Trump ally Devin Nunes wins high-profile congressional race in California

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California Rep. Devin Nunes of Tulare is holding onto his seat in California's 22nd District.

The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and fervent ally of President Donald Trump outdistanced Democrat Andrew Janz in the Republican-friendly district centered in the San Joaquin Valley. Nunes was re-elected for a ninth term.

The incumbent had depicted Janz as a favorite of the Democratic liberal wing.

Janz, a Fresno prosecutor, said he entered the race after what he called "ethical lapses" by the incumbent.

His supporters, many from outside California, were eager to take down one of Trump's key supporters and poured millions into the race.

Trump carried the district in 2016 while losing California by 4 million votes.

Nunes made national news when the House Intelligence Committee launched an investigation into possible Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, and Nunes was accused of disclosing classified information. The House Committee on Ethics closed its investigation, clearing Nunes of allegations.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.