Democrat George Whitesides holds a 2,114-vote lead over Rep. Mike Garcia in the 27th Congressional District race, according to figures released by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. 22 second video —- Also In the 45th Congressional District, Rep. Michelle Steel had her lead over Democrat Derek Tran drop to 6,128 votes, 138,573-132,445, 51.1-48.9%. The Seal Beach Republican led by 6,901 votes after Saturday’s count and 7,590 after Friday’s.