Of Armenia and Impeachment
California's 27th Congressional District

SCHIFF UNSEATS ROGAN
Democratic state Senator Adam Schiff upended two-term incumbent Republican Jim Rogan for the House seat from California's 27th District. With 94 percent of precincts reporting, Schiff led Rogan 52 to 44 percent.

Schiff and Rogan battled in a tight campaign that became the most expensive House race in history: the pair pulled in over $10 million combined. Rogan's role as a House manager in the 1999 impeachment trial of President Clinton prompted contributions for both candidates from well beyond the district's Los Angeles suburbs.

The key factor in Schiff's favor may have been the district's demographics. The Burbank/Glendale/Pasadena region used to be a conservative stronghold, but an influx of immigrants has made the area more Democratic. Both candidates also actively sought votes from the district's Armenian population -- the nation's largest.

Rogan won in 1996 and 1998 by just seven and five points respectively, and had followed the 24-year tenure of Republican Carlos Moorhead. (11/8)

IMPEACHMENT'S ECHO
Kwame Holman looks at Jim Rogan's battle to hold onto his House seat. (11/1)

THE BATTLE IN THE 'BURBS
In this California battleground, a former impeachment manager is battling for his political life. (10/20)

THE DISTRICT
California's 27th District encompasses several of Los Angeles' suburbs. A traditional Republican stronghold, changing demographics may be altering its direction.

THE INCUMBENT
Republican James Rogan, a former Democrat and California judge, has built a record as a conservative U.S. Rep.

THE CHALLENGER
Adam Schiff, a 40-year-old state senator, aims to oust Rogan from his seat.