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Despite those concerns, the outcome in the 40th District ensured that a Republican will hold the seat regardless of the general election result. This means Democrats have been denied an opportunity to flip the district and give the GOP an unexpected advantage in a state where Republicans have often struggled to compete statewide.
Brandon Gill (R-TX) previously endorsed Calvert.
“It comes down to two things. One is that Ken Calvert is a huge defender and supporter of the president,” Gill said.