No, Romero was just one point behind the runner-up to garnering a general electon berth for himself.
Dec. 4 is of course a Saturday, and this seat could be lost because LA Democrats are desperate to overcome their embarrassment of David Vitter's outright win on Nov. 2. The Democrats will work this to the fullest extent possible. I would imagine that even James Carville is offering advice, as he grew up in or near thid district.