, including the War Powers Resolution and Congressional Authorization for Federal Building Names Act.
Lieu’s campaign received about $1.86 million in campaign contributions as of Oct. 14, according to the Federal Election Commission.
Brignano, a technology executive, campaigned for strengthening border security, reducing government overreach over businesses and implementing localized healthcare systems. He received 15.3% of the vote in the June 2 primary, according to AP.
Brignano’s campaign has received about $7,000 in contributions as of Oct. 14, according to the FEC.
Lieu’s and Brignano’s campaigns did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the results.
