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Her appearance before the inquiry, over three days in May, was hotly anticipated.

House of Representatives next year after defeating Democrat Will Rollins, a former federal prosecutor, in a hotly contested race to represent a Riverside County swing district.

Musk threw millions behind Donald Trump's successful re-election bid, and was hotly tipped for a role in the administration that has so far rewarded loyalists.

Two years later, she defeated Democrat Jay Chen in another hotly contested race.

Once again, the hotly contested race was seen as pivotal in this year’s fight for control of Congress.