Former San José mayor wins California House seat, dealing blow to Newsom

Former San José mayor Sam Liccardo is projected to win California’s 16th Congressional District against fellow Democrat Evan Low, according to Decision Desk HQ. Liccardo's victory is notable given that Low, a state assemblymember, enjoyed the backing of the state Democratic Party, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and other prominent California Democrats. Liccardo, meanwhile, endorsed endorsements from...