A special election will be held in the coming months, according to state law.
In less than two weeks, California's eligible voters will begin receiving ballots by mail for the Nov. 4 special election. About 40% of those eligible voters are Latino, and both Republican and Democratic organizers are spending time and resources to try and sway this critical voting bloc.
The measure would change California's congressional maps mid-decade, and both parties are pouring millions into campaign ads aimed at swaying voters.
U.S. lawmakers are at odds over how to end the gerrymandering war - a clash that could reshape the balance of power in Congress.
Early election night results show Anthony Tordillos leading Gabby Chavez-Lopez by double digits in the race to represent downtown San Jose and replace disgraced former District 3 Councilmember Omar Torres.
ABC7 spoke with Gabby Chavez-Lopez and Anthony Tordillos, the two candidates vying to replace disgraced former City Councilmember Omar Torres, who faced off in a forum Thursday.