U.S. Rep. Mike Garcia — the last Republican congressman anchored in heavily Democratic Los Angeles County — has conceded to Democratic challenger George Whitesides.

George Whitesides has defeated three-term GOP Rep. Mike Garcia, flipping a long-coveted Los Angeles area House seat to the Democrats’ column. Garcia — who conceded the race Monday — was a top target for multiple cycles,

U.S. Rep. Mike Garcia — the last Republican congressman anchored in heavily Democratic Los Angeles County — has conceded to Democratic challenger George Whitesides