“How is it possible 11,000 more Dems voted that Repbs?”
Here’s one way: because Democrats in this district outnumber Republicans by 58,000.
This is no “Republican district” regardless of the fluke outcome in 2022. However even though Democrats outnumber Republicans by 11%, the votes are usually much closer; the district is rated at only D+2.
The Republicans are still underdogs in any election in this district, and the one being held today is no exception. It’s certainly winnable, but no way should that be *expected*.