AP Projects Darrell Issa Wins Reelection in California

The Associated Press reported Monday that Darrell Issa has won reelection to his California House seat. Issa a Republican congressman land the former Chairman of the House Oversight Committee was elected to a ninth term over Democrat Doug Applegate in a race that had been too close to call until Monday afternoon. Applegate a Democrat is an attorney and retired Marine colonel who served in Iraq. AP reported that Issa has a 2300-vote lead according to unofficial returns. Issa has been a strong opponent of  President Barack Obama. He used his chairmanship of the powerful House Oversight panel to launch investigations into the 2012 attack in Benghazi Libya the IRSs alleged targeting of conservative groups and the flawed launch of healthcare.gov among others. Issas victory gives Republicans a 45-seat majority in the House with two Louisiana seats still unclaimed. The state will hold a Dec. 10 runoff election to name representatives of its 3rd and 4th Congressional Districts.