Democrat Jacqui Irwin (D), a state assemblymember, is projected to replace retiring Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) and lead California’s 26th Congressional District, according to preliminary results from Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Irwin defeated Republican Sam Gallucci in a district regarded as solidly Democrat, per nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report. DDHQ, The Hill’s election forecasting… Â